yui 569 Posted November 9, 2019 App reviews 2: Electric Boogaloo. Starting with apps that have been posted since last time I did reviews, then coming back round to any apps that have had notable changes since I first reviewed them. On 11/2/2019 at 6:32 PM, REP said: Hammer Time (HEAVY WIP) Reveal hidden contents "Why don't you try this on for size?" Personal Information Name: Wada SunspearAge: 22Gender: MaleRace: JaegerBased On: Issun-Boshi, Momotaro, various Fae folkloreAppearance Reveal hidden contents His height changes constantly due to his mallet, but he usually like to sit around 6' Personality Reveal hidden contents 1) Wants to protect the weak 2) Headstrong 3) Overconfident 4) Caring 5) Simple Boy 6) Naive 7) Short Temper 8. Loud Biography Reveal hidden contents 1) Wada is a race of fae that are born from peaches 2) Most of these peach fae stay away from people due to their small stature, stick to the forest 3) Wada's peach, through a tragic event, rolled down a hill and into a river 4) Old couple grabbed the weird river peach, expecting a nice juicy peach. Instead they are now Peach Parents. Oops 5) Luckily they wanted to be parents the whole time so its ok 6) Despite being raised as a tiny human boy, he could feel the forest call for him because he's a fae the whole time 7) Embarks on a great journey back to the forest, find a jerk bullying some fairies 8. Jerk stole what looked like a toy mallet from fairies and was bottling fairies 9) Wada stole it back, turns out toy mallet was actually secret fae tech that let him change the size of shit, including himself 10) Used mallet to save fairies 11) Hears about A.R.C.H. Joins it as a way to protect fae and other weaker creatures Combat Information Epithet: Mallet ManFighting Style: Crafty Boy that uses hammer to fuck with opponents.Weapons: Uchide, A toy mallet that has many applications, including changing the size of things, being a set of springs to bounce things away, and also hit things like a hammer. Has different modes that do different things, which is indicated by the color of the mallet. Anyone can use the mallet but only Peach Babies can change the color.Abilities: Can Fly because he is a Peach Baby, although only when he's small. Misc (Here add trivia, themes, etc. about your character) I like this Peach Baby. Your list format for personality and bio gives me an idea of what to expect, and I like what I'm seeing. Looking forward to the finalized product. On 11/4/2019 at 3:41 PM, Saiba Aisu said: Interested. Will get an app up ASAP. /EDIT: Work in progress. Reveal hidden contents Personal Information Name: Cassiopeia "Cassidy" D'Isigny Age: 22 Gender: Female Race: Jaeger Based On: Ignis Fatuus ("Fool's Fire" / Will-O'-Wisp) Appearance Appearance: Cassidy's standard outfit consists of a low-cut green and white corset with matching diamond-patterned silk sleeves, stockings and garters, paired with a ruffled miniskirt in various shades of green. Her hair is usually partially held up in the back with a large bow, although she does let it down for certain occasions. She is virtually always barefoot and does not seem to mind walking in cold temperatures or across rough terrain as much as one would expect. She is fairly tall and slender, standing about 5"8 and weighing in at approximately 115 pounds. Personality: Bubbly, outgoing, and slightly airheaded, Cassidy is certainly the most cheerful tool in the shed, if not the sharpest. She works very hard at keeping a positive, optimistic outlook on life, even when faced with difficult situations. Her natural instinct is to try and befriend everyone she comes across, regardless of whether or not those people are actually looking for friendship--and to be fair, she does have something of a knack when it comes to charming most kinds of people. Transparent, loyal, and naïve to a fault, she tends to wear her heart on her sleeve and is very protective of those she cares for, often taking it upon herself to cheer them on in their respective endeavors. In groups, she instinctively seeks harmony and joy, often getting scared or confused when those around her express darker or more violent emotions. Although she's a bit of crybaby, when push comes to shove, she can be surprisingly spunky. She tends to attract a lot of attention--especially from men--due to her good looks and flashy personality, which she seems to enjoy in most cases. Having received virtually no formal education, she is largely clueless when it comes to navigating heftier topics like war, politics, and religion. Even her understanding of the Fahlyn Crisis that threatens the world of Grimm is rudimentary at best. On the other hand, her emotional intelligence and street smarts are highly developed as a result of her nomadic lifestyle. Biography Reveal hidden contents Cassidy was born in the southern kingdom of Wilhelm in Blackroot Cut, a small village bordering one of the region’s larger and more infamous swamps. Before her birth, her mother Andromeda was renowned as a local beauty and a talented healer, in addition to being one of the few souls brave enough to venture into the surrounding marshlands in search of ingredients for her herbal remedies. Many of the village men vied for her hand, some of them even trying to follow her into the swamps in an attempt to woo her and win her heart, yet all in vain. Kindly, but firmly, she refused every suitor, claiming that she had chosen a life of celibacy dedicated to her craft. Until one day, when a sudden change came over her. True, she went about her work as always, and aye, her cures were still as marvelous as before... Yet a secret smile curved her lips, her lips and cheeks were lightly powdered with rouge, and her laugh was sweeter and readier than it had once been. To those closest to her, it was clear that Andromeda had found herself a lover. Yet the question remained—who? The village men shot each other distrustful looks at first, until they realized that whoever he was, Andromeda's paramour was not among their number. Most agreed that the lovers were likely meeting outside the village—perhaps in the swamps, some suggested--and as before, a handful of curious townsfolk attempted to follow the young woman whenever she ventured out for her day's work, without success. A strange magic seemed to lay over the marshes, over perhaps some spell had been cast upon Andromeda, for she would plunge headfirst into the shrouded mists as if guided by some mysterious light that she alone could see. Those who tried to follow her found themselves lost and alone. Eventually, they stopped trying. A few months later, the village seethed with ill-disguised shock and disapproval when it became clear that Andromeda was with child. Their outrage only grew when they learned that Andromeda refused to identify the father, simply stating, "You wouldn't