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<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Full of words. Far too many at that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Overzealous but polite enough.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alazne]]'''-&quot;More useful as a newt than anything else.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Blivon]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Rylen Corvus]]'''-&quot;Annoying, happy-go-lucky flirt...Who just happened to save my life, because he was too stubborn to leave well enough alone. Even so, I owe him my life..&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ENEMIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Artemis]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-08-30T02:09:20Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Full of words. Far too many at that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Overzealous but polite enough.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alazne]]'''-&quot;More useful as a newt than anything else.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Blivon]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Rylen Corvus]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ENEMIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Artemis]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-08-12T02:41:31Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Full of words. Far too many at that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Overzealous but polite enough.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alazne]]'''-&quot;More useful as a newt than anything else.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Rylen Corvus]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ENEMIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Artemis]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Garnet 2013-04-19T01:09:43Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Garnet<br /> |middlename=Til<br /> |lastname=Alexandros<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=9c5c87f5a8a9eb0146a092f50b99124216e6cd7a.jpg<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'0&quot;<br /> |weight=Slender<br /> |series=Final Fantasy 9<br /> |styles=Summoner<br /> |hometown=Alexandria<br /> |alignment=Forces of Restoration<br /> |group=Alexandria<br /> |occupation=Princess<br /> |quote=&quot;Someday I shall be queen, but I shall always be myself.&quot;<br /> |footer=Landed in Traverse Town and stayed at Cloud Nine for a while, before Kuja found her..<br /> }}<br /> =Overview=<br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, there existed a peaceful race of humans with the unique ability to summon. Long ago they lived away from the rest of humanity, living close to nature and learning to communicate with the mysterious magical beings called Eidolons. These summoners made a pact with the eidolons, the legendary guardians of gaia, forged from the world's crystals, and they learned to live in harmony with the world.<br /> Once they lived over vast areas of the mist continent, but after failing to control the eidolon Alexandra, they were hated and shunned, forced to retreat to a small town on the edge of the world, named Madain Sari.<br /> It was into this peaceful village that a girl named Sarah was born and raised to the tender age of five. Up until then, her life was peaceful, sheltered from the world. But in an instant that peace was shattered in the form of a massive, monstrous eye that emerged from the clouds one stormy night, and blasted deadly magic down upon the little town, reducing it to mere rubble.<br /> Sarah's parents awoke her in the middle of the night and they fled through the streets as everything came crashing down. In the chaos, Sarah's father was separated from her and her mother, but as they went back for him, their path was blocked off by falling columns. Believing him dead and unable to help him, Sarah's mother had no choice but to drag the crying child with her to the dock, where she ushered her and herself into a little boat, and they fled from the eye of death on the raging sea amid a terrible storm..<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> Princess Garnet woke up suddenly from her reverie, rubbing her eyes as the strange dream of sea and windstorms quickly changed into that of the castle's second floor balcony. She was here with her mother, Queen Brahne, looking down upon Tantalus' latest production of 'I want to be your canary'. But she did not really want to be here. As her mother laughed and clapped in delighted glee at the performance, she could only think of how much her mother had changed. How had she gone from being so kind and gentle, to so cold-hearted and power hungry, ever since father died? And who was the strange silver-haired man who roamed the halls and had become her closest advisor?<br /> Princess Garnet had made up her mind: She would run away, she would steal onto the Tantalus' ship, the 'Prima Donna'...That very night. And so, while all eyes were on the show, Garnet wrapped her cloak around herself, hiding her face from view as she sneaked out of the castle and down to the shipping docks. There she encountered the strange monkey tailed boy from the play, and he teased her, trying to figure out who she was. Trying to catch her. But Garnet was faster as she fled through the towers and down the stairs. And he followed, all the way to the ship.<br /> <br /> <br /> Steiner was there too, determined to protect her from the thieves and vagrants as they prepared to leave the castle..With the princess! But it was too late! The ship fled, taking Garnet and Steiner along with Zidane, Vivi, and the rest of Tantalus. She later asked him to 'kidnap' her, and to take her to Regent Cid, her uncle. He must know what was happening with the Queen, how she was acting so strangely! <br /> Zidane agreed, but the journey there proved to take longer than expected. Queen Brahne had already blasted their ship with cannons from the Alexandrian fleet, and the damaged ship soon crash landed in the evil forest. Garnet was kidnapped by a poisonous plant before Zidane and the others rescued her, and they fled the forest before it became completely petrified, reluctantly leaving Tantalus member Blank behind.<br /> <br /> <br /> Their journeys took them through an icy cavern where Zidane encountered the first of the waltzes who was sent to capture Garnet, before they made it to the small town of Dali, where they discovered that the black mage dolls were being manufactured and brought to life somehow - dolls that eeriy resembled Vivi. Throughout the journey, Garnet grew closer to Zidane, who taught her how to blend in better with the common folk, and she even assumed a new alias as 'Dagger', after Zidane's own weapon.<br /> Again, the waltzes attacked Garnet and the others, before they fled upon a ship that was headed for Lindblum. This ship too, was full of black mages, but as the waltzes continued to chase after them, the black mage dolls moved to protect Vivi and his friends as well..Before being blasted to bits by the waltzes.<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> Garnet could not comprehend all of this. The Waltzes, the black mages..Or Zidane's determination to protect her no matter what. However, he kept his promise and delivered her safely to Lindblum, where she met her uncle, Regent Cid, and told him everything. But it seemed that even Cid was powerless to do anything but to keep Garnet safe from her. He invited her to join him in the festival of the hunt, and for a time they were able to relax...<br /> Until they learned that Burmecia was being attacked by Alexandrian forces. Again Garnet was left in utter confusion and loss, trying to comprehend her mother's actions. This time, she determined to put a stop to it, and so she drugged Zidane and everyone else's food, putting them to sleep and then fled Lindblum with Steiner in tow, determined to return to Alexandria and plead with her mother to stop this nonsense.<br /> ...And then, things went terribly wrong. The heartless attacked them before they ever reached Alexandria. Garnet was separated from Steiner and pulled into a portal of darkness into a strange place she had never seen before. In desperation, she called upon the aid of the Eidolons to save her, and Ramuh appeared, fending off the approaching heartless before she blanked out.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she awoke, she found herself in unfamiliar territory, but still alive, miraculously. Determined as ever, Princess Garnet once again set off for Alexandria, hoping to restore her kingdom and protect it, not only from Queen Brahne's insanity, but also from the new threat that was the heartless..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> <br /> Adelbert Steiner &lt;br&gt;<br /> Aerith &lt;br&gt;<br /> Beatrix &lt;br&gt;<br /> Kim Possible &lt;br&gt;<br /> Kuja &lt;br&gt;<br /> Serah Farron &lt;br&gt;<br /> Tifa &lt;br&gt;<br /> Zidane &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Garnet 2013-04-19T01:08:02Z

<p>Alnilam: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Garnet<br /> |middlename=Til<br /> |lastname=Alexandros<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=9c5c87f5a8a9eb0146a092f50b99124216e6cd7a.jpg<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'0&quot;<br /> |weight=Slender<br /> |series=Final Fantasy 9<br /> |styles=Summoner<br /> |hometown=Alexandria<br /> |alignment=Forces of Restoration<br /> |group=Alexandria<br /> |occupation=Princess<br /> |quote=&quot;Someday I shall be queen, but I shall always be myself.&quot;<br /> |footer=Landed in Traverse Town and stayed at Cloud Nine for a while, before Kuja found her..<br /> }}<br /> =Overview=<br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, there existed a peaceful race of humans with the unique ability to summon. Long ago they lived away from the rest of humanity, living close to nature and learning to communicate with the mysterious magical beings called Eidolons. These summoners made a pact with the eidolons, the legendary guardians of gaia, forged from the world's crystals, and they learned to live in harmony with the world.<br /> Once they lived over vast areas of the mist continent, but after failing to control the eidolon Alexandra, they were hated and shunned, forced to retreat to a small town on the edge of the world, named Madain Sari.<br /> It was into this peaceful village that a girl named Sarah was born and raised to the tender age of five. Up until then, her life was peaceful, sheltered from the world. But in an instant that peace was shattered in the form of a massive, monstrous eye that emerged from the clouds one stormy night, and blasted deadly magic down upon the little town, reducing it to mere rubble.<br /> Sarah's parents awoke her in the middle of the night and they fled through the streets as everything came crashing down. In the chaos, Sarah's father was separated from her and her mother, but as they went back for him, their path was blocked off by falling columns. Believing him dead and unable to help him, Sarah's mother had no choice but to drag the crying child with her to the dock, where she ushered her and herself into a little boat, and they fled from the eye of death on the raging sea amid a terrible storm..<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> Princess Garnet woke up suddenly from her reverie, rubbing her eyes as the strange dream of sea and windstorms quickly changed into that of the castle's second floor balcony. She was here with her mother, Queen Brahne, looking down upon Tantalus' latest production of 'I want to be your canary'. But she did not really want to be here. As her mother laughed and clapped in delighted glee at the performance, she could only think of how much her mother had changed. How had she gone from being so kind and gentle, to so cold-hearted and power hungry, ever since father died? And who was the strange silver-haired man who roamed the halls and had become her closest advisor?<br /> Princess Garnet had made up her mind: She would run away, she would steal onto the Tantalus' ship, the 'Prima Donna'...That very night. And so, while all eyes were on the show, Garnet wrapped her cloak around herself, hiding her face from view as she sneaked out of the castle and down to the shipping docks. There she encountered the strange monkey tailed boy from the play, and he teased her, trying to figure out who she was. Trying to catch her. But Garnet was faster as she fled through the towers and down the stairs. And he followed, all the way to the ship.<br /> <br /> <br /> Steiner was there too, determined to protect her from the thieves and vagrants as they prepared to leave the castle..With the princess! But it was too late! The ship fled, taking Garnet and Steiner along with Zidane, Vivi, and the rest of Tantalus. She later asked him to 'kidnap' her, and to take her to Regent Cid, her uncle. He must know what was happening with the Queen, how she was acting so strangely! <br /> Zidane agreed, but the journey there proved to take longer than expected. Queen Brahne had already blasted their ship with cannons from the Alexandrian fleet, and the damaged ship soon crash landed in the evil forest. Garnet was kidnapped by a poisonous plant before Zidane and the others rescued her, and they fled the forest before it became completely petrified, reluctantly leaving Tantalus member Blank behind.<br /> <br /> <br /> Their journeys took them through an icy cavern where Zidane encountered the first of the waltzes who was sent to capture Garnet, before they made it to the small town of Dali, where they discovered that the black mage dolls were being manufactured and brought to life somehow - dolls that eeriy resembled Vivi. Throughout the journey, Garnet grew closer to Zidane, who taught her how to blend in better with the common folk, and she even assumed a new alias as 'Dagger', after Zidane's own weapon.<br /> Again, the waltzes attacked Garnet and the others, before they fled upon a ship that was headed for Lindblum. This ship too, was full of black mages, but as the waltzes continued to chase after them, the black mage dolls moved to protect Vivi and his friends as well..Before being blasted to bits by the waltzes.<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> Garnet could not comprehend all of this. The Waltzes, the black mages..Or Zidane's determination to protect her no matter what. However, he kept his promise and delivered her safely to Lindblum, where she met her uncle, Regent Cid, and told him everything. But it seemed that even Cid was powerless to do anything but to keep Garnet safe from her. He invited her to join him in the festival of the hunt, and for a time they were able to relax...<br /> Until they learned that Burmecia was being attacked by Alexandrian forces. Again Garnet was left in utter confusion and loss, trying to comprehend her mother's actions. This time, she determined to put a stop to it, and so she drugged Zidane and everyone else's food, putting them to sleep and then fled Lindblum with Steiner in tow, determined to return to Alexandria and plead with her mother to stop this nonsense.<br /> ...And then, things went terribly wrong. The heartless attacked them before they ever reached Alexandria. Garnet was separated from Steiner and pulled into a portal of darkness into a strange place she had never seen before. In desperation, she called upon the aid of the Eidolons to save her, and Ramuh appeared, fending off the approaching heartless before she blanked out.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she awoke, she found herself in unfamiliar territory, but still alive, miraculously. Determined as ever, Princess Garnet once again set off for Alexandria, hoping to restore her kingdom and protect it, not only from Queen Brahne's insanity, but also from the new threat that was the heartless..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> <br /> Adelbert Steiner<br /> Aerith<br /> Beatrix<br /> Kim Possible<br /> Kuja<br /> Serah Farron<br /> Tifa <br /> Zidane<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/The_Runaway_Princess 2013-04-16T23:53:03Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/04/08 |Location=Traverse Town - Cloud Nine |Synopsis=Tifa and Aerith have a chat in the unusually quiet hours of the day in Cloud Nine. The qu...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/04/08<br /> |Location=Traverse Town - Cloud Nine<br /> |Synopsis=Tifa and Aerith have a chat in the unusually quiet hours of the day in Cloud Nine. The quiet peasant girl Dagger, staying on the second floor of Cloud Nine for the last few weeks, is suddenly revealed to be none other than Princess Garnet Til Alexandros! What's worse, Alexandrian soldiers have entered the bar in search of her! Whatever will she do? Why..Run away of course!<br /> |Cast of Characters=Tifa Lockhart, Aerith, Garnet<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Another day in the bar. The Cloud Nine has managed to work out pretty well, gathering a nice amount of customers every day. Some of them are more about the inn part, but still, it keeps her busy between meals and drinks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the counter there's a basket of fruits, while she's sweeping around the place, starting the day off with the usual clean so everything is nicefor when the customers start pouring in.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith though has been doing something else to help out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When she's not helping Tifa cook things, she's managing the upstairs rooms, making sure they're neat and tidy for people to actually stay in. After all, if they see an unmade bed, they assume either the staff is sloppy, the room is unorganized, or both. It's from this that Aertih comes back downstairs, wiping her forehead with a silk towel. &quot;Okay, I think that's the last one. This place sure has become popular, huh?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart smiles and nods to Aerith &quot;Yeah, its a good thing I get some help, otherwise it'd be hard to manage on my own.&quot; She pushes some of the chairs up so she can clean around them, and starts putting the chairs down for the day, sliding them into their rightful spots. &quot;Thanks to you.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith chuckled and made her way behind the bar. &quot;Well you opened it, I just decided to hang out here. I figured you needed some help, so I pitched in.&quot; She quirked an eyebrow. &quot;You know this is mostly pro bono, right? What do you think you'll give me instead of money?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart thinks about that, tilting her head. And then she grins, and walks over to Aerith with her arms outstretched, as if trying to catch her &quot;How about I cover you in kisses?&quot; She's playfing of course, seeing how Aerith will react to that.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith chuckled and leaned forward to hug Tifa. &quot;Y'know, that might not be too bad... &lt;3&quot; She grinned and pulled away. &quot;Maybe later!&quot; Aerith headed for the bowl of fruit and picked an apple from the bunch. &quot;So then, what are your plans for the next one?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart laughs as she's brushed off, but she gives a hug. She moves behind the counter at the question, and pulls out her drawings and maps &quot;Well, it probably won't be that different than here, so I'm trying to stir up some ideas to make it a bit more unique. You have anything in mind?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Flowergirl takes a bite out of her apple. &quot;Somewhere higher up. Elevation wise that is. This place is called Cloud Nine, but it's on street level. I mean, how weird is that?&quot; She giggled. &quot;Let's make the next one somewhere closer to the sky, like on a rooftop or something. I even have a name for it if you wanna hear it.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart hmms &quot;Well I was wondering about a good name.&quot; She takes a pencil, and traces up on the papers she has. &quot;Hmm, higher up... How about I made the bar on top of the building them. There was a few gargoyles hanging around, they probably would appreciate it too.&quot; She thinks about how that could be done &quot;So the first floors would be used for the inn.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith nodded and took another bite out of her apple. &quot;Well since you've been using Seventh Heaven and Cloud Nine for names... how about The Empyrean for this one?&quot; Aerith grinned. &quot;Makes perfect sense, since it's the highest level of Heaven.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart hms &quot;Empyrean? I suppose that would work.&quot; She smiles &quot;How about a ceiling made of glass. Wooden pillars that would hold up a grid of wooden beams, around which we'd had vines and flowers interlaced, and the glass would be over it, making a sort of greenhouse.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith chuckled. &quot;That'd be something special, won't it? Of course I'd prefer skylights to a whole glass ceiling, but it would make for a good effect!&quot; She finished the apple and threw the core into a nearby waste bin.&quot; Got any other ideas?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart hmms &quot;Well a greenhouse was my first idea, doesn't mean we can't tweak that. Like, could have one half inside, and the other one open-aired with skylights.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith nodded and started up the grill. &quot;You know, that's not half bad. I should have someone draw out the plans for that.&quot; She blushed as the lights overhead came on. &quot;I'm not good at drawing really...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart nods &quot;Me either, but it just to get a general idea of it.&quot; She draws it out a bit &quot;Then I find a designer to try to make it more pretty with those starting ideas. I jut draw out what I have in mind for a starting point, its easier than trying to explain it.&quot; She smiles &quot;So a greenhouse part, and then an open aired part. The greenhouse needs to be big enough in case of bad temperature, or maybe we can ask the designer to make it so we can extend it out, like in winter.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Flowergirl shrugs. &quot;Whatever you want to do is fine with me! Just remember, I've always got your back, Tifa.&quot; By now the grill is ready, so she turns and puts her forearms on the counter, glancing around at the nearly empty bar. &quot;Slow day, huh?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart smiles &quot;Its still early, give it a chance.&quot; She grins &quot;Most of the business is in the evening after all.&quot; She puts the notes and drawings away &quot;Empyrean... sounds like it would be a nice name still.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger had been staying at the inn for a while now, mostly keeping to herself and helping out whenever she could. She's not much of a bar savvy individual, and she already had a decent amount of money on her when she first stumbled upon Tifa and Aerith and so she was not exactly looking for work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, she does seem to be making an effort to stay under the radar as much as possible, for some reason. She yawns tiredly as she comes down the stairs, heading towards the bar as she scans the menu for a decent meal. All the drinks are quickly scanned over of course! (You kidding? Princesses dont drink beer!).<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart smiles as she wave to the princess. Well she doesn't know he's a prince yet. &quot;Slept well Garnet?&quot; She smiles, moving behind the counter to join up with Aerith. Aerith already has the cooking started, so she starts checking on the state of drinks and leftovers, making sure nothing is missing for the day of course. Being an inn as well, there's more than alcohol on the menu of course.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith blinked for a moment as she heard the familiar name, then looked up to see the young lady descending the stairs. She waved with a grin and pointed to one of the stools. &quot;What's going on? I didn't know you were here!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;I did, thank you, Miss Tifa.&quot; Dagger replies with a quiet smile to the barmaid. Still, she seems worried about something although she dares not venture to explain herself on that. She looks towards Aerith with a little smile, recognizing her from the battle the other day. &quot;Ah, Lady Aerith! What a pleasure to meet you again. I am sorry that I rushed off so quickly after the battle..I had hoped to speak with you some more..What a coincidence that you are here as well!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She takes a moment to order some dinner before rising from the bar, moving towards the two of them and bowing a little overly politely. &quot;Tis a pleasure to see you both again. Indeed, I am staying here for the time being..&quot; Actually, she's been staying at this inn for quite a long while now. It kinda makes you wonder if she doesn't have anywhere else to stay.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart smiles, leaning over the counter and giving a poke to Garnet's forehead playfully &quot;You seem like someone that has something on her mind. If you ever want to talk about something, feel free. We're good listeners, and sometimes we can even help. You saw us fight, we can handle our own.&quot; She put a hand on her bicep, showing off.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith turned toward the grill and started something up. &quot;You also look like someone who's hungry. What can I get for you?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger smiles at Aerith. &quot;Oh, you work here then? How lovely!&quot; Well, she's come to trust Tifa's friends, but what would they think if they knew the truth. &quot;Hmm, I suppose the cream of broccoli mushroom soup, with a side order of salad and chicken breast sounds delightful..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Glancing over at Tifa she sighs, &quot;I...Suppose I am just a little bit tired, and...&quot; She frowns a bit, hesitant to go on. Can she trust them with the secret? What would they think? What would they say? She already gets the feeling that Alexandria is not altogether popular in some parts of this new world..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fortunately she is rescued by the bell so to speak, as two curious strangers enter the inn..Oh look, they seem to be Alexandrian soldiers! Dagger gasps and moves towards the back of the bar, pulling her hood up around her face, seeming like she's trying to hide from them..Or something.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart frowns a bit as Garnet starts to hide like that. She smiles, and moves around the counter &quot;You're smothering ketchup on your face you know.&quot; She offers her hand, winking to Garnet, as sshe pulls her up &quot;The bathroom is over here.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The barmaid is quick to pick up on a few things, even if she doesn't know the details, she's going to give her time to sort it out a bit first. She shows Garnet to the storeroom, where there's a sink to wash up, but she whispers a 'Take your time', and points her to the upperfloor stairs right next to the storeroom for a quick exit if she needs one.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger smiles at Tifa, clearly relieved that she seems to understand. &quot;Thank you, Tifa. I shall be in the back then..&quot; She doesn't even consider that she might have actually spilled ketchup on her face. Afterall, she has always been quite careful about getting food on her face and clothes. Quietly, she ducks into the washroom, moving a bit too quickly as if she were in a hurry to get away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The two Alexandrian soldiers are chatting lightly with each other, chuckling at some joke between them. They barely catch the tail end of some white mage rushing off in some sort of hurry. Really, it doesn't seem to concern them that much as they settle down in a couple of seats next to where Dagger was sitting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This could be awkward...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Hmm, this looks like a good place to put up some signs, dont you think?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Yes, definitely...Umm excuse me, miss!&quot; They call towards Tifa, assuming she is the barmaid on duty here. &quot;Would you mind if we put up some signs? Our princess has gone missing and we've been searching far and wide for her everywhere. It would greatly help us if we could post these here. The queen is terribly worried..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As she speaks, she pulls out some posters with a detailed portrait of Princess Garnet Til Alexandros..How strange! It looks almost identical to Dagger!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart hmms as she observes the picture, taking it for a moment &quot;Uhm, sure, we have a board for ads of all kinds, I can put it up if you want.&quot; She smiles. She does think its looks familiar of course. She moves to the board that is facing the stairs, so that people can see it as they come down easily. She pins it there, and looks toward the storeroom for a moment. And then she goes back to take care of the customers &quot;Is there anything else I can do for you, drinks or foods?&quot; She stays professional. Even if Garnet didn't seem to want to see them, it would be even more suspicious to move them out.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Certainly, Tifa has done nothing to warrant the soldiers' suspicion. They nod and smile as they peer up at the menu. &quot;Sure! We'll have a couple rounds of tequila, and..How about a small bowl of tomato cheese nachos? Sounds good.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The second girl winks at her friend. &quot;Careful, dont wanna overstuff ourselves. We might be off-duty at the moment but I'm on a diet.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first girl smirks, &quot;Dear, you worry too much about your weight!&quot; Looking back at Tifa she smiles, &quot;So miss, how long has this establishment been around? looks relatively new..Have you lived in Traverse Town long?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart smiles and shakes her head &quot;Nah, not even two months, what what will that happened in Manhattan and the other worlds, I used to be in Midgar. You're from Alexanria from the looks of it. We're on the same continent now, makes for a weird world, doesn't it?&quot; Idle chatter as she put two shot of tequila on the counter, for the lady guards.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The girls chuckle a bit. &quot;Yeah, it's crazy isn't it? You walk out the front door and the landscape's no longer the same anymore. But we're managing. Still, the entire kingdom's completely at a loss without their princess. Naturally, Queen Brahne is taking it worse than anyone. She loves her daughter more than her own life of course..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The second soldier frowns a bit. &quot;But, you know.....&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first girl quickly shoots her a frown and elbows her as if to shush her up. Forcing a smile, she looks back to Tifa. &quot;Yeah, we're all worried, especially the Queen. She's not looking so well lately. And who knows what sort of trouble the princess is in? I hope she's okay..Some of us are fearful she might have been swallowed by a heartless, or even worse, what did those brutes from Tantalus theatre do, after they kidnapped her?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, there is no mention of their apparent affiliations with the heartless. As if they'd willingly bring that up, besides a lot of Alexandria's soldiers didnt like the idea themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Suddenly there is a little sound as if someone bumped into a chair. It's coming from the washroom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Ooh, what was that?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart shakes her head &quot;Heartless are a cause of worry for everyone. Its no use thinking about what may or may not happen because of them. If she's already swallowed by darkness, there's nothing you can do about it. If she's alright, then she probably has some people watching over and helping her. Heart bond together against the darkess more easily you know.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks over to the washrooms &quot;That's the white mage, she probably just bumped herself on a chair I forgot there. I had to change a lightbulb earlier, and I couldn't reach it. Someone had to go in the washroom real urgent, so I didn't pick it up after that.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She smiles, and walks over to the backroom to check on the 'white mage', speaking out loud enough &quot;Are you alright? That's my fault.&quot; She's covering as much as she can at least.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Yes.&quot; They agree in solemn unision. Seems not all of Alexandria's people agree with the whole heartless thing in their country. But they trust their queen and they should not question her motives. &quot;Well, we wont give up until we find her! There's always hope, right?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When she explains the white mage, they glance over at the hooded figure, shrug and smile. Just a white mage, nothing to be concerned about. The 'white mage' glances over at Tifa and nods wordlessly, then darts behind the wall again, rushing to her room. &quot;Heh, must be shy..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They chuckle again and when the food and drink arrives, they hungrily glug both of them down with alarming speed. &quot;Aah darn, we're out of time. Breaks' over! Well, we should be heading out. Thanks for your hospitality miss! We'll check back in a few weeks to see if anything came up. The contact info's on the poster too but, we'd like to make double sure. Until then, see ya!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And the two soldiers rush off into the night..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart smiles and ndos, waving to the lady guards as they leave. She waits a fwe moments to be safe, and then lets Garnet know about &quot;The way is clear now.&quot; She walks bacl to the counter. She's going to wait for a few explanations, but she doesn't seem in any rush either. Everyone has a few things they are hiding after all, her included.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith ends up cooking the whole time, still keeping her ears open as the conversation went on. The soldiers soon departed, and as soon as Garnet emerged, she gave her a knowing smile. Oh this would be good to hear, wouldn't it?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger glances around hesitantly, before stepping out again. She had seen everything that had transpired, including the appearance of the poster that looked like her double image, and she sighs softly, shaking her head. &quot;I apologize..I suppose the truth is out now..&quot; no point in lying now, right? It's pretty darn obvious who she is!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;But, I beg of you, please, do not tell them about me. I..Cannot return to Alexandria, not until I can figure out why my mother is acting this way..&quot; Of course, she has yet to learn about their connections with Baron and the heartless.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart leans down a bit to level herself with 'Dagger', smiling &quot;You think I would have taken the effort to hide you fromt hem if I was going to turn you in? You must have your own reasons for what you're doing.&quot; She pats her shoulder, and then bows a bit more &quot;Its a pleasure to meet you, Princess. But you'll stay as Dagger until you decide to, hm?&quot; She winks, and turn to the board, taking off the add she placed there earlier, and tossing it into the thrash. &quot;We all have our own secret and reasons to do what we do. I'm no stranger to that myself, you know.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks over to Aerith, nodding.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith giggled. &quot;I knew it was a nickname or an alias!&quot; She reached over and ruffled Garnet's hair. &quot;Listen, you stick around here with us, and we'll cover you. Deal?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger smiles and shakes her head. &quot;Thank you, Miss Tifa. I believe that I can trust you..Both of you. I suppose a lot of people even in this town probably hate Alexandria for what they have done, but I am certain there is a reason why my mother is acting this way. She is attacking countries and killing people. I saw what happened at Burmecia, and it aches my heart to realize that I was unable to stop that carnage..I cannot let it happen again! But..I do not know what to do.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dagger sighs, still tired it seems, or perhaps she's just really stressed out from all this worrying. &quot;I initially planned to return to Alexandria to speak to my mother, but with all the heartless chasing me, I am not sure if I can get there on my own, especially now that I have been separated from my bodyguard, Steiner..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She smiles at Aerith and nods. &quot;I shall stay here a little while longer, if it does not inconvenience you. I would appreciate that..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart shakes her head &quot;You're not inconveniencing us at all. In fact, if you need help to get back to Alexandria, we can help. My other bar is in Midgar, that's halfway there. We could go back there, and then prepare for it.&quot; She smiles, and puts her hands on both of Garnet's shoulders &quot;Just relax while you're with us alright? We'll get you back home safely. We're not afraid of a few heartles, we've seen much worse.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith shrugged. &quot;Getting her back home is one thing. But if I'm correct. Alexandria has allied themselves with the Shadow Lords.&quot; She sighed. &quot;Getting her home isn't the problem. We might have to get her back out again...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart looks to Aerith &quot;Well, that'll make it harder... but if she wants to go back to her mother, we don't have much of a choice either. I'm not sure what we can do... maybe we can get some help from the TDA too, they are good about things like these&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Flowergirl sported a frown. &quot;I don't know if you heard... but she doesn't want to go back until whatever's wrong with her mother is fixed. Besides, I heard the same things you did... a part of that talk was stopped before it even had the chance to start.&quot; Aerith placed a hand on her chin. &quot;Not everyone in Alexandria is keen on working with Heartless.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart nods &quot;I know. I'm just saying, getting ready for whens he wants to go back. Its her choice after all.&quot; She lifts her shoulders &quot;If I wanted to send her back that fast I would have told the guards. Would be the fastest way to ship her back to see her mother.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger sighs and rubs her eyes tiredly. &quot;to be honest, I am not sure what I want. Yes, I want to go back, but I am afraid. How can I get through to her unless I DO go back to talk to her, to plead with her if necessary? But, is there another way to gather information about what is going on there, to be certain it is safe to return..?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She settles back into her seat, clutching her crystal protectively for a long moment in silence.. &quot;I just...I am uncertain of what may happen to me if I return, and oppose all of Alexandria. And..What will you do, if those soldiers come back here? Will you put up that poster? If you do, then I am not safe here, either..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; It takes her a while to register the thing about heartless being used by Alexandria however, and she gasps. &quot;Is that so? Truly? Alexandria is using heartless now, too? But, why? Why would they do that?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith glanced over at Tifa, then back at Garnet. She couldn't get used to calling her Dagger anymore, not after that. &quot;Listen... I'm not sure, but I'm positive they were either manipulated into it, or some of the higher echelons in your nation's government are just that hungry for power. Whichever way you put it, they're in with the bad crowd... and there are only two ways out of it at this point.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart nods &quot;I haven't heard all of the tory behind it, but that poster will be put in other places than here anyway, so wether or not its here won't matter. If they come back, I'll have some excuse for why the poster isn't up, but that won't help in the grand scheme. We need to keep you hidden a bit longer, until you're ready to go. Maybe we could dye your hair, it would make it harder to recognize you combined with your white mage dress at least.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Aerith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aerith shook her head. &quot;Her face is still recognizable, anyone who takes a good enough look under there will spot her. Dying wouldn't do any good.&quot; She rubbed her chin. &quot;I think the hiding thing would be enough, don't you... Dagger?&quot; She giggled. &quot;I'm sorry, that's just so funny to me! Garnet's such a nice name...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Dagger..Or Princess Garnet..Flushes a bit. &quot;I...I suppose it is. Thank you. However, if you call me that, it will surely attract undue attention..&quot; As for dying her hair, that has her a bit worried. &quot;Dye my hair? I...Do not know how comfortable I am with that. However, I suppose I should have seen this coming.&quot; She sighs sadly, &quot;I wish that Zidane were here, I am certain that he would know what to do. But..I left him back at Lindblum. I wonder...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps she should head there next? At least they'd avoid the soldiers who are here. and her uncle is there, he could protect her better. &quot;But..After I sneaked away from uncle Cid, he would likely keep me safely locked up, indefinitely. I suppose there is no other choice but to sneak into alexandria. You are right Aerith. I need a good disguise. A convincing disguise..I wonder if there is someone who can use illusion magic on me..?&quot;%<br /> <br /> :'''[[Tifa Lockhart]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tifa Lockhart hmmms &quot;Well there is a Lindblum here too, it actually quite close to Alexandria. They have a saying that a lighthouse shines on what's far away, but doesn't see what's closeby. Maybe you could hide there for a while.&quot;</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Flying_the_Coop 2013-04-16T23:40:33Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/04/10 |Location=Traverse Town |Synopsis=Princess Garnet encounters Kuja who tries to bring her back to Alexandria castle with force. Garnet ho...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/04/10<br /> |Location=Traverse Town<br /> |Synopsis=Princess Garnet encounters Kuja who tries to bring her back to Alexandria castle with force. Garnet however has other plans, and once again 'flies the coop' with the help of a mysterious benefactor.<br /> |Cast of Characters=Serah Farron, Garnet, Kuja<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;There were times when Cloud Nine could become quite busy. After the visit from the two Alexandrian guards the other day, Princess Garnet, aka Dagger, was feeling increasingly nervous.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She needed to step out for a bit of fresh air, and to get away from the usual business of the pub. Although deep down she trusted Aerith and Tifa, and realized that she was safer there than she was outside, she was also hesitant to get them into trouble because of her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Oh Zidane, where are you?&quot; She sighs aloud to herself as she wanders down a lonely alleyway by herself. &quot;I am certain that you would know what to do...I..I miss you...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron found her way to Traverse Town after all! Its taken a while since she's been lost in this world. Fortunatly she had a few rtavelling companions to make it easier, and then almost by chance they found the portal that leads to Traverse. She heard about this place, so she was curious about it, since it was a nexus of all of the worlds it seems, a centerpoint of people. If anyone knew about Lightning or Snow, it would be here, mostly likely.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although, she doesn't know about the little white mage girl that apparently has the same problem she does, looking for people she cares about and not knowing where to go. She wasn't close enough to hear the murmuring though, but she walks through the plaza, looking around quite amazed at this place &quot;So its always night here hm? That's weird, but interesting...&quot; She muses, hands in her back as she sways about.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Garnet would sense something behind her. A fleeting darkness, moments before she would feel a slender, almost effeminate hand upon her shoulder, and then it would rise to caress her cheek. She hadn't even sensed the man approach her, but yet, there he was all the same. &quot;And so the Canary remains just as beautiful, even in freedom. But how terribly selfish is it, that she would keep her dulcet song to herself? Should she not return to the cage, as is her destiny? I pine for that day, when she discovers that her song, is only for me to hear.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He was flamboyantly dressed, and presuming she turned, as was his intent, he'd allow his hand to slide away, his other brushing back through his hair, upon which sat a single feather. The reports from Alexandrian soldiers within the Cloud Nine had indeed led him to his prey. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &quot;Are you not tired of flying away?&quot; He would muse. &quot;You are needed upon the grandest stage of all, the show cannot go on without you.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; All throughout the district, she would see glowing yellow eyes in various alleyways. Hints of conical straw hats, as they advanced slowly in a march. And then would come the Mist. It would roil out so suddenly that she might mistake it as fog, but the sickly feeling that would overwhelm her might indicate to her that it was anything /but/ fog. &quot;Come home.. my lovely little songbird.&quot; Another hand would be placed to his mouth, a single finger raising as he regarded her with amusement.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Princess Garnet shivers a bit in the cool of the night. What is she thinking, what is she doing out here? She should never have run away from home, from the safety of the palace and the guards and yet...She must do something! There must be something she can do! After she had heard of what had transpired in Burmecia, she cannot simply close her eyes to this any longer! And with the guards in town already, she really cannot hesitate any longer. Perhaps Tifa and Aerith will be willing to help her. It's not much but it's something..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She turns around to head back inside Cloud Nine, but moments before she can do that, she hears a familiar voice, and suddenly feels a hand on her shoulder. Eyes narrow as she spins around to face him angrily, warily. She did not know much of Kuja, except that her mother's behavior had changed upon his arrival.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Kuja. What are you doing here? What do you want? I will not go back with you, not after what I heard about Burmecia. What was Queen Brahne thinking? And what part did you play in this..Massacre?