Post by mosscrow on Jun 8, 2009 22:47:20 GMT -5
Name: Ophelia Mockingbird
Age: 54
Date of Birth: October 13
Homelands: The Forest of the Sunset Rocks (called Winding Forest by the locals, due to the steep, twisting paths that crisscross aimlessly through the forest). This forest covers a broad valley and four surrounding hills. The twisted trees are interrupted here and there by large red-orange rock formations the size of houses, carved into all manner of shapes by years and years of erosion.
Race: Elf, Part-Dark, Part-Light
Class: Bard
Final: Little Birds
During this attack, Ophelia essentially shatters into thousands of very small, very fast hummingbird-esque birds with extremely sharp beaks. These then proceed to attack whatever Ophelia feels needs attacking. The birds still have a collective consciousness, and still see, hear, and think as Ophelia. After the attack (which might last, oh, four minutes? Three? I really can't imagine anyone going on like that for more than a few minutes) the birds adjourn in a roughly Ophelia-shaped swarm, then Ophelia is re-formed.
This all is very stressful, having your head (and body, for that matter) burst apart, fly around for a few minutes peeping furiously, then almost unexpectedly come together again, and it takes Ophelia quite a while to recover from it all.
{Weapon Info}
-Bouzouki-
(A small, wooden mandolin-like instrument, with a long neck and a teardrop-shaped head. The head is made of a dark reddish wood, with black sunflower designs burned into the wood.)
A hidden button at the base of the head pushes a thin barbed dagger out of a slit in the top of the neck. This dagger has a slight taser-like effect on flesh, only a small shock, but sufficient to stop an opponent for a second or two.
{Armour Info}
-Stone Cloak-
(A long brown, nondescript cloak with hood and clasps down the front.)
When Ophelia drapes the cloak so that it hides every inch of her and holds completely still, she gives the appearance and feel of being an Ophelia-sized boulder. This does not protect her from any weapons, unfortunately, should anyone happen to want to take a stab at a boulder.
{Accessory Info}
-Birdsong Cuff-
(A small silver ring in the shape of a sparrow in flight, that wraps around the cartilage of Ophelia's left ear.)
This cuff allows Ophelia to understand what any bird is saying (Or singing, to be specific).
{Physical Description}
Though fairly old (by human standards, at least), Ophelia has the appearance of a 17 year old. She is around five foot seven, give or take an inch. With skin a lovely light coppery shade, Ophelia is fairly easy on the eyes. The skin of her arms and legs (not forgetting her hands and feet) is covered with dark red henna tattoos in patterns of paisley, leafy vines, and flowers. Auburn hair curls in loose ringlets to the center of Ophelia's back, usually pulled back in a loose ponytail with whatever she can find, be it string, ribbon, or flower stems.
Ophelia's usual dress is a reddish brown suit made of a light, sturdy cotton. The bodice is tight, with no sleeves. Fabric at the hips and around the thighs billows out, then gathers around the calf just below the knee. Ophelia has leather wrist and neck guards, and in the chillier weather she wears a short wraparound jacket of wool. Wiry muscles in her limbs are a token of a childhood spent running and climbing. Ophelia's dark green eyes are set under thin, slightly arched brows. That and lips that curve into a permanent almost-smile give her a forever-amused look.
{Background}
Ophelia was born in the Winding Forest to Moss Mockingbird, a traveling Dark Elf bard. Ophelia's father was a Light Elf that Moss only knew for 24 hours before he left her, due to her low station in life. Soon after the affair with the Light Elf, it became apparent to the traveling band of bards that Moss was, in fact, pregnant, contrary to what she had been insisting. So they proceeded to drop her off with the nearest colony of Dark Elves, which happened to be Winding Forest. After experiencing the warm hospitality and beautiful scenery of Winding Forest, Moss decided to stay.
Ophelia grew up, like the other children of the forest, running shoeless and free over and around the Sunrise Rocks. Her and her mother lived, like other families, in a convenient pocket in one of the large rocks. When Ophelia was 23 years old (about eight in human years) one hill of Winding Forest caught fire, causing fathoms of damage and loss in just about a day and a half. Ophelia was almost burnt in the blaze trying to get away. Since then, she has had a terrible fear of fire.
As all the other children of Winding Forest, when Ophelia turned fifty (sixteen), she went to see local Seer, an eccentric old elf who helps young elves find the path best suited for them. The Old One saw in Ophelia a potential for magic, and told her about the Twilight Moon Academy, where she could enhance that magic. Well, Ophelia set out for the Academy, and took her sweet time in getting here, but here she is at last.
(I hope it's alright if I edit this one more time, but after Witchcraft suggested describing Ophelia's personality... well, I figured it couldn't hurt to have something to refer to.)
{Personality}
Ophelia is a mischievous girl with a wicked sense of humor. She is often sarcastic, though, and does not always realize if she's saying something she'll later regret.
Ophelia has a generally carefree air, except when around men. Fed throughout her youth on her mother's tales of her good-for-nothing father, Ophelia finds it hard to fully trust any of the male species. She has been told over and over again by her mother of the deceitful, selfish nature of men. In contrast, though, the women of Winding forest were very kind to Ophelia and her mother, giving Ophelia a very black and white view of the two genders.
But despite a slightly cynical outlook, Ophelia has a deep appreciation of beautiful things, and has an eye (and ear, I suppose) for detail. She also has a vivid imagination, and is splendidly creative, but practical enough to have survived her years of traveling to the Academy.