understand." Imagine! The town healer who had turned down every suitor, with child out of wedlock! Those who were sympathetic murmured that perhaps she had simply been had, tricked by some roving scoundrel. After all, outsiders were not to be trusted, as everyone knew. Those who were truly cruel, however, whispered that she had lain with some sort of beast or demon in the swamps, and that she was bound to birth an unnatural child as proof of their unholy union. When Andromeda’s time finally came, the labor was difficult. Delirious, she babbled incessantly, though none could interpret what she meant to say. Those who dared to touch her did so sparingly, and even then, they pulled back quickly, for the young woman was so feverish that her very flesh seemed to burn. Finally, it was done. The ramblings came to an end, the fever broke, and Andromeda was left with her newborn baby, a girl-child with bright green eyes and a few tufts of green hair. “Cassiopeia,” she murmured, smiling tiredly as she kissed her daughter, oblivious to the looks of horror from the surrounding townsfolk at the sound of such a foreign and obviously pagan name. The years passed, and with them, Cassiopeia—or Cassidy, as she came to be called, for the village people refused to use her birth name—grew into a beautiful young girl, sweet-tempered, if somewhat flighty, with a dimpled smile and an easy laugh. Yet Andromeda was never the same again. Oh, she went about her usual duties for a time, true, but with each passing day, it became clear that life in Blackroot Cut had become unbearable to her. She sighed often, frequently lost her train of thought, and not a day would pass without her silently contemplating the mist-shrouded swamps, sometimes for hours on end. Then, one day, ten years to the day after Cassidy’s birth, she vanished. Search parties were organized and local hunters were hired for the task, yet no one ever found a trace. Their only clue came from Cassidy herself, who, when questioned as to where her mother had gone, simply pointed towards the marshlands and answered, “Home.” The next two years saw Cassidy shuffled from home to home, living with any number of foster parents, though she never managed to stay very long with any of them. For all her good looks and charm, there was something not quite right about the child. Once again, the townsfolk began to whisper behind closed doors, remembering the rumors that had circulated years before. Who had her father been, really? A scoundrel, a monster, or some sort of pagan god? If so, what did that make her? Whatever she was, it was clear that she was not one of them and never would be. Fortunately for Cassidy, an opportunity for escape came in the most unexpected package. Or rather, packages. Tents, actually, if we’re being completely honest. Blown off-course by a fierce storm yet none the less gallant for it, Master Valan Luca’s Traveling Circus rolled into town, hailing the arrival of jugglers, acrobats, beast tamers, clowns and fire eaters, along with a number of other oddities. If Master Valan had hoped to receive a warm welcome in Blackroot Cut, he was sorely mistaken—the townspeople were tight-lipped and tight-fisted, as was their way, clearly disapproving of his menagerie. Except for one. A young girl with bright green eyes and a ready smile, who, from the very moment she visited their tents, always seemed to somewhere underfoot, befriending the performers in between acts or trying to feed the animals in their cages. From the moment he saw her, he felt inexplicably drawn to her, like a moth to flame. Master Valan Luca was a shrewd man, and even a man less shrewd than he would have seen that Cassidy’s interest in the circus was more than a passing fancy. The fact that she was a fetching young thing who was sure to draw male spectators in a few years probably didn’t hurt either. “What can you do?” he asked her quietly one day, stroking his mustache, watching as she petted a yawning lion without any signs of fear. “Do? … Not much, I guess. But I can learn.” “I should hope so. Learn, and work for your keep like the rest. It’s a hard life, you know. But what about your parents? What would they say of their daughter joining the circus?” “I don’t have any parents. At least, not anymore. They’re out there,” she replied, turning and pointing with unfailing accuracy in the direction of the mist-shrouded swamps that Master Valan had worked so hard and swung so wide to avoid. “Lost? Dead?” “I don’t think so. Together. Happy, I hope. That’s what I like to think, at least.” Three weeks later, Master Valan Luca’s Traveling Circus rolled out of Blackroot Cut the same way it had come in, trumpets blaring, wagon wheels creaking, animals roaring. With one small addition. The village council had pretended to make a fuss when Master Valan approached them with his proposition, but in reality, they were glad to see Cassidy go. She had always been a strange child, never quite fitting in. Whoever she was, whatever she was, she would surely be better off somewhere else, far away from Blackroot Cut. Fast-forward ten years. To the public eye, Cassidy is now one of the circus’ main acts, renowned for her acrobatic performances and fire dancing skills. Under Master Valan—himself a Jaeger, a secret known to only a handful—she has fully embraced her magical abilities, calling upon the Ignis Fatuus in order to create dazzling spectacles. Yet in private, Master Valan has begun training her in espionage and combat. He understands—even if she doesn’t—that the Fahlyn Crisis jeopardizes the entire world of Grimm. When the time comes, the Jaegers will have to lead the charge against the encroaching evil. And when they do, he intends for Cassidy to be there. To that extent, he has made arrangements with an old contact, Professor Eric Jekyll, in order to have his protégée brought into the fold of the latter’s organization for some hands-on experience. Combat Information Epithet: Fire Dancer Fighting Style: Varied. While Cassidy doesn't have much in terms of actual combat experience, her sharp eyes, quick reflexes, and acrobatic skills allow her to move quickly across the battlefield and harass larger slower-moving targets. When paired with her magical abilities, she is extremely difficult to pin down. She tends to favor mid-range combat in order to launch fire-based attacks on opponents or skewer them with throwing knives, though she will flit in and out of close range if she spots an opening. She will often reposition herself during encounters if she feels at a disadvantage, and in the worst case scenario, she is not afraid to turn and flee if the tides turn against her. Weapons: Throwing Knives. Cassidy carries at least twelve on her person at any given time. In addition to using them for sleight-of-hand tricks and circus performances, she wields