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She backs away from him then, eyes darting about nervously as she realizes she's backed into a corner.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron doesn't really know what's going on there, she doesn't know those people... but she can tell at the girl is not pleased with it. And attacked by that other girl too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wait, its a man? Such long hair and odd clothes, its hard not to get mistaken here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But either way, she's about to leave them... when she realizes that there isn't anyone else around. She looks at her hand for a moment. What's the use of having some sort of power if she's not going to be using it for what she believes in? But she doesn't know what's going on yet... so she gets closer, getting ready to intervene if need is.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The man turned away from her, speaking in a sort of grim Soliloquy unto himself. &quot;Alas, the Canary seeks to blame the Elephant Lady's ugly desires upon myself. All I did was provide her with the tools. Should I be blamed if she used my gifts to cull a nation of vermin? I am but an actor upon this grand stage of life. It broke my heart to see the Elephant Lady consumed by such greed, such jealousy! I watched with great sorrow in my heart as General Beatrix cleaved through the rats, and led my dolls to reduce the nation to naught but ashes.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He would turn back to her. &quot;Your mother wishes only now to make things right. She has seen the error of her ways, and I have convinced her that she ought to reconcile with her fledgeling. You should fly home, little canary. Every day that you are away is akin to an age of grief for her.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He does not even seem to notice that the other woman has arrived, as if they were indeed the actors in some street play. Still, the Black Mage dolls advance, to circle the district, the Mist concealing all but their glowing yellow eyes to onlookers.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; He refers to her mother as 'Elephant Lady', and it causes Garnet's teeth to clench, her fists to tighten as she glares back at him. But a princess does not lose her cool so easily, or reaction with undue emotion. That would be unseemly, even in the presence of such a sly individual. &quot;Do not...EVER..Call my mother Elephant Lady again. She is the queen of Alexandria, and you would do well to afford her more respect than that. Kuja.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; There is a definite edge to her voice, although she seems to waver, to hesitate, when she realizes what Kuja says is true. Yes, mother acted of her own free will, he did not coerce her or trick her at all. He just used slippery words and cunning suggestions to encourage and fuel her anger and pain at the loss of her father. Of course, that is when things went bad for her mother initially, because she was deeply depressed and needed an outlet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; How very convenient, that he should choose that precise moment to come into their lives. Even so, she does not trust this man, but..She wants to see her mother. &quot;You could have done something. You could have stopped her. Why did you just stand there and watch? You watched as her life was torn apart after the death of my father, and all you did was give her weapons to play with and encouraged her to use them.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Princess Garnet takes another step away from him, shaking her head. &quot;No, I will not go with you, for I do not trust you. Furthermore, two of your black mage dolls attacked myself and my friends. We could have been killed. How do you explain that?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron has heard enough of it though. Sneaking closer she is assured that the girl doesn't want to be anywhere close. And so she moves in. Before the black mages circle them too closely, she's moved inside of the circle, and makes herself clearly noticed with a shout &quot;Hey you creep, she doesn't want to go along with you, so why don't you leave her alone, I already called the guards in!&quot; A bit of bluff perhaps here. She didn't actually call them, she wouldn't know who to talk to and she didn't have much time either, but maybe it will dissiduate him from getting any closer at least. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Otherwise... she's already trying to prepare some of the magic she used before... if she could use it now, it might come in handy.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kuja titters at the mere suggestion of calling her aught but Elephant Lady, his smile becoming a touch macabre. He doesn't respond otherwise. He could afford to mock Queen Brahne outside of her presence, and she needed him too much to do anything but tolerate it. Oh she'd probably lash out at him some day, but he was all too prepared for that eventuality. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Two hands dramatically raise to the air. &quot;I am but a peddler of art. That your mother turned my art into something gruesome, is hardly my fault. Why should I stop her? By what /right/ by what /authority/? She is the /Queen/, and I should afford her such respect that I can do naught but defer to her will. How could a man such as myself do anything before such majesty?&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He would show her his teeth now, in a sort of wolfish grin. &quot;What makes you think that /I/ sent them to dance with you? I can command them, certainly, but the Waltz began by her will. Not my own.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Again he ignores Serah's presence, flicking a hand dismissively her way. &quot;Alas, I respect the Queen so much now, that I can do naught but abide by her will now. Your mother is calling you home, and if you will not come....&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; They begin to feel some small measure of the man's true power, as waves of darkness radiate off of him. &quot;....then it is as the trite old saying says. Spare the rod...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Princess Garnet continues to shake her head stubbornly. She simply cannot believe that her mother was truly so cruel. Upset, depressed, out of her mind perhaps, but she is certain that this man played some role in her decision making.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;You, Sir Kuja, are supposed to be the Queen's advisor. I believe that is supposed to mean that you should advise her on the wisest course of action. Encouraging her to start wars with the rest of the world is hardly wise. As for those Waltzes, they were originally of your design, were they not? I find it hard to believe that you had nothing to do with them at all..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Then a girl steps towards them and tells Kuja to back off. Garnet glances over at her, thankful for the intervention, but uncertain where it will lead. She is about to use the distraction to push past Kuja, and leave right there and then, but she can sense the dark magic in the air, and it chills her to the bone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Do not be a fool, Kuja. I will not go with you, willingly or not. And I will NOT be coerced into coming with you either. If you will not leave, then I shall have to make you leave!&quot; She pulls out her magic racket then, pointing it at Kuja. &quot;I do not wish to upset my mother by attacking her advisor, so I am giving you the choice to leave. Or do you think I am merely a harmless child?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Eyes narrow angrily upon him, although she chooses to protect herself and the girl who seeks to aid her before attacking Kuja. Who knows what he's about to summon upon them?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron sees Kuja getting ready to attack... and she's not going to hesitate. With him radiating darkness like that, she's really not feeling at ease anymore. She rushes in to move between the man and Garnet, nodding to her, a gesture for the protection spells, holding her hands toward Kuja as she tries to summon her own brand of magic. She hasn't been using these for long, so she's still getting used to what she can or cannot do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Its not like there's a crystalgen grid where she can see what abilities she's learned, right? &lt;.&lt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At any rate, she takes Garnet's hand and rushes to the side rapidly, out of the way of anything that come be shot their way, as she sends a salvo of her own magic toward Kuja.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;I did advise her that attacking the nation of rats was not in her best interests. Alas, she did not see it that way. She was convinced that they intended to march on her any day, to steal you from her, as cruel fate stole away your Father.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He would bow, with one hand over his chest in a mocking fashion. &quot;The Waltz is my creation, you are such a clever canary, to see my hand in their artistry. Still, I did not send them against you. They were under your dear, sweet mother's control. She regrets it now, and only desires to see you home.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He tittered yet again. &quot;And so the Canary's dulcet song takes upon an unexpected harshness. But is it but the futile bluster of a helpless bird? Or has she truly become as predatious as a hawk? I will have to see for myself.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As Serah attacked, the man would remain stock still, his expression that of contemptuous amusement. Her magic would strike true, but he didn't seem to care all that much. Without even moving to offer a riposte, one black mage doll would take a step forward, stating a single phrase. &quot;DESTROY!&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Serah would feel herself enclosed by sphere of darkness, in which the normal laws of nature didn't apply. Moments later, she'd be suspended in mid air. The Doll would continue to channel the spell against her. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &quot;What is this, does my canary draw inspiration from a tulip? You only serve to add further disharmony in her song..alas, beauty is so fleeting, that it be time for you to wilt already.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; With that, he would raise a slender wrist. A pulse of darkness emanate from his hand, and suddenly they would feel it, creeping throughout the Mist, causing them to become light-headed. Their movements began to slow, as the darkness-infused Mist washed over them, sapping them of their strength and willpower.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Garnet frowns. &quot;If that is the case, then I shall see my mother of my own accord, when I am good and ready. Not in the presence of you, or your little puppets. I wish to see her, and her alone..&quot; Serah rushes forward to fend off Kuja, and Garnet goes willingly with her, hoping to flee..But the sudden mist makes her feel very drowsy and weak. She stumbles and slows down, tripping over her own feet. &quot;Ugh..What is this...&quot; She murmurs, clutching tightly to Serah's hand. &quot;Please..Help me. I cannot go back with him!&quot; Who knows what he will do?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron is a bit woozy by the dark mist as well, but she's pulled Garnet a bit aside at least. But Kuja's attack lifts her up, and she's kept there, as if trapped in a dark bubble because of the black mage's magic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But out of the bubble, comes out a string of attacks without any warning. Even if it doesn't seem that she can see the target like this, her attacks come out straight at Kuja. Maybe she doesn't need her eyesight for this kind of magic. A flurry of Ice, Fire and Thunder come out, sending like projectiles, the bubble bursting away as its pierced by magic, and Serah jumping out of it to a nearby balcony.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;She's not going back, you hear!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;What I hear is the bleating of sheep, not a chorus worthy of a canary and a tulip. If your song remains so discordant, then mayhaps I should cut it short!&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Flicking a wrist their way, they'd see the Mist reshape in front of them. It would appear now as an ephemeral, sinister looking red claw. It would lash out at their mouths, and the Mist would seek to trail down through their airways, into their lungs, suffocating them. But it was hardly finished, as these macabre claws would hold them in their sinister grip, raising them both into the air. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &quot;Your mother has commanded me to bring you to her, and so I shall! Who am I to disobey such a puissant figure?&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; And while they were hanging there, the Mist would reshape before each of them once again, this time it would appear as an amorphous spectre that would take the shape of each of their greatest fears, before advancing upon them. If it touched them in its grisly caress, then they would feel it lash at their very souls, draining them. Noone else would see what the other saw, not even Kuja, for indeed it seemed to be personalized to what their mind feared most.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Garnet smiles faintly at Serah, nodding. she does not even know who she is but she is thankful for her help. &quot;Thank you. Please be careful..&quot; Looking over at Kuja, she frowns softly, shaking her head as she backs away. &quot;I cannot. I will not!&quot; She darts out of the way of the magical mist, proving to be quite quick - or was it just luck?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; But now, she is growing angry, and desperate. She does not wish to cause harm, but she has no other choice. &quot;Sir Kuja, if you will not leave willingly, then you leave me no choice...&quot; Magic stirs around her as she forms a magical summoner's ring of light and mist. Twirling some more, she points her staff to the sky, and the sky seems to open up, inviting a massive creature of immense power to rain down thunder and wind upon Kuja. She follows with a magic ball of light from her staff and holy magics.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron wasn't about to let the princess do this on her own at least, not with that man was so insistent on it, and she clearly wanted nothing of it. And that's reinforce by how she strikes back at him. Even as he tries to trap her into his spells, she manages to jump out of the way, rolling off to the side, and then jumping on the rooftop nearby... and then running along it, while pelting Kuja with repeated attacks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;She said no, can't you see? Go back to whatever queen you have and tell her to shove it!&quot; She can be mean when pushed like that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She feels another kind of energy welling inside of her after these repeated attacks... a new kind of magic? Well, let's try it out. She slides to a stop, and then raises her hands to the sky. A multitude of light beam fly out of her hands, straight up into the clouds above... even though its night, the sky seems to glow with a morning glow for just a moment.. and then a thousand arrows of light rain straight down on Kuja, imbued of a strong holy energy that he's sure not to mistake.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The foppish man's recklessness with his own magic appears to be his undoing at times, as both ladies evade most ill effects of his magic. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He doesn't appear to be all that irritated about that. In fact, he seems elated, when the girl summons Ramuh on him. &quot;The Lord of Thunder comes calling!&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He stands amidst the thunderous storm, with his hands upraised to the heavens. &quot;Glorious! But your song is still off-key, my little Canary.&quot; The ball of holy energy cast his way causes him enough pause for him to raise his hand, creating a shield of gravity magic. Sparks fly, and in the end, wisps of smoke rise from his clothing as the radiance manages to find its way past his assault. And then Serah would follow up with her own storm of arrows of light. The man would seem annoyed enough by the assault that he actually turned, to snarl at her. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &quot;It is time for the curtain to fall!&quot; Raising his hands to the heavens once again, three corridors of darkness appear around him. Out of them appear the three Black Waltzs, remade, reborn. The winged creatures begin to fly around him in a perfectly coordinated circle, twisting and turning about as they did so. From each of them would appear a tether of coruscating darkness that would latch onto Kuja, and he would rise, ascendant off the ground. The air around them would grow still, and then reality would shatter around them like it was but a pane of glass. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; They would be in a world where the laws of nature have no meaning. A world of pure dark entropy. A world of /Chaos/. Kuja stood in the midst of this world unharmed, but each had the sense that it was only because of the anchors that held him aloft. The two would twist as if they were but leaves caught in a tornado. Their bodies would fold upon themselves, then they would expand outward, their bones and sinew holding no meaning within it. And then they would feel whatever darkness they held within their hearts expanding as well, as the man raised a hand, tapping into the darkness within them, satiating him. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; And then all of a sudden they were back in their world, surrounded by the Mist once again. It was over in seconds, but it felt like far longer. Their bodies were whole, and the memories of that world were already escaping from their mind. Yet they still felt a vague sense of dread.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Garnet glances thoughtfully at Serah when she tells him and his queen to 'shove it'. &quot;Err, excuse me, may I ask what you mean by that, miss?&quot; Sadly, she's still quite naieve when it comes to such slang terms. But hse has little time to talk as Kuja unleashes another fearsome display of chaotic magic upon the pair of them. Garnet attempts to roll out of the way again, but this time she is not so lucky.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She screams out in pain as the dark magic rips through her, twisting to the side to try and avoid the brunt of it. But..She cannot give up now!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Climbing unsteadily to her feet, she murmurs a healing spell to wash over the two girls, healing and cleansing their wounds. &quot;What will you do if you return my dead body to your queen? What do you think she will do to you then, Kuja?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron keeps her vantage point from the rooftops as she moves around, although the strong magical blasts sends her flying, making her roll off the roof, and almsot off it, as she manages to cling to the side with her hands, and then pull herself up &quot;I mean that she can forget about it!&quot; She pants, clearly working hard right now. Even in this state though, she can keep sending salvos of magic toward Kuja. If only she could understand how she's doing this better, she might have better control. As it stands, she feels like she's improvising mostly.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;You underestimate me, songbird. There is much that one can shatter, without the body giving way.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Another Black Mage would step forward for each of them, speaking enthusiastically. &quot;DESTROY!&quot; A sphere of gravity would form over each, tossing them into a nearby building. And then as they fell, they would feel a sense of foreboding, as he created a tiny star near each of them, the core the size of a pin's head. Then suddenly it would expand outward with the energy of a tiny nova of darkness, buffeting them back to the ground even further away from the flamboyant man.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Garnet is not sure how much more she can take of this, but she does not intend to die this night either. &quot;You are a fool Kuja. All you care about is power, chaos, destruction. My mother would do a lot better without the likes of you...&quot; But even as she attempts to recover from his last attack, he sends another her way. Suddenly she finds herself pulled into a well of gravity, and she's suddenly freefalling, before a star begins to expand and explode towrads her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;No, I will not surrender, I will not give in to you!&quot; And she twirls her staff around, summoning another eidolon, this time it is Bahamut who explodes out of the sky, rushing towards her to scoop her up on his back and safetly deflects Kuja's star from hitting her. He rests her gently on the ground before rushing at Kuja, unleashing a powerful flare of energy of his own.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron doesn't have time to run away for far before the next magical attacks rains down on her. Flare Star... now that was one huge and powerful attack there. She can't do much to avoid it, and she gets tossed around, falling into the lower balcony with a crash and a grunt. She lifts herself up... reaching for her pocket she takes out some of the potions she carries around... just an emergency, but she needs them. Drinking a few of them, she stands up again, looking down toward Kuja...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And aiming another flurry of spells toward him. They aren't in a good situation, might be wise to run away. But the princess seems ready to fight at least, so she's not giving up either. &quot;You heard her, go away already!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;When Serah attacks, he'd hardly even act, merely chuckling with disdain. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Kuja doesn't even move as Bahamut does a fly by run over him, hitting him with a flare. Wait, was he actually bleeding? And then he began to laugh. It was a horrible sound to behold, as he placed a hand up to his cheek to trace the line of blood. &quot;Ah Bahamut, truly you have it all. King of the Dragons. Power, speed, manueverability....turn it against your master.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; While the district was covered in fog, and neither could behold the sky, suddenly sickly red light would shine down upon them, filling the district with a crimson glow. While Garnet could not see what was causing it, she would have a sudden sense of deja vu, and dread, as if she's felt this before. Bahamut would suddenly spasm, and then go berserk, as it twisted in the air, beginning another strafing run back at Garnet and Serah. Its flares would rage all around him as Garnet would find herself struggling to maintain control of the Eidolon.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Garnet]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Garnet blinks as Kuja suddenly turns her eidolon against her, and it is with dread that she realizes that even between the two of them, they dont stand a chance. &quot;n-no! I'mpossible!&quot; She turns and flees the eidolon, but she's not fast enough and it blasts into her, sending her slamming into the nearby alley wall. &quot;Ugh...Bahamut..Please..Stop...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She spins her magic rod around, calling upon another eidolon, hoping she can use them to wash away the first. &quot;Leviathan, help me!&quot; A flood of water rushes over the wall of the alleyway, riding on its massive tidal waves is Leviathan, shrieking with rage as he focuses his tidal fury upon Kuja, attempting to wash away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And under the distraction (hopefully), Garnet makes her own exit, attempting to flee from Kuja. She reaches out, trying to grasp Serah's hand as she flees. &quot;Come on, we must flee!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron jumps down the building, the distraction of Levianthan prodiving enough cover for her to move about, and take the princess' hand to flee away in a dark alley... hopefully where Kuja didn't have time to notice at least. She doesn't want to give her position so she doesn't attack this time, focusing on the escape.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Kuja]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;A tidal flood would wash over the man, and at first it seemed like he'd be washed away, but then he used a globe of gravity magic to anchor himself, as he patiently waited out the waters of the flood. &quot;And the King of the Seas as well! Leviathan! The canary is truly amazing, but she is NOT YET READY TO FLY!&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The sanguine light would once again coruscate down, and Leviathan would twist, and spasm. Its scales would take on a dark tint, and the next time the tidal flood came out, the waters were as black as a tar pit. The darkness infused Eidolon would turn upon Garnet as Bahamut did, its waves crashing against both Serah and herself flooding them out of the district.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Serah Farron]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Serah Farron is already gone by the time the fake eidolons strike back, disapeared. It might be hard to find them, although you know they can't be that far either. But is it worth chasing now?</div>

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<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Character Infobox |firstname=Garnet |middlename=Til |lastname=Alexandros |age=16 |image=9c5c87f5a8a9eb0146a092f50b99124216e6cd7a.jpg |species=Human |sex=Female |height=5'0&quot; ...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Garnet<br /> |middlename=Til<br /> |lastname=Alexandros<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=9c5c87f5a8a9eb0146a092f50b99124216e6cd7a.jpg<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'0&quot;<br /> |weight=Slender<br /> |series=Final Fantasy 9<br /> |styles=Summoner<br /> |hometown=Alexandria<br /> |alignment=Forces of Restoration<br /> |group=Alexandria<br /> |occupation=Princess<br /> |quote=&quot;Someday I shall be queen, but I shall always be myself.&quot;<br /> |footer=Landed in Traverse Town and stayed at Cloud Nine for a while, before Kuja found her..<br /> }}<br /> =Overview=<br /> =Background=<br /> =Personality=<br /> =Powers=<br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

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Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Inheritance_Part_2 2013-04-13T03:38:08Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/03/28 |Location=Mullonde - Countryside |Synopsis=Mercade and Emi follow up on an investigation of the mysterious sister Felicia - and get more...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/03/28<br /> |Location=Mullonde - Countryside<br /> |Synopsis=Mercade and Emi follow up on an investigation of the mysterious sister Felicia - and get more than they bargained for.<br /> |Thanks=Divine Rose as Felicia's parents/Skeleton Warrior<br /> |Cast of Characters=Mercade Alexander, Divine Rose, Emi Dennou<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mullonde is the capital city of the glabados church. Given that Sister Felicia is apparently a member of the church, it should not come as a surprise that her parents might be found here, afterall it was one of the few remaining remnants of their hometown.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The in-depth research that the Twilight detective agency no doubt did on the background of Felicia's family would have led them to a tiny cottage in the outskirts of Mullonde, nestling snugly in some gently rolling green hills, away from the bustle of the city proper.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Soft curls of smoke puff lazily from the rooftop of the cottage, and it seems that someone is indeed occupying the place at this time. However, judging from the fresh impressions on the slightly crushed glass, it seems that they are not the first nor only visitors to this quiet little cottage today..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade has work to do. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The mystery of Sister Felicia is becoming an issue and is coming to the point that it is spreading to dangerous levels. Attempted murder is just not kosher, man. Therefore, Mercade and The Dennous are on the case, trying to track down information on the enigmatic and mysterious woman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, it looks like someone else has the same plan. Mercade walks towards the cottage, shooting a look over at his assistant, while he pulls his gun. &quot;Hey.&quot; He calls to the cottage. &quot;Everything all right in there? Anyone home?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi is coming BY HERSELF this time since really an army of Dennous if Mercade is also coming along would really only attract attention and likely make this more difficult. Sometimes having a squad isn't the best choice for a mission. OF course, by choosing Emi, Mercade has nonetheless contributed to her being a higher level than the rest of the Dennous and this could be a problem later on when the Dennous are underleveled for some mission or another.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Emi for the moment is letting Mercade take the lead, focusing on keeping her eyes open and her mind on their surroundings, lest a german ninja jump them and call them hyped up, which would be a fate worse than death.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;When Mercade calls out, there is no response..Not initially, at any rate. However, the nearer they get to the house, the more obvious it is that something's wrong here. The door is unlocked and gives way easily should someone attempt to push it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And while no one answers Mercade's question, a sudden, ear-piercing scream echoes through the main living room within, followed by the sounds of some sort of scuffle occurring within.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;That's no way to greet a guest!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mercade, however, pulls his gun as soon as he hears the scream, kicking in the door and rushing into the house to track down the sound of the commotion. He's taking the direct way. Emi, being smaller and more agile, may be able to set up some kind of clever flanking maneuver if the opportunity presents itself. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Or maybe she'll just pop out of a hole in the wall and ninja-lightning someone. That happens sometimes. He'll save the clever commentary for when he sees what's going on.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Barely ten seconds in and there's already a scream! Emi is feeling more and more like a true detective every day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She gives Mercade a small nod. She doesn't have a gun, but does seem intent on following an alternate route. She'll go through a window--she'll break it if she has to but she'd rather just open it, she has like three methods she could go about it, but she'll first try opening it without any fancy tricks and move to electromagnetism as a secondary option. Either way, she'll climb in once she's got to. Why another route? Well, she's concerned someone might be trying to make a mistake--or that a trap may be lying in wait for them. After all, they barely got here before someone unleashed a scream? SUSPICIOUS!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She doesn't do any shouting or anything, letting Mercade be the shouty one for the moment too.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;AAAAIIIIieeeee! Leave him alone, you fiend!&quot; Calls out the frightenned, elderly woman, as she stands with her back against the wall, apparently held in place by some sticky goopy stuff that the invader had used to keep her temporarily incapacitated. Tears stream down her eyes as she struggles helplessly against the restraints, but to no avail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The elderly man, her wife presumably, is hardly fit for combat. He must be about seventy years of age at least. And yet, he bravely stands up against the skeletal creature that confronts him, sword held shakily before him, his opposite shoulder wounded and bleeding, as is a large gash across his forehead, making it hard for him to focus.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The skeleton, clearly some undead creature conjured up from the grave, continues to approach him, swinging its sword at him with several, powerful strokes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The woman glances over at the two detectives as they make their entrance. &quot;Please, help my husband!&quot; she pleads.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade doesn't stop running. He's going loud in case this is a trap, that way Emi can possibly blindside them. Detectives help each other. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The appearance of the skeleton might have caused Mercade to pause before. It's horrible and frightening, clearly the work of dark magics the likes of which the Detective can't even comprehend. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But it's material. He can touch it. And that means he has options. He gives a loud yell as he leaps forward, dropkicking the Skeleton on his way in. &quot;Quickly, Ser Knight, take your wife and fall back to a defensive position! We will assist against this creature!&quot; Hopefully, the man's pride can accept a tactical reorganization of 'get the hell back so we can tank the horrific creature of darkness'. You'd be amazed at how stubborn some people are about these things.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Oh it wasn't a murder. BUT IT MAY STILL BE A CRIME. Nevertheless, this is certainly something that's worth dealing with as a Detective. One's duty is to help those who can't get help from anywhere else! And that turn of phrase can get pretty broad when someone has an evil skeleton (with sword) coming after them. Where did they get the sword? It's unknown.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But it's in theory made out of metal. Emi lashes out with a hand and sends an electrical shock for the skeleton--but primarily his blade, intending to pin it to the ground! &quot;Of course we will. We're here to help.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wait--weren't they here to investigate something else entirely? ... ... Well it still works...?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The skeleton warrior snarls at Mercade as he attempts to drop kick it, bringing up its sword to deflect the attack. The distraction is enough however, for the wounded elderly knight to wisely take Mercade's advice and back away. These two people, whoever they are, seem to be here to help and he immediately trusts them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let them deal with that..Whatever it is, while he slashes at the sticky goop that binds his wife to the nearby wall..This may take a while..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile Emi distracts the skeleton with an electric pulse which only does minor damage, but its' enough to turn its fury towards the two detectives..Still, it seems its primary objective is the elderly couple, and so it slashes at the two with its sword - which seems to spew poisonous gas - trying to cut through them in an attempt to reach the couple.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Gas!&quot; Mercade calls out. Immediately, he leaps back from the miasma, the blade barely nicking him as he gets a bit of distance from the knight. He does, however, keep himself in front of the elderly pair, making sure that the creature will have to get through him to get to them. He douses a cloth in some water and holding it over his mouth and nose as an impromptu filter. He's had to deal with a lot of this laterly. With his free hand. Hopefully it will be enough. He pulls his gun, and prepares for a real attack.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi moves to try and interpose her body between that and the elderly couple. Of course, gas is pretty hard to block with one's body--so she retaliates by trying to burn away the gas with electricity! She zaps into it, but stillgets hit with it herself--shuddering and gagging-- but she steels her resolve and follows through with a second burst, intending to blast through to the skeleton!--and still intent on weighing down that blade!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Questions as to why a skeleton is armed with a sword and attacking people will have to wait!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The elderly knight continues to hack away at the woman's constraints as the battle continues to rage on nearby. The Skeleton seems to have its hands full by the brave detectives who stubbornly block its path towards its true goal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Burning red eyes glare at them as it continues to slash at them with its sword, stepping back only briefly as Emi attacks it again with bolts of electricity, which seem to have decent effect on it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still, it advances, its sword taking on a shadowy appearance as it attacks with dark magics and poisons wrapped around its blade.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;One of the problems with defending the weak is that you take the hits instead. Mercade grimaces as the blade slices into him, imparting some of that dreadful evil poison into him. It begins sapping his strength immediately, inducing infoluntary, painful spasms in his arm. &quot;Tch!&quot; He hisses in pain, as he levels the pearl-handled revolver, and fires repeatedly, trying to use the powerful gun to knock the creature into the air. A moment later, he leaps up, trying to drive it right back into the ground with more gunfire!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;That sure is a problem. Normally! Emi unleashes another blast, trying to keep the soldier back. She glances over her shoulder briefly as the skeleton goes in for a swing but lashes out with her hands, catching the blade between her two palms, burning away any poison before it can seep through her skin. She channels the electricity through the blade and into the skeleton, intending to electromagnetically propel the monster away from her!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Mercade, is this thing destructable? It just keeps coming...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She still sounds as calm as ever but, then again, there's only so long she can avoid a determined opponent.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The skeleton certainly does seem strong. Is there no way to defeat it? The skeleton staggers back a bit as Mercade attacks it with gunfire, although it cannot bleed as its already dead and has no flesh. Can it even feel?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then Emi attacks with more electricity through her blade which further stuns and slows it down. If it could breathe, it might breath now. Its movements are certainly slower than before, but is it enough?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Allow me to help you!&quot; exclaims the elderly knight, having finally freed his wife. This is his house afterall, and he was once the finest knight in Ivalice..In his youth. Seems he's pretty stubborn too. But at least his wife has managed to tend to some of his more severe wounds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He charges into battle with a battle cry, slashing his sword at the skeleton, although he's still quite slow and nearly falls off balance. Still he's quite spry for his age.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The poison is still teating at him, creating painful sensations through is body as he pushed forward. &quot;Press the attack! Drive him back. Do we have anything holy around here?&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Slow cut to Mullonde, then back to the fight. &quot;If nothing else, bones will break!&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;the knight moves to assist. Mercade can't deny it, but... &quot;Be cautious, Ser! You and your wife are the target!&quot; He pays special attention to the man. He need to keep the undead off balance. Shift the battle in their favor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He has an idea. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He drives in closer, getting in the undead's face as he unleashes another barrage of gunfire. He has to keep the attention focused.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi nods slowly. She thinks it over.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And then she slides backward a bit, drawing out a small zenny coin into her hands. At this point, Mercade knows what--wait, no! She's not quite doing that, it seems. Because she's actually drawing out a fair fistful of coinage into her hand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She flicks them all up into the air like trickle down economics and then swings her hand forward--pressing her palm against the coin's tips--unleashing a powerful electromagnetic pulse that sends the coins bursting through different parts of the skeleton, intending to punch right on through the bones! It's not quite the railgun due to the dispersed force, but that'sj ust as well. She doesn't want to break the house or anything!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The old man nods to Mercade as he gives wise advice. His wife is already trying to pull him back out of harm's way. &quot;You are too old for this, dear. Please, let the professionals handle this!&quot; The pair continue to watch the detectives curiously, still uncertain who they are, where they came from or what they're doing here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But of course the skeleton's the first priority. It seems to be able to take quite a beating, and still hold its ground. Mercade unleashes gunfire, although it only seems to do minimal damage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then Emi assaults it with a shower of electricity and coins that zaps through it in multiple points, stunning, electrocuting it and eventually frying it so badly that that it just falls down into a pile of bones. And doesnt move again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Eww, that's gonna leave a stain on the carpet..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade watches as Emi finishes off the skeleton. This is one of many reasons why he brings the Dennous. That railgun thing is awesome. He turns away from the crackling, destroyed bones, and waves a hand in the air as if that's going to clean it. &quot;Sorry for the interruption.&quot; Mercade says to the pair. &quot;Are you both all right?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi of course would say that was more a lower tier adaptation of--well okay that's not very important. She looks down at the bones, as if expecting them to rise. When they don't, she lets herself have a smile and then breathes out a sigh of relief. She coughs a few times in her fist before ducking down to check out the bones in greater detail, looking for any runes or other sign of where it came from, who made it, or at least the sorts of magics used in its construction. If the sword is still in one piece, she'll check that out too.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The elderly woman doesn't seem as convinced as the others that the bones wont simply rise again. She hurries to the fireplace, retrieving what appears to be a jar of holy water, and starts sprinkling the bones with it, murmuring an Ajoran prayer as she does so.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;There, that should prevent it from rising again.&quot; Her husband sighs and flops down tiredly in a nearby sofa, before glancing up at the two of them. &quot;I thank you kind ser, dame, for saving our lives. But who are you, and why are you here? Did you know we would be attacked?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade observes the ritual, considering the simple, pure faith of these people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He sighs faintly to himself. Perhaps they are better people than he. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He looks to the pair, and tips his hat as he smiles. &quot;I am Mercade Alexander, and this is Emi Dennou of the Twilight Detective Agency. I had suspicions that you would be assaulted, as the person we are attempting to find has been rather... thorough... about attempting to clean up their trail.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He pauses. &quot;You see, we are looking for a Sister Felicia. She has been implicated in a number of attempts to control the undead and use them to kill people. We had come here to ask you what you knew about her, but it seems someone was attempting to prevent this.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;If it's that easy, Emi wonders, to lay skeleton warriors to rest why do people rely on skeleton warriors? And in fact, how do they find the bodies? She supposes that means it's likely that whomever sent this skeleton warrior likely killed someone and then turned them into a skeleton warrior since generally speaking, if a blessing could stop such things--then again this is a more fantasy style area which means, she supposes, they don't have factories to produce holy water and priests would have more difficulty getting to battlefields.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;We apparently arrived just in time.&quot; Emi says. &quot;It is good we did not stop at the burger shack first.&quot; Otherwise they would have been TOO LATE.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;This is why we never stop at the burger shack on the way to a case.&quot; Mercade replies. &quot;Only after.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;We will remember this lesson.&quot; Emi jots it down in a notepad that is already filled with random detective lessons.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The man nods. &quot;Tis an honor to meet you. And thank you again for saving our lives. Sister Felicia is our adopted daughter, but we have not heard from her in a long time..&quot; he frowns deeply at the implications and sighs, seeming deeply troubled. &quot;Dear, why don't you make us some tea?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The lady frowns as well and nods wordlessly, heading for the kitchen. Only when she's gone does the man speak again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;We have been quite worried about our daughter. Ever since she lost her beloved to a freak accident about five years ago, she has been obssessed with trying to find a way to revive him. We had been a little worried about her fascination with such dark arts..But we never imagined she'd resort to this..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He sighs, staring down at his weathered hands in his lap. &quot;Even so, to hear she has been implicated in such evil arts? ARe you suggesting she might have summoned that skeleton to kill us as well? Our own daughter?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Her beloved...&quot; Mercade thinks, and pulls out his notepad and begins writing it down. &quot;This appears to be a rather straightforward, if terrible pattern.&quot; He taps his chin with the pencil, however, looking up at the ceiling. &quot;I don't have enough information to say she is definately responsible. All I can say for sure is that a dark force is working with, through, or around her to accomplish these things. There are a lot of possibilities and while your fears are one of them, it is not the only one.