Pineapple...
Age: 54
Date of Birth: October 13
Homelands: The Forest of the Sunset Rocks (called Winding Forest by the locals, due to the steep, twisting paths that crisscross aimlessly through the forest). This forest covers a broad valley and four surrounding hills. The twisted trees are interrupted here and there by large red-orange rock formations the size of houses, carved into all manner of shapes by years and years of erosion.
Race: Elf, Part-Dark, Part-Light
Class: Bard
Final: Little Birds
During this attack, Ophelia essentially shatters into thousands of very small, very fast hummingbird-esque birds with extremely sharp beaks. These then proceed to attack whatever Ophelia feels needs attacking. The birds still have a collective consciousness, and still see, hear, and think as Ophelia. After the attack (which might last, oh, four minutes? Three? I really can't imagine anyone going on like that for more than a few minutes) the birds adjourn in a roughly Ophelia-shaped swarm, then Ophelia is re-formed.
This all is very stressful, having your head (and body, for that matter) burst apart, fly around for a few minutes peeping furiously, then almost unexpectedly come together again, and it takes Ophelia quite a while to recover from it all.
{Weapon Info}
-Bouzouki-
(A small, wooden mandolin-like instrument, with a long neck and a teardrop-shaped head. The head is made of a dark reddish wood, with black sunflower designs burned into the wood.)
A hidden button at the base of the head pushes a thin barbed dagger out of a slit in the top of the neck. This dagger has a slight taser-like effect on flesh, only a small shock, but sufficient to stop an opponent for a second or two.
{Armour Info}
-Stone Cloak-
(A long brown, nondescript cloak with hood and clasps down the front.)
When Ophelia drapes the cloak so that it hides every inch of her and holds completely still, she gives the appearance and feel of being an Ophelia-sized boulder. This does not protect her from any weapons, unfortunately, should anyone happen to want to take a stab at a boulder.
{Accessory Info}
-Birdsong Cuff-
(A small silver ring in the shape of a sparrow in flight, that wraps around the cartilage of Ophelia's left ear.)
This cuff allows Ophelia to understand what any bird is saying (Or singing, to be specific).
{Physical Description}
Though fairly old (by human standards, at least), Ophelia has the appearance of a 17 year old. She is around five foot seven, give or take an inch. With skin a lovely light coppery shade, Ophelia is fairly easy on the eyes. The skin of her arms and legs (not forgetting her hands and feet) is covered with dark red henna tattoos in patterns of paisley, leafy vines, and flowers. Auburn hair curls in loose ringlets to the center of Ophelia's back, usually pulled back in a loose ponytail with whatever she can find, be it string, ribbon, or flower stems.
Ophelia's usual dress is a reddish brown suit made of a light, sturdy cotton. The bodice is tight, with no sleeves. Fabric at the hips and around the thighs billows out, then gathers around the calf just below the knee. Ophelia has leather wrist and neck guards, and in the chillier weather she wears a short wraparound jacket of wool. Wiry muscles in her limbs are a token of a childhood spent running and climbing. Ophelia's dark green eyes are set under thin, slightly arched brows. That and lips that curve into a permanent almost-smile give her a forever-amused look.
{Background}
Ophelia was born in the Winding Forest to Moss Mockingbird, a traveling Dark Elf bard. Ophelia's father was a Light Elf that Moss only knew for 24 hours before he left her, due to her low station in life. Soon after the affair with the Light Elf, it became apparent to the traveling band of bards that Moss was, in fact, pregnant, contrary to what she had been insisting. So they proceeded to drop her off with the nearest colony of Dark Elves, which happened to be Winding Forest. After experiencing the warm hospitality and beautiful scenery of Winding Forest, Moss decided to stay.
Ophelia grew up, like the other children of the forest, running shoeless and free over and around the Sunrise Rocks. Her and her mother lived, like other families, in a convenient pocket in one of the large rocks. When Ophelia was 23 years old (about eight in human years) one hill of Winding Forest caught fire, causing fathoms of damage and loss in just about a day and a half. Ophelia was almost burnt in the blaze trying to get away. Since then, she has had a terrible fear of fire.
As all the other children of Winding Forest, when Ophelia turned fifty (sixteen), she went to see local Seer, an eccentric old elf who helps young elves find the path best suited for them. The Old One saw in Ophelia a potential for magic, and told her about the Twilight Moon Academy, where she could enhance that magic. Well, Ophelia set out for the Academy, and took her sweet time in getting here, but here she is at last.
(I hope it's alright if I edit this one more time, but after Witchcraft suggested describing Ophelia's personality... well, I figured it couldn't hurt to have something to refer to.)
{Personality}
Ophelia is a mischievous girl with a wicked sense of humor. She is often sarcastic, though, and does not always realize if she's saying something she'll later regret.
Ophelia has a generally carefree air, except when around men. Fed throughout her youth on her mother's tales of her good-for-nothing father, Ophelia finds it hard to fully trust any of the male species. She has been told over and over again by her mother of the deceitful, selfish nature of men. In contrast, though, the women of Winding forest were very kind to Ophelia and her mother, giving Ophelia a very black and white view of the two genders.
But despite a slightly cynical outlook, Ophelia has a deep appreciation of beautiful things, and has an eye (and ear, I suppose) for detail. She also has a vivid imagination, and is splendidly creative, but practical enough to have survived her years of traveling to the Academy.
Pineapple...