them with deadly precision and has some practice when it comes to aiming for certain vulnerable spots, though she is not a trained assassin by any means. She can also wield them as daggers in a pinch. Abilities: As part of her Jaeger bloodline, Cassidy has the ability to harness the Ignis Fatuus, the magical power source that most commonly manifests as spectral flames in swamps, bogs, and forests. In addition to granting her virtual immunity to most types of fire and considerable resistance to cold temperatures and ice-based attacks, she is able to unleash powerful emerald-colored flames, either to burn away enemies or provide a source of warmth and illumination for allies. Her "Ghost Fire" is unique in that she can control not only the intensity, but also the types of structures that she wishes to affect, allowing her to safely focus on animate or inanimate targets, according to the situation. Her fire magic is deeply influenced by her training as an acrobat and fire-eater, leading her to mix these styles (for example, she will often juggle fireballs using her hands and blow fire from her mouth). She can also transform into a glowing ball of ethereal fire—a will-o'-wisp, if you will—allowing her to float rapidly through the air in order to avoid corporeal attacks or ground-based hazards. Per her own admission, this ability is not a true form of flight, as it is not particularly suitable for traversing high altitudes and is vulnerable to disruption in the form of strong gusts of wind. Miscellaneous • Cassidy's Themes: Regular Theme | Battle Theme Bio says that she's a jaeger based on (thus descended from) will-o-wisps yet the only real mention of this is her ambiguous father (connecting the dots isn't tough) and the ability to... conjure these will-o-wisps? And being able to turn into a ball of fire. Bio felt a bit weak for how much of it I had to read, and maybe it's because I've been playing some Dark Cloud 2 lately, I do enjoy circus stories. The weakest app out of this second wave if I'm being quite bluntly honest. On 11/6/2019 at 2:59 PM, Blake said: Playful Apocalypse Reveal hidden contents "What's life without a little fun?" Personal InformationName: Lopt SolbjorgAge: Old (Looks 25)Gender: MaleRace: JaegerBased On: LokiAppearance: Reveal hidden contents While this is Lopt's base appearance, it is far from his only appearance. In this form, he stands at about 5'9", not counting his bunny ears, and has a rather frail looking frame. Usually dressed quite nicely. Personality: Reveal hidden contents Lopt comes across as the polite yet carefree type. He does, says, eats, and dresses as he wants, others be damned, but he always minds his manners. Even his bunny ears are something he does for himself, plus they make children smile. And, well, because they drive other people nuts. It's fun to get a rise out of people. Realistically, he isn't so much carefree as simply looking to enjoy life however he best can. It just so happens that he enjoys a bit of trickster behavior along the way, though never enough to damage the polite persona he puts forward. Pranks are too over the top, simple bits like trying to experiment with change blindness are much more thrilling, including even wild acts such as changing his gender or species. And the more blunt the person, the more Lopt sees them as a challenge. However, while all of this is the real Lopt, he buries other parts of himself. His hatred of humans. His intelligence garnered through time. His wisdom earned with experience. None of those lead to a more enjoyable life, so what's the point of putting them on display? You gather more flies with honey, after all... And more fools by playing nodding along. The only part of his personality that isn't shitty is that he tends to have a soft spot for younger people, regardless of race. Even those who treat him rather poorly will find that he has a penchant for doting, even if it oftentimes results in trying to piss them off for a quick laugh. Perhaps it's because they're innocent. Perhaps it's because they're up for fun and games. Or maybe he just sees his younger self in them. Biography: Reveal hidden contents Born in Wilhelm, Loptyr Lauf was born to the Lauf clan. They descendants of an ancient being known as Loki, who was prophesied to put the events of the end of the world into motion. While he and his family never put much stock into it, it was true that they inhabited the area around Orus Muz, keeping mostly to themselves. Due to the superstition around the ruins and the prophecy that held the test of time, the people of Wilhelm took to fearing and reviling the clan that would live near those ruins... And the fact that they were Jaeger was only a cherry on top. Loptyr grew up a happy child despite this. Sure, there were times they would have to quickly flee from the humans, as he was taught it was wrong to harm them, but it still felt like a game most of the time to him. He and his relatives never suffered real harm from the feeble attempts, causing them to grow too comfortable. Too safe. As he grew into adolescence, Loptyr even began to actively antagonize the humans by shifting in front of them, often to stick his tongue out and transform it into a hissing snake tongue. Hurting them was wrong, but was it wrong to make them so mad they fell over themselves? Nah, it was funny. However, the complacency and hubris became the very downfall of the Laufs. The humans eventually managed to mount an assault, surrounding them and killing them on the spot. After all, capture wasn't an option, they could just slip from the bindings. The blood of the family stained the ruins, ending the line of the "twilit monsters". That is, except for Loptyr. He had been off to the woods, hunting animals, picking fruits, just enjoying himself. Sure, he took a few hours longer than he was supposed to, but there was no harm, right? Of course, he had no way of knowing that he would return to his community in flames, humans outside of it cheering as the night sky was lit by the bonfire. Those humans called them monsters, yet did this? The very humans who assaulted him regularly, to no success? Those mongrels? Had they rubbed two brain cells together and come to this conclusion? That all of these "world enders" needed to die? Fine. If they wanted someone to start the 'Twilight', they had it. It was many days later that reports of humans gnawed by giant wolves, trampled by horses, constricted by snakes, and more made their way back to Grayhold, prompting an investigation. But what they found was razed ground and corpses, Jaeger and human alike, littered about in tatters. Decomposing and feasted upon by wild beasts. Given the state of the Lauf clan's settlement, it did not appear that the humans had been killed by them. The event would go down in history as a mystery, a strike