&quot; He steps forward, and puts a hand on the man's shoulder. &quot;Be strong, ser knight. Hopefully, your faith will be rewarded in the end. I am doing everything I can to find her and determine the truth. If she is innocent, I will save her. If she is guilty...&quot; He pauses. &quot;Well, I will ensure that it is put to an end.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi listens. She is quiet until after Mercade provides his own spiel which is really more diplomatic than Emi could probably manage. She nods to him once and adds, bluntly, &quot;Do you know anything of her biological parents? That is to say, the original parents? The Network clarifies just in case.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She scribbles down on her notebook again. o.o<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The man's hands clench to fists, although he seems pretty good at keeping his expression as controlled as possible. He is a disciplined knight afterall. &quot;You may be right. But I hope you are not..There was always a darkness about her. When we first found her, she was just a baby, abandonned and laying in a garbage can, nearly froze to death before we took her in. We later discovered that her parents were the Redsdottirs, and she was the elder sister of Kityana Redsdottir. But..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He sighs tiredly. &quot;Her mother at the time did not want her. We later discovered she was an illegitimate child. And so we raised her as our own. When she grew older and learned the truth, she grew jealous and hateful towards Kityana. Furthermore, she felt that she was the rightful heir to their family's treasure, the 'Fireheart..' Ahh yes, she has always had some darkness within her, and her lust for power, and her hatred for her sister has only fueled that dark flame over the years..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The old lady returns with a tray of hot cammomile tea, and assorted shortbread cookies. &quot;Please help yourself.&quot; She smiles but there is a sadness in her eyes. It seems she didnt catch what Mercade says about her possibly being guilty, but she reaches for her husband's hands, who squeezes them gently in reassurance. Clearly, they are both deeply worried by all of this.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi nods and listens to the man. &quot;In such circumstances, one could say it had been fostered, but...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She is writing down something on her notepad. Right now she is writing on her notepad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is just the phrase 'fucking nobles' over and over again.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade is writing a lot as the knight clarifies the situation and gives essential background information. &quot;The Redsdottirs...&quot; He says. &quot;That's an interesting family...&quot; He pauses. &quot;Kityana? Do you think she is...&quot; He looks over to Emi, and frowns. &quot;Well, it makes sense on why They'd try to kill her...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He shakes his head. &quot;But this is too pat.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He sits down, and takes some tea and shortbread. &quot;Thank you very much.&quot; He says. &quot;I see how this is coming together, but the picture being painted is pretty grim.&quot; He gestures. &quot;You mentioned that one of the catalysts was the death of her beloved? How did that happen? What was their name?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The Kobes exchanged a saddenned look, pausing a long moment to sip their tea and take all of this in. &quot;Why? Why did she attack us? Why?&quot; moans the mother, her hands trembling, tears streaming down her once young and beautiful eyes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I...Don't know.&quot; frowns her husband in response, &quot;But it it truly is her, then we can no longer turn a blind eye.&quot; He looks back to the other two.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;This is why we put her in Obourne Monastery, and later had her join the church as a priestess. We hoped it would teach her the values of virtue, but she only seemed hungry for power, and fueled by her bitterness. When she was about 18 years of age, she met a fellow Templar knight, Ser Abjan Lorace, a handsome, noble fellow. They were embroiled in a battle with heretics and...He was murdered by them.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Something else happened there, but we are uncertain of what. We were given very little information. She returned home further changed and wanted to learn everything about magic and the afterlife. She was determined to bring him back. She also studied all manner of magical artifacts, as if she thought obtaining ultimate power would give her power over life and death as well..Then there was the fireheart..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;As Mercade said, we do not know if it was her for certain.&quot; Emi sys after a moment. &quot;There is still much to this case that we do not know. And even so, perhaps she will learn the error of her ways. This one admits the full story remains elusive.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs lightly and then closes up the notepad. &quot;But this one understands what it is like to be seen unworthy by those that created you, in a sense. Or perhaps to have a purpose beyond what is personally desired.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;What is Fireheart?&quot; She asks.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade makes more notes. Obourne Monostart. Ser Abjan Lorace. This one gets mutiple marks under it. &quot;So you don't actually know what happened in the battle.&quot; Mercade grimaces. &quot;I think that would be a turning point in the mystery. And it's been so long... The truth has a way of being obscured with time.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mercade nods to Emi. &quot;As Emi has said, keep up hope. We will do everything we can to bring this to the best conclusion we can.&quot; He then continues. &quot;The Fireheart was the family treasure, as mentioned... I am guessing that it possessed some important power, which made it very desirable.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The man nods slowly. &quot;We...Dont have may enemies. We were always well - liked in the community. I cannot think of anyone who would hav ea grudge against us, and Felicia always loved us, but..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;But like we said, she's grown colder over time..&quot; As for the fireheart, the woman frowns. &quot;The fireheart was a powerful sword that was passed down through her family's generation. When Felicia was abandonned, the sword was given to Kityana instead..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;It's a magical sword imbued with the powers of fire, allowing the user to shape and mould flames to their will, using the power of their mind and strength of will. In the hands of a strong willed person like Felicia, it would be immensely powerful.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;At this stage, to proclaim guilt or innocence would be premature.&quot; Mercade replies. &quot;If Felicia got her hands on that, perhaps...&quot; Mercade considers. &quot;I'm not sure it will end well.&quot; He looks back to Emi. &quot;We should look for more information about some of these points and get in contact with Katyna.&quot; He looks to the pair. &quot;In the meantime, I would recommend that you look for associates or find ways to protect yourselves in the near future. I cannot guarantee that if this happens again that we will be nearby.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi taps her chin lightly. The fireheart lets them use fire attacks?! WEll ... okay that seems totally legit. A family heirloom, abandoned by her parents. Yes, plenty of reason to be upset. But why kill her real parents? Perhaps because they were keeping her from her original family? Hmm. But that seems a pretty silly reason to her. But then, she's not a psychopath, so how can she be sure of these things?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Besides this is all old world stuff isn't it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Just a magical fire sword, The Network wondersi f there is more to it than that.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Divine Rose]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;We don't really know much more than that. She has a lot of secrets. The older she got, the more she kept to herself.&quot; The man replies and the woman tiredly yawns. &quot;Please excuse us. It's been a long, hard day. We must rest now. If there are no further questions...&quot; The man glances towards the pile of bones. &quot;Will you be needing that as..Err..Evidence? Or can we clean up the mess?&quot; It's kind of creepy to have a pile o' bones in the middle of the living room afterall...<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;we should take it back, perhaps Isaac can tell us more.&quot; Emi suggests horrifically.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Mercade Alexander]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mercade peers at Emi... And then shakes his head. &quot;Nah. I think we can find better subjects for Isaac to look at.&quot; Like Katyna. &quot;Let's let this creature get buried.&quot; He stands. &quot;Thank you all for your help. I look forward to giving you all some closure soon.&quot; He looks to Emi. &quot;Let's go.&quot; He tips his hat, and then heads out.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Emi nods. &quot;Understood.&quot; She looks towards the body again but well skeletal warrior, she doesn't seem especially empathic to it. She bobs her head once and departs after Mercade.</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/The_Price_of_Redemption 2013-04-06T06:12:03Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/03/21 |Location=Fluorgis - City |Synopsis=Having fled Traverse Town, the Shadow Lords and VALKYRIE after revealing her true identity, Katyna r...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/03/21<br /> |Location=Fluorgis - City<br /> |Synopsis=Having fled Traverse Town, the Shadow Lords and VALKYRIE after revealing her true identity, Katyna runs into Avira, Maira and Angantyr again, and realizes that redemption and forgiveness wont come so easily..<br /> |Cast of Characters=Katyna, Avira, Maira, Angantyr Vespar, Ramza Beoulve<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-03-21 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ever since she had revealed her true intentions to VALKYRI, Katyna had fled Traverse Town, fled VALKYRI, and had attempted to evade the heartless as much as she could. She had not said a word, and perhaps some of her belongings yet remained in VALKYRI hq as she feared what would happened if she showed her face there again. Although Katyna had grown quite fond of Maira and Avira, and the other VALKYRI, she had also been fearful of what would happen to her once things settled down.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No, perhaps it was better this way, perhaps she could start over afresh, travelling with Ramza, trying to right wrongs in the world. Perhaps..Perhaps someday she could face them again but for now, she was content to simply run away from all her failures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She had been travelling with Ramza for a few days now, feeling as if she could trust the former student of her master, Ser Kasrillen, although even he did not know the truth about her..Yet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After the visit from Count Valos and the subsequent warning that the people who were out for Ramza's blood were on their way to Fluorgis, Katyna had gone on a quick shopping trip to acquire some essentials from the market square. With Ramza's entourage waiting near the city gate, Katyna is anxious not to keep 'em waiting..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;He hated to admit it, but he was lingering in Fluorgis to spite the Church of Glabados. An ambuscade was forming outside of the City of Flowers as the Church had not the authority to arrest him within its boundaries. Furthermore, he was convinced that the Church was attempting to manipulate him as their pawn, using Valos' words as their means of control. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Ramza Beoulve had no intention of being anyone's pawn. Nevertheless, doubts still lingered, for what if his reaction had been anticipated? &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He'd dismissed most of his company to range around Fluorgis, probing for any signs of something amiss, in particular the gates. He personally remained with Katyna as she shopped in the market, undisguised save for a cowled white cloak. He didn't fear any ambush that the Church might have in mind, but he knew that there were few places safe for her to trod any longer. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Tugging at one of the finger's of his leather gloves, he remained at a short distance from her. He was trying not to express his frustration with her, she was a figure from his past and he he truly wanted to help her escape pursuit from whatever harried her, and yet she had not yet entrusted him with the details. She generally spoke in nothings, only giving vague generalizations as to the terrible deeds she had wrought upon her friends. Several of his company were already suggesting to him, in /private/ mind you that she was not worth the trouble. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He'd warded off those suggestions tactfully. She'd come upon his camp half-dead from starvation, exposure, and exhaustion. She'd spoken of wanting redemption for what she'd done. And all he could remember of her when he considered her deeds was the spritely girl from Gariland, so quick to make mischief and japes. He wasn't going to abandon her.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Following the relevation that Katyna had been a spy this entire time, Avira had quickly taken steps to remove her access (likely via TRON) to the VALKYRI frequencies. While in the Underworld, Katyna did admit to a change of heart and engage in the rescue, there was still much to answer for since then. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But right now, this issue is far from Avira's mind. Recovered at last, what she was really seeking to do was catch up with her best friend. With Maira on vacation in Fluorgis, Avira had returned to a very empty VALKYRI guild hall. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;As she still hasn't caught up with the man who has her true weapon, Avira is sporting a longsword, held at the small of her back on the same spot the Spine would occupy. She travels into town upon rented chocobo, possessing no interest in crossing the desert by foot. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When the scarred woman passes through the gate, she finds herself drawing a stare or two, much to her dismay. Hopping off her chocobo, she quickly assails one of the onlookers to aid her in tracking down Maira.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr would be going on a sort of adventure with Maira. Maira wanted to get out and about, and Ang...really kinda felt the same. Valkyri wasn't going to be comfortable for him anymore, and it's something he doesn't want to deal with right now, not where his headspace is. He'd drop Maira off at the Inn to get a reservation, and then check the marks. The Arcadian mark causes his eyes to narrow, putting his mood even farther south than it was before. He'd become slightly famous in Arcadia, dealing with Marks on his own, often Marks above the typical ranking that people would even consider to Solo them. He's also a Dark Knight, something a little more rare, especially given his...ability to use the Coordidors. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; However, a person of interest enters the Market Square. Ang decides that perhaps he'll just pack some supplies and check a exploration job, less likely to be ultra deadly, and more likely to be boring as hell. Ang considers this course of action...these jobs did pay pretty well, and food was provided for him. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; However...he sniffs. The Darkness is hard to get rid of, and his eyes snap up, focusing right on Katyna. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And he starts advancing, he knew the secret, and his hand already was going for the mace. Ang wasn't full of forgiveness.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira is finding Fluorgis to be nice and relaxing. The sunshine, the sound of running water, the flowers...yes, this was nice, even if her visit wasn't completely without incident. She was beginning to recharge and let go of some of the stress and anxiety that had formed a rock in her stomach during the Manhattan events. The shadow was beginning to pass. Still, there were many things that needed to be dealt with, but Maira was feeling just a little bit more able to deal with them. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira is roaming the city as she does often as of late, admiring the flowers and spending hours at a time beside the river just laying in the sun and letting her mind wander. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Of course, Angan would soon want to look for some marks, and that was alright with her once she had a chance to rest--plus, she was going to be meeting Avira here sometime in the near future! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Little does Maira know how awkward the day is going to be. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Those Avira asks would mention the places Maira can often be found. As of now, she's wandering back toward the Inn where she is staying, humming softly to herself, yet unaware of the trouble brewing.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna smiles sheepishly at Ramza as she pauses by a particular stall full of shiny weapons! Of course she had her own precious weapon, the Fireheart, but being a particularly skilled swordswoman even at her young age (Shadow Lords are brutal trainers), she still found the craftmanship quite exquisite on these weapons.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Aah, I wonder if I should get a shield...I've already got some money left over after buying some potions but..Bah..They're still so expensive!&quot; She makes a face, but noticing how patiently Ramza waits for her, realizing that time is short, she pulls her gaze away from the tempting stand to follow him.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Sorry, sorry! I think I got all we need! I promise you, I'll be loads more help now that I'm all rested up! You should see me with a sword!&quot; Actually he might remember seeing her train once or twice with Ser Kasrillen and some of the other students back at the academy..Atlhoguh she'd been an impatient and rather reluctant student at the time..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She does not immediately spy Avira or Maira. Oh no, there's someone else, someone far more fearsome that is heading right FOR her, and her eyes widen in sudden fear and recognition at the sight of him. &quot;Ang.....Angantyr..How..What...No!!&quot; She shakes her head in disbelief. Were they tracking her down to kill her?! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kat squeezes her eyes shut, shaking like a leaf as her hands clench at her sides, backing away. No, she couldn't run away any longer, but..She refused to drag Ramza into her problems either. &quot;Ramza..I'm sorry..You should leave, I dont want you to get hurt because of me..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;While his appearance made him seem feckless, the young heretic was quite observant, and Angantyr's advance didn't escape his scrutiny. He certainly didn't recognize the man at a glance, only knowing him from reputation, though he'd put out feelers to try and discover more about him, given his past with Arcadia. To Ramza Beoulve he was simply a menacing figure advancing upon Katyna, and yet all he did was take several steps to interpose himself between them. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; There was no swagger in his stance, nor pride. He didn't place his hand upon either of his weapons, and after a moment simply lowered his cowl to better regard the man. Angantyr would almost certainly recognize him from the many wanted posters and handbills that the Church had peppered throughout the land. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Katyna's obvious fear of the figure allowed him to make certain assumptions, and then when she blurted out his name, it confirmed them. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He kept his wits about him, and simply raised a hand in a gesture of greeting. &quot;Greetings to you, Ser Vespar. I don't suppose that you might consider put your vendetta with Lady Katyna aside for a brief time, while we discuss business? I think you'll find my pecuniary compensation for your services to be more than adequate, for that. I'd come to the City of Flowers to attempt to hire you, after all.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; While he was a peacemaker, he also wasn't entirely foolish. If Angantyr continued his advance, he'd almost certainly react. As Katyna expresses her desire for him to leave, he'd just glance briefly over his shoulder, to shake his head, before his gaze fixated solely upon Angantyr.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Avira succeeds on her Gather Information roll. Having visited Fluorgis several times before to help out with various marks, she's pretty familiar with this inn! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sadly, at this time, she too is completely unaware of the full awkwardness what would amount to today's encounter. Thankfully, she doesn't have to go all the way to the inn before encountering her best friend. She spies the blonde before she finds Avira and grins. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maira will hear the sudden shuffling of feet behind her before she is hugged by the short woman. &quot;Maira.&quot; she says warmly, hugging her tight before letting her go. &quot;Hi! Sorry it's taken me so long to catch up. Just had some stuff I wanted to get in order first.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Luckily, Maira was warned by Uist that Avira was approaching, else the woman might have scared the light out of her! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira turns, her smile warm and welcoming as she returns Avira's embrace. &quot;Avira! Its okay, don't worry about it! I am really glad to see you though. You look a lot better,&quot; she says, not letting go of her friend just yet. Nope, long hug time. They'd been through a lot lately. Maira needs some hugs and she bets Avira does too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira takes a deep breath and pulls back, linking her arm with scarred warrior's. The scarred warrior princess! &quot;Okay, so....yeah, how are you feeling? Good? How is Mercade? There are things I need to tell you before anything else happens again because every time I try something happens!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr's body is litterally performing a strange Heat Haze effect as Ramza steps infront of him. His eyes look down at the young Heretic, which causes him a bit of pause. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Money is good, but his anger levels are pretty much Maximum right now, &quot;I have no beef with you, friend, but the woman behind you I do. A considerable one.&quot; His gaze snaps right back to her, &quot;Working for the heartless, Attempting to corrupt a friend of mine into subcoming to her inner darkness, nearly killing another friend of mine...trapping one of them in the /underworld/. I don't care WHAT they said, or what you TRIED to do, Ember, but we're going to settle this here, and now.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Or didn't she tell you, friend? Her goals? Who she works for? She desires the destruction of /worlds/. Whatever reason it might be, I care not. I, however, do take exception to it...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;I feel a bit better too.&quot; Avira smiles weakly. &quot;That ordeal really...uh...took a lot out of me, I guess you could say.&quot; At that moment she realizes she'll definitely need to share some details with her friend, but hopefully when they're not in a crowded marketplace. When they finally stop hugging, Avira finds her arm looped around Maira's and is clearly okay with this. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Uh...Mercade's been pretty busy. All excited with Manhattan back and all. Same with the rest of the TDA which is to be expected.&quot; With her free hand, she reaches over and pokes Maira's side. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Tell me some things? Liiiiiike what?&quot; she drawls, apparently completely unaware that Angantyr is about to pick his daily fight. Well, not entirely unaware. There's a sinking feeling in her stomach she'd normally get when Heartless are around. A growing sense of paranoia prods at the back of her mind, triggered by a certain fount of darkness.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna flinches visibly at every word that Angantyr says. Without her armour on, she looks even more like the scared, troubled, 16 year old kid she truly is, and less like the imposing, intimidating dark knight Ember that she once pretended to be. Or was that the reality?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tears fall from her eyes as she tries to rapidly blink them away. And a tearing pain at her heart reminds her how she betrayed everyone, and perhaps even deceived Ramza in a way, even as he bravely attempts to protect her even now. No, she wont run away any longer!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She steps forward, resting a hand on Ramza's shoulder. &quot;Please Ramza..I dont want you to get hurt! I'm sorry, this is the truth, this is my evil, ugly secret. I....I betrayed everyone, and you dont deserve to take the fall for me..&quot; As she speaks, she steps in front of Ramza, glancing up shakily at Angantyr. &quot;I dont deny any of what I did, Angantyr, and I know nothing I say now could change what happened..What nearly happened..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tears well down her eyes, and she's only vaguely aware of Maira and Avira out of the corner of her eye. What little crowds remain this late in the evening are starting to thin out, although a few people pause and stare at what looks to be a rather tense situation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Maira..Avira..&quot; She murmurs, &quot;They were my friends, and I let them down...I was blind until I met them, and now I dont know how to make it up to them except...&quot; she hangs her head. This is it then, they really did come to kill her. Maybe she deserved this, afterall.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;If you came here to kill me, just do it quickly..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira has that creeping sensation too. Her trouble senses are tingling! But damn it if she wasn't going to get this out first! Whatever it was (and lets face it, its probably Angantyr related) it can wait another moment for her to inevitably throw herself into it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira takes a deep breath and turns to look at Avira. &quot;Okay. Oookay....so um. I uh...Well....Er....UGH. I have um, feeling, for Angan, okay? I only didn't tell you because I was worried that it would influence your decision--but I don't want there to be any secrets now okay? So I had to tell you,&quot; Maira finally manages to say. That was very difficult! Now, she looks as though she is waiting to be slapped.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ramza Beoulve would mull over Angantyr's words. He certainly hadn't known the specifics of the ills that Katyna had wrought upon others, though he'd suspected that she'd worked with the Shadow Lords and betrayed her friends given their previous conversation. For a time, he would seem slightly conflicted to Angantyr. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; However, when he spoke, there was nothing in his voice to suggest that he was dubious of his course of action. &quot;No, I hadn't known, though I'd certainly suspected from the generalities she chose to share with me. I'll admit that I know very little of what you speak, and do not doubt that you have significant quarrel with her. Nevertheless, when I found her, she had nearly expired in the desert. She did not attempt to hide what she had done to those she once called friend. She told me that she seeks redemption for what she has done, and while /intent/ alone is not enough for me to trust her...&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He'd gesture with a single hand behind her, at Katyna. &quot;...My experiences with Kityana from her youth are enough that I'm willing to give her a chance. I don't expect for you to do the same, but there is perhaps one thing I can relate to you that might sway you...&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Ramza would lift his chin ever so slightly. &quot;...the job potentially involves spiting the Archadian Empire significantly, and raising arms against Judges. If you were interested, that is.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; It was perhaps a desperate gamble at this point to reveal that in public, but he still attempted not to shown any sign of offering any threat to the man. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As Katyna spoke up, he'd manage a very wan smile, but he would continue to position himself to be interposed between her and Angantyr. &quot;Lady Katyna, I could die at any moment from an ambush from the Church, being a wanted man after all. I don't /care/ if he hurts me, but I'm not going to allow him to execute you, whether you are willing to let him do it or not. I doubt he would abandon his allies to a similar fate, if it were I that was holding the executioner's blade and had similar quarrel, so how can he expect any less from me?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Trouble is usually Angantyr-related. Maira will come to learn that the more she hangs around him. Usually the question is 'who did Angantyr fight today'? When he gets back from wherever mysterious place he ran off to. Just looking back to their trip with Jasmine was a good illustration of this phenomenon. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maira turns to look at her and admits that she likes Angantyr, her teacher and clanmate. The scarred woman stops abruptly and turns to look at her for a long moment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Maira...&quot; she says slowly, reaching over to take both of her hands in her own. She looks the mage in the eye, an unreadable expression on her face. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;...I know. I noticed it a while ago. It's nothing to be worried about. I mean, I do want you to find yourself a decent guy that'll treat you right and all...&quot; she lowers her voice, &quot;...and Angantyr's also pretty hot if you know what I mean. You shouldn't feel bad if it has influenced my decision, though.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pointedly doesn't say whether or not this is actually the case. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Sometimes you have to look out for yourself, and just between you and me, there are a lot of guys out there that'll go for a woman who can stand on their own two feet. Angantyr included.&quot; She half-smiles and lets go of Maira's hands.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;...Pretty easy, you walk that way.&quot; Angantyr poitns right, &quot;Or that way.&quot; he points left, &quot;And generally stay out of the Arch of my mace.&quot; Angantyr says, smart-&lt;GOOSEHONK&gt;ed. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He doesn't seem impressed by Ember's bleeding heart, nor Ramza's mercy for her. His eyes blaze, with disgust and hatred, &quot;Oh, reDEMPTION. Isn't that nice, you want it, that's cute. It is just so god&lt;GOOSEHONK&gt;ed cute that you think that everything is solved because you want absolution for your crimes.&quot; he says, but he doesn't miss the name dropped... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And then his counter offer, which causes him to reel on his heels a bit. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;...Dangerous words to say, especially from you.&quot; Angantyr seems to consider it... &quot;But not with her. If you want me to spare her, fine, but I do not trust her. If I come on for these, she does not. I do not put my back to someone who I know is a snake, it goes against operation a successful buisness model.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira is floored, almost literally. Seriously, she almost falls over from the surprise of it. She /knew!?/ She'd known for a while!? The blood momentary drains from Maira's face. Oh no. She'd already influenced the decision! &quot;A-Avira...I....buh--&quot; she begins, but sputters out like a stalling engine. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Deep breath Maira! &quot;You know nothing will come of it...I just...I just had to tell you. It...nothing's going to happen or anything. I'm just a friend to him and it'll stay that way,&quot; Maira says with apparent surety. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Now...um...something is wrong in that general direction,&quot; Maira says, gesturing, sure Avira couldn't have missed it. Girl talk over, time to go save some butts or at least make violence a little more awkward! Onward!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna blinks in surprise as Ramza acknowledges her failings, and still stands at her side. &quot;Ramza..Thank you..&quot; She murmurs. But it seems that Ang still does not trust her, believe her, or really give a damn one way or the other about her honesty.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;So, what do you want then? The fact that I revealed myself to the Shadow Lords, knowing full well that they will never stop hunting me until I'm dead, choosing to go down to the underworld to help save Avira..Having never attacked either one of them before. Does that mean nothing at all? Do you really think after all of that, that I would STILL betray you all?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She snorts, and shakes her head. Hopeless. Utterly hopeless. He's so full of blind rage and hate that he doesn't give a damn about redemption. But..When she hears that Ramza plans to assault Archadia, it causes her to frown, shaking her head.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;After you protected me, and believed in me Ramza, I cant just stand idly by while you attack Archades. I...Want to stand at your side too!&quot; Of course that leaves the problem of Angantyr. Ick, she'd rather not see his face ever again, but she's not about to watch Ramza get hurt and not help him either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is getting complicated..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The youngest son of the Beoulve family would only smile at him. He didn't even attempt to respond to the man's harsh words towards Katyna. Ramza was supportive of her, he was helping her... &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; But he knew that she deserved them. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He was willing to give her a chance, even call her an ally, but he certainly couldn't just instantly forgive her for what she'd done either. She'd have to work for it, and that is why he didn't even attempt to rebuke Angantyr for calling her out. It was a personal vendetta that he knew nothing about. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He'd only nod to Angantyr. &quot;Quite dangerous indeed. That is why I require the best. Your reputation exceeds even Goffard's, if rumors are to be believed. And it is fair to suggest that Lady Katyna not be allowed to join us on that venture, if it occurs in the future, but that is dependent on your efficiency and personal initiative. When we discuss terms, it will be in private, without her listening in. When we're not on an operation together, she will travel with me unless she wishes to part ways, and not be privy to the details of what I'm hiring you for. Are these terms acceptable?&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Ramza would actually venture a smile at Katyna's initiative, but he'd shake his head. &quot;Lady Katyna. I'll need you against a far more important foe than the Archadian Empire. If Ser Vespar chooses not to accept your presence against a foe he specializes against, I can't fault him. I'm not going to haphazardly attack the Archadian Empire, I promise you that. The job has a specific purpose to fulfill, in order to bridge a certain gap in this game I choose to play against them.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Solemly, she nods. As a woman that has had many an unrequited crush in her younger years, she knows the signs of infatuation. &quot;What kind of friend would I be if I couldn't tell these things?&quot; An inattentive one! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As Maira goes into how nothing will come of it and she'll just be a friend, Avira shakes her head, &quot;With an attitude like that, it certainly won't. In my case it has not been love at first sight with Angantyr. I think I...grew into worthiness for him. How much does he really know you anyway?&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pauses, &quot;You feel it too?&quot; Seems she's also on board with the awkward topic change to DANGER. Away! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A few moments later, Maira and Avira wind up before the brewing confrontation between Ramza, Angantyr, and /Katyna/. &quot;W..what..YOU! What are you doing here?!&quot; Angantyr can easily be explained, as can his current position of wanting to take Katyna apart upon learning she was Ember.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; They'll just have to have more girl talk later, but Avira ought to know Maira isn't exactly Miss Self-Esteem or Confidence and she is /not/ infatuated! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira takes quick note of the scene before them and groans, her shoulder slumping. She looks up at the sky as if to ask a silent WTF!? Before she crosses to Angantyr to try to stop him from killing Katyna. Goodness, she might have to try to stop Avira from killing her too! Though at least she wasn't alone, apparently? She gives Ramza a look, a blink, and a shrug? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Okay. Ooookay...lets not...get blood on the streets of this lovely city, okay?&quot; she asks, looking to Angantyr and his giant mace. It hurts to be hit by that thing. A lot.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;Fine.&quot; Angantyr says, finally, to Ramza, and the mace goes away. &quot;...You think that's enough to repay for what you've done? You go on seeking redemption, but then you cry because it is not so easily won? Child, if you think this is going to be a short OR easy road, you have another thing coming. If you are the enemy to the Shadow Lords you say you are, then you're going to need to depend on the kindness of others to resist them...and YOU'VE done nothing to win their trust. Remember that. Don't demand forgiveness, and be happy IF you even get it.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;And yes, I do. The Shadow Lords play long complicated games, who is to say that while Manhattan's restoration wasn't in the plan, that you're betrayal won't serve a greater purpose? Trying to ingrane yourself with the others to try and backstab them more efficiently...or to draw those of weaker hearts to the Heartless?&quot; Angantyr grunts, &quot;Garland is a far better teacher than that arrogant pompus Elf you served.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Then there was an Avira and a Maira together. He doesn't turn to look at Avira, but he holds his gaze on Kat, and looks down at Maira trying to stop the fighting, &quot;It's not going to happen, today.&quot; he assures her.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna blinks at Ramza as he insists she stays out of it. &quot;But..But...!&quot; sigh..&quot;Alright, if you say so. But. I still wanna travel with you. I..Dont have anywhere else to go now..I have no home to return to..&quot; She's still quite a sorry sight as she sniffles and wipes away the tears. Honestly, she's just a kid afterall.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And then to make matters worse, Avira and Maira are finally drawn in, and she cant help but shrivel back at the sight of them - especially Avira. &quot;Umm...I was..Just on my way..I didnt come here to cause trouble. I'm just..Just trying to put my life back together again..&quot; She murmurs sheepishly, such a far cry from her former, confident, jubilant self.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Sorry to bother you..&quot; The girl glances towards the exit, but doesnt move until Ramza's ready to leave. And then Angantyr talks again and she grits her teeth, resisting the urge to STAB him for his cruel, unkind and unfair words, shaking her head fervently.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;That's not true at all! I'm through with them, and if you dont believe me, then fine..I think your friends should be more worried with your own alliance with the Shadow Lord, Garland!&quot; But apparently it seems they're quite fine with that, which confuses her to no end.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At any rate, she looks exhausted and ready to leave. Obviously it's gonna take a lot more than words and a trip to hell to convince them that she's genuinely trying to change.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;He'd averted one crisis, at least. He knew that Katyna would be hurt, but he had to make some concessions to prevent the man from bashing in her skull. Ramza would pat her lightly on the shoulder, giving her a reassuring smile. &quot;You aren't going anywhere, M'lady, unless you wish to. The job I'm hiring him for would be a solitary mission, unless he knows even more than I suspect. You will be travelling with me all the while, until we can resolve other matters that trouble you. Once he completes the job, then another would be forthcoming shortly after in which I would have to travel with him into the Archadian Empire.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As Avira and Maira would approach, he'd acknowledge them both by smiling graciously. &quot;Lady Avira, it is good to see you again. I do apologize that my company was unable to assist in the restoration of your world, but we had some unexpected setbacks...&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Earlier in China: A foreign man in ostentatious attire was kneeling upon the ground in the middle of a village, winking and blowing kisses to the women in the mob that had gathered to witness it. A military official in the Imperial Army raised his sword. A tiny pellet rolled underneath the prisoner, smoke billowed and obscured the crowd's vision. The executioner's blade fell, striking only air. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Somewhat later: &quot;For the last time Marlowe, it is not acceptable to break into the ladys' bath house! Ever! No, they were not /asking for it/!&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Back to the Present: As Ramza turned to Maira, he'd smile. &quot;I don't believe we've yet been introduced, M'lady. My name is Ramza Beoulve, might I have the pleasure of your acquaintance?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Redemption.&quot; Avira murmurs, slowly crossing her arms over her chest. &quot;You're looking for my forgiveness, aren't you? After you came into VALKYRI, fought alongside us, yet spied on us the whole time? After you tried to force me to fall to the darkness after kidnapping my best friend and making it seem as if she was killed before my very eyes? After you delivered me into the hands of the Shadow Lords?&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There's a fierce look on her face now, far more fierce than anything anyone's ever seen her sport before. It almost seems out of character. &quot;I will not give it to you. Not until you prove it to me. It's going to take more than just that little stunt you pulled in the Underworld to undo one of the mistakes you made. Because you stood there as I declared that VALKYRI would oppose the Shadow Lords and falsely accepted this. Well.&quot; She holds her arms out before her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Prove your change of heart to me. Regain my trust.&quot; Seems that Katyna's fears are true. It's going to take work to rebuild what was undermined. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Avira calms down just a little and looks over to Angantyr, noticing that he hasn't even acknowledged her presence yet. A sinking feeling occurs in her stomach, and not just because Katyna has pointed out that Garland was a Shadow Lord. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;...considering your situation, Ramza Beolve, that might be for the best.&quot; Avira points out quietly, rather bothered to be associating with Ramza the FOUL HERITIC so openly.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira looks visibly relieved. She would prefer it not happen ever, but not today is really all she can hope for right now with Angantyr. His words though, she won't try to stop. He is entitled to his opinion, and indeed he may be wiser than she. Maira is distrustful still too, but...but she knew Katyna better than most, she thinks. Not everything she did was a deception. Maira simply can't believe anyone can be that two-faced. She wants to believe Katyna wants to change and make up for what she did. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; So she will. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira is actually very much /not/ fine with Angantyr's alliance with Garland. Garland is seriously scary. But as fair as she knows, Angan is able to take care of himself and make his own decisions. She also holds out hope that Angantyr will eventually cut off ties with Garland. Naivety; it's kind of her thing. Naivety and faith in the goodness of others. She can only hope that faith pays off. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira looks toward Katyna, shaking her head a little. &quot;I hope you're doing okay Katyna. Seems like you have someone to help you,&quot; she says, flashing Ramza a smile. &quot;Oh! I'm Maira,&quot; she replies to him, giving a curtsy. It seemed like the right thing to do. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Uist kindly informs her that he has seen Ramza's face on wanted posters and that he is a very well known heretic--to which Maira shrugs. Despite her connections with Faruja, she's no fanatic. She's not even religious really. Maira sort of judges people on a person by person basis--which brings her no end of trouble! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The mage turns amber eyes toward Avira now, chewing her lip. Yeeeeup. Avira was much more harsh on this. Maira doesn't fault her for it, though she feels a little disappointed. Why does doing what she feels is right always so /difficult/!? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And Angantyr is not even acknowledging Avira. They need to talk, that is for sure. So. Incredibly. Awkward. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Also, what was that about fighting against Archades!?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;They are, and I have told them I am not a Shadow Lord, nor do I have any intent on being. As I have said before, if not for that man, I'd be dead, consumed by the force you claim to understand. SOME of us don't get lucky, and throw their lives away. Some of us just have bad hands.