from the gods or demons. At the same time, Loptyr had arrived at the Maw. Weary from travel, broken in soul, the lone teenager set up home in the relatively abandoned area. Killing those wretched humans hadn't made him feel any better. It made him feel worse. He stole the lives of others, but for what gain? His own sanity? Revenge? Did that bring back his brothers, his mother, his father? Anyone? Time passed. Then more time. And still more time. How long had it been? Years? Decades? Maybe even centuries? What had become of Loptyr Lauf? Who could say? The memory of the Laufs mostly faded, other than the mystery of their massacre. Sometimes, a neatly dressed traveler by the name of Lopt Solbjorg would sometimes show up in towns, walking around with an obvious pair of bunny ears on his head. Such a brazen Jaeger. Yet, no harm ever seemed to come to him. He would slip into town, get what he needed, and leave. And those who would try to harm him? Well, they were usually completely fine. Other than, say, having a new haircut, missing their clothes, or other relatively harmless things. None of them could say how the Jaeger had done it to them, only that he moved faster than they thought possible. Just reports of a lop-eared man "improving" them as he saw fit. On top of that, some reports claim that the mysterious bunny man is actually a woman, dressed in elegant dresses. Loptyr Lauf was no more. But Lopt Solbjorg was living his best life, in a world no longer his own, humming a tune as he went along. After all, with all that time under his belt... What was the point of not trying to live your best life? Why let insects bother you, when you can instead play with them? He would eventually find Loptyr Lauf invited to A.R.C.H. Intrigued that someone had tracked him down, with his original name no less, he decided to join up. The fate of the insects didn't matter much, but it would be a great way to kill time. And maybe, just maybe... he would find someone worth his time. Combat InformationEpithet: Twilit FoolFighting Style: Acrobatic. Lopt utilizes his unique makeup to stay on his toes, making for a very evasive fighting style based on striking when the time is optimal. Any sort of high ground that he can use for an advantage will be. Trees, hills, crags, you name it. He uses his environment as a way to overwhelm the opponent, meaning that flat land is really not his friend. Weapons: Weapons? How primitive.Abilities: Simply put, Lopt's ability is shapeshifting. While he uses it day-to-day for the purpose of entertaining himself or getting what he wants, it is mostly a combat ability. It takes a great amount of effort to transform his entire body into another form, much less one of another size, so it's fairly impractical for fighting. However, he has mastered the ability to transform parts of his body on demand, most notably his arms and legs. Turn himself into an eight-legged horse, turn his arm into a giant wolf's gaping maw, or simply use serpentine fangs to dig into something or tail to hold on. While not the only things he can do, these more grotesque shifts are ones he has taken to commonly using. Other Information Theme - Lop-Eared Lopt~ Battle Theme - Revelations of Twilight Inspirations for fighting style include Corrin (SSB4/U), Bayonetta, and Alucard (Hellsing). He has a nice walking cane, but he chooses not to use it very often because he has no desire for it to be damaged. He is not fond of hot weather. Or fire. How old is he? Who knows? Looking good. No major comments for or against this app. Quite interested to see if he bounces off Lucine in any unique way, with Lopt being a Loki jaeger and Lucine being one descended from Fenrir. On 11/6/2019 at 11:08 PM, LordCowCow said: Wonderland Reveal hidden contents "Time is up? Well, good, it'd be dreadfully sad were they down." Personal Information Reveal hidden contents Name: Lacie BundlebyeAge: 28Gender: FemaleRace: Artificial JaegerBased On: The Mad HatterPersonality Reveal hidden contents Lacie is quite mad. But all the best people are. She is a rather smile-y lass and often seems to be living in a different world than everyone else. You see, Lacie is a dreamer. A dreamer who never woke up. She sees things very differently than others and often seems rather carefree, even callous, about the state of things. She darts around from subject to subject and place to place and doesn't seem capable of focusing for long on anything. Not to say she wishes ill to others or doesn't care about suffering she just has a different view on what suffering is. As long as she's not caged and restrained with her freedom taken away she lets most transgressions roll off her back. Though therein lies the problem. People tend to try and put her in a box and tell her what she can and can't do and that's just unacceptable. All together she's not so worried if the world burns around her. Except that even she knows that if darkness envelops the land then she won't be able to do much of anything. The world would be so bleak and dull if everything was dead and grey after all. Polite and friendly to a point. Though some think of her as obnoxious. For while she doesn't mock or insult others often she does have habits of interrupting them or suddenly ignoring them for something else. That said Lacie very much enjoys celebrating triumphs, big or small, and will often be extravagant in her praises. Biography Reveal hidden contents Once upon time there was a lovely young girl in a lovely family. She lived in a big house in a big city with a big father and an even bigger, but still quite lovely, mother. Her father was a tailor of a very special sort. He tailored magical clothing you see. Clothes made with special material and chemicals that gave them effects that could help humans against some of the more violent, or at least that's what they say, denizens of the world. He was a very well liked man for his bright smile, kind ways, and, most importantly for most, ability to give humans an edge they usually wouldn't have. This made him quite rich but, as with many cases, great money came with great temptations. He was a gentle soul at heart but said heart was also rather weak. A combination that meant he occasionally dipped into more dangerous methods. It was all for the good of his family of course but even so it caused a rather unfortunate incident. You see her father, along with being kind, and big, and loved, was also rather absentminded. While making birthday tea for his daughter he was, at the same time, working on a particular hat with particularly rare and, though no one can prove this, potentially illegal chemicals. He accidentally, an accident of the sort anyone could make, were they as big, as absentminded, as weak hearted and gentle souled, as her father was, mixed the two tasks up. So when he served her daughter