&quot; Angantyr responds, bitterly, &quot;Again, so easy to point fingers, but not to accept your own faults and your own crimes. You haven't changed a bit...but I'll honor my agreement with Ramza, just be forewarned, that if you ever lose his protection..&quot; he lets the threat hang there. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;We'll discuss this then later, Ramza.&quot; he comments, and still does not turn to face Avira...this situation was...so complicated.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna glances back at Avira, frowning sadly as her many failures are laid bare before her, yet again. As if Angantyr had not already made that painfully obvious. But..But there is hope, just a small sliver of hope..Perhaps?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She nods to Avira. &quot;I..I understand. I WILL prove to you that I'm a good person I know nothing can make up for what I did, but I WILL try. And...You should know, my reasons for deceiving you were not purely out of hatred of you of any kind. In the end..I just wanted to survive, and this was the only choice for me: To serve the Shadow Lords or to die. But..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She bites her lip, glancing warily at Angantyr, knowing he'll butt in like always and tell her it's all a bunch of !(&amp;@#(!&amp;@#(. &quot;But, in the end, I DID change my ways, because of you..Because of all of you. Because you showed me the truth, that what I was doing was wrong, even under fear of death, and for that I'm grateful..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Katyna does not miss Maira's kind words, and she does smile faintly, albeit sadly towards her, nodding softly before turning away. It's only when Angantyr talks of how Garland had saved his life and she smirks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;How ironic. Lord Fessner saved my life too, and I only wanted to repay the debt. I was never good enough to be a Shadow Lord myself, only their little errant girl..&quot; But of course, whatever her reasons, they dont matter, no matter how much she was used and abused and manipulated by Shadow Lords..It seems no one here could possibly understand..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Ramza. Let's go..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;As Avira spoke her harsh words to him, he'd smile sheepishly. &quot;I suppose so. However, since my name has been spoken repeatedly in this square, there is little point in me attempting to conceal who I am. I do hope that I have caused no offense or inconvenience to you, though I would question whether you believe my /situation/ was earned by any actual crimes on my part. I suspect that if one of your friends were falsely accused of murder and heresy, that you would not be so hesitant to accept their aid.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He'd nod to Angantyr, smiling in a congenial manner. &quot;I look forward to the conversation, Ser. There's no rush either, as I might be lingering in Fluorgis for a while longer. You might find the circumstances comical if you have any history with a certain Elven Count that appears to be the newest errand boy for the Church of Glabados.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As Maira introduced herself, he would place his hand across his chest, bowing a fraction. &quot;Always good to meet a friendly face, M'lady. Especially when you are a man like myself. It has been a distinct pleasure.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Ramza would look then to Katyna as she tries to urge them to leave, his expression neutral for a time, before he walks over to her, putting a hand upon her shoulder, perhaps for support. &quot;Are you sure that you want to go so soon M'lady? If so, I can hardly fault you, and will certainly accompany you, but mayhaps you should consider this an oppurtunity to air out your feelings further. Not all of your former friends are slinging stones at you after all.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Avira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Excuses. I have excuses too for the contract I made with Hades and in spite of those, there are people out there that aren't going to forgive me for what I've done.&quot; Her eyes harden, &quot;I've lost their trust.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Avira looks at Katyna, &quot;So enough with the excuses, I want to see your action now.&quot; She does sound harsh. Cold, even, which is amplified by the way Angantyr is treating her right now. She can feel her chest aching as she speaks with each word. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She makes an awkward noise at Ramza, &quot;It's your reputation I'm more worried about rather than your actual crimes. I know people in the Church that has declared you a heretic and I do not want to get between them and you. I've had my fill of peril lately.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kat endeavors to leave though Ramza encourages her to stay, mentioning the act of slinging stones. Avira bristles, again growing much angrier than she usually appears. &quot;More like boulders.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks over to Angantyr again. Still nothing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She didn't want to deal with this. Not here, not now. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I've said my piece. Katyna, I /eagerly/ look forward to seeing you earn my trust.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stiffly, she turns away and heads back for the inn, murmuring something.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Well, this is just a huge pile of terrible, isn't it? Maira feel awful. So much anger and pain, she can't help but feel it wash over her in a wave. She is a sensitive sort, one of the reasons she /had/ to get away for a while. It was all too much and she needed some time to filter out all the negativity. But problems don't just go away. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira sighs heavily and watches Avira turn to leave. She doesn't immediate follow, instead turning toward Angantyr and crossing her arms. &quot;You should talk to her. Don't just...leave it like this,&quot; she says, waiting to see if he'll go after her or not.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna grits her teeth as the stone slinging continues. It doesn't matter what she says at this point really..And the conversation is just making her feel worse. She shakes her head at Ramza. &quot;There's nothing more to say..I just..Wanna get away from here. I need to get out of here..&quot; And then, Katyna breaks into a run as she heads for the city gates, away from here..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr feels similarly towards Avira... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He turns to leave, but Maira is in her way. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;What am I going to say, Maira?&quot; he says, &quot;Infact..I don't have anything to say.&quot; He finally says, and turns to walk, &quot;Go have fun with her, I'll be in the inn to the south.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Nice to meet you, Ramza. Just look out for daggers.&quot; And Angantyr walks off.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ramza Beoulve]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ramza would nod politely to Angantyr. &quot;Trust me, Ser. I'm becoming intimately acquainted with the concept of being stabbed in the back that my company typically wagers on whom will be the next to do so.&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; And then he'd take off after Katyna before she got far enough away and made the mistake of going outside one of the city gates. Count Valos had already associated her with him, and if she were spotted, then she'd certainly be ambushed. &quot;Katyna, wait up!&quot; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; At this rate, he was going to need to invest in a lot of haste potions, given how frequently he was having to run off after her.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; This is a very dangerous position in more ways than one. Really, how did this get so messy! WHY did it have to be so messy? Katyna is running one way, followed by Ramza, Avira walking off in another, Angantyr walking in the opposite direction as Avira....and Maira just stands there, torn in so many directions she doesn't know what to do. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Now she was alone, save Uist, who is shaking his head and muttering about stubborn people and cowards. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She can't do it. She's just....she's just not chasing any of them. She's always chasing someone. She's tired. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; So, Maira simply sits where she was standing, despite the fact she will be in the way of pedestrian traffic. Oh well. It seems important suddenly that she doesn't budge. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Staying right here.&quot;</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Ember_Revealed 2013-04-06T06:09:23Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/03/14 |Location=Traverse Town |Synopsis=After betraying VALKYRI, Ember reveals herself to Maira and seems remorseful of her treacherous ways.....&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/03/14<br /> |Location=Traverse Town<br /> |Synopsis=After betraying VALKYRI, Ember reveals herself to Maira and seems remorseful of her treacherous ways..<br /> |Cast of Characters=Ember, Maira<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-03-14 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Ember]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The last few days had left a scar on Ember's twisted, tormented mind. The memory of Maira's crying face was still clear in her mind, and it wouldn't go away. Neither would Avira's sadness. Why did these memories suddenly disturb her so much? Why did she even care? Afterall, all the people she loved had died, sooo....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ember grits her teeth as she walks slowly down the path towards VALKYRIE headquarters. VALKYRIE. The so-called enemy. The ones she had been assigned to spy on and eventually betray. The ones she had learned to call 'friends'...No..This was too messed up, and she couldn't do it anymore. It was time to tell them all the truth, time to come clean..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Time to learn what a true hero was all about..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira had been draining herself to the point of exhaustion. Finally, sleep had claimed her and not let go until she was truly ready to move. The attack by the Shadow Lords had done a lot of damage, both physically and emotionally. Maira had suffered too many shocks. She was still reeling. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; As of yet, she hasn't told anyone about Ember. The secret is a heavy burden, weighing on her, evident in ever step she takes. Maira is out for a short walk now, needing some fresh air before she gets ready to travel to the Underworld. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Uist is by her side, her invisible and loyal companion. Her observant and very angry companion. He spots Ember first and lets out a low growl. Maira looks toward him, then at the path before her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; On instinct she takes a step back, her eyes widening. She looks ready to bolt.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ember]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ember is quick to notice Maira's arrival, and the possible fear in her eyes. Of course, she's Ember now and not the friendly, kind, ally-Katyna. But after the last time, she was certain that Maira knew who she really was. But had she told the others..?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ember frowns, slowing down and doesnt even reach or look at her sword when Maira backs away. &quot;Maira..?&quot; She calls out as she comes to a stop. No, she wont advance upon her, wont try and force her, but with any luck she'll hear her out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Maira, please dont go. I'm not looking for a fight, and I know I dont deserve your friendship any longer but...&quot; She draws a deep breath. &quot;I...I wanted to apologize. For everything. What I did, was...Was unforgivable. I wouldn't be surprised if you wanted to kill me now, and I wouldnt even try and stop you..But....But I want to help. I want to help get Avira back. Even if it will most certainly cost my life, I just...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs, hanging her head, &quot;I just want to make amends..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Uist is swearing up a storm, but Maira holds out a hand, signaling for him to stop. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira looks toward Ember, her expression unreadable. She's asking for /forgiveness/? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Anger boils from her, the fire within lighting her up like a torch. &quot;You took Avira! You tried to kill Angantyr! You kidnapped me! You....you pretended to be my friend! You gained our trust, our friendship...you were a Shadow Lord this whole time. There are a lot of things that make sense now. I didn't want to believe,&quot; she says, anger mixing with her sadness and feelings of betrayal. She'd be crying again, but the tears turn almost instantly to steam upon her cheeks. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;How could you do this...don't deserve my friendship anymore? Did you ever!?&quot; she yells, clenching her hands into fists. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;You want to get Avira back? Go to the Underworld and do it then. I...I...we're all ready to throw our lives away. I can't...&quot; she shakes her head, backing away again. &quot;I don't think I can forgive you...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ember]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ember squeezes her eyes shut, feeling a terrible pain in her heart that she never knew existed. Was this how it felt to be..To be rejected by those she had started to consider friend? She swallows, looking away, shivering a bit as a cool breeze ruffles her hood, pulling it all the way off.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Somehow she doesn't seem quite as intimidating when she's no longer hidden in shadows. &quot;It's true. I did all those things. Since the beginning, when they spared me, it was for this purpose, to spy on you all. It was either that, serve them, or die. Like all the others..All those I cared about..Gone..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She chances a glance back at Maira, nodding slowly at her words..&quot;But..When I got to know you all, when you were my friends, I...I realized it was wrong. I started to care about you all, I...I want to stop, Maira! I wanted to run away, to turn my back on them for good. And then Hades ordered me to bring in Avira. Do you know what it's like, to stare death in the face and say no? Do you know what it's like, to choose between death and a lie? I was...I was scared, Maira! If I refused, he would have killed me, even now, I am taking a big chance. I am throwing everything away to make things right. Does that not count for anything?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She nods again, &quot;I'll go. I'll bring her back, I promise. Even if it costs me my life, at least for a little while, it was nice to feel like I had a purpose..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Wether or not Maira wants Uist to remain silent, he will not. He pulls on Maira's mana to manifest himself enough to reprimand Ember. &quot;How DARE you come here and try to make Maira feel badly about what you've done!&quot; he hisses. &quot;If any of them dies it is on YOUR head. You always have a choice, even if it isn't a very good one.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira turns toward Uist, frowning deeply. &quot;Uist...&quot; she says, then looks back toward Ember, able to see her face now. It is hard, so very hard. Maira is battling herself. She wants to forgive. She wants to pretend that everything will be alright. She forgave Ivo for hurting her, Avira for lying...forgive forgive. Uist says she is too soft. That the world will take advantage of her. Katyna herself once said something very similar. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The world is doing a good job of trying to harden her heart. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I...I want to believe you Katyna...I really do. How can I trust? How do I know this isn't just...part of the plan? Make me trust you even more so you can just...come in and tear us asunder?&quot; she asks, dropping to her knees. Her legs just refuse to hold her up anymore, too weighted down by despair. Maira begins to sob. &quot;Everyone is scared! Do you think I'm not scared!? Have I stared death in the face? YES! A dozen times now, yes! It doesn't even scare me...not like being alone, not like living how I did before! Avira and you were my first two friends....you BOTH lied to me!&quot; she yells, letting all it all out now. The flood gates are open and there is no stopping the flow now.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ember]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ember cringes a bit when Maira yells at her. And for a moment she wonders if it's Maira's own words or Uist's..She draws in a deep breath, finding it hard to keep her own composure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;You're right..He's right. I deserved all of that. You...And Avira..Were so kind towards me, and...And....&quot; She squeezes her eyes shut, tears willowing inside of her. When Maira falls to her knees, Ember kneels next to her, but doesnt dare touch her, knowing she'll likely slap her away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Yes..You have no reason to trust me, but I WILL find a way to earn it. I think I know now, what a true knight..No, a true hero would do. Even if it's scary, even if it might cost my life, doing the right thing is more important than the easy thing, right?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She closes her eyes, hanging her head as she tries to compose herself. Why is SHE crying? What right does Ember have to cry, anyways? &quot;I suppose..It would be so much easier if you just hit me with everything you've got, but you're so kind and gentle..When I saw you cry..That's when I knew this was all wrong, so....&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She hesitates for a long moment before continuing. &quot;Maira..I know where they're keeping Avira. And I know how to get there.&quot; Finally, Ember rises to her feet, taking a few steps away from Maira. &quot;Hades took her to the underworld, but he wont kill her. He wants her as his minion, to corrupt her heart as per the contract. But, there are certain points where you can enter into the underworld. Through the farplane at Guadosalam, and...On the phantom train in the phantom forest. Here...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Searching through her pockets, Ember produces a map to the Phantom Forest and the Phantom Train. &quot;I suppose I could open a corridor there easily enough, but I'd understand if you wouldn't trust me to take you to the right place. But, maybe this will help you and the others.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira can't look at Katyna. She's afraid she will lose all her resolve. She feels like she needs to cling to her anger, if only for a little while. She needs to use it as armor. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself. Uist has faded again from view, but Maira feels his cold arms around her, trying to hold her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira reaches out to take the map, nodding some. &quot;I....we know where we need to go, at least to get there. Once in the Underworld...I don't know. I have to tell them Katyna. I can't hide this anymore. I don't know how the others will react,&quot; she replies. Not entirely true, she knows exactly how Angantyr will react. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I can't leave now. I have to...to do some things. I have to gather with everyone else who is going. We're...we're going to the Phantom Forest,&quot; she says, hoping the risk of telling Katyna their entry point will not come back and bite her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira gets to her feet, trying to focus on her breathing, forcing the flames to retreat back into her, her skin unmarred as it always is. &quot;I have to go...&quot; she says, starting to walk away. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She stops though, long enough to say. &quot;I don't want you to die...be careful, Katyna.&quot; Then, she runs back toward VALKYRI HQ.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Ember]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ember..Or rather Katyna, nods. &quot;Even I dont know much about the Underworld, but...I swear I'll protect you, and I'll help rescue Avira too.&quot; She manages a small smile. &quot;You..You be careful too, Maira..&quot;</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Weak_Hearts 2013-04-06T06:06:41Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/03/11 |Location=Goug |Synopsis=Katyna, Maira and Angantyr discuss Avira's deal with darkness. Katyna secretly ponders her own weaknesses and d...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/03/11<br /> |Location=Goug<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna, Maira and Angantyr discuss Avira's deal with darkness. Katyna secretly ponders her own weaknesses and dealings with darkness.<br /> |Cast of Characters=Katyna, Maira, Angantyr Vespar<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-03-11 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira would have contacted Angantyr and asked him to meet her here, as she happened to be in Goug looking for /something/ that could possibly help Avira. She'd even considered, for a good while, asking Shinra. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She hasn't however. Not yet. There has to be another way. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Still, this place reminds her of home and Maira is feeling nostalgic and vulnerable. She's seated on a bench, dressed inconspicuously and looking around, hoping Angan would show up and that he would have some ideas. Of course, she also has some questions. Did he know that Avira lied? And if she made a deal with Hades to be human again...why had the cure worked for Angan and not Avira? So confusing...<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; A portal opens near the outskirs of Goug... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Why here..?&quot; he asks, but Angantyr shrugs it off. Whatever, he guessed it was because it was Maira's home...but still... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He walks into the city, looking at the time on his Ma Belle, he had just a little bit still, before they were supposed to meet up...buuuut... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Time elapses, but now, Angantyr, with a full belly walks down the street towards the meeting place...pausing as he pulls a poster off the wall. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;What..?&quot; he speaks..what is this? Why is this...it must be from when she was still... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And then there was another, freshly put up. And another... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He starts running towards where he'd meet up with Maira, finally coming to a skidding stop as he looks down towards the sitting Valkyre. He holds the poster up, &quot;What the &lt;GOOSEHONK&gt;?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira stands when she sees Angantyr, overwhelmed with a myriad of emotions she can't begin to name, foremost among them relief. She leaps up to hug him quickly before pulling him down to sit on the bench and take the poster from him. She frowns deeply. &quot;I had to tell you....So much has happened. She's on the run because Hades is looking for her. She....she made a deal with him. /That's/ how she turned human again. Did....did you know?&quot; she asks, watching him carefully, wondering if Avira had to lied to /everyone/ even Ang. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;She's okay, I've talked to her....but she's running. It's bad. Hades came to Traverse with Heartless, tried to claim his favor from Avira....but Avira...the last shard is IN her. She's....she's a princess of heart....&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr grunts... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; All of this happened so fast, he hadn't been back to Traverse in a while, he was actually at Flourgis lately, training the young waif in her darkness...it seems everything has gone to hell in short order, and frowning as he considers it all. Maira immediately embraces him, and he only provides a soft pat to the shoulder. &quot;Alright, it's alright.&quot; he says... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;No, She didn't tell me...I thought the cure just took longer on her, due to the time she was mutated for, compared to me...&quot; and his strain was...different. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Hades? You mean...&quot; he pauses...damn, Garland now doubt knew. He taps his fingers aganist his armor, still standing. But the last news... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Wait...she's...&quot; he sucks in a breath. He taps his fingers again, it was just like with Jasmine...perhaps worse. Avira didn't have the unlimited light that Jasmine did, unless something changed... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Where is she?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna had been tending to Hati lately, and had been unaware of the recent events surrounding Avira. She had heard of the Shadow Lords attack on Traverse Town of course..And later on, she had seen Avira's departing letter just as the others had when she had returned to VALkYRIE hq.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After some mulling around she had sought out some of Avira's friends and team mates, curious to hear more about what had happened. How strange that it should echo her own life so closely.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Goug is a curious place and not one she visited often, although it was a shard from her own world, and so she knew the way around pretty well..Why did Maira come here of all places though? For the moment however, she has bigger concerns as she wanders about the town, looking for Maira..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira looks down, taking a few deep breaths. Maira was just as shocked as Angan was. He isn't angry though...that's good, right? She'd expected him to be angry. Angantyr was generally the type with a hot temper. Ah, but he loves Avira....he'd forgive her, just like Maira had. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I think she went to see Mama Odie...I saw her last in Halloween Town. She's moving from place to place since she can't stay anywhere long...I don't know what to do Angantyr. She can't keep running forever....What can we do?&quot; she asks, then her eyes widen. She adds as an afterthought, &quot;--And don't you go making any more deals yourself to get her out of this! You know that would only make things worse.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira leans forward, placing her face in her hands for a moment. She is incredibly distraught. &quot;Some of VALKYRI is looking for her, to support her. I just...I don't know what to do. I hoped you would have some ideas.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr grunts, &quot;No I learned that lesson already...&quot; he says, bitterly, but not quite at Maira. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Calm down. Right now, I guess that makes you Valkyre's leader right? With Avira indisposed. Look it's simple, you gather up the guild and you start searching, you keep hounding her, trying to figure out why she's running...&quot; it sounds right in his head, but Angantyr might already have plans. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I can help of course, I can cover more ground that most others...&quot; and cut through the heartless. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;The point is the find Avira, and get her someplace safe and defensable...then maybe..&quot; he rubs the side of his head...this was a real nightmare. Ang IS mad...he's just also practical. Do what you can first...do the yelling later. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Now's not the time to be idle.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;She needs time to herself, to think things through, Maira. Mama Odie told her everything she needed to know. This is her battle now. I'm sure when she's ready, she'll let us know where she is.&quot; Kat quips once she finds Maira and Angantyr talking. She can see that Maira is pretty distraught. It affected Kat too..A little. For all that she helped to push Avira towards the darkness the first time she mutated, one would expect her to be overjoyed that the girl is being caught in such a web of darkness, But..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Things had changed since then, if only a little. Perhaps Katyna had changed a bit too, since watching Avira, and understanding her, and herself a little better.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Heey Maira!&quot; She smiles brightly at the girl, sitting down on her opposite side, nodding to Angantyr too. &quot;Hey, again. How y'all holdin' up?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira nods, sitting straighter and squaring her shoulders. She takes a deep breath as she wipes a few tears that had spilled down her cheeks. &quot;I'm not their leader, I'm just...I'm just helping like everyone else,&quot; she replies. Her, a leader. The thought is ridiculous to her. No one would follow her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I know what she is running...she is running because Hades is looking for her and he will bring Heartless. She's going to keep running, not wanting him to hurt anyone else...but I don't know that it is going to work. What did he ask her to do? What was the favor?&quot; she asks, though she is mostly thinking aloud. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; When Katyna arrives Maira jumps a little with surprised. Uist wasn't nearby to warn her, she'd sent him on an errand. She turns to Katyna and nods some. &quot;Mama Odie was helpful then? Oh, good...well...I can't just sit here and do nothing. I can't. There must be something I can do.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maybe...maybe she could talk to Hades? Maybe he would tell her what the favor was. Perhaps that would help.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;Oh yes, a touching story. Avira runs...she runs and runs from her problem. What does that solve? Nothing.&quot; Ang says over his shoulder to Katyna. &quot;Running away from your problems isn't going to fix them...running from your friends isn't going to save them from danger. I know the people she's gotten to like her. How many do you think won't immediately risk their lives to save her? So instead of being somewhere safe where she can be with them she's out there. Being hungry, increasing the chances she'll run across a particulary foul monster...or a heartless she can't handle, or hell, even the Shadowlords...or her friends will, and /get hurt...&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And then. &quot;Or die.&quot; Angantyr says bluntly. &quot;I'll find her, and drag her back if I have to.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna smiles at Maira, patting her on the shoulder. &quot;Dont worry. We'll think of...Something. Huh..&quot; Well, she could ask Seith. he knew like, everything. But..She wasnt about to betray him either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Yeah...I'm surprised she ran. We coulda helped her. Together, united, we're way stronger against the heartless. But...She ran away because she was ashamed. She thought we wouldn't understand. Maybe she just needs some time to think things over and realize what a mistake she's making. Maybe it's part of the test too, y'know? I mean, out there, against all the heartless, she wont stand a chance. That's not being courageous or selfless. That's just being foolish..Maybe the spirit shard wont even appear until she faces her inner demons...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She bites her lip, pondering, &quot;Heey, I wonder if Merlin would have anything helpful to say? I mean..If the spirit shard's inside her and we find out how to get it out, then the heartless will leave her alone, right? As for finding her..&quot; She scratches her head, looking down at her Ma belle. &quot;Too bad these things dont have tracking devices on them, huh? But I wonder if they can be reconfigured or something..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira isn't sure she can disagree with Angantyr in sentiment...though she wouldn't have phrased it that way. Avira is doing what she thinks is best, but she's not thinking clearly. Her mind too clouded by guilt. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;She won't run forever...its just...to give her, and us, all time to think. We'll figure this out. But...yes, we should try to find her. I'd feel....a lot better if you were with her,&quot; she tells Angantyr. Phew, that was a little bit difficult to say. But it is true, at least on one side of the coin. The side that matters. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira looks to Katyna, shrugging. &quot;Merlin is on vacation, remember? No one knows where to find him. She's already spoken to Mama Odie. Besides....I have Uist following her trail. He's very good at finding things out,&quot; she explains. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Maira looks back to Angantyr then, sighing. &quot;Last I knew she was down at the Bayou, where Mama Odie is. Should we go and see if she is still there?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr sighs... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Fair.&quot; he says to them both. It's true, maybe it was a test of self...still, he TAUGHT her better than that...he is going to give her ears such a boxing...looking more like an annoyed teacher at the moment, than a angry boyfriend? Who knows...that relationship is complicated enough without getting it involved in all of this. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He rubs his head again...so annoying... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Alright you find her, and We'll go.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira smiles softly, nodding. &quot;Heh. I feel a lot better knowing you are on our side Angan. You're like a force of nature. I know we'll figure this out.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Now, things get awkward. &quot;I told Avira I would try to find Skoll and tell him as well....do you have any idea where he might be?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr shrugs, &quot;No idea. Don't care. He's a problem too, if you don't remember the Lords of Gaudium, or whatever are willing to use Avira to get at him for whatever reason. He's a liability, and untruthful about his issues. So whatever.&quot; Angantyr says, with a another rub of his head. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He looks at Maira, who compliments him, &quot;Ha. Well, I only know one way to live, Maira. I find that being this way cuts the bull&lt;GOOSEHONK&gt; out of things.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira frowns gently. Well, no surprise that Angan really doesn't care for Skoll. Maira doesn't really know Skoll well, but if Avira trusted him...Angantyr was probably right though. Skoll had lead danger to them before. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; At his response to her statement, she laughs lightly. &quot;I could probably use a little less uh... bull&lt;GOOSEHONK&gt;. But thank you. You're always there when I need you. When Avira needs you.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr smiles a little, and sits down next to Maira. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I had a weird dream lately, Maira.&quot; he says to her. &quot;I was in a place...familar yet not...lost but also not quite worried. It was weird...but...there was a voice guiding me through the dream, telling me what to do and encouraging me on.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;It kinda sounded like your voice. Weird huh?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira cants her head to the side slightly, her cheeks flushing. Ugh! He's saying he heard her voice, not that he was having /dreams/ about her. Maira silently curses how easily embarrassed she is. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Really? Did you have this dream more than once? What happened in it?&quot; she asks, curious now. &quot;I dream a lot too. Usually its just...well, nightmares...but sometimes, it is just strange. Sometimes, I sleep walk. Once, I woke up in this weird, dark place, surrounded by Heartless. I thought I was still dreaming, but Katyna was there and she lead me out,&quot; she tells him. She'd almost forgotten about that. &quot;....maybe it was just a dream. I don't know. I never asked Katyna about it.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr shrugs, &quot;I don't dream alot, and usually it's not very good ones. You know, dreams of home.&quot; he says, rolling his shoulders, &quot;No just once...it was very vivid. Almost like I was there. I landed on this strange stained glass window platform...And was asked to do some things...&quot; Angantyr shakes his head. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Weird dream. That's all I gota say. Wait, you slept walked into a bunch of heartless...&quot; he pauses. Weird. &quot;How did she lead you out? LIke by killing the heartless as you guys left?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Maira smiles, bashfully. &quot;Heh, I'm surprised it was me you heard then....&quot; she trails off, folding her hands in her lap, eyes roaming to try to find something interesting to fix on momentarily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The questions about her sleep walking draws her back, her brow furrowing in thought. &quot;No....they were just sort of...on the edge of things, in the darkness. I could see their eyes, but they didn't scramble forward to attack. Katyna just...lead me out. We went back to Traverse I think...&quot; Maira frowns some. &quot;Its very fuzzy in my memory. Maybe it really was just a dream.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr frowns...weird. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He shrugs, &quot;Surprised huh? Don't be, you're a friend. I don't have many of those. Infact, I can probably name them all on one hand. I don't make friends easily.&quot; he says, neutrally. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Being what I am, well...you don't make friends easily.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Maira]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The young mage smiles, obviously warmed to hear him say that she was a friend, even if there was a stupid, stubborn part of her that wanted to be more. It was a very confused part. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;What you are? Bah. You know what you are? A good friend. That's all I care about,&quot; she says, giving him her best smile. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She stands then. &quot;Alright! Lets...lets go find Avira.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Angantyr Vespar]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Angantyr stands with her. &quot;Alright.&quot; he says, with a small smile. Oh he knows Maira...oh he knows. I mean, you weren't exactly subtle.</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Aftermath 2013-04-06T06:02:54Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/02/08 |Location=Traverse Town - VALKYRI HQ |Synopsis=Katyna recovers after the battle in the TT church, and encounters Faruja. |Cast of Charac...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/02/08<br /> |Location=Traverse Town - VALKYRI HQ<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna recovers after the battle in the TT church, and encounters Faruja.<br /> |Cast of Characters=Faruja Senra, Katyna<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Aftermath<br /> (2013-02-08 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;It seems that Katyna is getting beaten up a lot lately. Was it her knack for getting into trouble, her insatiable curiosity or just her irritating personality that had people lining up to try and kill her? Whatever the reason, it sure wasn't very flattering, or comforting to know that someone else was out to get her...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since the fisaco in the church, she had retreated back to VALKYRIE headquarters to recuperate. It seems that she had not visited her 'other' home in a long time, almost as if she feared retribution. Or maybe it no longer felt like home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whatever the case, she is here in the ancient house that serves as VALKYRIE hq, snoozing on a large plush sofa, trying to recover from her many wounds after one of the church priestesses (who was so not Sister Felicia) had tended to her wounds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although Kat seems to be in deep sleep, her dreams are disturbing and fitful as always, and she occasionally cries out in her sleep, her forehead and palms sweaty, her hands clenched into tense fists. If she keeps this up, she might just reopen some of those recent wounds of hers..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja, though somewhat wounded himself, is certainly well enough to tend to Katyna. He's been rather troubled about the events of last night. Not to mention he never found Hati! The rat's tail swishes as he sits beside the sleeping Katyna, how own skills occasionally applied during her healing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Her cries rouse the rat from his own thoughts. Walking over to her, he kneels, a hand gently reaching out to grab one of her own. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Shhh! Shhh...be calm Lady Redsvaren. It shall be alright. Shhh.&quot; He whispers to her soothingly.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;She feels the hand grabbing her, and a voice calling out to her in the darkness. The voice is familiar, but it could be a trap! Glancing behind her, she continues to run down the darkenned alleyway, running AWAY from the other voice, and towards Faruja's voice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Far....U...ja...? Where...?&quot; The other voice gets nearer, that horrible honey sweet laughter, and then a blast of fiery energy explodes around her, tearing her to bits, burning her up...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;YEOW!!! It hurts! IT hurts!!&quot; Her amber eyes suddenly fly open, jumping off the couch and falling with a painful crash onto the floor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Owwwwww!!!! Darnit!!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Whump! Faruja winces as Katyna hits the ground. &quot;Hold still.&quot; The Templar says, looking her over, and applying a pair of Cures. Making sure she's mostly in one piece, the rat will try to lift her back up onto the couch. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;There we are. It seemed thy dreams were hardly pleasant. How are you feeling? Any pains?&quot; Standing, the rat goes to fetch a glass of water for the woman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Here, drink if you please.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Ow....&quot; She groans, rubbing her head, although Faruja's timely cure spells, do help to ease the pain almost instantly. He lifts her back onto the couch, and she smiles faintly at him. &quot;Thanks, Faru. I guess..I really owe you for saving my life back there..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs, hanging her head. &quot;It seems all I dream is nightmares recently, ever since Ri...Err, someone did something to me and..Er...&quot; She scratches her head and flushes, not really wanting to reveal her connections with Riku..Or what he did to her. Afterall, she did ask for a 'demonstration'.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instead, Kat shivers, pushing the glass of water away. &quot;Gah, could I have some hot..Tea instead? Just a little achy all over, but mostly I just feel kinda cold..&quot; She pouts. &quot;I..I dunno what's wrong with me. I saw that woman, sister Felicia in my dreams. For a long time I heard her voice, trying to chase me down, but I didnt' realize who it was until I met her..And why does she look so much like me? And how come I dreamed of the deaths of all those people? Was it...Was it really me who killed them all? I'm so..Confused...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kat sighs again, curling up on the sofa, trying to get warm in seems.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja smiles a bit towards the downed Knightess, nodding. &quot;I would hardly be worthy of my title if I were to allow a brave comrade such as yourself to perish if I can help the matter.&quot; Not to mention the fact she's somehow connected to all of those murders, if only through the Priestess at best. The rat doesn't really believe she'd murder people in attempts at thievery. It doesn't seem Kat's style. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The ratling is a proper Burmecian, and tea is close at hand. Pouring her a cup, along with a pinch of sugar, he'll offer it over. Lemon flavored. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;There you are. Careful. Scald naught thy tongue.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Sitting back down, the rat crosses his legs. &quot;All questions I would much like to have answered. Murder of temple guardians is a crime most foul, and the church in town is near enough an Ajoran one as far as these things go.&quot; And with luck, soon to be theirs fully. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Hardly can I say whether or not it was by your hand which they fell. You use a sword of fire, do you not? Suspicious. Yet, the object that controls and manipulates had yet to touch thy body. Whatever the case, if the hand that slew these guards be thy own, I do not think 'twas done willingly.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A small shake of the head. &quot;No. To be frank, my suspicion lies with that Priestess. It smells of deception. She is most likely our culprit, either in the doing and subsequent framing of thyself, or in somehow coercing you into striking down the guardians.&quot; A wave of his tail dismissively. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;All conjecture, of course. From all appearances, you are telling the truth. I shall believe you, until such evidence proves otherwise.&quot; Pausing, the rat gives the woman a stern look. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Should you leave town, however, I would suggest notifying me of your destination until this matter has been resolved. To avoid any improper appearances.&quot; Wouldn't want it to look like she's running away!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna looks relieved when Faruja makes her tea, and she leans forward, taking it gratefully. &quot;Thanks!&quot; She smiles, relaxing back against the sofa as she slowly sips on it. Dont wanna burn her self like she usually does, afterall! Once the warm liquid seeps down her throat and warms her stomach, she stops shivering as she stares into the hot mug.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Hmmm...I dunno, maybe you're right, maybe she DID control me, but then, doesnt that make me responsible still?