some tea he unknowingly had her ingest highly dangerous, though isn't danger subjective anyway, magical chemicals. This changed the girl. Giving her rather terrible, in the most delightful and lovely way of course, abilities and causing her personality to shift ever so slightly away what one might think of as normal. For several years her kind and stupid, oh now that's a rude way to put it forgive me, father spent much of their money trying to find a way to revert her. Eventually Lacie left the house to keep them from falling into debt and set out into the world to test the limits of her abilities and to be free. It's just unfortunate isn't it that so many people think that her freedom is a problem? Combat Information Reveal hidden contents Epithet: Mad Mistress of Murder MayhemFighting Style: Frantic yet oddly fluid. Lacie fights in a way that makes it hard to keep track of what she's doing. She tends to try and keep moving and keep attacking. Small wounds until finally going for the "kill". (now now, kill is a harsh word)Weapons: Knives. So many knives. Throwing knives. Stabbing knives. Cutting knives. Steak knives. All the knives. Oh yes and poison. Abilities: The simple way of describing Lacie's magic would be "generation." She can generate various things from what is apparently thin air. That being said she hasn't really used it for a lot beyond knives and small things like teacups and, of course, hats. Perhaps the occasional rabbit. This process is actually somewhat painful but what's a little pain in the face of such a wonderful ability? Beyond that she also has the capability of generating something less solid. A sort of fume that comes from her body that can cause minor tricks of the mind, such as hallucinations, or light paralysis. She also can brew a mean cup of tea...and other chemical substances. Other Information Reveal hidden contents -Very much dislikes her birthday -"Knows a guy" who can give you some "rather interesting plants" -Enjoys tea very much and you should too -Once saw a man lure some children to a grisly death -Enjoys the smell of cookies but is dreadful at baking -Isn't actually covered in mushrooms ThemeBattle Theme If I can read the app in the span of about three and a half minutes (measured by character theme) that's an immediate plus from me. It's clear you had some fun writing this one, and is my preferred option out of the two whimsical knife-wielding magicians we have in this thread should we have to cut one loose. No outstanding comments in favor of or against. On 11/7/2019 at 12:16 AM, Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd said: I spent forever agonizing over whether I should make an application for another RP. And I know I shouldn't...but I did. :') Lad from the Loch Reveal hidden contents "Sorry, boot ah dinnae think--I mean, I'm not very hungry--no! What I'm trying to say is...oh never mind." Personal Information Name: Lachlan "Lach" Ness Age: 25 Gender: Male Race: Jaeger Based On: The Loch Ness Monster | Kelpies Appearance Reveal hidden contents Horse FormLeviathan Form Height: 5'9"Weight: 155 lbs Pale-skinned with a lean frame, Lachlan has the appearance of a regular young British man for the most part. He has shaggy black hair and dark green eyes that seem almost black, and remind you of a pool of still water. In fact, the longer you look, the more captivated you find yourself. Actually...he's rather handsome, isn't he? You could just keep on looking at him...let him lead you to the nearby lake and drag you down...where you can gaze into his eyes forev-- "Ooch, my bad," he apologizes, donning a pair of dark frames. You blink, feeling strange, as if you had just woken up from some sort of spell. "L-listen, while ah think you're deid nice an' all, ye shouldnae foller a stranger to any auld bit, ye ken? Weel that's...ach, I'm sorry, I did it again. I mean, don't you think you should be a little smarter? Or no, that's not what I mean. What I mean is, while I'm very flattered, you should save that stuff for the person you like. Oh, you like me? Oh...umm...n-no, that's just the fairy charm, okay? It's not real. Stop, don't come any closer. This is sexual harassment." Personality Reveal hidden contents Lachlan is a rather strange individual. While he desires very much to become a fairytale hero and find the love of his life, he is rather reticent when it comes to actually doing these things. Or talking to people he's interested in. Because he knows just how shallow regular attraction is, he finds himself doubting every single person who approaches him romantically. He cannot help but wonder if they like him for himself, or if it's the fairy charm that clings to him like a bad dream. So while he admires relationships born of true love, he cannot trust that he will so easily achieve it himself. He also avoids skin contact with others, as that seems to trigger the charm. Afraid to offend others and risk getting into contact with them, Lachlan is often apologizing, even if he is not the one at fault. Unused to talking to others for a long time, he sometimes stumbles over his words as well, and has trouble getting his thoughts out. He also seems dependent on his glasses, and gets easily panicked at even the thought of losing them. Because of this he comes off as weak-willed and timid, not very heroic at all. However, he does not lack courage, he just holds a lot of fear, a fear of getting too close to others, both figuratively and literally. Due to this, he often finds himself in difficult situations where people desire to bully him, and is often forced to draw on his Jaeger powers to get himself out of them. This either ends in people running from him screaming, or, in the cases where others don't know how he "defeated the villain," proclaiming him a hero. While he does not enjoy the negative attention, he does appreciate the moments where he's praised, as that means he is one step closer to becoming a hero just like in the fairytales of old. Lachlan can be a little dramatic sometimes when there is no risk of triggering the charm, going over-the-top in his desire to become a hero of legend and win the heart of the true love he knows has to be waiting for him out there. Also, woe betide those who bring up fairytales to him. He will go on and on and on about them if given the chance. At heart, he is a kind and considerate boy who even after experiencing setbacks has not lost his innocent view of how the world should work. There is a little cognitive dissonance where his eating habits come in, however. As a kelpie raised to eat human beings, Lachlan's preferred food is, of course, human beings. However, in every single fairytale he's listened to, anybody who ate other people was a villain to be defeated. So, in an attempt to become a hero, Lachlan has decided to not eat human beings...though