&quot; She shivers, shaking her head, &quot;Ugh...We need..Evidence. a proper case. What if the murders continue? What if I can't stop myself? I need to know for sure if it's really me, or someone else. I wonder..Y'know, that detective agency? I wonder if they could help?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As for the priestess, Kat nods slowly, &quot;Yeah! She was super strange..And..Why'd she look like me? I dont..Recall having any sisters, unless my parents never told me. I wonder if there is a way to find out more about her? She was kinda creepy. Ooh! Maybe we can find info about her at the church.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pouts, &quot;I wonder if she told anything about me to the priests at the church though? Guh, this is soooo frustrating!&quot; Kat clenches her fists in frustration, &quot;But y'know, I never did find the body of that thief when me and gesandte went wandering around there before...I mean..Okay, I'm guilty of trying to steal treasure, but...Ooh, that's the other thing! There was a ghostly knight in the treasury who wouldn't let you leave with even a single coin from the treasury, but..He used non lethal force to force me to drop the coins.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She grins sheepishly at that. &quot;I wonder how Felicia got around that ghost, unless she is some sorta necromancer? Maybe she has taken tons of holy relics! Aah, this is scary!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;Quite. We are in agreement, starting with those within the church itself would be wise. This entire ordeal reeks of Heresy, the place has been trouble since the start. It bodes ill.&quot; Sigh. He shakes his head, pouring himself some tea. Sip. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; One ear perks. &quot;A ghostly knight, you say? Mmm. I do wonder...mayhap we could inquire with the spirit directly? Should Lady Maira be willing to lend her, ahh, 'talents' to the job...&quot; The rat trails off suggestively. The woman /can/ see ghosts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The rat's jaw sets. &quot;More and more, I begin to doubt whether this 'thief' exists or not.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna nods. &quot;Do..Do you think I should stay away from the church for a bit, at least until we can figure out what's going on in there? I'll bet it holds answers, but I dunno if I should go waltzing in there right now.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She nods and grins, &quot;Heh, this spirit was one that I could actually see, so I guess he must have some..Unique abilities beyond your average, invisible spirit. But, I wonder if something happened to him, or if Felicia used some sort of magic to get around him. You cant kill a spirit so easily. But maybe she has a way of sneaking past him?&quot; Kat nods, &quot;Yeah, we SHOULD search for him again. He'll only appear if you try to make a run wih some of his treasure. Oh yeah, but maybe Maira can find him when he doesn't wanna be found.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She shrugs again, &quot;Hmm, well Felicia never mentionned it at the time, but when I went down there with Ges, we found the dead body of a thief, with the treasure still in his hands. And burn marks on his body. It was definitely a set up. At the time I was scared and just wanted to get out of there, but when we returned, he was nowhere to be found. I guess if it WAS Felicia, she didnt want to just leave the evidence hanging around...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The rat rubs his chin, nodding. &quot;Yes. We would not wish conclusions to be formed prematurely.&quot; Or any guardians decide to try to run her through! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Then the TDA and myself, mayhap Maira as well shall have to investigate in your stead. Not that you need to be up and about, with those wounds of yours!&quot; Faruja fusses, tail poking at her nose. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Snort! &quot;Let us employ Lady Maira. It shan't do to steal from a church in order to solve a mystery.&quot; Peeer! Katyna finally gets a brief glare at this point. No stealing, 'tis Heresy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Mmm. Evidence mounts. Our dear Priestess seems to be up to something. But why? What gain is there in killing these guardians? Mayhap only for the treasure?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Aww...&quot; She pouts, &quot;What am I supposed to do in the meantime? Sitting around here, knitting mittens? I'm really fine, honestly..I mean, I get beaten up on a daily basis, pretty much. So it's nothing I can't handle!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She grins a bit sheepishly at this point, sweatdropping when Faruja admonishes her about stealing. &quot;Oh...Eheheh...That..Well, see..I..Err it's a bad habit, see? I was an orphan,and I needed to steal to survive, so...And, I saw all this treasure just laying around, like, what a waste when it could be put to better use! I mean, it was just sitting there in the open, going, 'Take me!!&quot; y'know?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She shrugs, &quot;Hmm, I guess she killed 'em, either to frame me, or to stop them from seeing her take the treasure herself. But what I wanna know is why'd she try to frame me? What did she have against me anyway? I may be a thief, but I'm no killer. I cant imagine I stole something from her ages ago and she wants revenge. But moreso, we need to run a background check on her. Hey Faru, where can I find the TDA? Do you know any of 'em personally?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;Mayhap you could join Maira in knitting. I hear tell that she is quite talented at it.&quot; Faruja grins, tilting an ear slightly as he jokes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;One more day, at least, please. In all seriousness, why not read some?&quot; The Templar deposits a book. Perhaps predictably, it's the holy text of the Ajorans. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The Templar's nose rises. &quot;While that is all well and good, and indeed to steal for sustainance is forgivable, to do so from the dead is a dire crime. It belongs to the dead, and should stay that way. 'Tis as spitting upon their graves!&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Faruja tilts his head thoughtfully. &quot;I do believe they have an office here in Traverse now, within the Hotel if I am not mistaken. I have...certain deelings with them though I cannot claim to know any of them overwell aside from the Ladies Dennou. Indeed, we must know all that we can of this so-called 'Sister'.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna nods and smirks, &quot;Heh, knitting by the fire. That SO doesn't suit me. But I guess I could give it a try, afterall it couldn't hurt now, could it?&quot; she makes a face though, when he gives her the holy book, glancing at it doubtly, &quot;Well boo, that doesn't look terribly exciting! I dont suppose there are any good stories in it, huh?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although she does take it curiously, &quot;Y'know, you remind me a lot of Kasrillen, he tried hard to get me to adopt the Ajoran ways too. I guess he might have succeeded too, if he hadn't died at the hand of the heartless when they attacked our village. I..I suppose it was a 'miracle' that I survived.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She grimaces at this point as she realizes just how close she is coming to saying the truth. &quot;But what about you? Is that how you came to join the church, because they saved you or something? I think you mentionned something like that before, but..I dont think you're from Ivalice, are you? I mean, I've never seen..Giant rats before..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She nods however when he supplies info about TDA. &quot;Thanks! I also have some personal business with them.&quot; Although it's not something she'd reveal to anyone..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;Then, mayhap I shall trouble you to knit me a tailsock for these cold nights!&quot; Faruja teases, chuckling. Really, the woman's attitude is rather endearing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Ahh, so many! Saint Ajora upon the well, his many pilgrimages, the creation of Ivalice...M'Lady, 'tis hardly lacking for excitement!&quot; Comes the rat's enthusiastic words, though he may be a slight bit biased. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The Templar crosses his chest at the man's memory. No doubt, somewhere within Mullonde's burial grounds is a headstone commemorating him. Or so Faruja can hope. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; He doesn't pry into her personal business, instead focusing on Kasrillen. &quot;A miracle indeed, and by the sacrifice of your dear friend if I understand the tale correctly. You were his Squire, then?&quot; Really, he didn't know all that much about the woman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Indeed.../nezumi/, please, Katyna.&quot; The 'rat' bit has him frowning, looking briefly irritated. She might hear him mutter something about humans. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;'Twas not long after the attack upon my home city in Gaea. I was with my squad when the attack fell, attempting to evacuate a few civilians. We ran afoul of a squad of Alexandrians, Heartless, and Demon Mages. The humans were dealt with swiftly enough, but the others...good people died to protect those civilians. And myself.&quot; Frowning at that, he shivers as old memories seek to overwhelm him. Clenching his clawed hand, he doesn't succumb. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;After the Demon decided to light me ablaze, my consciousness left me. When I next awoke, the Lady Inquisitor was seeing to my wounds. Were it not for Sarah, I would be dead. Honor demanded I repay that debt. I knew a miracle as well. 'Twas fate.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Hmm, actually, I DID find his body finally, in the church's columbarium. Except, there was a precious gold armlet that was placed in his honor, and it was missing. That's how I came across the treasure room..And the ghost, and the thief. I was initially looking for that stolen treasure. Never found it, mind you.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She shrugs and sighs, but when Faruja asks if she is was a squire, she just shrugs and chuckles a bit nervously. &quot;eh...I may not have been totally honest with you. I ah..Never went to Gariland academy. I was just a poor orphan. And it was expensive. I know Kasrillen promised to help fund me, but he never got the chance before he...&quot; Kat doesn't finish that sentence as she looks away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Of course he DID give me private lessons, but he said, before he enrolls me, I gotta stop stealing. I guess I never quite kicked the habit. I suppose he must be ashamed of me...&quot; Is Faru ashamed of her too now, perhaps?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Nezumi, huh?&quot; she grins and nods, &quot;alright, sorry 'bout that. So..You're from..Err..Burmecia or something wasnt it? the place is vaguely familiar..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kat frowns softly, falling silent as he tells his story. &quot;Damn, that's harsh! I hope you can avenge your comrades, some day soon. But I guess the church was really there for you then..&quot; She chuckles, &quot;Guess we both got the church in common, huh? but..I dunno if I'll ever be..Pious enough, to be accepted into their fold..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The ratling frowns, giving Katyna a long glare, eventually followed by a sigh. &quot;Then Lord bless him for the attempt. Mayhap, then, this whole event shall teach you the error of thy ways?&quot; Another hard stare from the Templar. His tail waggles menacingly at the woman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Mayhap so, mayhap not. Should you feel that way, then work to atone. You are skilled. Put those skills to good use, towards deeds that would bring the good Ser pride.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A small smirk comes to the rat's muzzle, tail curling about his ankles as he sips his tea. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Yes, quite. No doubt lost in darkness...though it shall not remain so. It shall not be allowed, we shall reclaim our homeland.&quot; Answers faruja on his home. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Standing, the rat walks over to put a hand on Katyna's shoulder. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Are you entirely so sure? Understandably, you may be wary of them given this...recent incident, however 'tis the duty of a Priest to guide others towards faith. Faith can be grown, Katyna. And I should very much like to see that sparked within you.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna shrinks a bit at the glare, smiling sheepishly at him. &quot;Heey..I'm sorry..Really! I just..Eh, wanted to sound more impressive by making it seem like I was a true knight, and not just a fake, but..&quot; Well, she WAS still a true knight, Lord Fessner, himself a knight, HAD in fact knighted her. Of course she was knighted as a dark knight and agent of the Shadow Lords, but...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She laughs nervously atthe irony. If Faru knew who she really was, what would he think of her? &quot;eh, I dunno...I think..Sometimes I..Have these thoughts, like..I dunno..&quot; She shrugs, &quot;I guess, when I was younger, and I saw all these people falling and dying to protect me, people I cared about..People whom I wasn't strong enough to save or help..I got to thinking, maybe it's just not worth protecting others. Maybe it's only worth protecting yourself.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Being strong enough so that others dont have to die trying to protect you. But..Now I'm all alone, and Kinda angry at Faram for not protecting me. but then I'm angry at myself for not being strong enogh to protect myself..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja listens to her story and thoughts silently, nodding at key points. He sips his tea as he thinks on her situation. Poor girl. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;With age and work comes strength. While I can understand why you would come to believe so, but such thoughts are false. Were all to believe such, the world would be naught but darkness and death. True strength comes from banding together with others, sharing strengths where others have weaknesses, and allowing others to shield yourself when faced with thy own. Any form of strength is a tool, to be used for the good of innocents.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A shake of the head. &quot;You are not alone. You've Valkyri, if I am to judge it. Cast naught blame upon the Lord, nor yourself. Cast it upon the demons that took thy loved ones! /They/ are the ones you must direct thy strength against, for they threaten the lives of loved ones uncountable.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna smiles softly at Faruja, nodding slowly. &quot;Thanks, Faruja. I suppose I was surprised that VALKYRI came to my rescue, they were so determined to remove the glove, without killing me in the process. I seriously thought they would try and kill me..I thought they wouldn't believe me, given my thieving ways. In the past of course!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She grins impishly at that. But, it'd do no good to let Faru know that she was still very much a thief, even if only a bit less than in the past. &quot;I know, I'm just a kid. I'm just sixteen years old, but..I've seen some strong 'kids' around, just look at Riku for ins......&quot; Oh noo, let's not go there. Even if she respects him as an ally at the very least, she's sure he is a soft spot for all those goody good 'heroes'.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kat bites her lip, laughing nervously, &quot;Eheheh, maybe he's a bad example, but...I just wish I were an adult now, that I was stronger than I am now! Still...&quot; She sighs, &quot;I wonder if I can really depend on VALKYRI. I wonder if I should. Aren't you a weak person if you have to rely on the strength of others to help you? Afterall, that's how I lost those I cared about in the past..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; A shake of the head. &quot;Hardly would they think you capable of outright murder, nor myself. You have shown yourself to be of good character, minus your...proclivities toward certain illicit activities.&quot; 'All in the past' has the rat glaring slightly. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;...We shall see.&quot; Nope, /that/ he doesn't quite believe. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Riku. The mere name has him snarling. &quot;A murderous /WITCH/ is not 'strong'! Should be swinging upon a gallows for his crimes...&quot; Comes the Burmecian's outburst, claws raking a nearby table. Traitorous wretch. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Looking meaningfully at Katyna, the rat crosses his legs as he calms. &quot;Continue to train, to fight, to improve. You shall grow stronger. To /rely/ solely on one's comrades can be a weakness. One must possess both personal strength, and strength as a part of a group to truly be strong. For a well-coordinated squad can crush the strongest of single fighters. If one is strong within a group, then one is supporting, not relying upon their fellows.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna smiles at Faru's confidence in her. &quot;Thanks, Faru! it makes me feel a bit better..&quot; She cant help but chuckle nervously when he questions her 'certain illicit activities', however. &quot;Heh, I guess old habits die hard, eh? But...I'm trying to live up to Kasrillen's expectations!&quot; Of course she was also trying to make Fessner proud too...So confusing!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then he speaks with such anger towards Riku's name that Katyna actually flinches at such strong words. Is that how most people felt about the boy? She..She felt somehow sorry for him, at least he seemed to be very hurt by his own actions somehow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Hmmm. What would you do if you found him again? He's..Just a kid afterall..&quot; not much younger than Kat in face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another smile and nods, &quot;Yes, I'll continue to train and grow stronger! Although, now that Kasrillen's gone, I need to find someone strong enough to train me to be a powerful knight!&quot; She glances curiously at Faru as she says that, wondering if he might be the knight she is looking for..Although seeing how much he hates Riku, how would he feel, knowing that Kat was the Ember Knight? Darn, this is confusing..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;You shall bring pride to his memory in time. As you say, you are young. Plenty of time, Katyna. Plenty of time.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The rat notes the flinch, but doesn't mention it. His tail flicks violently behind him. &quot;Simple: my duty. He is a threat to all worlds so long as he yet breathes. One cannot allow such threats to live. There are far too many foul fiends willing to plunge the worlds into Darkness and death. Scum. 'Kids' do not slay cities, Katyna. He became an adult as soon as a single person died.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Smile. &quot;If it 'twould be of any help, I would be happy to spar with you when you are healed. Our arts are rather...removed, but it shall not hurt I do not think.&quot;</div>

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<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/02/06 |Location=Traverse Town - Church |Synopsis=Katyna and Gesandte run into each other in the church, and discover a thief has raided the to...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/02/06<br /> |Location=Traverse Town - Church<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna and Gesandte run into each other in the church, and discover a thief has raided the tomb of Ser Kasrillen!<br /> |Cast of Characters=Katyna, Gesandte<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-02-06 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Not too long ago, Katyna had found the body of a thief in the catacombs of the church. She had told no one, but had quietly returned to the treasury to inspect it if it was still there. Since not many people wandered about in the dangerous catacombs, especially after rumours of a ghost still lurking down there, it was a pretty safe bet that it had remained there, unnoticed..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, she just needs to figure out what's going on, before things get ugly. But..Where was the body? And what of Gesandte, had he already informed the officials of the body in the catacombs? Had he received the letter she had sent him, to meet her down here? She grumbles to herself, eyeing the precious gold and gemstones, trying to resist the urge to take any of it. Afterall, she knows what happened the last time she tried that. &quot;Ooh, Ges, where ARE you?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; OH and there Ges was, coming down the hallway and through the door slowly and as loudly as usual, his footfalls easily heard from a distance away. Upon entering the area, he looks over and spots Katyna, sighing, &quot;Miss Katyna, what are you doing down here again? You know this place is dangerous, and there are far more dangerous things going on, and how the catacombs are protected.&quot; Yep, he was sure she'd never learn.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aha, there he is! She breaks out into a smile as she runs off to meet him, although she pouts a bit when she realizes that hes' telling her off. &quot;Heey, I'm not stupid, y'know! I'm not gonna touch any more of that treasure, but..I AM wondering what happened to that thief. I mean, do you think that ghost killed him? It's strange, those markings, and..And I cant even find the body now!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, would she really want to find a corpse that is probably rotting by now? But even so, it had her a little nervous, wondering if someone had discovered it.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges looks around, &quot;Perhaps some vermin dragged off the body? It would not be unusual for rats or other things to live down here and want a meal? As for the rest, I don' tknow. Those wounds where very rate indeed, not entirely sure that ghost was capable of doing that. Perhaps there are things going on, that we simple do not know about, or cannot understand?&quot; he smiles at her, kneeling to be closer to her as he speaks, wanting to well not tower over her and sound so far away.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kat doesn't seem terribly intimidated by the giant's stature, or maybe she's just too worried about other things right now. &quot;No...I think that means they've discovered the body..Or at least *someone* has..&quot; she shivers a little, shaking her head, looking terribly nervous. &quot;What can it mean? Those wounds? They..They looked like...Like...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like they came from her own flaming sword..Was she responsible for it? But she didnt want to think about it, didnt want to think about the disturbing nightmares that have been plaguing her ever since the last time they came down here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Gesandte, you can't tell anyone about what happened down here, y'hear? If they knew, they might start asking questions..Maybe..Maybe the heartless took 'im. There are still heartless around here, right?&quot; She chuckles nervously, knowing full well the heartless did not make wounds like that. They attacked with magic and claws. And they would have swallowed the body whole, once they devoured the heart.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pouts at another thought. &quot;Huh, things other than rats? Like...Wild animals...Big wild animals? That make marks like those we saw? What kinda animal would do that? I..Never saw anything but heartless and ghosts..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges shakes his head, &quot;Do not worry, I will not tell anyone. But no animal made those marks. took the body perhaps, but killed him no. That is the mystersy, perhaps we aren't meant to know how he died, simple that he did and it was a warning to stop others from doing so?&quot; Simple answers for possibly difficult questions, but they where all he hade, &quot;So, do not be so worried. Sometimes, things happen, because they happen.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kat hmms, &quot;What about the ghost? I mean..He didn't..Seem like a bad guy, he just wanted to protect the treasure. Do you think he killed him because he refused to drop the treasure?&quot; Somehow she found that hard to believe though. The Knight could have killed HEr afterall, but instead, he just knocked her to the ground until she had dropped all the coins. But that thief, he had coins on him still..Didn't he?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Bah, but I cant just let it go! Those marks..They looked like they could've been inflicted by my own sword. How is that possible? Y'know, flaming swords arent exactly commonplace, not with a serrated edge like this. But...Argh...&quot; She runs her hands through her hair in frustration..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And something seems to echo in the distance. Sounds like the fall of footsteps?? And they're getting closer! Who could it possibly be?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges reaches out and lightly pats Kat on the head, &quot;I am sure there is some reason for it Miss Katyna. While yoru sword maybe rare, it is not inconcievable that it is the only one. Perhaps simply the wrong moment of the wrong time is all thers is here.&quot; He looks up heaering something in the distance, turning his head to see if he can pinpoint where exactly it's coming from, there shouldn't be anyone.. perhaps anything down here.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Heh, wrong place, wrong time..I wonder..?&quot; Poor Kat just cant seem to let it go. &quot;But maybe I'm just thinking too much! Let's..Go back up!&quot; And she starts to head out of the treasury, towards the sound of the footsteps. Yes, she'd heard it too, and was curious. Didnt sound like a heartless, but..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Aaah!&quot; Suddenly the sound of someone screaming for help echoes through the dark corridors. Kat stops and stares. &quot;Wut!? It came from up ahead, come on!&quot; And she quickens her pace, dashing down the dark corridor.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges listens to her, then the other sounds and she runs off, well sa wel has to follow, &quot;Miss Katyna, wait! Do not run ahead, you do not know what is there, or what is going on. It could be another trap, or worse.&quot; but well shes a fast little bugger and can't exactly keep up her pace specialy in the big cramped hallspaces of the catacombs that don't allow him full running access.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna makes a face. &quot;Bah! You are such a worry wart! I'll deal with whatever comes my way, so c'mon!&quot; She continues down the long dark, shadowy corridor, and the sounds of a battle can now be heard, blasts of rock falling down, nearly tripping Kat up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are more torches in the walls at the end of the hall that light up the openning just ahead where an elderly priest is being accosted by a small group of heartless!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;tGes groans at her, &quot;Because I worry about all life, yours included Miss Katyna. I would not wish to see leave us so soon.&quot; But as they come up on the fight he sees the heartless attacking the priest, well thats not good. He hollers at the heartless, before he launches into an attack adjusting his body and swinging his fists out launching shockwaves rippling towards the group of demons.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Heh, don't worry about me, I can take care of myself! Let's kick those heartless' butts!&quot; And she charges into the frey with her flaming sword, hacking and slashing this way and that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some heartless cluster around Ges as well, forced back by his powerful pummelings, but they dont relent, rushing at him like a swarm with vicious claws and dark flaming attacks!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges piles right into the heartless, taking their blows so that he can just as easily give some back. Using his fists to launch at the annoying demons, to stop their assualt against the other priest and purge them of their unholyness.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna glances curiously at Ges' fighting, whistling. &quot;Wow, you're so strong..I dont get why you hold back!&quot; She nearly gets skewered by a heartless as she ogles the giant however. &quot;Ack!&quot; And she turns back to finish 'em off. &quot;Phew, there are so many..But we can kick their butts no problem!&quot; Let's hope so! More heartless swarm Gesandte even as he feels some.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges smiles in the fighting, &quot;Sometimes, it's not the strength you have, but how you use it. How it's applied to the means in which you doing.&quot; at that he's hit but shrugs it off mostly, turning the favors in his own punches. Punching was his thing, just like it was for another smaller female.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kat smirks, &quot;Is that so? Hah! I know how to use my strength, I had some good teachers..&quot; She grits her teeth as she continues to swing her sword around. But was that enough? &quot;What about motive? What's your motive for fighting?&quot; More hacking and slashing on the heartless part, although Ges is gaining ground.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Gesandte]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ges simple laughs as he deflects blow after blow with ihs massive arms, &quot;I fight to protect the living, to protect the dead. And to make sure the departed can enjoy their peace in the afterlife. Nothing more, nothing less. It is all about ensuring peoples safety and lives.&quot; he retorts with attacks, bringing a kick into the battle now to help along.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Hah!&quot; Kat says as she continues to fight. &quot;There's so many of them, hope we can bring 'em down!&quot;</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Churches_and_Clones 2013-04-06T05:57:49Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/01/14 |Location=Shard Seeker HQ |Synopsis=Katyna wanders into Shard Seekers hq one day and meets Emi for the first time, and discusses her fai...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/01/14<br /> |Location=Shard Seeker HQ<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna wanders into Shard Seekers hq one day and meets Emi for the first time, and discusses her faith with Faruja.<br /> |Cast of Characters=Faruja Senra, Katyna, Emi Dennou<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-01-14 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; It's just a half hour or so past dinner time, or what passes for it in the Shard Seeker's headquarters. With so many people keeping odd schedules, more often than not there's food left out in the kitchen for those who need a bite to eat. Faruja seems to be one of those, as he exits the kitchen with two plates. One contains a small tea set, while the other has a nice sub sandwich packed with cheese and meat. For a short rat, he's hungry it seems! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Walking over to the central table, he pauses, setting his two plates away from the object that takes up some amount of space: a large map of the city. Little tokens are strewn about it in an orderly fashion. As he pours himself some tea, the Burmecian looks over the map, occasionally shifting a group to different positions before stopping to pace and ponder.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja is mid sip as the Dennou walks in. Swallowing, he smiles lightly upon seeing the girl, even as he tries to figure out which one she is. Sniff sniff. Peer! Thankfully, the woman herself clears the question from his mind. Setting down his tea, he offers her a bow, then a crossing of the chest. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Ahh, good 'eve, Lady Ami! Quite, M'Lady, from the meeting with the eccentric Mage. You and your, ahh...sisters have been through much. It is a joy to see one of your number without some great trouble plaguing you and yours.&quot; He's still not sure on this whole 'Network' thing. He chalks it up to some human technology that flies over his head. Ignorant rat is ignorant. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Reaching over, he pulls out a chair. &quot;Come, M'Lady, sit if it pleases you. Do you like tea? Shall I fetch you something to eat? A pleasure to finally, properly meet you M'Lady Ami.&quot; All manners, this rat, today! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A pause, and he tilts his head. &quot;How fares Lady Emi? Her wounds seemed rather serious during her conflict with the Time Mage.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; It /is/ so hard to learn about a person when one is trying to keep sharp pointy objects, or bits of train, or Time itself from being thrust into their bodies. A cup is taken up, poured, hot steam rolling off of the dark liquid. A small bowl of sugar and cream is set out on the table near Ami. &quot;Hardly! A Knight does not abandon his comrades. Lady Imi and the rest of her family are well worth every drop of blood spilled. Yourself included, Lady Ami.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Seems she had the rat pegged! The news that their (assumed) leader is alright gets the animal-loving Dennou a nod and smile. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Excellent, I had my worries. White Magic or not, infection is a nasty thing to treat. Ahh, but enough of such morbid talk, I shall spoil thy meal.&quot; The rat's sandwich is pushed her way. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A pause, and his otherwise warm demeanor falters slightly. &quot;I...trust you have been observing the news? My people, already a divided one, are even now growing moreso over the issue of war. I fear that they shall be evicted from their current home, with nowhere left to go, and naught else to put their efforts towards than going to war.&quot; Beneath the feigned warms for the woman's sake, fatigue and worry persists over the fate of his homeland. His tail grips the wooden leg of the table, squeezing it.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; This is what the Legions gets for hanging around the 'good guys'. Particularly ones like the Shard Seekers, with their leader's knightly vows, that may or may not be utter hogwash. For the rat, the jury's still out on that one. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Mayhap for small wounds, but I do so find poles, and bits of vehicles to be rather more troublesome than most to properly clean.&quot; The rat sighs. Since when did such things stop phasing him? What a strange world they're in, with train-crushing mages! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Siiip. Faruja savors the tea, enjoying it properly, occasionally nodding to Ami in approval. A fellow tea lover! Soon enough, Faruja goes for the hip-flask, adding some to his tea. Swirl swirl. Siip. Ahh, even better. The flask is left on the table. To not offer the guest some would be rude, after all! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Mmm. That is certainly an option, however, 'tis difficult for any city to accept refugees. Look at Traverse Town. 'Twas a nightmare to find something to do with so many. No, my people would be forced to split even further in multiple cities, if we could even convince governments to take us in. Many do not take kindly to displaced royalty in particular.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The notion of acting as a group seems to be the heart of the matter, and the Burmecian nods. &quot;Allow me to explain. At one time, my people, collectively known as the nezumi were a single people. However, we were divided on the issue of taking up arms against threats against us. Some preached hiding themselves away, to not dirty their hands with blood. These would be soon known as the Cleyrans. Those who wished to learn to fight, Burmecians, did so and remained in our ancestral homelands whereas the Cleyrans moved to the mystical tree within the nearby desert, and through powerful magics, obscured themselves from our world.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Alexandria pillaged my country, and through their summoning of Heartless, caused the fall of our world and my home. What few Burmecians remained were sheltered by our long-lost cousins, the Cleyrans. However, as of late, a man offering weapons and magical training has appeared, and with him, the means to strike back at those who harmed us. Due to their pacifism, this is forcing the Cleyran High Priest to threaten us with eviction. We should indeed act as one. However, Cleyran disgust for violence is absolute.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A shake of the head. More drink is added to his tea. Siiip. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;There is little, I think, that can be done by you, dear Lady Ami. That you would listen to this Knight's story is enough, along with any insight you may be able to bring with your...nuanced...perspective.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Imi is around the Shard Seeker HQ a lot as she is spying on them though, at the moment, she's more spying on the garden which has her interest a lot of the time. Ami, however, is more or less allowed to go where she pleases and today she has decided to pay a visit to Faruja by her lonesome. She is, of course, shy but she is not so shy that she is crippled by it. She steps in without invitation, failing to knock on the door because Imi informed her that 'nobody really cares about that sort of thing' here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks around the lobby and notices Faruja setting down some plates. She waggles her hands together and says, &quot;H--hey,&quot; to Faruja. &quot;Um... I am wearing my hair a bit differently...but you might remember me? I'm..ah...Ami? Ami Dennou of, ah, The Network--The Network explains.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks over to the map but doesn't give it much attention.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Maybe with more experience around them it'd be more obvious. Ami is generally around animals a bit more than the other Legions and as such may be identifiable by those means once Faruja understands that as something unique to her. Some of it may just be getting to know her!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami looks around and then over to Faruja. She is the least chatty of the Network, really, but in this situation she has no choice but to talk. &quot;Thank you.&quot; She says, pauses, and then adds, &quot;For helping us. You did not have to.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She approaches, figuring Faruja will protest over that but that's just how rat knights are right? Well, Burmecian as she now understands the term.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Thank you.&quot; She repeats, bobbing her head to Faruja. &quot;If it isn't too much much trouble.&quot; She pauses. &quot;She is doing well. She has recovered from the ordeal. The others have as well I hope by now. Luckily your work and that of the others--we didn't get hurt much, it's a bit ironic.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She manages a small smile. &quot;How about yourself?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;It's almost as if The Network got that sort of response every single time they thanked someone for their help. If it's not 100 percent accuracy it's certainly in the 90 percentiles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Cleaning wounds isn't too difficult,&quot; Ami says as if there is some experience on the subject. Though really cleaning wounds properly is kind of tough. But she says it like this anyway.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami understands tea time. She sits down and crosses her legs, avoiding looking at Faruja directly but keeping him within sight, a sort of constance sideglance. Her head turns about frequently from side to side.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;We have heard of the tensions. And of Reize's concerns regarding it. The Network is not sure of how to be of assistance.&quot; Or, admittedly, if it's really their responsibility. Civil wars don't happen easily. Regardless of the circumstances, there must have been prevalent tensions already. And while it could be seen as foolish, what could the Legion do to stop it? They may not be Alexandrians but they have no experience with these people. They'd rightly ask 'what do you know?'.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Could they come here?&quot; Ami asks, though even if this is accurate it's hardly ideal. She tries to sip some tea and squints, lowering the cup.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;We do not understand...that is to say, The Network--it does not understand. We comprehend individuality, but ttttin such circumstances isn't it much more logical to not be individual, but to be a like group?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks up at that. &quot;Though, ah, this one apologizes if we are...being ignorant..?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;A few days after the Shard and Valk teams had gone head to head for a desert rose, Kat had found herself in another difficult predicament that had nearly cost her life, were it not for the quick intervention of Reize. The boy had brought her here again, ironically, after finding her half dead in the desert just like the last time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She had not yet recovered from her severe wounds enough to leave this place on her own, and so she had wandered anxiously throughout the building, peering in here and there, exploring the place and trying to recuperate so she could get on with her life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reize had encouraged her to eat to get stronger and so she had searched for the kitchen. On her way there, she hears a familiar voice coming from the lobby and so she veers that way instead, poking her head in as she searches for the source of that voice. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Should anyone look her way, they might recognize a familiar face, although she seems pretty weak and tired, and is limping a bit, a good deal of her body covered in bandages and cuts. Yeah, she looks pretty beat up.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ami listens to Faruja's tale. Indeed, it is a very important tale to listen to if one is to care about the Nezumi and the Burmecians. Ami seems to accept tea, she is not actually a teatoler as it were. But she listens, even as she takes small sips. It's a painful tale to listen to, in fact, and it digs at Ami's heart and digs until she brings her hands down to avoid shaking the tea. She grabs at her legs and her fingers dig into her skin and, slowly, a small scowl appears on her face. She kicks her legs back and forth and then sets her feet on the ground, taking in a small breath.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And ultimately she says, &quot;Beatrix is the Alexandrian General. She is not someone who loves war for the sake of war or for the sake of vengeance. She may have other flaws, but we understand this much about her from our small time with her.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks up slowly. &quot;If you fight Alexandria, the best result is that many of you will die. The worst is that all of you will die. These are not acceptable alternatives. Weapons are not power. You may be able to hurt them, but you will not defeat them. Heroes--your Shard Seeker friends, perhaps--will fight for you, perhaps. And maybe they would fend off the Alexandrian armies for you. But many of you would still be dead. Your biggest issue is not the lack of weapons but the fact that some of you are capable of fighting and your hosts are not. However well trained they may be in their own home they have not fought wars. They are pacifists. It is hard to blame them for not wanting to join the fighting and even harder for them wanting to evict those who insist on taking weapons. If nothing else, there is a threat that the Burmecians could take over their home for themselves--whether or not they would or not is immaterial when it comes to such decisions.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami continues her analysis. &quot;However even if you all united and fought with new powerful weapons, The Network believes you would still lose. It is dubious that someone would offer you weapons when Alexandria can pay better and is more inclined to use them. While you could prepare yourselves properly with time, it is unlikely that Alexandria would wait for you to master your new weapons.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;The Network further believes that both paths are ultimately foolish. Pacifism has not protected your people and has put them in a state where even the best scenario is wraught with a great deal of suffering. Your first priority should be to discourage Alexandrian aggression. That you have protection that hides you from them is a good start, but ultimately only a temporary measure as any spell can ultimately be broken. We presume that making diplomatic overtures to Alexandria will not work nor their Baron allies. They are both aggressive, militaristic empires--noted for their expansionist nature.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She looks up and taps her chin lightly. &quot;But there is another kingdom that may be of assistance that is not allied to either Alexandria or Baron. This is, of course, the Archadian Empire. If you make overtures to them that you wish to become a part of their Empire--which means becoming subject to its rules--then you can have them be your military and your strength. This is not ideal and you would not be free, but from our understanding they are a just kingdom that believes in laws. Over a long period of time your people may be able to flourish even if they never achieve the strength of an empire themselves--but this is not your goal as we understand it. Sovereignty is a resource that can be traded as any other, albeit one that is difficult to get back. The Cleyra will be able to stick to their beliefs, and those of you that wish to fight can fight alongside the Archadian Army. The issue with this option is, of course, that that they could find you 'not worth it'--but we find this to be unlikely. The Archadian Empire is also aggressively Expansionist but not, as we understand it, notably racist. Even if they do not send their full force, the people of Alexandria and Baron would be forced to examine their willingness to enter such an engagement--for it would be a 'black eye' for the Archadian Empire to let you be destroyed. At the very least, you'll have more people to defend you, even if the number is not stritly ideal. You'll lose less people and what you lose is sovereignty. This plan does have risks of its own but we do not find it inherently more risky than your present situation. The Network apologizes if we are operating off incomplete information.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami takes in a long breath after that and says, &quot;Emi wished for me to offer that advice to you. She requests you be not content to be 'animals stuck in their nature, but a people who allows for a multiplistic society where one can be true to themselves--and also be true to their people. We are I, she says, I are We. That is the advice she provides.