if they're already dead, he might indulge. Biography Reveal hidden contents Since the wee auld days, there have been tales of a monster infesting a large freshwater lake called Lake Ness or "Loch Ness" by the locals. This monster was known as the Loch Ness Monster, and for a while, there were numerous sightings, though just as many people believed it to be some sort of hoax. However, there were also whispers...tales of children disappearing after taking a ride on a large black horse, the only survivor being a young one who had refused to ride with the others. Or of a large sea monster having somehow moved from its saltwater home to the lake. The lake grew infamous, but nobody could really say what the truth was. Except for the Jaegers that call themselves "kelpies," descendants of the original. Kelpies are Jaegers who can take on any shape, though they generally prefer the form of a large black horse with a bulrush mane, or, when luring their prey, an attractive human being with water weeds in their hair from swimming about the rivers and streams where they haunt. They take after their forefather, who chose to settle in the River Ness, later moving into Loch Ness. This kelpie preferred to take a different form, one more akin to a sea monster or leviathan of the deep. As a kelpie, Lachlan is descended from this very Jaeger, and has been taught by his parents everything he needs to know to live as one in the world of Grimm. Take on an attractive human form and lure humans into the water to drown them and eat them, take on horse form and let humans ride him into the water to drown them and eat them, or take on sea monster form and just swallow them whole. However, the boy always thought that there had to be something more to life than eating humans. Creeping into a human village once, he listened to one of their storytellers, a beautiful girl named Viviane, spin a tale of a pair of lovers who loved each other though fair weather and stormy skies. Starry-eyed and shaken, Lachlan returned to the village to listen to more stories, and then returned again, and again, and again, until he decided that he, too, wanted to experience such a wondrous emotion as "love." And perhaps he already had, for he found himself admiring Viviane more and more with every word she spoke. On the day of Lachlan's coming of age, Viviane herself appeared at his lake. His parents urged him to take human form and captivate her, and then drown her and eat her. However, Lachlan found that he couldn't bring himself to do so. As he was fleeing, the girl caught sight of him and grew bewitched, throwing herself into his arms and singing his praises with the skill of the poet she was. The poor boy was struck speechless, and could do no more than gently urge her back to shore. Still, she promised to return so that they could live together near the waters of the lake he so loved. He agreed, ignoring the angry shouts of his parents, hopeful that this would be the start to a blossoming romance. However, as soon as Viviane lost sight of the boy, she came back to her senses. Realizing Lachlan's true nature, she became disgusted, and led multiple village hunters to the place where they were supposed to rendezvous. There, they ambushed the boy, and to protect himself, he was forced to transform into his leviathan form and kill all of them, including Viviane. While his parents devoured the bodies, Lachlan wept. For his first love had died, and by his hand. It had been doomed from the start. Unable to bear it any longer, he fled the place, having learned a valuable lesson--that love is a cruel mistress, and that it and attraction are not the same thing at all. However, Lachlan did not give up on his hope of experiencing a beautiful love, like one out of a fairytale. Acquiring a pair of glasses with plain glass lenses, he found that, even if he met somebody's eyes, they would not grow bewitched, though they would still do so if they came in skin contact with him. Ecstatic, the man then traveled the land of Grimm on a quest to find true love, and possibly perform some heroic fairytale deeds as well. In the process, he became fairly well-known as a knight-errant of sorts on a search for true love. Perhaps too well-known, as before he knew it, he found himself face-to-face with a man known as Dr. Jekyll. Giving him two choices, to join his organization A.R.C.H. or die. He chose to join. After all, it was not yet his time to die, and helping to protect the world of Grimm seemed just the sort of thing he should do as an aspiring fairytale romantic hero. Combat Information Epithet: The Loch Ness Monster | The Hero of the Deep Fighting Style: Lachlan's most effective fighting style is transforming into a giant sea monster and devouring people. Or becoming a large black horse and fighting that way. However, in an effort to become more like a fairytale hero, he has chosen to take up a weapon like the heroes of old, a spear that is actually a harpoon. Using this harpoon, he jabs at his foes from a distance and can also throw it. He is not nearly as talented with a harpoon as he is in his transformed forms, however. Weapons: A regular harpoon. Not sure what else to tell you. Abilities Reveal hidden contents Call of the Fae: Also known as "fairy charm" or Lachlan's "annoying pervert maker." Probably his most troublesome ability. With this, people who get in skin contact with him and/or look into his eyes find themselves captivated. He wears glasses to keep people at bay, and gets agitated if anybody falls under his spell. Jaegers are often immune to this power, and humans with strong wills can resist it as well. Shapeshifting: Normally, kelpies can transform into anything, however, Lachlan only has practice transforming into three things: a human being, a black horse, and a leviathan. The downside of the last one is he has to be in a large enough body of water or it's practically useless. He has also grown an aversion to transforming into that after his coming-of-age experience, so he more often just shifts between human and horse form. He might be able to transform into other creatures with enough practice, but, rather than practice shapeshifting, he would rather practice learning to use the harpoon. Water Affinity: As a kelpie, Lachlan is an excellent swimmer. He can also breathe underwater by transforming part of his body to grow a pair of gills. The downside to this is that his skin will dry out easily without water, so he usually ends up taking a bath all the time or dunking water over his head. Drinking water helps lessen the effects to a point, so because of this, he is always carrying a waterskin, and is often found with a glass of water at hand. Other Information Trivia Reveal hidden contents Lachlan has a broad accent that stems from his place of birth, but as it makes it difficult for others to understand him, he often attempts to imitate the more moderate dialect that most others speak in. He wears a silver necklace around his neck which transforms into a silver bridle in horse form. This is something that all kelpies have, and without which they find themselves greatly weakened. He hates dogs. This is mainly because of the recent dog breed called the "kelpie," which people often confuse him with if he tells them what he is. But it's also because, traditionally, dogs have had a habit of sniffing out fae. He does like cats, however. His second favorite food is fish. His first favorite food, is of course, human flesh, but we don't mention that in polite conversation. He takes any chance he has to learn of a new fairytale, and has memorized all the fairytales he has heard by heart. Personality and bio are long but don't seem to really be packing anything in the way of filler, so I wound up walking out of this app feeling like I knew more about Lachlan than about any other character so far (besides my own of course). Lots of little touches here and there that I like the attention to detail for, and ultimately probably my favorite app overall out of this second batch. On 11/7/2019 at 11:56 AM, Skaia said: I have work and other places to post today, but I figured I'd just leave this here in the mean time for a placeholder. WIP Reveal hidden contents [Much Headshot, Woo Image] [Something Something Lore Pun Joke] Personal Information Name: Something Something weeb shit Age: Legal Gender: Female Race: Sie Sind Das Essen Based On: Yuki-onna Appearance: Reveal hidden contents Personality: Biography: Combat Information Epithet: Snow Bitch Fighting Style: Weapons: Abilities: Being cold Other Information (Here add trivia, themes, etc. about your character) Nothing to comment on so far. Picture's cute though, and yuki-onna are cool. Hoping to see this one finished sometime soon. On 10/30/2019 at 3:55 PM, Chaos Sonic said: The Discord is open and we now have a full OOC. I'll be bringing in my character here soon that way we at least have one down that you all can look at. ...And be with me, for Evermore Reveal hidden contents [image]"...all they can see...is a beast..." Personal Information Name: Alexandre RoiAge: 19Gender: MaleRace: JaegerBased On: The Beast ~ Beauty & the BeastAppearance: Reveal hidden contents Alexandre stands at 5'8 and weighs in at 153 lbs. His clothes, although depicted above, are a bit worn and seem faded as he has been traveling quite a number of distance. His hair is a light shade of brown rather than it being red, along with his horns being a darker brown. Personality: Reveal hidden contents Being a royal, one would think Alexandre is quite stuck up and is quite the social butterfly within his kingdom, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is, Alexandre is a complete shut-off, keeping to himself always just due to the fact of what he is: a monster. Because of this, he rarely knows what to say to those around him (and it's a possible reason why he tends to talk to inanimate objects sometimes). He doesn't have a problem speaking freely with other Jaegers, but what he has a problem with is namely humans. In his mind, humans are too fickle and will listen to anything anyone will say as long as it coincides with what they desire and to him, it's sickening. With this, he's quite weary at anything a human (aside from two he's known) says and what they do, because after all, quite the number in Farway were at the ready to kill him. While he's a cautious individual, he can end up being quite the kind hearted Jaeger. Although he has fears about every move he makes in the world of Grimm, because of what he is, he does what he can to maintain his posture and proper etiquette in order to get on some people's good side. He tends, however, to stay to himself returning back to his reclusiveness as he once was free of that shell of a man, thanks to Isabella but now has returned to embrace that very same shell after he ran from Farway. In battle, however, he actually acts the same at first. He doesn't want to hurt anyone around him, which is shown in his style of fighting. But if provoked, he will have no choice...and if continued...his true monstrous self shall emerge, and what happens next is anyone's guess. Biography: Reveal hidden contents "...is it possible...for someone like me, to have a happy ending...?" To understand Alexandre truly, one must learn about his ancestry. The descendant in the Roi family line, which started with the Jaeger known as Adam Roi and the love of his life, a human who fell for him, Belle. When the Fahlyn were banished and sealed in their time long ago, they began to settle down in Farway, ending up becoming the rulers of the northern kingdom. Of course, this was not without its issues. Coming into power and status alongside the Roi, were the Dion, led by Avenant, the intended suitor for Belle. After being thrown to the side by Belle for a mere monster, Avenant began to harass the Roi, despising them along with all other Jaeger and thinking that humans were the true species to inherit Grimm. Of course, no one batted an eye to his claims, but nevertheless, the Roi and the Dion continued to be at odds with one another down the line. This is where the story of Alexandre finally picks up. Born alone, as his mother died during childbirth, and his father being slain by one of the Dion years before, Alexandre didn’t truly understand receive the parental love many receive in their lives. Of course, he did have the caretaker of the castle, Maurice, that put his life in the hands of the Roi after Alexandre’s father saved him from a life threatening situation, but he always felt like just a servant...not something that he could truly feel the parental love. Nevertheless, Alexandre began to grow up, being quite the recluse in his castle, not wanting to meet or see anyone. After all, he was only considered a prince or the like, he wasn’t a ruler, not until his 19th birthday...or something along those lines, he never truly listened to what Maurice said in regards to it. Because of this, the role of ruling the kingdom was on the shoulders of him rather than Alexandre. But the other reason, was due to him not wanting to be involved with meeting the Dion’s heir: Vincent. Even now, the feud and hatred between both families was strong, and Alexandre could see it in the smug face of Vincent. He felt alone, truly alone, but doing his best to never to show it once...because if he did, this would be a weakness others could possibly exploit, least this was his thinking anyway. However, while doing his best to tend to the secret garden of Farway’s special roses, Alexandre was approached by someone that ended up changing his entire life and the outlook he once had: Isabella Candice, a young woman who moved