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Katyna drops by. Ami looks over and says, &quot;Oh no! Are you alright?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; One part of the rat regrets telling Ami the story. Indeed, she seemed to empathize so much with his people; rare in a human, in his experience. But the advice that follows is well worth it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Faruja listens, assuming what is meant to be a respectful, thoughtful look. He is silent as the girl speaks so thoroughly of nations, war, and strategy. The logical part of his brain makes a mental note to lure some or all of the Legion to the Church. They could use a mind like that. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The other part of his mind is more apparent. His tail grips his seat, squeezing particularly hard as the name of Alexandria's general is dropped. In his hand, the teacup trembles, ear folding back in all of those little animal-signs of hate and rage, of a trapped and wounded, desperate beast. Perhaps Ami, with her knowledge of animals, may well be able to read him like a book. Emi's words, though sensible in a manner worthy of the greatest military minds, strike at the gaping wound the conflict had left upon the Burmecian. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A full minute passes before Faruja's trembling passes and he manages to speak. A small, bitter smile sits on his muzzle. That single red eye might seem slightly moist. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;My, my, my, your dear sister is truly amazing. Indeed, I had not even thought of making overtures to the Empire. Nay, I very much believe we would be accepted. I cannot fully reveal the details, of course, of the situation. However you are truly right to be wary of this man whom would give us weapons. I have spoken with both the ruler of Burmecia and Cleyra as well. They too have their individual doubts, and moreso since my last meeting with them.&quot; A shake of the head. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;However, you underestimate the pride and hatred of a wounded nation. Vengeance consumes many, and his Highness cannot deny them. How could he? His own son, lost during our world's fall, all due to Alexandria's greed! Families, friends, comrades all torn away in but a night and by the claws, and flames, and teeth of abominations!&quot; His voice rises, trembling with long suppressed fury. Snarling, he shakes his head. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; It's followed by a bitter chuckle. &quot;...Even I cannot help but desire recompense for those stolen from me. And /I/ am supposed to be an envoy working for peace. For those whom the memory is so very fresh, and with little else to turn their minds to? His Highness would never accept such terms. And were he to do so, my countrymen would hang him as a traitor. I fear our pride shall be the death of us. However, I shall pray upon the words you would give me, and draw what wisdom I can from them. Arcadia is not the only nation that may yet hold a solution for us as a people.&quot; Frown. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;...It is all too terribly well timed for my tastes.&quot; A pause. &quot;...Mmm. That would be a dream, Lady Ami, to show such acceptance. But I fear I shall be as dust before that day comes. My people have many, many flaws as much as we like to hold ourselves above humans at times.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A bandaged, battered Katyna entering with one heck of a limp gets Faruja's attention, enough to wake him from Ami's words. Bolting up, nearly spilling his tea, his eye is wide. &quot;Lord in /heaven/ Lady Redsvaren! What dragon did you decide to enrage!?&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Over to the woman he goes, already looking her over with a healer's eye. Immediately, he starts to apply Cures to the worst of the wounds. His seat is given to the woman. &quot;Sit!&quot; Point! He puts on his healer voice. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Lady Ami, please make Lady Redsvaren a cup of tea, plain, and slice up that sandwich. I do believe she is in need of it far more than either of us.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kat blinks as she peers in and is noticed by the strange green haired girl. &quot;Oh!&quot; She grins and shrugs, looking like her usual cheerful self, such a change from when she was first dragged in here. &quot;Nothing to worry about, just a few minor cuts and scrapes!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Pay no mind to the limp or the bandages! Kat laughs a little nervously as she steps in, smiling and nodding to Faruja. &quot;Faru..Good to see you again! I guess there's still that relic you said you had found for me?&quot; But she nods, not having the energy to protest when he tells her to sit and starts healing her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Oh I'm alright, Reize already tended to me. Just been too bored to rest. So what's up with you two, sound like you're talking strategy or something...With Archades?&quot; She tries to remember what Faru might have told her of his background. She's never paid much attention to the history of the Burmecian race honestly.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The Network, being at one point named after a biblical demon, have kept silent regarding their opinions of the Church, Churches, and Religion in general. This is assuming, dangerously, that they do have opinions. They know next to nothing about this 'man with weapons' but what they do know is that something that seems too good to be true often is. Sometimes, rarely, something that seems too good to be true is actually entirely true too but Emi would not bet a race of people on it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It seems Faruja, while liking the idea, is not going to commit to it. He may pray on them, but without commitment it is unlikely that he will go along with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami closes her eyes for a moment, mulling over the words. Pride, pride, and more pride.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Pride is a sin in most religions, we do not know if that is the case in yours, but whatever way you choose--please do not allow your pride to doom your people. If not for your own sake, then for those who come after.&quot; Ami smiles faintly. &quot;Your people, after all, are important to me too.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She stands up when Faruja makes a fair request. She has no idea who Katya is but is willing to be helpful. She walks on over to get to work on that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Theorizing.&quot; Ami admits. &quot;Not from me, but from my sister, who passed it on to me. I am not very good at that sort of thing. Ultimately: Advice. Whether it can be of use is not up to us.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Kat may just pick up on a few mumblings from the Holy Knight, about the quality of the bandaging! Someone's nitpicky today. &quot;Ahh, yes!&quot; Cura! Cure! No, Katyna, you're not getting away from having your wounds eased. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; To Ami, her own words make him smile. Reaching over, he can't quite stop himself from ruffling the Legion's hair. Not a gesture he gives to many, to be sure! &quot;Ami...thank you. I shall do what I can to be sure, 'twould be a true tragedy if you were unable to go to Cleyra and not appreciate it's beauty for one so appreciative and caring for my people, dear Lady.&quot; Faram help it, he could hug the girl! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Blink. Reaching into his robes, he pulls out a cross! &quot;Here you are. I thought I might run into you at some point.&quot; It's offered over, reverently. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Lord grant us the wisdom to see past our pride.&quot; He adds piously to the end of Ami's statement.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kat smiles at Faru, taking the rosary and it seems to lighten her mood somewhat &quot;Thanks! It's very precious to me. I cant believe I lost it so easily the other day..&quot; she arches a brow at Emi when she theorizes. &quot;Heh, that just went way over my head. Trying to form allies eh?&quot; She just smirks at Faru as he fusses over her.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ami says, &quot;It is one option they could try.&quot; She thankfully does not go into the sociopolitical theory again but then if Emi passed it on through her she might not be in any position to really say anything herself. She doesn't, herself, really seem to be the strategic type.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Especially since she blushes like a fire hydrant when her hair gets ruffled. Strategists don't usualyl do that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Granted she's also a bit embarrassed because the fact they're walking mouse people sort of is what endears her to them even if they'd probably be bothered by the comparision?? THEY ARE ADORABLE OKAY??? Of course being adorable doesn't mean unworthy of respect but some shameful thoughts should be kept private. And by private one naturally means on the network where five other people can recognize it just fine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami pours tea for Kat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I am Ami.&quot; She tells Kat. &quot;Of The Network. It's nice to meet you. Are you a Shard Seeker too?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;Or at least head off my own countrymen's overeagerness. Not an insignificant amount of my homeland's displaced people wish a war that will likely end in our destruction. Allies would do much to avoid such a fate.&quot; A smile finally graces his muzzle again. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;But I speak overmuch of unpleasant things, and before a wounded woman? Forgive me. I could hardly allow something precious to a fallen Templar to go without being cared for by one who knew its owner.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Adorable indeed! Particularly when riverdancing. Or wearing maid dresses. Hopefully Ami hasn't seen that calendar yet! Knowing Priel, she's already been mailed a copy. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Faruja chuckles. &quot;My, my, red does suit you well, dear Lady Ami.&quot; The Burmecian teases, before standing. He bows. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;If you both will excuse me, I must prepare enough supplies to see Lady Redsvaren /properly/ healed. Lord bless you both. Lady Ami? Let us speak more in the future, hmm? I am...curious regarding your rather interesting family.&quot; Indeed, he'd simply not had the time to broach the subject of the Network! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Then, the rat is off, to make ready for the healz.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;kat hmms and nods slowly. &quot;Heh, I suppose allies are helpful..If you can trust 'em. Otherwise, they're just an added burden..&quot; She smiles and nods to Faru as he heads off. &quot;See ya later, Faru!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Glancing back at Ami, she shakes her head slowly, &quot;Nah, I'm not one of them, actually, I'm a member of VALKYRIE, but I'm friends with Reize. He found me all beaten up in the desert after a run in with a...Err, heartless. And he brought me here to recuperate. And what about you?&quot; She grins, &quot;There seem to be so many shard seekers. VALKYRIE can hardly keep up!&quot; she pauses, &quot;What's the network?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Ami struggles to blush harder at Faruja's comment but fails because there's only so much blood that can be in that blood ocean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She turns her head to watch Faruja depart and then sinks down in one of the chairs again, twiddling her feet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She turns her head and looks across the wokrshop with a quiet gaze before she says, to Kat, &quot;We are not Shard Seekers either.&quot; She admits. &quot;WE are the Network and work primarily with the Twilight Detective Agency.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She has no comment on the conflict between VALKYRI and the Shard Seekers. She doesn't really understand it, even. Why? Just...why?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But she does answer Katy's question. &quot;The Network--is the six of us, Ami, Emi, Imi, Omi, and Umi--as well as Shida--&quot; The naming scheme is obvious except for Shida. &quot;We share memories and experiences.&quot; She taps the side of her head lightly. &quot;We are individuals but also not indivduals, The Network explains vaguely (as usual).&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Ooh, is that a blush?&quot; Katyna grins as she peers intently at Ami. &quot;Whatcha blushing at? do you have a crush on Faru or something?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But this 'we' stuff has her frowning and scratching her head in confusion. &quot;Oh, you mean there's a group of you working for TDA?&quot; oh, but then she names them all and it makes her even more confused. &quot;Err, what do you mean? You sisters or something then? Are they all here as well?&gt;&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Emi Dennou]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Imi is here the others are elsewh..ere...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ami trails off as she starts accusing, ACCUSING HER OF HER SECRET SHAME. HER SECRET SHAAAAAAAAAAAME.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She stands up quickly. &quot;Ah--um--well--um--This one should get gooing, pleased to make your acquaintance.&quot; She bows her head, turns, trips over the chair, turns it into a cartwheel to avoid landing on her flace, and then she dashes out the door like some kind of ninja wannabe. Of course any cool factor is really totally lost by the fact that she's running away from a talk about crushes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's pretty terrible.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna peeeers some more at her as she stutters and blushes more. &quot;Oooh, well isn't that cute?&quot; she grins as the girl rushes off, pondering whether or not she should tell Faru or let her continue this amusing little game...!</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Fledgling_Phoenix 2013-04-06T05:54:19Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2012/12/31 |Location=Hollow Bastion - Library |Synopsis=Katyna discusses her desire to be a Shadow Lord with Seith - as well as her haunting dream ...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2012/12/31<br /> |Location=Hollow Bastion - Library<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna discusses her desire to be a Shadow Lord with Seith - as well as her haunting dream about a fledgling phoenix..<br /> |Cast of Characters=Katyna, Seith<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2012-12-31 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna has been wandering around the halls of Hollow Bastion castle for a while now. After a brief meeting with Riku and later on with Hati, she still hadn't found Seith. And that unicorn's horn was pretty heavy and pokey..Where were his headquarters anyways? This place is like a maze...So annoying! When Lord Fessner was here, she didn't venture much beyond his headquarters..Now it seems she's doing all sorts of errands for people all the time. Bleh!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pulls off her helmet, feeling quite hot and sweaty after all that fighting, wondering if she took a wrong turn somewhere down here. Again she comes to that creepy place where Riku had done that creepy thing and shivers, peering intently into the darkness as if something might just pop out and stab her in the heart again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Careful Kit, you're becoming paranoid..&quot; She chuckles nervously to herself. &quot;Now where's that darned Shadow Lord..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Seith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Seith's 'headquarters' is his library. Of course, he has a room in the castle, but he only rarely visits that place lest he needs to sleep. But - of course - there is always the chance that he is out and about watching the Shard Seekers do their thing. Recently, he'd actually visited Leida and discovered her little 'deal'. Either way, Katyna finds the man within the Library - seated on one of the comfy couches with a book on his lap. It's a rather... /huge/ book. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;You're doing it again.&quot; His voice calls out towards Katyna. &quot;Talking to yourself, that is.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna blinks and nearly jumps when she realizes she's not alone. Where'd that voice come from, it sounds familiar! Ohh, Hey, that looks like the library..And that sounds like that annoying Seith..Well, at least she can dump that annoying horn on him, it kept poking her when she tried carrying it in her belt, which was extremely annoying..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Heh, was I?&quot; She chuckles nervously, scratching the back of her head as she steps into the library. &quot;Sooo, this is where you spend your free time, huh? You're a really difficult person to track down sometimes, y'know that?!&quot; But that thought is quickly quelched when she sees that big book.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Ooh..What's that?&quot; Kat attempts to peek at the contents of the book over Seith's shoulder, hoping it's not that crazy magic, which makes her head explode, usually..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Seith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Yes, you were. Now which particular Shadow Lord might you be looking for? Have you managed to get a hold of Riku yet?&quot; Seith doesn't keep that much track of his direct surroundings, and the Shadow Lords in it. He's far more interested in the outside world after all. Not that one could tell, with how much time he spends in the library. &quot;As for how difficult I am to track down...&quot; He grabs a little phone from his pocket and puts it on the endtable besides his seat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Welcome to grab my number from that thing...&quot; Doesn't look like he knows his own number. He's kind of one of those old types who isn't /that/ happy with the whole new fangled technology. Too many buttons for something that's supposed to just let two people talk. &quot;I keep trying to figure it out, but instead there's these birds you have to fire at pigs... Manhattan was a strange world.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The man then turns his attention back to his book. &quot;As for this.&quot; He opens it wider so she can look. &quot;This is a book on dreams - or rather, their meanings. Including beautiful paintings of some of the imagery presented within. That's why it's so big.&quot; He flips a page, allowing her to see that the pages themselves are quite thick as well. The paintings are beautiful.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna nods. &quot;Yeah, I saw Riku. And he showed me what the darkness was..&quot; She shivers a little, hugging her arms at the horrific memory, &quot;...It's a cold, painful thing full of emptiness and nothingness, but..That's only if you get lost in it.&quot; Her eyes narrow, glaring back at Seith defiantly as she clenches her fists now. &quot;I...Wont get lost, if I can help it..&quot; But, she already felt so lost as it was.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When he drops his phone on the table, she grabs it, adding his number to her own small list wordlessly, not even skipping a beat. &quot;Cuz if I had that power, I wouldn't have to be afraid of these goody goods ganging up against me and beating me. I wouldn't be afraid of failing everyone and being weak. That's why I dont care what the price is, I still want you and Riku to teach me how to control it better..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For a moment, Kat seems less..Cheerful, less energetic. Maybe she's just tired. She's still recovering from that nasty scar Angantyr gave her, and exhausted from arguing with Riku all the time. Riku..Why was he so reluctant to teach her? Why'd he seem so empty?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Sorry, but..I failed. I only succeeded in making Angantyr and Avira's hit lists...I couldn't turn 'em..LEXUS was wrong! Ugh!&quot; She clenches her fists, slamming them into the table that holds the cellphone, causing the little gadget to shake and nearly fall off the edge of the table.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She seems to calm down a bit when Seith distracts her with a shiny book full of pretty pictures, dashing to his side to chance a peek at it. &quot;Ooh..How pretty! These are all dreams? Wow..Do you think there's any truth to 'em?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Seith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;You say that, but you hesitate, don't you? To control the darkness requires a strong heart. Even I don't delve deeper than I know I can handle, for my heart is not as strong as it could be.&quot; He's suffered so much loss in his life after all. Morgan, his wife, his daughter. He watches her adding his number to her own phone, and then looks up again as she speaks once more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;You are wrong though. The more darkness you have within you, the more that the Light will harm you. That much is certain. Of course, Darkness also gives strength.&quot; That much he'd found out himself. &quot;But you must train yourself as well. You must grow strong yourself. Not just here.&quot; He reaches out and tries to touch his fingers to her arm - her muscles. &quot;But also in here.&quot; He then touches just above her heart... and reclines once more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;And it was only a suggestion LEXUS made. It was to you, the task of thinking it through and seeing if it was a good idea. But I think the better question is... what do /you/ /truly/ want, Katyna?&quot; He quickly snatches his phone before it goes wobbling off of the table. The man then looks at the pictures. &quot;These are pretty... but just wait until I hit the Nightmares part of this book.&quot; He grumbles. &quot;Still, there is truth to them. That I know. My magic is that of Dreams and Illussions.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Aah!&quot; the phone! She quickly reaches for it before it can fall off the table..But Seith snatches it first. Phew..&quot;Heh. Sorry about that!&quot; She grins sheepishly, scratching the back of her head as she flops down on the sofa next to the dark lord, still peering over his shoulder at the strange book.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I guess nothing comes without a price, eh? I...I'm just not sure if I'll be able to pay that price. But, I have to. What else can I do?&quot; When he lectures her about strength, Kat only nods impatiently. &quot;Hey, I've been practicing a lot. Lord Fessner mostly focused on sword play, delving very little into the darkness. But..Strength of heart? What exactly does that mean anyways? Courage? Determination? Bravery? Because I have all those things. I know I do. Is that not enough? Why does everyone think I'm not ready, that I cant take this? I KNOW I can..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As for LEXUS' suggestion, she nods again and sighs. &quot;I suppose. Hey, I'm not blaming him. Still, I had hoped that things would have turned out differently. People are so difficult to predict, especially when they go around calling themselves 'heroes'.&quot; Kat makes a face when she says that last word. Honestly the word annoys her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I mean..I thought that I could show her the errors of her ways, to convince her that depending on others will only lead to her destruction. But in the end, it didn't matter. Afterall, she wasn't alone, she was surrounded by friends. They were always there, helping her up when she stumbled. I guess that's what makes a lot of people strong, being surrounded by people who will back 'em up even in the darkest hour. But y'know, those friends wont always be there for you. They might just die trying to protect you. And then what?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She smirks, &quot;I suppose...If I had actually killed that girl..&quot; But no, Katyna simply could not bring herself to do that. It MAY have caused her to snap, or it may have simply driven her mad with fury and hatred, and a desire to kill Katyna. &quot;I wonder at what point, does that hatred become darkness? Now that they both hate me and want to kill me..What prevents that hateful feeling from blackenning their hearts? Is it simply..Hope?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She clenches her fists, glaring down at her hands. &quot;But that's the difference between them and me, see? All my friends died..So did my family. I cant depend on anyone but my own strength. And so I practiced sooo hard. But..In the end, that wasn't enough to protect my friends, or to defend myself against the heartless. You ask me what I REALLy want? It's just to be strong enough that no one can ever hurt me like that again. Is it so wrong to seek a powerful weapon to keep yourself from falling, from living every day in fear, as long as you have the skill to back it up? If the heartless are the ultimate power in the world, why should I try hopelessly to fight against them with something that isn't nearly strong enough, knowing that in the end I will die? Doesn't it make more sense to join them and learn from them rather than try to fight a hopeless battle?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She glances back at the book again thoughtfully and smiles contemplatively. &quot;Hmm, I had an interesting dream once..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Seith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Nothing comes without a price. It's not about whether you CAN pay the price, but whether you are READY to pay the price. It's not one giant chunk payment. It's a payment over time. Just make sure your wallet contains enough to pay it.&quot; Really, Seith may be going a little too far with that analogy there. &quot;The Strength of Heart is all of that. Courage, Determination, Bravery, but also Wisdom.&quot; So the man explains. &quot;The ability to face your fears, and most importantly, to be true to yourself.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The man then suddenly closes the book in a moment of trying to be dramatic, and lay it onto the now empty table. &quot;If you'd killed her, you would have ended up in far worse of a state.&quot; Seith suggest, &quot;Or so is my assumption.&quot; The man slowly gets up from his chair. &quot;But hatred does become darkness. Yes. But it takes more than hatred to make a person fall.&quot; He reminds her. &quot;Not that I know the exact details. But someone like Angantyr has plenty of anger in them. Yet, Darkness has yet to take him, right?&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The man walks along the library to the upstairs, and ends up leaning forwards on the balustrade. &quot;They can depend on people. Even now, aren't you trying to depend on me?&quot; Seith offers. &quot;It matters little. If you wish to learn how to control and use the darkness, I will teach you. But first - tell me about your dream.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna frowns, nodding slowly to his words. &quot;Yeah, yeah I know. It's a long term thing, right right.&quot; Honestly, she sounds quite impatient. &quot;But to tell the truth, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain from it. It's not like I have a lot of things I hold precious that I would be giving up in exchange for this, right?&quot; She smirks, &quot;But I do have a crazy egoistical freak whose determined to kill me on sight, inspite of me sparing the life of his friend Maira.&quot; That would be Angantyr of course.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Honestly if I DONT do something to defend myself against that mad man then I'm screwed. I'd prefer to at least know I have a way of defending myself. Of course, the only reason he hasn't fallen into darkness is because he has friends. And he has the power to protect them..&quot; The last part is said rather bitterly, as if reminded of a similar experience in her childhood in which she lacked the power to save her friends.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;However, I guess it's true, I need your help to learn how to wield the dark magic, but after that I can do it on my own. It's not like it's something I like. Sure you can depend on a person for a short time, but they wont always be around.&quot; They'll always let you down eventually, she thinks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pulls her legs onto the seat, sitting comfy cross-legged as she continues to peer at Seith's book of dreams and sighs tiredly, resting her head against the sofa back. Kat's looking less and less like a fearsome Shadow Lord, and more and more like just a naieve kid.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I had this recurring dream see, ever since Lord Fessner disappeared. I dreamt of a little black bird who was caught in a blazing, destructive fire. That blackbird fought with all its might but it was eventually consumed by those deadly flames and faced certain death. However, even as it was reduced to ashes, it was reborn into a beautiful, fledgling phoenix, with brilliant glimmering red feathers that shone like burning embers underneath the sticky black ash that still covered much of its body. It struggled out of the ash, spreading its young wings as it sought to fly into the sky.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;The sky was dark and cold and black, but a brilliant silver moon hung in the sky. The phoenix tried to fly towards the moon, guided by its light, but the moon's light was so brilliant it blinded the phoenix's eyes and it hurt badly. The phoenix tried to retreat to the comfort of the cold darkness, but it soon became lost in the dark, unable to find its way around. I...Never saw how that dream ended..&quot; She finishes with a little tired sigh..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Seith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;So you think you will outlive me, do you?&quot; Seith asks Katyna, raising his head and looking down upon her form as she states that people won't always be around. He knows what she means, but he still says this to make her ponder her own words. &quot;I'm not sure just learning darkness will help you against someone like Angantyr though.&quot; The man erects his posture and moves further along the balustrade, looking down upon the massive collection of books.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;A strange thing you dream of though. You speak of the Phoenix indeed. I am not sure how such a dream would end either. But those who embrace darkness indeed are often blinded by the light, and those of the light seem to fear darkness greatly. But I do not believe that such a phoenix could not get their eyes to slowly get used to light once more.&quot; Seith points out. &quot;It is, after all, but a /young/ phoenix.&quot; He points out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Perhaps your dream suggests you are afraid of the darkness. Afraid you might lose your friends perhaps?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Hah!&quot; She laughs, &quot;Of course! You're an elf, and you look young, but I'll bet you're really an old geezer. Of course I'll outlive you, I'm just a kid afterall!&quot; A kid who seems to think she's invincible the way she runs headlong into trouble all the time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I know, a powerful weapon and skill. I guess he's just more experienced than me, but..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another shrug. Right now, she's more interesting in listening to his interpretation of her dream. &quot;Hmm, I wonder what it would take for that phoenix to light up in beautiful flames again? I wonder if it's possible to stand in both the light and darkness...&quot; She bites her lip as she tries to figure this out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I had a mentor see, an honorable Templar Knight, sir Kasrillen..But when he died, Shadow Lord Fessner took me under his wing. Recently I encountered Kasrillen's ghost, and he told Maira and Avira and the other VALKYRIE to 'watch over' me. But...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;With Lord Fessner missing, I still wanna find him. I feel...Kinda torn..Between Fessner and Kasrillen. Riku tells me, what would Kasrillen think of the things I've done? But..I wonder what Fessner would think? Afterall they were both my mentors, but they were trying to teach me different stuff...Ooh, it's sooo confusing!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kat hesitates again, when he suggests she might with to protect her 'friends.' Suddenly she falls silent, hands clenched as she turns a way a little. &quot;Friends, huh? I...Dont really have any friends...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Seith]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;I am old. But I will still outlive you. For you are but human.&quot; Seith reminds Katyna, smirking at the girl and shaking his head a little. &quot;Still, to walk the balance of light and dark? I don't even know if such a thing can be done. Darkness is hurt by light, and the light is hurt by the dark. To walk in between?&quot; He shakes his head. &quot;It sounds like a fool's talk to me.&quot; He notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He continues on to listen about her mentrs, and crosses his arms. &quot;So both mentors are gone now. And all you have left now, is me...&quot; Seith notes. &quot;To think of what two conflicting people would think of you in a certain situation is needless. What is more important is what /you/ think.&quot; He raises a hand and points at her chest - where her heart lies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;You don't need to make others happy right now. Right now, you need to figure out what you - yourself - want.&quot; The man then continues to shake his head. &quot;And to say you have no friends... I feel that miss Hati might be upset you suggest such a thing. Or do you not see her as a friend?&quot; He asks.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Hah!&quot; she smirks, &quot;You must have had a million facelifts then! What are you, 900 years old by now? I'll bet your older than Morgan though!&quot; Of course, she knows from her friendship the elfin girl that elves tend to live very long and seem to have an ageless beauty. Why, it almost makes her jealous.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As for her mentors, she pouts a little, nodding. &quot;Yeah, I guess so. Who knows, maybe Fessner's dead by now, but I cant give up yet! still, I cant give up on finding him yet! Kasrillen might be dead, but I still have hope for Fessner, just as Hati does for Serrak!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But, hearing that all she has left is Seith doesn't exactly cheer her up. She barely knows the guy, and isn't particularly fond of him..NOt yet at any rate. &quot;Ooh, aren't I lucky?&quot; She quips with considerable sarcasm. &quot;And I wonder if a Shadow Lord like yourself, who abandonned Ledia to her own fate can really be trusted? Still...I supposed you saved me once or twice in the past. Gotta give you credit for that at least!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lucky Seith, he actually gets a slightly appraising smile out of Kat for that one! &quot;By the way I guess I gotta make a report to you about stuff....&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ahh and then he mentions Hati, and Kat frowns again, nodding, &quot;Of course, there is Hati. I suppose, she is the only one who knows my heart better than anyone else. Her and Reize are the only two people dear to me.&quot; Although she was starting to grow quite fond of Riku in a weird, annoying sort of way. Grr..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;But the others..Eh...&quot; Kat stops herself right there, however. IT would do not good to tell him how she respected and admired Avira and Maira, even though they had officially declared themselves enemies of the Shadow Lords. And what of Angantyr? He was a wild card who seemed to waver between the Shadow Lords and the VALKYRIE. Hah! What a crazy guy!</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T06:01:58Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Full of words. Far too many at that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Overzealous but polite enough.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alazne]]'''-&quot;More useful as a newt than anything else.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T05:58:04Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Full of words. Far too many at that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Overzealous but polite enough.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''-&quot;More useful as a newt than anything else.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T05:14:07Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''-&quot;More useful as a newt than anything else.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:45:46Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:44:56Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ACQUAINTANCES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:40:11Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''ALLIES'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ACQUAINTANCES&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:37:27Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> ALLIES<br /> <br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ACQUAINTANCES<br /> <br /> '''[[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-04-03T02:37:09Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Restoration<br /> |group=Unaffiliated<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Abused and manipulated by Shadow Lords, despised and rejected by VALKYRIE, she's seeking a new path in life...Possibly with the heretics!?<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Artemis Eurus]]'''-&quot;Heh, talk about tough love. This girl is the penultimate knight, through and through. I wish I could be as strong and as tough as her! I just hope I dont ever get on her bad side..Eerp!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was. I'm...I'm sorry! Even so..You were so cold. You demanded proof that I'd changed and showed no understanding or compassion of my predicament. I...I dont know what to think..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]'''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;It's nice to know some people still believe in me. Still, I'm surprised. You barely know me but you already trust me? Maybe you're not so bad afterall...Except, you're still kinda weird! :P&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;For a short time, you were a mentor, and a pretty wise shadow lord, even if you can be abrasive at times. Still, you helped me to save Hati's life, and I'm grateful for that. Too bad I cant use you as a walking talking dictionary anymore. I still wonder where I might have gone under your tutelage if I hadn't made the decision to betray the Shadow Lords..I still wonder if I made the right decision?&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Reize..You are the spitting image of Ser Razan, who I loved, and you are as kind and gentle as he is. I am glad that you understand and forgive what I did..If only things weren't so confusing! I think..I need to stay away for a bit..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:29:04Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> ALLIES&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ACQUAINTANCES&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:27:56Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra&lt;]]'''br&gt;<br /> '''[[[Legion]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morrighan Alanze]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ophelia]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Cressida 2013-04-03T02:26:49Z

<p>Alnilam: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Cressida<br /> |lastname=Merune<br /> |age=25<br /> |image=Valk.jpg<br /> |species=Werewolf<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'3&quot;<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Unlimited<br /> |styles=Valkyrie, Silver Wolf<br /> |hometown=Northhaven<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Church Of Glabados<br /> |occupation=Valkyrie/Templar Knight<br /> |quote=&quot;I will make my own destiny and create my own future!&quot;<br /> }}<br /> =Profile=<br /> <br /> A somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, whose background is shrouded in heartache and loss. Having been used as a deadly weapon against her will to murder her own people, Cressida seeks a way to atone for her sins, and to break the curse that continues to haunt her. The Glabados church healed her and gave her a new purpose for living, and she now roams the shattered worlds, doing good deeds and helping whomever she can while searching for a permanent 'cure' to her condition. For some reason she tries to hide her true appearance from the world, attempting to appear as a mere human as she quietly hunts the Gaudium Lords.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> =Background=<br /> <br /> Cressida Merune was born the eldest child of the great werewolf leader, Brynhilde, of the Northern Werewolf tribe. Since birth, Cressida was destined to do great things. A fearless, noble child, she exhibited great skill and strength at an early age, and would often protect the younger, weaker members of her pack from their enemies. Cressida's tribe was predominantly female, with only a small number of low ranked males. The females did most of the hunting, the raising and more important roles, and they worshipped the wolf god, Fenris, who in turn granted a select few of them mysterious powers of the moon and all its associations (mystery, madness, confusion, chicanery, etc).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was believed to be a favorite of Fenris, and one of his most devoted disciples. This commune with the god extended as well to certain other attributes, such as some members such as her mother being able to discern divine prophesies, or being able to guide the dead to the other world or even to speak and see the dead from time to time. As fierce female warriors who excelled on the battleground and bathed in the glory of war, Brynhilde's pack were in many ways like the fabled Valkyrie of lore.<br /> Growing up, Merune was the role model of a great many younger wolves of her tribe, and it was believed that she may eventually become the Alpha leader of the pack, taking over from her parents. Although she had many friends, Cressida had fallen in love with the weakest member of the pack, a young lame wolf by the name of Norwin, they did everything together, from hunting for food to defending the pack, and sharing their deepest secrets and dreams with each other.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Merune eventually hoped to marry Norwin, believing him to be her fated white wolf, and yet it seemed everything was against them. Her father, a strict stern wolf, forbade it, as it would only bring shame to the pack. Cressida could only marry someone who was as high ranked as herself to lead at her side, but she was stubborn and argued endlessly with her parents.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> During this time, the Northern tribe was at constant war with another werewolf pack led by Odin, who lived in the southern mountains. They would often clash over food and territory as both tribes were considerably large and powerful, stronger than any other packs in wonderland. Eventually, they drew up an agreement, and agreed to marry off Cressida to a member of the Northern tribe in order to keep the peace.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was heart broken and did not want to leave Norwin's side, but she also felt a duty to her people and to her tribe. And so the young silver wolf left the very next day to take on the journey on her own. She bade her final farewell to Norwin and to her parents before setting off on the long journey to the Southern mountains. However, she never did arrive there. Instead, she was suddenly attacked by a Gaudium Lord who sought to harness the powers of a werewolf for himself and his fellow lords. After a fierce battle, he captured her and brought her back to his lab, where he performed many gruelling experiments on her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Cressida was strong, both mentally and physically, but eventually he managed to wear her down, turning her own weaknesses against her. He found and captured the weak Norwin on the same day as he had shadowed her, hoping to run away with her, and he killed the weak wolf in front of her horrified eyes, which served to successfully break her spirit. Torn and at a loss, Cressida was easily manipulated and brainwashed, infused with a mysterious dark mark that would curse her seemingly forever.<br /> The dark curse of the lords worked to push her to her limits in her wolf form, pushing her to the tipping point so that, while she grew immensely stronger, she was uncontrollable, a mindless feral beast that hungered and preyed on mortal flesh. In her human form, she was able to take control over her mind once more, but her spirit was broken to the point where she was unable to fight the curse as a werewolf.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> With this new living weapon, the Gaudium Lord sent her back to her home tribe in order to test her might against them. Forcing her to transform into a wolf, the curse once more enhanced her own powers, and in a blind and uncontrollable rage, she brutally attacked and slaughtered more than half of unsuspecting tribe, who had let their guard down around their beloved friend and family member. Only too late did they realized that she could not be reasonned with, could not be brought back from the brink.<br /> Brynhilde had taken a small number of the strongest wolves out on a hunting trip, only to return to the bloody scene of her murdered pack. After this evil act was committed, Cressida was returned to the Gaudium Lord's laboratory, where she returned to her human form, to mourn over the loss of her friends and family. Her first instinct was to flee but where would she flee to, where did she belong? Perhaps it would be better if she simply died.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> Castle Gaudium was a maze, and not easy to escape from. But when the heartless attacked, mass confusion erupted. Cressida was once again forced to do battle, although she struck out in a rage rather than to save her own life. But even she was outnumbered, and drawn into a vortex of darkness to appear in a strange new world..<br /> She should have died that day, but either luck or fate interveened. Church Templars found her and fended off the heartless, taking her in and tending to her wounds. she slowly recovered yet had no desire to live as she remembered still the atrocious sins she had unwillingly committed back home. She stayed several months with the church, slowly recovering from her loss, and gradually finding a new purpose in life. She sgned up as a knight, fighting off the heartless, protecing the innocent..And seeking out the Gaudium Lords and searching a way to break the curse.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Perhaps, it was the only way she could atone for her sins..<br /> <br /> =Personality=<br /> <br /> =Powers=<br /> <br /> =Relationships=<br /> '''[[Arkham Fisher]]'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> Count Valos&lt;br&gt;<br /> Faruja Senra&lt;br&gt;<br /> Legion&lt;br&gt;<br /> Morrighan Alanze&lt;br&gt;<br /> Ophelia&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> = Logs =<br /> {{Character Logs}}<br /> = Cutscenes =<br /> {{Character Logs|Cutscenes}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Wolf_Logic 2013-03-31T18:34:46Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Location=Fluorgis - Shard Seekers HQ |Synopsis=Katyna makes one last pitstop in Shard Seekers HQ, determined to say goodbye to Reize before heading off to unknow...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Location=Fluorgis - Shard Seekers HQ<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna makes one last pitstop in Shard Seekers HQ, determined to say goodbye to Reize before heading off to unknown realms with the Heretics. Instead, she runs into a certain wolf, and they discuss how the darkness has affected them (Bonus item: keychain unlocked!)<br /> |Cast of Characters=Skoll Ulfang, Katyna<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-03-29 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna had been anxious to leave Fluorgis after spending too much time in the gritty, sandy desert city. Although Ramza seemed pretty relaxed about Valos' recent warning regarding churchies in the area, Kat was a little anxious about her sudden affiliation with the heretics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The others had already started to leave, waiting anxiously for Ramza and herself to join them, however Katyna had insisted on making one tiny pitstop at the Shard Seekers' hq to bid Reize good bye. After their little heart to heart in the cave in the middle of a sandstorm a few days ago, Kat knew it might be a while before she'd see him again, annd...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Curses, why'd he have to look so much like dear Razan?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At any rate, here she is, sneaking around the hq like a thief in the night. At least Reize and Faruja trusted her here, but what of the other shard seekers? She had yet to run into any of them..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The other Shard Seekers probably couldn't care less about her presence. But the more interesting thing as she enters that room is that just as she does, something occurs. Normally, one might expect Skoll to be cooking bacon or something. But instead, in the garden, there's suddenly a wave of darkness that precedes the creation of a Portal of Darkness. Not long there-after is when Skoll finally steps from the portal himself, and makes his way into the livingroom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The werewolf has actually been doing well for himself, and the whole creating of portals and controlling of heartless has become harder to do. But as long as he has that collar around his neck, he remains in danger. He remains to be fed darkness. It'll be strange when he one day no longer carries that collar, nad loses those abilities. After all, someone with a heart of light could never hope to summon the powers of darkness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As he rounds said corner, he notices Katyna and raises his hand awkwardly. &quot;Hey Katyna. How's Hati?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Wow, this place is really awesome! IT kinda reminds her of VALKYRI hq, which makes her feel sad..While no one's aroud, she decides to take a look 'round. Maybe there's a treasure chest somewhere, or cool weapons to play with (she had too much fun the last time), or, or......&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Suddenly a wave of darkness fills the area, and she grits her teeth, heart pumping rapidly. Yegads, they came for her! The Shadow Lords are finally gonna kill her! &quot;No!&quot; She reaches for her sword, which bursts to life seconds later, pointing it at the would-be intruder, only to find Skoll, standing there.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;What the....Heey! Whaddaya think you're doin? You nearly scared me half to death!!&quot; But that reminds her of her recent run-in with the dark knight, and what he'd said about the darkness within her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She relaxes a bit though, glad that at least it's not that crazy Angantyr. &quot;How's Hati?&quot; She says almost at the exact same time, then makes a face. &quot;What, you dont know?&quot; Well darn..This sucks..If she's still in Traverse Town, then Kat might not see her for a long time.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Well, last I recall, she's better and doing well. But I figured - you being her friend - may have seen her more recently than me.&quot; Skoll shrugs his shoulders while walking towards Katyna and putting his fingers against her blade to 'nudge it to the side'. &quot;Now stop pointing that at people will you? There's no enemies here. Or are we being guilty about something?&quot; He jokes and walks past her to take a seat at his workbench, emptying his pockets to drop some chains onto the desk.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;How about you then - how are you doing? I hear that you and the Valkyri had some trouble. Not that I can blame them with dragging Avira down into the underworld and all that.&quot; Skoll shrugs his shoulders. In truth, he's not too happy with Katyna about that one at all. But things had worked out in the end.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna blinks as he nudges her sword aside. &quot;Oh! This! Right...Sorry about that..&quot; well, he's certainly not Ang, and so she doesnt feel too threatenned by him. At least she'd seen his gentler side from time to time, even if he was pretty...Scary..As a giant angry werewolf.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She resheathes the sword, eyeing his pockets a little greedily for munny or other valuables. But all he produces are chains? What the heck!?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;...Weirdo..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs and shakes her head again, &quot;I kinda..Left Traverse after that whole..Incident. I mean, that was VALKYRI territory, so I guess I wouldn't be very welcome there anymore. And of course I've stopped using dark portals, cuz...You know..Dont want 'em to track me down or anything.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Naturally he mentions Avira and her frown deepens a bit. &quot;No, I dont blame them for feeling angry, especially Avira, of course.&quot; She sighs, &quot;I just wish I knew how to make it up to them, how to gain their trust. I nearly did a terrible thing, and I was just lucky that I was able to help rescue Avira, but that wasn't enough, was it?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She seems really sad at least, far more than the usually chipper Kat usually is at least.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;From what I understand, you'll probably stop being able to use them the more good you do.&quot; Katyna probably sees enough darkness and scariness in Skoll - so plenty of reason for him to still be using them. The werewolf takes out some of his tools from the desk and begins to work on the chains rather casually, showing dexterity and ability to work metals like this. &quot;Of course that's not enough.&quot; Skoll then adds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;You could try to make it up to her in other ways. Bring her a box of chocolates or something. Tell her you're sorry a few times more. Meet her on her grounds.&quot; Her grounds. Traverse Town. &quot;It'll be a while for her to forgive you. But it's not just her you have to appologize for. You have to appologize to Maira as well - for worrying her so much. To the entire group of VALKYRI in fact.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The werewolf grows quiet for a moment to concentrate on the chains.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna...Stares at Skoll as he talks of boxes of chocolates and starts doing something weird with the chains on the table...What the heck, this guy is sooooo weird! Is he even for real?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;What? Are you serious? A box of chocolates? I totally dont think that's gonna work, but....&quot; She peers intently at his collar, getting an idea. &quot;Skoll..How long have you had that collar round your neck now? It was the Gaudium Lords, right? Are..Are they the ones who taught you how to use the darkness?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She remembers Hati mentionning something about that before, how their situations were similar somehow..And yet he had not acquired those abilities from the Shadow Lords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I dont get it...You're this really nice, cheerful guy, but you use these dark powers like the Shadow Lords, but now it's like you're trying to run away from those guys. Why are they after you, exactly?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Yeah, it was the Gaudium Lords that imbued in me the ability to control the heartless and use those portals. They're after me for... well... personal reasons I guess. Mostly because I've stopped working for them. They didn't take too kindly to that.&quot; He reaches for that collar around his neck. &quot;They track me using this, forcing darkness on me - I guess in hope that I'll do something stupid and return to them like some loyal dog.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The wolf lets out a sigh. &quot;Also a shock-collar. Can't take it off.&quot; Soon enough he's made a little keychain that he puts a little gem at the end off.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Wait, you worked for them?&quot; She blinks in surprise, a bit more confused as she watches him work on that keychain...Cool...&quot;So, were you once a bad guy too, then? Or did they force you to work for them?&quot; She peers intently at the collar, coming nearer to get a better look. &quot;Heey, is there a keyhole or anything? Maybe I can pick it. I was once a professional thief, y'know!&quot; An idea is starting to form, if she can help Skoll, maybe it'd prove to Avira she's serious about this goody stuff.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Skoll shakes his head. &quot;Afraid it has no keyhole. It is magic of some sort.&quot; He point out. Still, he lets hr have a good look at the one-piece collar. &quot;But yea, I worked for the gaudium lords. Warped my memories.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Ooh, so they just used you..Just like the Shadow Lords used me. But..&quot; She frowns, &quot;No keyhole, huh? That's annoying. But if it's dark magic, I wonder if Faru's holy spear wont cancel it out? Otherwise..&quot; She sighs, &quot;Too bad I cant just ask Seith anymore..But hey! I'll bet one of those books in Hollow Bastion's library would have some helpful info on it! I dont know much about dark magic, but I know enough to know what sorts of books to look for..&quot; Of course it'd be really risky but..What better way to prove herself?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Don't.&quot; Skoll tells Katyna. He can tell exactly what she is thinking before she even mentions knowing the books to look for. &quot;I have stayed my way from the Gaudium Lords, and have been better off for it I think. I don't suggest you return. If they want you in some way or another... they might trap you there.&quot; The werewolf reminds her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;As for the collar, it's arcane magic of some sorts I guess. I don't really know, but from what Zia has told me, she's found a solution.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna frowns a bit. &quot;I guess you're right, I mean, it'd totally suck if they stuck a collar on me or worse..&quot; Ooh, there's a lot worse things they could do to her..Hades scared the &lt;GOOSEHONK&gt; out of her, and Seith..Well who knew what he was thinking half the time?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;But I'm sure they'd just want to see me dead for my treachery. I suppose there's nothing left for me there anymore anyway...Afterall, Lord Fessner's probably dead right now..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She seems sad about that, though relieved when wolfboi says Zia has found a cure. Wow, that girl must be crazy about him to go to such great lengths for his sake..And to put up with his obvious affections for Avira!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A part of her feels a little guilty about her own affections towards Reize, especially after learning for the first time recently, that he is engaged to someone else...Grr, why'd he have to be the spitting image of dear Razan? It made things so confusing for Kat!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Hmm, then I guess you'll just have to sit tight til she returns with that cure then, huh? But, is it really safe to be using those dark powers still? I mean, sure it's convenient and stuff but..I dunno, the more you use 'em, the harder it'll be to hide from the Gaudium Lords, the Shadow Lords..Or the heartless. But, I guess I'm also trying to wean off those powers. I wonder if they'll always be a part of me too? That's what that dark knight seemed to suggest. He was real creepy..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;I don't know. Depends on just how important you were to them.&quot; Skoll answers Katyna, leaning back on his seat and balancing it on its hind legs while he raises the chain-jewelry up to the air in order to inspect it, then proceeds to polish the chain and charm with cloth and some sorts of oil.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I'm sorry things went wrong for you like that. But in a ways, you make your own history and future.&quot; Not that he's really one to speak. But from what he understands, Katyna wasn't controlled by them. &quot;I'll be helping her. I believe Avira wants to help too.&quot; The youth points out in regards to th e'cure'. &quot;As for the whole using these powers... I dunno. I guess I am still somewhat in tune with darkness no matter what. So I will use them while I can.&quot; No, he's not actually aware that they are /bad/ to use.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna hmms. &quot;Well hey, if you need help, I'm happy to help! At least..I'm glad you didnt judge me as harshly as some people did. It's really hard, having the courage to stand up against a dangerous group like the Shadow Lords and betray them, knowing your life will forever be forfeit by them. Not a lot of people seem to understand that they did manipulate me and use me too. I might've acted tough, but underneath it all, I only worked for them because the alternative was death. And yeah, I talked to Maira after what happened. I think she's one of the few people who understands...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs, &quot;Even so, I'll try real hard to make a new future for myself. I dunno if I'll ever be accepted into VALKYRI again, but...&quot; But there was Ramza and his merry troupe..Of course that was a whole new can of worms, but at least he understood and seemed to be trying to do good things too!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Well, I dunno about the darkness thing. Riku once showed me something, if I continued to pursue the darkness. He showed me a cold and empty, painful place. It was something that I'd never want to see again. And like Mama Odie said, you always need a balance, right? I think..Since I started tapping less into that darkness lately, I'm not feeling quite as greedy and power hungry as I once did. It's kind of liberating, in a way.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But Ramza is probably growing impatient waiting for her right now, and so she turns towards the door to leave, but pauses for a moment. &quot;Heh, those keychains are pretty cool. Maybe someday you can make one for me, hey? Also, I'd be wary if a dark knight dressed a little like Angantyr ever approaches you. He seems to be particularly interested in those possessing incredible light and those possessing a lot of darkness.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Skoll Ulfang]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Angantyr doesn't interest me.&quot; Skoll answers Katyna and then throws the item he was making towards her in an underhanded arc. It's a simple silver keychain that ends in a red gem. &quot;Have it, it's yours. I'm just trying to keep my skill sharp.&quot; The werewolf points out, before adding; &quot;I don't know your past, or why you did the things you did. I trust you, simply because my sister trusts you. I hope you will never betray that trust, Katyna.&quot; Skoll notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;But Riku is right though. I've seen it, parts of that place. That cold and empty place. That was me for a while, before you ever even met me. I don't know about this balance thing though.&quot; He shrugs his shoulders. &quot;I think, the light may simply be a better place. It's far warmer than the darkness has ever been to me.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Huh?&quot; She blinks as he tosses it towards her, and she catches it easily, turning it around to inspect it. &quot;Cool! Thanks!&quot; she grins and winks, before fastenning it to the end of her sword. &quot;Hmm, not Angantyr, just someone who looks a bit like him in dark armour. Anyways...&quot; She nods, &quot;Well thanks, I appreciate it. And I wont let you down either. I wont let anyone else down anymore. In the end, it's just not worth it.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mention of Riku has her frowning a bit. &quot;I...Wonder how he's doing? I havent seen him in a long while, but it's like he was going through some of the same things that I was. He didnt belong with the Shadow Lords anymore than I did. But I guess he was right to try and push me away from that kind of life..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As for the light, she shakes her head slowly. &quot;I think, too much light will blind you, just as too much darkness with. Maira is the most pure hearted individual I know, but...That light makes her naieve and trusting too. No, you need the darkness just as much, y'know? The trick is finding a good balance...&quot; Kat sighs, remembering something.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I had a dream about that once, you know? I dreamt I was a phoenix, rising from the ashes. I tried to reach the sun but it blinded me and was burning. When I moved into the dark of night, it also blinded me and felt cold. No, you need a good balance of both. But then I guess it's easier said than done.&quot; She can already hear Ramza yelling on her earpiece and she smirks, &quot;Well I gotta go! Heey, say hi to Hati for me, 'k? Maybe some day I'll work up the guts to return to Traverse Town..Eventually..&quot;</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Crazy_Bar_Fun! 2013-03-31T18:15:13Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/03/25 |Location=Fluorgis - City |Synopsis=Katyna walks into a bar and runs into Faruja,but is too scared to reveal her ugly secret to him. Art...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/03/25<br /> |Location=Fluorgis - City<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna walks into a bar and runs into Faruja,but is too scared to reveal her ugly secret to him. Artemis gives her some tough love advice..<br /> |Cast of Characters=Faruja Senra, Katyna, Deelel, Artemis Eurus<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-03-25 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ahh, taverns: where alcohol flows, and sense leaves the body. Faruja is ensuring just such is happening, looking to be on his third glass of what looks like white wine as he sits at a table in the Plucked Chocobo. It's just around 7 pm, and the bar is mostly empty, the growing desert chill warding away many. Faruja, however, happily sucks down drink as he tries to pull himself away from his own troubles; namely, his new superior and a few new retainers of the Church. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Lord grant me strength and wisdom for the coming days.&quot; Mutters the ratling.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Aah taverns. Perfect place to drown one's sorrows away. And a place that Katyna often enjoyed coming to in the past, moreso for the socializing aspect, and less for 'drowning' her sorrows..These days however, the young mystic knight has been feeling rather..Lost..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And the idea of drinking her sorrows away is sounding mighty tempting! And so she steps into the bar, uncharacteristically quiet as she climbs onto a barstool next to Faru and orders some strong whiskey. What the heck!?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Artemis enters the tavern shortly after Katyna, for bodyguards also need a drink now and then. She had left Ramza with /explicit/ directions on what he was and was not to do after also lecturing two of his 'guards' to stay by his door and play bloody attention while they did so. This would be a test, a risk, but necessary. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The masked woman wears her armor still, her sword at her hip. The furs she had been wearing were stored away now, as the climate here was considerably warmer than where she had been last. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The samurai tosses a thick blond braid over her shoulder as she stalks toward the bar, slipping onto a barstool gracefully and ordering mead if they had it. If not, wine. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Artemis turns then to look to Katyna, recognized as another in Ramza' company. She nods and greets her, &quot;Dame Katyna.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The emergence of two women, one whom he knows, catches the partially sloshed rat's notice. A smile comes to his muzzle upon seeing Katyna, the rat standing and opening his arms welcomingly before dipping into a bow. &quot;Lady Redsvaren! Lord bless you, my dear friend! My, my are you alright? 'Tis something amiss?&quot; comes the rat's concerned words, before he regards the blonde masked woman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Briefly, his brow rises. Who wears a mask out in public? It's quickly shaken away, however as he offers the woman a bow as well. &quot;Ahh, good 'eve to you as well M'Lady. You know our valiant Lady Katyna? Ahh, but forgive my manners, drink seems to evaporate them. Temple Knight Faruja Senra, at your service.&quot; Seems he's perked up with the entrance of Katyna!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;As the barmaid scurries off to mix a strong drink for Katyna, she does not yet notice Faruja's presence..Not until he calls out to her. And then opens his arms out to her as it in welcome! However, the reaction he gets from her is not nearly as welcome as he might imagine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In fact..She looks rather terrified. And ashamed, as she turns her face away, bowing her head. Did he not know? Of any of it? The girl swallows, glancing slowly back at him, forcing a small yet pitiful smile. Indeed, she looks quite shaken up, her hair's mussed up and her armour's pretty dented as if she hasnt seen a good blacksmith in a while.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But more than that, there is a hollow, haunted look in her eyes that suggests she may well have been to hell and back. And she kinda was. Quite literally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Fa-Faruja? What are you doing here? I...I didn't think I'd see you....&quot; she pouts, looking away, nervously fidgeting with her gloves..And then, suddenly someone else calls out her name, and she glances around nervously towards Artemis, the lady whom Ramza had introduced her too..And her face flushes ten shades redder as she attempts to sink into her seat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Erm..Dame Artemis? Eheheh...How nice to see you again..Eheheh...&quot; she laughs nervously, very nervously as she tries to sink deeper into her seat. Yegads, this is not gonna turn out well, is it?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Artemis executes a bow to Faruja that somehow manages to communicate the correct amount of formality and casualness for the situation. &quot;I would not say I know her precisely, but we have been recently introduced,&quot; Artemis replies to Faruja, not wanting to give too much away. She would not mention Ramza's name and she hoped Katyna had the sense not to either. &quot;I am Artemis Eurus,&quot; she introduces, leaning slightly against the bar counter as she crosses her legs and looks toward Katyna. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Beneath her mask a brow is slowly rising. Why is the woman acting to strangely? Was this how she always was? No, no. He armor shows signs of wear, but until recently it had been well cared for. She looks a mess now, but she cannot disguise the knowledge of her muscles when she moves--a swordswoman, not just a woman who carried a sword. &quot;We may dispense with formalities if you like, I am not overly attached,&quot; Artemis says, shrugging a shoulder lightly. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; She will not comment on Katyna's behavior, but she is on her guard. Not that she ever wasn't.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Deelel]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Deelel had returned to the city to leave a message of warning about the mayor of Tranverse Town, but now she needed to get some energy before she made on her way again. So here she is entering into the Plucked Chocobo just b chance. To someone she'd not been seen before she might get some attention with her style of dress, not to mention the glowing tatoos visable on her arm and she might just get spotted by a certain Paladin and others.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Dented armor, that downtrodden look? His concern grows visibly, the Templar no longer bothering to try to hide it. His smile is forced, for Katyna's benefit at that. &quot;You seem as though you have ran through the Abyss itself, my dear. Come now, drinks are on me tonight. Be /calm/, alright?&quot; A comb is offered her way, even as he stares her over to look for injuries. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; With most of his attention on Katyna, Artemis is replied to belatedly. &quot;Well met, Lady Eurus. May the Lord guide you to salvation!&quot; States the ratling, briefly sizing up the woman. Strong, knowledge of her body...it all screams warrior to the Templar. &quot;That may be for the best, M'Lady Artemis. Please, sit, join us. I do believe Katyna here could use some company.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And yet another Lady enters! Faruja waves the Program over. &quot;Good 'eve, Lady Deelel! 'tis good to see you back in Fluorgis!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Katyna looks like she needs more than company and a stiff drink. Katyna looks like she needs an intervention. Artemis however, would not be the person to provide. Artemis could provide a distraction at some point, perhaps...but really, they knew close to nothing of each other. Still, Art thinks she recognizes the haunted look in the woman's eyes. She'd been through something harrowing. Artemis is not without sympathy, even if her face does not show it. Mask and what not. Makes a poker face very easy. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Which is good, because Faruja gives her a very religious greeting that puts her a tad bit on edge. Templar? Ah, but what world was he from? From his speech...well, all the more reason to be on guard. She merely nods. &quot;And to you Sir Senra,&quot; she replies, then offers him a small smile as thanks for the offer to buy her drink. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The masked blonde looks to Deelel then, blinking. Curious, but she nods a greeting. It seems she will have company tonight. Not a bad thing. She can't remember the last time she was with so many people, just sitting at a bar and drinking. Those days seemed a world away. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Probably because they were.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Phew, it seems that Faruja does not yet know that Artemis is a Heretic - not like Kat expected her to flaunt it around or anything. But, she has other, more serious concerns to think about right now. When Faruja mentions the Abyss, she laughs nervously, and a bit too loudly at that, relieved when the barmaid offers her the glass of whiskey.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yegads, she's never tried this stuff straight, but there's always a first for everything, right? Using the glass as a distraction, and an excuse not to answer Faruja right away, she gulps half the big mug down, then coughs uncontrollably after.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Yegads, is that ever strong! What the heck!&quot; she coughs and sniffles a bit, shaking her head, about to take another gulp..When she realizes just how suspicious she looks. Still, the drink left her feeling a wee bit woozy, and a little less tense at least?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Heh, good to see you again..Ser Faruja.&quot; She sighs and stretches a bit, feeling warmth return to her face after the drink. &quot;Sorry, I'm feelin' a bit run-down. Y'know, nearly got torn to shreds by heartless in the desert, then got lost in a sandstorm n'....Stuff.&quot; Oh yeah, went to the abyss and back and betrayed everyone and...And...Do you really wanna know where this is heading?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Ooi, Dame Artemis! Nice to see you again! Is Ser Ranny here too?&quot; Artemis may recognize 'Ser Ranny' as one of Ramza's many code names or aliases.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally she glances back to Faruja and nods. &quot;Ser Faruja, this is dame Artemis Eurus, a friend of a friend. Dame Artemis, this is Templar knight, Ser Faruja Senra.&quot; She notices Deelel, whom she might have seen from time to time but was never formally introduced to before, and she simply nods and smiles at her, then glances back at Faru. &quot;Friend of yours?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Deelel]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Deelel says &quot;Greetings, Faruja!&quot; She looks over to ARtemis as she starts to come over to make a spot to sit, she shifts about as she comes in to sit. There's a strange throwing weapon prehaps mounted to the back of her clothing. Katyna gets a bnnit of a cold stare for a moment but there's not our right hostiluty however, maybe she knows something or prehaps she's just sizing her up. &quot;I'm Deelel, I see you have some interesting friends today Faruja.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot; Now, now! Easy, Katyna...'tis a touch much. Mmm. Or perhaps not. Sip, my dear.&quot; Cautions the Templar as she nearly chokes on her drink, sipping his own. At least she eases up somewhat. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;You seem it, dear Dame. Harrowing, no doubt, however you have weathered worse I would venture to say. Trust in thy strength and courage, and continue to use them for righteous endeavors.&quot; That, of course, being helping save Hati. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Introductions, and words between the pair of ladies, and the rat nods to Artemis. He doesn't know a Renny, nor does he seem to be too suspicious at the moment thanks to the distraction provided by both Deel and Katyna. &quot;Seems you've fine companions. Tell me, what brings you to Fluorgis, Artemis?&quot; questions the Templar, still not able to gaze over that mask a bit curiously. He's too polite to outright ask about it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The odd, cold stare from Deel has the rat confused. Cue more wine. He feels as though he's missing something here! &quot;Quite! Lady Redsvaren, the woman to whom I owe a great debt indeed, and Lady Artemis Eurus.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Artemis shakes her head to Katyna. &quot;No, Ser Ranny is resting tonight,&quot; she replies easily. Gods help Ramza if he came in here without sending word to her. She would throttle him. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Well, now that the topic has been brought up, Artemis looks Katyna over. &quot;Indeed, you must be sure to rest well Dame Katyna,&quot; she offers. Who knew when they would be moving on, the woman had to be fit to travel. &quot;Perhaps if you rest well tonight you could join me for my morning exercises,&quot; she continues. A warrior often thinks her problems through with her sword in hand. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Artemis looks back to Deelel to introduce herself. &quot;Artemis Eurus, a pleasure,&quot; she says, bowing her head to her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Then to Faruja, Artemis does not hesitate to meet his eye, nor is she surprised to see the plain curiosity there about her mask. It is an oddity that draws attention, though is it really any different than wearing a hood indoors? Either way you are hiding something. In reply to Faruja's questions, Artemis responds, &quot;the road,&quot; cheekily. Then, she shrugs. &quot;I am merely following where my feet take me.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna smiles weakly at Faru, nodding as she takes some slow, careful sips. Still, seeing Faruja here, and hearing his kind words to her makes her not want to tell him the truth about her. Afterall, she's got enough people hating her right now. But...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Ehh, It was nothing really..I mean, you and Skoll did most of the hard work. I just led you to the right place n' stuff..&quot; she goes back to sipping her whisky some more, as it calms her down a bit..But when Deelel tosses a cold look towards her, she cringes visibly. Oh yes, she's pretty sure she knows what that look's all about.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Again Faru praises her and she cringes some more, really wishing a hole would swallow her up at any moment. Yesss, focus on the drink! Pay no mind to the overly thankful rat whom she betrayed not once, but twice! Yegadds!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Well, Artemis has had enough. She lifts her drink to her mouth and downs it before getting to her feet and turning toward Katyna. &quot;Dame Katyna, might I have a word with you outside?&quot; Artemis asks politely, then turns and moves toward the door, expecting Katyna to follow.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Point! Faruja narrows his gaze slightly at Katyna. &quot;Which, my dear, is exactly why we knew where to find her. She would be /dead/ without your efforts. Do not downplay them, hmm? I have seen enough dead loved ones for three life times as it stands.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; As for Artemis, the one eyed Templar raises a glass. &quot;Then may the Lord guide your steps to righteousness! May no evil, no Heresy, no bane of all that is good and true bar thy path, dear Dame. To honor and virtue!&quot; Another glass is swigged down. Ahhh. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A glance between the two women shows a slightly confused Burmecian, but he doesn't speak about it.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna just shakes her head at Faruja, clenching her fists into tight balls. She's actually shaking a bit, looking like she might just explode at any minute. &quot;Faru....I....Errr.....&quot; She flushes again, and suddenly glugs down the rest of her mug of whisky, hacking and coughing like crazy!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then Artemis gives an out, and she jumps quickly, albeit a bit unsteadily to her feet! &quot;Yes! Fresh Air! That's what I need! Hahaha! That whiskey was seriously strong! Ehehehe.....Be right back, Faru!!&quot; And then she dashes out of there, a bit wobbly, but so determined to flee that she does manage to find the exit!<br /> <br /> :'''[[Deelel]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Deelel isn't staing at Faruja but says nothing on the matter of the stare she looks over at ARtemis and seems to be polite enough at this point. Interesting name, that's also the name of a deity from another world.&quot; She notes with some interest. &quot;I can understand about wandering there is a lot to take in, in this world.&quot; She'll say nothing else to Katyna she's not going to start a brawl here at the very least. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Humm strange how you will consume substance that cripple your functionality.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Artemis will make sure she follows for some distance, until she reaches an area she thinks has adequate space for what she has in mind. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Then, the samurai turns. &quot;Draw your sword Dame Katyna, and do try not to cut yourself with it,&quot; she says, placing her hand upon her katana and sliding it easily from its sheath. &quot;It seems to me you are filled with self-loathing. You are a warrior, I think it is your sword that will clear your head, not drink,&quot; she says, then waits for Katyna to draw her blade. If the woman were not drunk she may have just attacked without waiting for her to draw her weapon, just to test her.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; As the pair exit, Faruja rubs his head. &quot;...How odd. More so than usual.&quot; Mutters the Templar, before shaking his head. Deel's words have his brow twitching, but he doesn't chide her. He's too drunk to do so properly. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Because, dear Lady, 'tis warm and rather enjoyable to have one's faculties lessened for a time. By all means, try it!&quot; A glass of wine is pushed towards Deel.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna follows after Artemis, but hesitates, when she orders her to draw her sword, shaking her head. &quot;You dont understand, Dame Artemis. What I did...I SHOULD loathe myself, like everyone else does. Did you see how that girl glared coldly at me? IT's catching on. Soon everyone will know of the great sin I've committed..But, I've already lost a lot of friends..&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She pouts, &quot;I dont wanna lose Faru too, for telling him my secret. What will a sword fight accomplish? I...I have to tell him, but I'm scared!&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, she didn't stop to wonder if even Artemis knew of her dirty little secret yet.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Deelel]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Deelel looks over at the others for a moment not sure where Art is going with this she looks back to Kat and then to Faruja before she says anything. She's going to let Katyna deal with her own personal hell, there's no need to be sadistic she's let her know hwer feelsing already, and so she places an order and is otherwise quite and polite about things.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Artemis does not give a &lt;GOOSEHONK&gt; what Katyna has done. Right now, that doesn't matter. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Don't pout. A warrior does not pout. So, you have done something terrible?&quot; Artemis begins, circling Katyna slowly, her sword point toward the ground. &quot;Who has not made mistakes? By the looks of you, you have moped enough. If you thought you were beyond redemption you would have fallen on your sword already. So head up, Dame Katyna. You will change no one's mind by mulling around forever wasting what you still have to offer the world. People will hate you--change their minds. If their minds cannot be changed, you have tried it and it on their hands now--it becomes their flaw, not yours,&quot; Artemis says, raising her sword to point it toward the woman now, her eyes narrowing. &quot;If you are going to be in the company of Ser Renny, you will need to be on your guard. You will need to watch out for your own skin so that he doesn't feel he needs to--&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;So if you are looking for redemption, start NOW,&quot; she says, then swings toward her with her katana, hoping it would lead her to draw her sword. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Artemis didn't exactly want to /fight/ her. She just needed to know Katyna had some fight left.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna blinks at Artemis, shaken awake by her harsh, but true words. &quot;Artemis...&quot; she murmurs, eyeing her as she begins to circle her. Yegads, she reminds her more of Fessner than the gentler Kasrillen, and that has her narrowing her eyes, gritting her teeth and clenching her sword more tightly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;'Tough Love'. That's what he had called it. He had to make her strong so she could survive on her own, so she could earn her place amongst the shadow lords. Kat crouches into a defensive stance, amber eyes narrowed warily upon her opponent, nodding slowly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Y-yeah, I guess you're right...&quot; Ser Renny. Ramza. He had seen past her faults. He had seen the goodness in her heart. He believed her, probably the only one left who did. She nods again, &quot;Yes! I will be a good bodyguard for him!&quot; Suddenly the katana comes at her, and Kat's eyes flash brilliant red as she lets out a war cry, parrying the blow and stepping to the side.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This close to the tavern, they're bound to garner some attention, but at this point, Kat's already too focused upon Artemis to care. &quot;I will prove to you that I'm good enoguh to protect him too! Hiyah!&quot; And she lashes out with a side swipe of her sword, although pulling back enough not to be too deadly. This is just a friendly sparring match to lighten her spirits and regain her focus afterall.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Artemis Eurus]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; And there, a bright and genuine smile appears on the face of the tall samurai as Katyna finds her fight and draws her blade to parry. &quot;Good, I was hoping I would be right about you,&quot; she replies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The attack is dodged easily, Artemis dancing away gracefully. Katyna is drunk, but this will still give her a gauge of her skills. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The samurai laughs, grinning as she moves to execute a quick feint to the legs followed by a seamless upward diagonal slice, followed rapidly by bringing her sword high to strike downward. So quick, but /powerful/, even when she is holding back, as she most certainly is. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Ser Renny will need it. He is what the world needs, but the world will cut him to shreds without people like us to protect him...so, lets work off that buzz, shall we?&quot; she says, then motions for Katyna to come at her again.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Deelel]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Deelel pauses as she seems to be hearing something for a moment as Ramza comes up, and the t2wo women talk more she makes a face at whatever she is hering remotely. Sigh it seems omething has got her attention she'll get up to get her order and likely quickly constume it before she heads out. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I'm afraid I must be going some business has come up.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; With that the basic is forced by fate to depart.</div>

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<p>Alnilam: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Restoration<br /> |group=Unaffiliated<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Abused and manipulated by Shadow Lords, despised and rejected by VALKYRIE, she's seeking a new path in life...Possibly with the heretics!?<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Artemis Eurus]]'''-&quot;Heh, talk about tough love. This girl is the penultimate knight, through and through. I wish I could be as strong and as tough as her! I just hope I dont ever get on her bad side..Eerp!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was. I'm...I'm sorry! Even so..You were so cold. You demanded proof that I'd changed and showed no understanding or compassion of my predicament. I...I dont know what to think..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]'''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-29T03:10:45Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Unaffiliated<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Abused and manipulated by Shadow Lords, despised and rejected by VALKYRIE, she's seeking a new path in life...Possibly with the heretics!?<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Artemis Eurus]]'''-&quot;Heh, talk about tough love. This girl is the penultimate knight, through and through. I wish I could be as strong and as tough as her! I just hope I dont ever get on her bad side..Eerp!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was. I'm...I'm sorry! Even so..You were so cold. You demanded proof that I'd changed and showed no understanding or compassion of my predicament. I...I dont know what to think..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]'''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Path_to_Redemption 2013-03-29T02:00:30Z

<p>Alnilam: Created page with &quot;{{Log Header |Date of Scene=2013/03/27 |Location=Fluorgis - City |Synopsis=Katyna finally reveals her dark secret to Faruja, who sees a potential soul to be redeemed under the...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Log Header<br /> |Date of Scene=2013/03/27<br /> |Location=Fluorgis - City<br /> |Synopsis=Katyna finally reveals her dark secret to Faruja, who sees a potential soul to be redeemed under the guidance of the church..<br /> |Cast of Characters=Faruja Senra, Katyna<br /> |pretty=yes<br /> }}<br /> <br /> No title.<br /> (2013-03-27 - Now)<br /> No description.<br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna had remained in Fluorgis for a few more days, feeling a bit shaken up after meeting the dark knight, and determined more than ever to prove him wrong. Today finds her on the outskirts of the city, trying her best to enjoy one of the beautiful city's many floral parks and water fountains, even though she'd already bought supplies for their trip out of Fluorgis. It seems however that Ramza had decided to stay a bit longer, which left her feeling anxious..<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja has been spending much time in Fluorgis as of late, along with a number of his fellows. It seems the Church of Glabados is up to something, but who can say exactly what? The Church's servants have been distinctly tight-lipped about it. Right now, Faruja exits a governmental office building, sighing as he stops at a water fountain. He's quick to splash some on his face. Even with only his robes on, Fluorgis is scorching to his kind! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Doing so, he belatedly notices a certain Katyna! &quot;Ahh, Dame Redsvaren! Good eve M'Lady.&quot; His smile is tired, but warm. Dealing with government drones has that effect on the Templar.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Siiiiiiigh. If only there were some way she could wave a magic wand, and make everything better. In a world full of so much magic, one would think it easy to find such a spell, but alas. Katyna at least, is not so magically inclined. Buuut..Hmm, it is tempting to look up Seith again, who was basically a walking talking, magical encyclopedia for all her needs..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But that was in the past. Now, he'd sooner hunt her down than help her. She's on her own now..She glances around, noting the fountain, and peeking over the edge, she searches her pockets for pennies, unloading about a ton into the fountain that causes the water to splash all over the place! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hmm, now if it's true that one can make a wish every time they toss a penny into the fountain, maybe with so many pennies, she cant go wrong! Kat closes her eyes, clasps her hands and concentrates..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I wish....&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Suddenly she hears Faruja's kind and overly polite voice squeak out of the corner of her ear, and she jumps, hair standing on end as she glances over at him nervously. &quot;Gah!!! Faru! What are you doing here?&quot; Her eyes dart around oddly nervously, as much as she was the last time she saw him here. Yegads, how's she gonna get out of it this time?<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; That is a lot of pennies. The rat's face twists slightly. &quot;...Mayhap 'twould go better to a charity, or the poorbox.&quot; Comments the Templar idly regarding her mountain of wishing-pennies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Once again, there's that nervous look to Katyna. Leaning on the fountain, tail-tip dipping into the cool water, he puts on his best smile even as he tries to ponder just what is the matter with the woman! &quot;Oh, taking care of a few minor errands. My apologies, hardly did I desire to give you a fright! How fare you, hmm?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna pouts, staring into the pool of pennies, shrugging a little. &quot;Eh, I s'pose so, just...&quot; She draws a deep breath. &quot;Faru......Eh..&quot; She stares uncomfortably at her feet for a long moment, and awkward silence ensues - something that is perhaps uncharacteristic of the usually chipper and overly chatty young knight.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Umm.....We...We need to talk..&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja stays silent, as Katyna pouts and generally seems to be gathering up courage. But for what? The Templar feels his stomach sinking as she asks to talk so nervously. In his line of work, that's usually a bad sign. One that typically makes his life much harder. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Standing up, the rat looks the fellow warrior in the eyes. &quot;What is it, Katyna? My ears are yours.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna sighs deeply, finding it hard to look Faruja in the eye. she already remembers the anger and hatred in Avira's eyes, and in the others who heard of her dirty little secret. Formerly friends and teammates, now they glared at her with cold hatred and not a shred of forgiveness. But how would Faruja, the ever so pious church Templar, who preached such things as forgiveness, react?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Umm..&quot; She wanders towards a bench next to the fountain, sitting down. &quot;Faru..I wanna ask you a question first. Do you think...If a person does a really bad thing, but they are remorseful and try very hard to redeem themselves, that they will still go to hell for their sins? Do you think that once you do a bad thing, there is no going back?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Faruja follows, sitting down, tail wrapping about a bench leg. Question asked, the Templar falls silent, considering with one hand rubbing his chin. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;I think...'tis possible for one to redeem onesself. It depends on the crime, of course, however the Lord will forgive a sin with proper penance. Indeed, even a murderer, should they honestly work to mend their ways, may one day be truly blessed in the sight of the Lord. What must be certain is that 'tis true penance. Not for one's own sake, but for the sake of others.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&quot;Faru..I did some terrible things..&quot; She sighs, staring at her legs, swinging back and forth slowly. &quot;I know I'm not totally innocent of those crimes, and I know I've been trying to find excuses but..I...I....&quot; She swallows.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Faru,up until recently, I was a servant of the Shadow Lords..I not only kidnapped Maira, but I also kidnapped Avira and brought her to Hades. I....I'm sorry...&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Claws lash out, the Templar's silent, understanding face shifting to outright rage like a flipped switch. Grasping the collar of Katyna's tunic, the Templar bolts upright, dragging her up with him. His fist shakes, claws poking holes in the fabric, piercing back through his own skin and fur. He doesn't seem to notice the blood as his own crimson eye glares daggers into Katyna's face, not an inch away from her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Faruja had changed much, through meeting many people in the new worlds. Forgiveness comes far more easily. But what throws him into a blind rage is whom she wronged. &quot;WHY!? Of all of the people...were it not for YOU, mayhap she would not have...&quot; The rat chokes on his own words about Avira, emotion clogging his vision. Body glowing white in a righteous fury, he shakes the woman harshly. &quot;And.../MAIRA/!? Of all people! The most innocent, kindly, loving woman I have ever met!? Tell me why you have done such things, immediately!&quot; Snarls the Templar, breath coming fast in his fury. From the way his free hand flexes, he may just be considering rather violent actions at the moment.<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;She sees the pain and rage..The feeling of betrayal in Faruja's eyes as he grabs her shirt. And she doesn't even try to stop him. INstead, Katyna squeezes her eyes shut as the tears flow freely. Still, it's the first time someone actually bothered to ask her WHY, rather than just blindly condemn her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I...I was afraid. When they first found me, the Shadow Lords were ruthless. They killed everyone, my friends, my family. Everyone I ever loved. they all fell before me, and I was too weak to protect them..&quot; She sniffles, closing her eyes. It's the same story she told Avira, but she didnt really care, she dismissed it as excuses. Still, it's the truth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;I...I was scared. I couldn't run anywhere, couldn't hide, Faruja! So I stood up against them, even though I knew I was gonna die, and then..Lord Fessner spared my life. He saw potential, and he took me in, taught me about the darkness. Told me it was my own fault that those people I cared for died..Because I wasn't strong enough to protect them. He taught me how to be strong, and also promised that he would preserve my life as long as I served him as his servant and spy...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs, shaking her head. &quot;I was such an idiot, I thought that he was right. IT was my fault they died. I just wanted to become strong. So when I was sent to spy on VALKYRI, it's all I cared about, but...But, then I started to care about them. Faru, you gotta believe me! I was sooo scared. I just wanted to stop, when I saw how much I upset Maira. But it was too late! Hades ordered me to capture Avira, and I knew in the end, if was either her life, or mine. I...&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She sighs, &quot;I took the cowards' way out. I captured her, but then...I just couldn't...I couldn't stand myself anymore, so I ran to Hades and helped the others to free her. But...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But it seems it was too little, too late. &quot;I'm not working for the Shadow Lords anymore, Faruja. I want to be good. I want to atone for my sins. You might not believe me, but it's the honest truth. I want nothing more than to make up for all the wrongs I committed....&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; While the anger and look of betrayal remain, slowly, something else creeps in. If anything, Katyna's story only stokes his fury. He shakes in utter righteous indignation. It's all too similar to Hati's own story. A woman, vulnerable, taken in and duped only to be used as a tool. A carrot dangled before their heads to force them to do the bidding of those plotting the destruction of worlds. Then and there, the Burmecian silently vows to see every Shadow Lord dead, or die in the attempt. His muzzle shows sharp, white teeth, far too close to the crying girl's throat as she finally confesses. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Long minutes pass, and finally, Faruja lets go. Falling to a knee, he grabs Katyna's chin, tilting her head to stare into his eye. His gaze searches for any signs of untruth, any shifty flinches. He considers her words, fighting against his own urge for vengeance. How many others had this woman harmed like Avira and Maira? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Then he remembers her first question. &quot;Katyna. I believe you.&quot; This isn't the face of some desperate liar. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &quot;Swear to me, Katyna, before Holy Faram, before the soul of dear departed Ser Kasrillen, that you shall never again aide these horrid monsters whom used you so.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna holds her breath as Faru's sharpenned fangs come close to her neck. Would he slash her throat for her betrayal? so far, only Maira, Ramza and Reize seemed to give a damn if she was being used by the shadow lords or not. She was shocked and hurt&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Suddenly he lets go, and she falls to the ground, letting out a relieved sigh. What? What happened? Faru brings her chin up, forcing her to look him in the eye. &quot;Err..&quot; She flushes, feeling too ashamed. But a knigh would not look away. Afterall, that would suggest deception, wouldn't it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But he is right, it's not the face of a desperate liar, only one who is genuinely remorseful for her actions, and wants desperately to redeem herself. She smiles faintly. &quot;Thank you, Faru, I....&quot; He makes her take and oath, and she nods again, taking on a more serious look. &quot;Yes! I swear on Ser Kasrillen's departed soul that I am telling the truth, and that I would never dream of aiding the Shadow Lords, nor the heartless after all the evils they committed against me..And against everyone else!&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; A hand lands on Katyna's shoulder, patting lightly even as he reigns in his own lingering rage. Opportunity as well as a means of /helping/ someone who has been used sits right before the Templar, and he grasps it easily. Sitting down upon the bench once more, he nods to her oath. &quot;I shall remember it. Think naught of going against such an oath, for it shall carry a price most dire indeed.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Frowning lightly, he considers his options. &quot;When you questioned me of atonement...'tis what you seek, M'Lady? I would be willing to speak with my superiors, regarding such means. A heavy burden lies upon thy soul, but if it is redemption you seek, I would be a poor servant of the Lord if I did not at least seek a road for a friend to trod upon back to the light of the Lord.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Pausing a moment, he continues. &quot;Have you spoken to Maira and Avira? I can hardly grant forgiveness in that regard. 'Tis theirs to give. However, the Shadow Lords are my enemies, and I believe you may very well be able to assist myself, and the Church, in fighting them. Are they aware that you are no longer their dog?&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Katyna]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Katyna nods slowly, seeming a bit comforted by his words..Of course there was that other thing she had to tell him, about Ramza and how he might not just be some 'evil heretic'. Telling him that she's travelling him is a whole other can of worms, but..That might have to wait til another day. And at least, she has not committed any real sin, other than failing to turn Ramza in. but then, she was no denizen of the church herself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Umm, I do seek atonement, Ser Faruja. What did you have in mind?&quot; She nods and sighs when he asks about Maira and Avira though. &quot;Yeah, I talked to them. Maira understood. She was upset at first, but I think she understood that I didnt do this to be mean, that I was just scared and confused. Avira though...&quot; She frowns, &quot;She, eh..&quot; Kat hangs her head.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Avira...Didnt really understand, even though she was herself used by the Shadow Lords. I really wanted her to understand, but, she was just full of hatred and anger towards me, and said they were just 'pathetic excuses'. It..It really hurt to hear that. The only thing she gave me was a chance to prove myself...&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She smiles, &quot;I will do my best to battle the heartless! Although it'll be difficult on my own..&quot; Would it be safe to travel with Ramza, even? So far, she hasnt' seen them attacking the church directly, but if they did...Would she be okay with that?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But, it would be a discussion for another time. Right now, she's just tired.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Thanks Faru..For believing in me.&quot;<br /> <br /> :'''[[Faruja Senra]] has posed:'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &quot;The sting of her own encounters with the Shadow Lords remains fresh, and such a reminder no doubt would cause the best of us to lash out so. Can you truly blame her, Katyna? Not all are so forgiving as Lady Maira.&quot; Starts off the rat, before shrugging. Anything he would say is mere conjecture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The Burmecian's voice drops as he crosses his legs. &quot;A former agent of the Shadow Lords no doubt knows much of how they operate; their members, their names, descriptions, locations of their strongholds, their numbers...the information alone is invaluable. Someone such as yourself would know how best to strike at them, how they summon these horrid abominations. Nevermind what the more cunning of the Church would be able to dream up. It would take some convincing, however, I know a few whom may see reason, and show pity for you.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The Templar nods, Faruja finally smiling a touch. &quot;Quite. They are not an opponent to be fought alone.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A shake of the head. &quot;'Tis my duty to guide others unto the path of righteousness. I believe today may yet be that first step for you, my dear. Besides, I think your dear departed would desire this.&quot;</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-29T01:10:37Z

<p>Alnilam: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=Unaffiliated<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Abused and manipulated by Shadow Lords, despised and rejected by VALKYRIE, she's seeking a new path in life...Possibly with the heretics!?<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was. I'm...I'm sorry! Even so..You were so cold. You demanded proof that I'd changed and showed no understanding or compassion of my predicament. I...I dont know what to think..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]'''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-23T03:48:19Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=none<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was. I'm...I'm sorry! Even so..You were so cold. You demanded proof that I'd changed and showed no understanding or compassion of my predicament. I...I dont know what to think..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]'''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-23T02:26:32Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=none<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was. I'm...I'm sorry! Even so..You were so cold. You demanded proof that I'd changed and showed no understanding or compassion of my predicament. I...I dont know what to think..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-22T02:18:21Z

<p>Alnilam: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Wandering Force<br /> |group=none<br /> |occupation=Knight<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was and you believed in me. I'm...I'm sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-22T00:36:45Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was and you believed in me. I'm...I'm sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Mercade Alexander]]''-&quot;What? Another one of Avira's boyfriends? But..I did have a contract with you, I wonder if it's void, now that you know who I really am? I'm sorry I hurt your girlfriend..I hope you can still help me..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Navya]]'''-&quot;I guess..We never got to know each other that well, but you're a VALKYRI too, and I owe you an apology for my deception..I'm so sorry..I hope we can be friends..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Vespa]]'''-&quot;Aah, I remember you now, you opposed me when I was working for the crazy dog lady, trying to capture dalmations. I still hurt from our last battle, and I never told you the truth about me. Sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Uncertain'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-22T00:31:56Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;I was originally sent to spy on you and ultimately, to bring you in, once it was determined that you were the Twilight Princess of Manhattan. However..Some how, I grew to like and respect you greatly. You taught me what true friendship was and you believed in me. I'm...I'm sorry!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..Why did you help Morrighan to summon Lich? And why did you warn me and Ramza about the church? What game are you playing? I..Dont trust you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..Now that I am affiliated with Ramza, are we gonna be enemies..?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing..Almost losing you like that scared me. Now that I've defected, I worry even more about you. I hope Skoll and Faru take good care of you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ramza Beoulve]]'''-&quot;I never imagined I'd run into you again, although I'm ashamed to tell you how badly I turned out. I am shocked to hear you are a heretic and wanted by the church..But Ser Kasrillen believed in you as his former pupil, and so I also believe and trust in you. Perhaps we can help each other!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;You are truly violent, brutal and unforgiving, and yet..Somehow, your words made sense, and got through to me in the end. Even so, your alliance with both Shadow Lords and heroes, and your fascination with Avira make me wary..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Heh..I suppose the truth is out now, but what do you make of it? I wonder if you'll want to kick my butt, like the others..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-22T00:23:48Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Current Goals */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Redemption!<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-14T23:22:44Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Personality */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Why do I suddenly respect Avira more than I used to? Maybe what I was doing was wrong..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Discover Lord Fessner's whereabouts &lt;br&gt;<br /> Protect Morgan (Ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? Ghh...I'm dead :o &lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? And I dont even get to beat him up? poo..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn more about Reize and his mysterious pendant! &lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn about true darkness from Riku and Seith (ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> [[File:Ember.gif]]<br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-14T23:22:02Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Combat Statistics */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Why do I suddenly respect Avira more than I used to? Maybe what I was doing was wrong..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Discover Lord Fessner's whereabouts &lt;br&gt;<br /> Protect Morgan (Ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? Ghh...I'm dead :o &lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? And I dont even get to beat him up? poo..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn more about Reize and his mysterious pendant! &lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn about true darkness from Riku and Seith (ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

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<p>Alnilam: /* Combat Statistics */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Why do I suddenly respect Avira more than I used to? Maybe what I was doing was wrong..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Discover Lord Fessner's whereabouts &lt;br&gt;<br /> Protect Morgan (Ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? Ghh...I'm dead :o &lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? And I dont even get to beat him up? poo..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn more about Reize and his mysterious pendant! &lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn about true darkness from Riku and Seith (ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> [[File:ember.jpg]]<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-14T23:13:30Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Combat Statistics */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Why do I suddenly respect Avira more than I used to? Maybe what I was doing was wrong..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Discover Lord Fessner's whereabouts &lt;br&gt;<br /> Protect Morgan (Ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? Ghh...I'm dead :o &lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? And I dont even get to beat him up? poo..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn more about Reize and his mysterious pendant! &lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn about true darkness from Riku and Seith (ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> ember.jpg<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-14T23:12:19Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Combat Statistics */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Why do I suddenly respect Avira more than I used to? Maybe what I was doing was wrong..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Discover Lord Fessner's whereabouts &lt;br&gt;<br /> Protect Morgan (Ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? Ghh...I'm dead :o &lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? And I dont even get to beat him up? poo..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn more about Reize and his mysterious pendant! &lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn about true darkness from Riku and Seith (ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> ember.gif<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

Alnilam http://finalkingdom.net/wiki/index.php/Katyna_Redsvaren 2013-03-03T05:23:03Z

<p>Alnilam: /* Combat Statistics */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character Infobox<br /> |firstname=Katyna<br /> |middlename=Ilyanna<br /> |lastname=Redsvaren<br /> |age=16<br /> |image=Kit1.jpg<br /> |caption=Kit in casual attire<br /> |species=Human<br /> |sex=Female<br /> |height=5'4<br /> |weight=Athletic<br /> |series=Final Fantasy Tactics<br /> |styles=Dark Knight<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |alignment=Forces of Ruin<br /> |group=Shadow Lords, VALKYRI<br /> |occupation=Spy/Thief<br /> |themesong=Heart of Courage - Two steps from hell<br /> |quote=&quot;I will depend on no ones strength but my own. In the end, I am all that I can count on!&quot;<br /> |footer=Presently haunted by ghosts of her past, seeking her own true path in life..<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &quot;Some Shadow Lords seek absolute power, or total annihilation. I only seek to become strong enough to protect myself, and survive whatever is coming..&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Current Goals==<br /> Why do I suddenly respect Avira more than I used to? Maybe what I was doing was wrong..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Discover Lord Fessner's whereabouts &lt;br&gt;<br /> Protect Morgan (Ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? Ghh...I'm dead :o &lt;br&gt;<br /> Wut? He's staying in VALKYRI hq? And I dont even get to beat him up? poo..&lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn more about Reize and his mysterious pendant! &lt;br&gt;<br /> Learn about true darkness from Riku and Seith (ongoing)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Background==<br /> <br /> Kityana Redsdottr was born in a small village in Ivalice during the end of the 50 year war. Like many children of the era, she lost her father - a soldier - to war, while her mother did her best to raise her as a good and devout follower of St. Ajora. Kit was young when her father died, and so, as she grew up, she knew nothing of her father, save for the many stories her mother told her of his brave acts as a knight and a hero who would always put others before himself, often putting his life on the line to protect the weak and helpless. In Kit's eyes, he was a true hero and she strived to be just like him.<br /> <br /> For a short time, Kit's mother struggled to take care of her daughter, herself a commoner with little money, and she often struggled to make ends meet. She grew resentful of the nobility, even as her own husband was a brave and noble knight who was given very little credit for his work. Still, as a devout follower of St. Yevon, she sought to set a good example for her daughter, believing that god would eventually come to her aid. However, she soon fell ill and Kit was once again helpless to do anything. When her mother died, Kityana was truly alone for the first time, her house was repossessed and she was forced onto the streets to fend for herself.<br /> <br /> Kityana spent a short time being shuffled between orphannages, but the end of the 50 year war kept most orphannages packed, and many did not have much room or money to be able to afford a poor, ragged girl who had no relatives and no money to give. Eventually she just ran away from the packed orphannages and wandered around on the streets, stealing whatever she could to survive. One day while out stealing, she came across a master thief who was impressed by Kit's spunk, and chose to take her under her wing, bringing her into her thieves' guild. Kit spent several more years here, learning all manner of subterfuge and stealth: To be as quick as a mouse, and as silent as a cat. She did indeed show promise and one day she chose to pilfer from a noble knight, but he was as quick and as cunning as Kit was herself.<br /> <br /> He caught her in the act and chased after her when she fled, determined to turn her into pay for her crimes. Kit however, only 11 at the time, was over confident and determined, and she challenged the knight to a duel. The knight was so impressed by her determination that he ended up befriending her instead, and he started to teach her about St. Ajora, hoping to convince her to leave behind her the life of crime. Over the next several years Kit became fast friends with the Holy knight, learning how to fight with a sword and how to become a true knight.<br /> <br /> And then the heartless came.<br /> <br /> They destroyed everything in their wake, they slew people swiftly and violently without remorse, and then devoured their hearts. They killed everyone Kit held dear: Her thieving mentor, the kind-hearted holy knight..Kit was once again alone and forced to fend for herself. She prayed for help but it seemed that her prayers went unanswered as the heartless began to close in on her. She fought then, with all her strength and all her might, and she took down many heartless. But at 14, she was still just a kid and it didnt take long for the mass of darkness to overwhelm her. And yet, she did not die, for some reason.<br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, a mysterious shadow lord seemed impressed by her abilities and he chose instead to take her under his wing, training her to become his minion and protege; His reasons for sparing her life were his own. It seemed that she greatly resembled a daughter he once had, before she was slain herself, before he sold his heart to the darkness and had severed all ties with that other life. Kit continued her training now as a dark knight in earnest, feeling anger at St Ajoran church and at god for not coming to her rescue. She turned her back on the Glabados church, believing that ultimately the only thing that kept her alive was not the support or charity of others as the church seemed to teach, but her own strength.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the years, she was gradually transformed from a somewhat clutzy and awkward teenaged thief, into a graceful, cunning and deadly dark knight. She accompanied her mentor on many missions, scouring the many realms for the ever prized Princesses of Heart. Along the way, she proved herself on many occasions, easily beating back resistance in some isolated areas, helping to destroy someworld shards, and even revealing and dispatching of numerous strongholds and spies against the heartless cause.<br /> <br /> <br /> From that point on, Kityana took on a new name and identity as Katyna Redsvaren, the Ember knight of Darkness. She strove to become the strongest she could become, vowing to sever all ties and weakness from her past, believing that this was the only way she could survive - by being strong. With her newfound strength and skill she continues to explore the world in search of strong hearts to feed the heartless, and ultimately the princesses of heart, believing them to lead to ultimate power. Perhaps in doing so, she could put her own fears to rest and silence the troubling voices and the pain within her heart. And maybe one day she'll actually get to take on the mantle of shadow lord herself.<br /> <br /> And yet, a part of her still remembered the kind people in her past. A part of her yet could not let go completely of those memories..<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> <br /> Katyna has always been something of a trickster. As a youngster she was ever so curious and nosy of other peoples' business, often with an eye for treasure, exploration and adventure. Often playing practical jokes on people, or sleight of hand to get them to look the other way while she stole their valuables. Ever keeping a cheerful attitude, Kit didnt like to stay down for long, but always managed to find some way to cheer herself up. She is very outgoing, charming and personable, often surrounded by many friends who are oft enamored of her exciting - albeit exaggerated - tales of adventure and excitement. As a child, she always dreamed of one day becoming a knight in shining armour like her father, and of being the hero in the stories she often read from.<br /> <br /> <br /> When she re-emerged six years later, Kit was a changed person in some ways, yet perhaps still the same underneath it all. Still retaining a cheerful demeanor on the outside, her heart had hardenned after the loss of her family, her friends, her village. When she was 'rescued' by a shadow lord after willing to risk her life for her honor, Kit's philosophy slowly changed. She came to believe that in order to survive, one must be strong, and in order to be strong, one must look after one's self and leave the weak behind, or else to get dragged down with them. It was only with this philosophy in mind that she managed to survive.<br /> Now, she is starting to realize the freedoms that come with looking out for only herself, and not needing to be responsible for others. This does not mean that she will stop herself from feeling emotions such as affection towards others, but she's more likely to encourage them to be strong or to toughen them up, rather than to encourage them to cry or to go out of her way to protect them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only does this mean she no longer has to feel the pain of loss of loved ones, but it also means she wont get dragged down with the weak and helpless. In the end, she strives ultimate power, to be untouchable by human weakness and pain. To others, she continues to appear chatty, outgoing and playful, making friends with all whom she meets. However, she has turned her back on St. Ajora and the Glabados church, believing that survival of the fittest is the natural order of things and so she'll encourage others to be strong and fend for themselves rather than depend on others to save them. She is greedy for power, seeking to be as strong as she can be, and it seems that the heartless may well hold the key to even her greatest fear - death..Perhaps.<br /> <br /> <br /> At times she may even help the good guys as she attempts to penetrate their defenses and spy on those who would oppose the heartless. Afterall, what better way to defeat your enemy than to know them better than they know themselves? When dealing with pain in her childhood, Kit draws strength from her own heart and memories. She tries to draw friends to her, finding comfort and distraction in their company, and she tries to laugh things off, attempting to take things that come her way as lightly as possible. She believes that to cry or to show weakness to others is a cowardly and shameful act and so she tries her best to keep a happy cheerful appearance. She has many friends but few that are truly close to her heart. Mind, she does not seek strength or dependance on her friends, but only distraction..Or so she claims.<br /> Usually, Kit finds little satisfaction in the killing of others, and more often than not, she wishes only to teach the foolish and uneducated of a superior life they could live if only they would join the heartless and learn to be stronger, rather than resist. She is not a murderer or a heartless monster. Moreso, she is someone who simply believes in another philosophy, no matter how demented and twisted it may be. Of course, sometimes sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good, but her goal is not to slaughter millions in cold blood, but merely to make herself, and those who would join her, stronger.<br /> <br /> <br /> Kit is also something of a tomboy, wearing her hair short, fighting with swords since she was a young child and often dressing in simple slightly boyish attire (eg she wouldn't be caught dead in a dress!). She doesn't care much for silly frilly dresses or jewelry, putting practical stuff before all else. Of course she does care a lot about money, and even as a shadow lord, she'll occasionally steal from others, although she is careful not to steal from her own allies!<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Combat Statistics==<br /> <br /> Katyna's general style is flashy and powerful. She has decent accuracy and skill with her blade, and focuses more on the offensive than the defensive, attacking with a powerful flame saber that delivers status effecting attacks that chip away at the opponent's defenses. As Ember, her attacks look similar, however, her flames manifest as black fire and have a general darker, more violent appearance to them.(Note: One might see something similar in Katyna versus Ember's styles as she has no separate 'style' build for each - seeing as she has not yet learned how to properly wield 'darkness'. However her sword burns black as 'Ember' and orange/red as 'Katyna' and the same attacks have slightly different appearances as she draws more upon the darkness as Ember. Their styles may seem similar but it's NOT obvious to tell that they are one and the same for RP purposes).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''STATS'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Strength:''' Amazing&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Magic:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Acc:''' Good&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Acc:''' Wimpy&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Def:''' Above Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''P.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''M.Eva:''' Below Average&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ATTACKS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Fire Flash:''' Kat slams her sword in a downward stroke into the ground, creating a flashing geyser of blue-white blinding fire to erupt upon whatever it hits, often lowering the target's resistance against fire.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Silent Flame:''' Kat slices horizontally at her opponent, sword flaring into green flame as it leaves a trail of choking green smoke behind it, often making it difficult to breathe (Inflicts silence).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Rend Steel:''' As Katyna strikes the target with regular orange flames, a dark rune forms on the point of contact before quickly shattering, temporarily melting/softening the armour and reducing physical defenses.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Black Ignis''': Katyna assaults the target with a wall of exploding red flames, making it hard to evade her next attack.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Spirit Drain:''' A black tendril of flames wraps extends from her sword and wraps around her target, draining them of magic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Flaming Spirit:''' Black Orbs of energy with points of silver light surround Katyna, absorbed into her body and causing her armour to glow brilliantly red, increasing her physical defense.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Burning Ember:''' A burst of golden/red flames spiral around Kat, forming a faint glow of red energy around her sword and increasing her strength.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Cinder Bane:''' Kat's sword bursts with a trail of red flames, spewing off small balls of fire in rapid succession as she strikes at the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Night Blaze''' Kat’s sword strikes target, forming dark purple black tendrils that wrap around the target, sapping their energy and healing her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Oblivion:''' Black and silver runes form on target as her sword bursts into Black flames, the rune shattering and dispelling any beneficial magic on the target.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''LIMITS&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Ultimate Darkness:''' Kat's sword grows to five times its original size, bursting into black flames as she spins faster and faster, slicing into the target(s) in a furious whirlwind of flames and steel.&lt;br&gt; <br /> '''Burning Heart:''' Katyna unleashes her sword's strongest power, hurling it at an opponent and surrounding it in briliant red flames that take on the form of a flying phoenix. She redirects it towards the target wher it explodes upon impact, before the sword returns back to her.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''ITEMS OF INTEREST&lt;br&gt;'''<br /> '''Rosary:'''An expensive pearl rosary, given her as a gift from her Templar Knight mentor, Sir Kasrillen. After he died, it was her link to him and he will sometimes watch over her and even save her if she is near death as long as she has the rosary on hand. These little 'miracles' are very rare but do happen on occasion (Note - this is reflected in the combat ability 'stoic', which randomly brings a near death character back to 1 hp).&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Fireheart:'''Katyna's curious sword is a great sword/flamberge with a slight curve in its blade, and several 'teeth' along one side. It is large and powerful, capable of disarming foes, cutting through their armour or weaponry when used in combination with the mysterious magical properties it possesses. Katyna knows little about this sword she inherited from her father, an esteemed hokuten knight himself. However, its power seems to reflect her own resolve and spiritual strength. When there is more darkness in her heart, it manifests in darker flames. When she fights with true honor and justice, it flares more brilliantly red, shaping her desires into a limited number of fiery manifestations.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character Relationships==<br /> '''Acquaintances'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Avira]]'''-&quot;A strange girl who hangs out with wolves and seems determined to prove her strength in battle. After recently joining her group, VALKYRI, I've had further chance to observe her. Her bravery and courage are admirable. She would make a far better Shadow Lord..Even so, I'm starting to regret my actions. It's so confusing!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Count Valos]]'''&lt;br&gt;-&quot;Wow, what a totally strange guy he is! He likes to talk in long-winded, confusing sentences and act all grand! Those magnetic powers and auto stone ability were pretty impressive. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to someone like Garland. Now I'm curious..I wonder what makes you so brave. I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Deidra]]'''-&quot;Wow, a real life Gargoyle! So sorry I couldnt stay and chat! I'm sure my master would be interested to learn more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Faruja Senra]]'''-&quot;Heh, a Faithful of St. Ajora? But you remind me of Sir Castlien, and so I will watch you more closely. You may be an enemy of the heartless, but I'd rather we were friends..I-I wish my faith was as strong as yours. Would that really bring me peace of mind? I..Dunno..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Gesandte]]'''-&quot;Such a kind and honorable priest..And massive too! But I appreciate your kindness and patience, even if you are a bit too overly cautious. With so much mass and strength behind you, what do you have to be cautious about?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ivo Galvan]]'''-&quot;Hee, what a total, shameless flirt! Even so, he's fun to talk to, and his ideas are almost as crazy as mine! We definitely have to hang out more and cause some serious CHAOS!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lily]]'''-&quot;A cute shy girl who seems to follow Reize around wherever he goes. I don't know her that well..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Maira]]'''-&quot;Your powers are truly curious. After seeing Uist in action, I no longer doubt your ability to talk to ghosts, and your magic is pretty powerful too. I...Feel a little bad about what I did to you. Would you really be willing to help me?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Minerva]]'''-&quot;Another VALKYRI member, although not one I know too well. You seem to possess traits similar to Faruja. Another religious sort, I gather? And one to be wary of like the others.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Merilan Yursalin]]'''-&quot;How strange..A beautiful raven winged girl, accompanied by tiny espers. I've never seen anything quite like you before..Gotta study you more for sure..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Pixi]]'''- &quot;Wow, a giant talking bunny, and friends with Faru too? I wonder if you're a churchie as well. You seemed pretty wary though. Better keep an eye on you.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Raiya Fujihara]]'''-&quot;Huh, so you're a traitor to you own people? Why do you fight the heartless when they are making your nation strong? Definitely gotta watch you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Reize Seatlan]]'''-&quot;Huh..You are the spitting image of a childhood friend who perished long ago..Could you be...? Might he have survived? And that pendant..How strange..I must learn more about you!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Scar]]'''-&quot;You seem familiar somehow. I'm sure you are like my master. We should have a talk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Shiki Misaki]]'''-&quot;Ahh, Reize's other friend, who protected him when things got bad. You've got some curious powers. Definitely someone to watch out for.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Synestria]]'''-&quot;A beautiful Lamia girl who attacked my dragon heartless with her great strength. She'd make a great ally. Why would you protect humans, when they'd only seek to kill you?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Tifa Lockhart]]'''-&quot;One of Reize's friends whom I fought alongside against that Heartless armour. I suppose he's safe in your hands for now.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Valencia]]'''-&quot;Some sort of brilliant sorceress and scientist. She has potential. She could be of use to the heartless..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Ward Zabac]]'''-&quot;I wonder what happened to your voice? That anchor of yours is pretty awesome and you look like you'd make a good little heartless soldier..I'll have to keep an eye on you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Allies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Leida]]'''-&quot;A strange Shadow Lord that I rescued from Vespar's wrath after Seith left her to die. What is it about you that has everyone shaken up? You don't seem as evil and volatile as people make you out to be but..Something's not quite right, is it? I need to find out more about you..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[LEXUS]]'''-&quot;Why'd you have to step between me and Vespar!? I could have taken him! I know I can become as ruthless as a Shadow Lord! Someday I'll prove it to you all..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Riku]]'''-&quot;You sure are a strange one. Young, serious, mysterious..But there's something about you that's different from the 'others'. Why are you so cautious about the darkness and why do you keep trying to steer me away from being a Shadow Lord? Are you really that concerned about what happens to me? Even so, I want to learn more about you. You might just have the answers to my many questions, even if we do clash a lot..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Seith]]'''-&quot;I know little more than rumours at this point. Some kinda powerful, flakey shadow lord who is at odds with Garland. Why did you just abandon Leida like that? Sounds like a trouble maker..&quot;(Destined to be her new mentor).&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Friends'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Hati]]'''-&quot;It's good to see you again. Being able to speak freely to someone else is refreshing, although I wonder if I can trust even you with my deepest darkest secrets?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Lord Fessner]]'''-&quot;You were like a father to me, in a world that no longer had anything worth living for. But then..You disappeared one day, you left me..Why!? Where did you go? When will you come back?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Morgan Albaste]]'''-&quot;I found you! I'm so relieved but..You dont remember me..Why? Still, I must keep you safe!&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Enemies'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Angantyr Vespar]]'''-&quot;Obnoxious, arrogant, short tempered. Ugh, and painfully strong too! I never picked a fight with you and yet you barged in uninvited then beat me nearly to death, even though I spared your silly friends' lives. What a jerk..&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sassaral]]'''-&quot;Another werewolf who seems a sweet girl. Met her only twice, once in the desert on the brink of death, and once in town when she tried to stop the heartless from taking the hearts of those homeless people. Dont know much beyond that.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''[[Sköll Ulfang]]'''-&quot;Grr, annoying giant wolf guy thing, that has a dangerous temper if you get him mad..More annoying that he is related to Hati..Grr, how am I supposed to deal with you now?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Logs==<br /> {{Character Logs}}</div>

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