from Setsu to Farway not too long ago. Alexandre was surprised through every encounter and chance that they had to talk and just enjoy one another’s company, namely due to the fact that he was beginning to fall for her...and similarly, she was falling for him. This began to have a huge change in Alexandre’s disposition, even finally reaching out to Farway’s populace, wanting to hold a ball for all within his castle. It was a grand affair within the kingdom, but this was namely just a simple excuse for him to be with Isabella a bit longer, even finally being able to enchant the young lady in their first dance. Of course, however, the time couldn’t be enjoyed too much as Vincent made himself known and crashed the party, also eyeing Isabella himself. However, to the shock of everyone, she outright refused Vincent and everything he offered and remained there by Alexandre’s side. Vincent left the party, only cursing and swearing that the Beast would feel his wrath...and within the next few weeks...he would be right. Vincent watched these two enjoy their little escapades with one another, but grew tired of it, and made his move. Gathering quite a crowd, Vincent confided in them a twisted truth of Alexandre’s true colors. He lied and created the story that Alexandre had somehow put a spell upon the fair Isabella to fall for him and that he even had plans to force himself upon her in the next few days. This caused the crowd to become greatly distressed, allowing themselves to be more susceptive to listening to Vincent’s twisted words. After this, he proposed that they go and kill this Beast, to which the crowd agreed. However, Isabella overheard this news and rushed to Alexandre to tell him and Maurice the terrible news. Maurice only told the two to be gone and that he would keep the mob busy...when they left, he would be slain by the mob yearning for the blood of the Beast. Near the border of Farway, Isabella told Alexandre to flee without her. Distraught by this, Alexandre allowed this, only giving her two things: a family heirloom hand mirror and the key to the castle’s secret garden where the Roses of Farway were, telling her to care for them in his stead. With another tear-filled goodbye, the Beast left Farway...leaving Vincent to rise in power as the new planned ruler of the kingdom. No matter the outcome of this now, Vincent got what he wanted. With Maurice out of the way and Alexandre to be eliminated if found, he would have the throne and the right to rule Farway...as his forefathers always intended. Alexandre stayed clear of Farway for three years, about the time the Fahlyn were released upon Grimm. When word of this began to finally reach where Alexandre resided at for the time being, he began to fear for Isabella’s safety. He finally decided that he would throw his life away to protect her and return to Farway...unfortunately, he was intercepted and abducted by Eric Jekyll. Combat Information Epithet: The Beast | The Rose of Farway Fighting Style: Reveal hidden contents Alexandre tends to fight hand to hand, trying to use his opponent's strength and momentum against them. He also utilizes his claws in battle, but usually as a scare tactic, same with his fangs, only because he believes that he shouldn't harm anyone in this way. However, there are moments where his anger gets the better of him and his bestial form appears, in which he fights with brute strength and not much thought. Like this, he fights as a feral creature that has been locked in a cage. Weapons: N/AAbilities: Reveal hidden contents Heightened Senses Because Alexandre is a Jaeger, his five senses have become a bit sharper than most humans have. However, his enhanced senses are usually dulled in the case of rain or even blizzards (particularly smell, sight, and hearing in these situations). Razor-Sharp Claws and Fangs Another feature from his Jaeger ancestry, as Alexandre is in possession of razor sharp claws and fangs. His fangs are usually appear as just regular teeth, until further inspection is made. His claws actually he keeps them shrunk down to resemble normal nails, until he needs them and they grow sharper and ready to be used by him. Bestial Form This has been given to him due to his Jaeger blood which flowed through Adam Roi' veins. This blood has given Alexandre the ability to transform himself into his lineage's appearance...to transform into the beast. The form is brought upon his anger literally being unchained to the point of no return. In this form, he gains the following: Enhanced Strength Enhanced Speed and Agility Enhanced Durability Other Information Alexandre’s Theme | Battle Theme Alexandre’s name mean the following: Alexandre - a French name that means “Defender of mankind”, Roi - a French name meaning “King”. He has an odd habit of talking to inanimate objects (i.e.: candelabras, tea-pots, clocks, etc.). The family heirloom left to Isabella by Alexandre is actually the same enchanted mirror as in the story, though it has apparently only one focus: a way to look back. In this case with Isabella, she now uses it to make sure Alexandre is safe. This is the second incarnation of this type of character, who in the original was known as “Abel Taurus”. That just leaves the updated Alexandre. Some modern polish that I talked about in the last review for this has done more work for Alex than I actually thought it would. Quite pleased to see how he's been updated with a fresh breath of life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saiba Aisu 11 Posted November 9, 2019 Thanks for the feedback, Chaos Sonic and Yui. I have done my best to update the application. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaos Sonic 442 Posted November 10, 2019 Alright, as originally stated in our Discord, the selection was to happen at 12 AM Central...and now, it's time! Through this process of selecting the apps between myself, Yui, and Sai was a grueling one. Each and every RPer that applied here did an amazing job and exceeded expectations, namely my own, in bringing forth a character from various fairy tales, myths, and legends. In the end, however, we could only select six applicants (aside from the host crew). DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!! ...Drum roll... Oh shit an ACTUAL drum roll, neat! The Selected Cast of Characters Spoiler |OP| - Robin Oberonson Radio414 - Elise Moonwort & Cobrin Doggo - Catriona Taghaim REP - Wada Sunspear Blake - Lopt Solbjorg Sethera - Lachlan "Lach" Ness Congratulations all those who were able to make it into the RP! While we enjoyed every single app that slid across the table, these six were the ones we could all fully agree on that each one of us enjoyed the most. Thank you for applying to this and be prepared for the IC very VERY shortly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites