Fate/Resurrection [OOC, Open]

[The Templar High Council]

I wish I could vote +1 time.

I can't choose.

[Shyluz]

Voting for Prague.

[Wolfenium]

I'll go for Prague too, because it's underused.

[Videssos]

Prague, because reasons, including its rich occult history, and the fact that I'm going there next month.

[The Burning Sun]

I personally prefer Vienna, but Prague it is.

[Rupudska]

can I get a verdict on my app?

Good enough. ACCEPTED.

I personally prefer Vienna, but Prague it is.

Don't give into peer pressure while voting, TBS.

[ChinggisChan]

I personally prefer Vienna, but Prague it is.

Woah the servant I was about to submit is very prominent in Prague and would get full Staging Grounds bonuses. Should I factor that into my sheet?

[The Burning Sun]

I personally prefer Vienna, but Prague it is.

Woah the servant I was about to submit is very prominent in Prague and would get full Staging Grounds bonuses. Should I factor that into my sheet?

No. We might not necessarily use Prague, or events might pull us out. It would be more useful to know your base stats.

[Mirakai]

Woah the servant I was about to submit is very prominent in Prague and would get full Staging Grounds bonuses. Should I factor that into my sheet?

No. We might not necessarily use Prague, or events might pull us out. It would be more useful to know your base stats.

Yeah, I kinda hope we will be battling an adventuring in more than just the main city. With the ridiculous amounts of servants and masters it's almost a necessity

[ChinggisChan]

Probably a noob question, but telegraphs are PMs right?

[Mirakai]

Probably a noob question, but telegraphs are PMs right?

Yeah

[Agritum]

Prague, because reasons, including its rich occult history, and the fact that I'm going there next month.

I'm going to Prague too myself, this year...

[Agritum]

Public Servant App:
Class: Lancer
Gender: Female
Appearance: Appearance
Personality:In general, Lancer is a kind person to her master, but merciless towards her enemies. Extremely bound by duty and honour, Lancer goes about what is ordered of her with a stoic demeanor, full of determination to achieve what is requested of her. Lancer enjoys the company of her comrades in her past life, as well as any new companions she might make. Lancer's compassionate nature means that she cannot stand cruelty.
Due to her personality, some might say that Lancer is more arbitrary than just. This is inaccurate in the sense that Lancer's morals lean more to the strong helping the weak, and drawing from compassion to create a deontological moral compass. However, Lancer has no qualms in crushing weak enemies at will should they force her hand, instead of knowing their place, which is far, far away from her presence.
Lancer remains calm in most situations, and her stature calls for a sense of authority and confidence when dealing with others.
Preferred kind of Master: Someone who respects women, A classy gentlemen, someone who fights for charity, justice over equality.
RP Sample:
Ace Combat yo.
[A man without fear cannot be wise.] <DO NOT REMOVE

Rup you missed this.

[Remnants of Exilvania]

WIP, but I think I'm taking the Einzbern Homunculus route, though I know Wolf already did another (albeit canon, sort of) one.

Master App:
Name: Alexis Theophrast Sigismund von Einzbern / Rei Matou
Age: 38, though he looks younger.
Gender: Male
Appearance:

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Nationality/Ethnicity: German
Religion (if any):
Servant: TBA
Catalyst used: TBA
Preferred School of Magic: Alchemy
Preferred Class: Not too picky, though probably not assassin, or Lancer if they're Irish, because dat bad luck.
Bio: Created 38 years ago by the Einzberns, he was made as part of an experiment, taking some genetic material from the remains of Christian Rosenkreutz, whose underground tomb had been rediscovered by them several decades earlier. That particular man was the founder of the Rosicrucian order, a reowned magus, alchemist and hermeticist descended of the Germelshausen family, and the one who would be their last scion. They were a German noble family that had flourished in the 13th century, with a castle that stood in the Thuringian Forest on the Border of Hesse until Konrad von Marburg put most of them to death for their Cathar beliefs, and was said to have died out with Rosenkreutz. Having been the sole survivor, he had been raised by Cathars in a monastery, before travelling, in due time learning of various spiritual and mystical traditions. He sought to perfect his magecraft, and achieve the Cathar concept of Gnosis, and at some point founding the Rosicrucian Order, before dying at the age of 103. He was also rumoured to have reappeared or reincarnated in the 1700s as the mysterious Count of St. Germain, rumoured by Theosophy to be an immortal, and perhaps a supernatural being known as an Ascended Master. The name Germelshausen, may also be related to a tale published in the 1860s concerning a cursed village that sank into the earth long ago and is permitted to appear for only one day every century, a tale of lost love, with young artist who falls in love with a young woman, and him leaving the vicinity just in time to avoid being entombed with the village and its denizens, but thereby being sundered from his love forever, with elements taken from earlier folktales and old German motifs.

Physically weak, fragile, underdeveloped and initially under-performing when taught Magecraft, Alexis was seen as a failure. Whilst not completely useless, he did not give the Einzberns what they sought. He was locked away in the recesses of an Einzbern estate somewhere in the Black Forest of Germany, for the most part a guinea pig for magical research, in particular regarding alchemy, healing magic and modifying already-grown homunculi. Gradually, as years went on, an untapped potential began to reveal itself. Though there were considerable issues with drawing it out, Alexis held a remarkable amount of magical energy. A magical parasite with a mystic code was implanted into him, possibly in a deal with the Matou, whose expertise they were aware of, in extracting magical potential through efficient yet brutal means.

It's probable that in return the Einzberns gave them some of the earlier mentioned research regarding healing magic, using Zouken's interest in means of prolonging and sustaining (his own) life to their advantage in the deal. The parasite in particular shared some similarities with the Crest Worms, but was also distinct from them (among other things, not going down the route of "consume their bone marrow and part of the brain after shattering his spine" for men, as well as being a weird combo of worm, insect and fungus). It forces him to devour the flesh and blood of others, lest it take all of his, whilst already feeding upon his emotional and magical energy. Initially, it was implanted into his chest, though it began growing, multiplying and spreading at an unusual rate, to to his body being rich hunting grounds, so to speak. Centred around his heart, the parasite and its "children" infested his body to such a great extent that they became more vital than his internal organs.

It, along with its "spawn," began taking over his nervous system, manipulating, and often enhancing his emotions and senses through both control of the body's natural chemicals, and direct physical/biological integration and stimulation. In return, it increases his agility and regenerative capabilities, as well as the amount of magical energy he can tap into. It also allows him to transform his teeth into fangs and nails into claws, as well as secreting a potent poison in his skin, and spores from the parasite itself. A side effect of the parasite, is that is also "hard-coded" to do everything in its ability to ensure his loyalty and obedience to the Einzberns (though secretly, they're below the Matou in priority, should that ever be relevant).

After so many years, it became a deeply routed part of him, even infesting his soul. It manipulated him, evoking and consuming his fear, pain, hatred, joy, sadness, lust and whatever other emotion or feeling one could care to name. It warred against his kindness, creating an amorality that decreased his resistance to the notion of feeding on others, rewarding him with positive sensations or emotions if killing and causing others to suffer. Even any mental anguish he may have had in the matter was something that the parasite was eager to consume, and there was much to be gained from Alexis alone, creating a chaotic maelstrom of fear and hope, joy and grief, pain and pleasure, pride and shame.

Now beginning to prove his worth, the Einzberns started teaching him more magecraft, and sending him on missions, sometimes to obtain magical artefacts, or kill potential threats. They were cautious at first, more content to keep using him as a platform for experiments, especially now he could recover more quickly from them. He was allowed a little free time, to read magical tomes in the library, and expand his own capabilities and knowledge to better serve them. He would also serve as a "living battery" or magical conduit for magical rituals at times, due to the amount of magical energy available from him.

Around twenty years ago he got involved in a fierce confrontation with [insert enemy/enemies here and their location], and over exerted himself, being ambushed, cut off, trapped and heavily injured repeatedly to levels beyond normal human durability, and then becoming comatose, whilst his right eye was destroyed and absorbed by one of the parasites. Though he was recovered shortly after by the Einzberns, he himself would not be so quick to mend. Not only was that battle extremely taxing, the parasites drew so much from his body that his nervous system had overloaded and fried in their frantic attempts to gain extra energy and feed. After he failed to recover within a year, the Einzberns began doubting he would ever, and in their eyes, his usefulness all but evaporated.

At that point dead in mind, and unmoving in body, he was given to Zouken Matou, who readily accepted the unconscious, parasite-infested homunculi. The Einzberns probably assumed that he would extract the parasites and be done with Alexis, though that wasn't exactly what happened. Within three years, Alexis would return to cognizance, though by this point the parasites had been evolving, merging with another of Zouken's loyal familiars. His body was repaired, though whatever free will he may of once had, was now gone, as far as Zouken's will was concerned. His memories concerning events around the time of his defeat were almost non-existent, and whilst he retained his magical knowledge and magecraft capabilities of before, his ties to the Einzberns were beginning to fade. His thoughts and memories began being influenced by Zouken's will. It was not long before Zouken adopted him into the family, giving him the name "Rei Matou".



Moar to come. Also, those raep worms are there because I'm kinky like that.



Likes and Dislikes: Likes: Books, nature, sweets, animals, magic, classical music, killing, other stuff. Dislikes; failing, other stuff.
Personality: Quiet and generally seeming apathetic, it can be difficult to tell whether Alexis is simply good at hiding his emotions, or doesn't care, though he often seems to be smiling faintly, for no apparent reason. He usually attempts to be emotionally distant, refusing to allow anyone to become too close to him, though it tends to come off as shy, rather than cold. Somewhat eccentric. Sometimes a bit bloodthirsty, predatory and ruthless. Possibly has an inferiority complex. Masochistic, though the parasite can easily evoke more sadistic tendencies at times. He lacks much in the way of social skills, and in some ways is naïve, of almost childlike ignorance in regards to society and people, yet at the same time pessimistic and jaded, ruthless to those that get in his way (unless he serves them), yet also expecting others to grind him into the dirt, or attempt to do so. Bit mentally unstable.

Whilst often cold, despite simultaneously seeming mildly amused or pleased, he can at rare times be remarkably fearful and eager to obey others, should he be cornered or overpowered. Occasionally he seems genuinely kind, possessing an odd serenity, and a calm acceptance of all that happens to him. Yet further still, there are brief moments when he realises and contemplates his past and the situation he is in, and becomes anything from somewhat melancholic to despair incarnate. Not really used to kindness from others, which can put him off balance and make him a bit overly attached if continued. Bit more complicated, since he's simultaneously both the willing and unwilling pawn of a magical parasite within him. Some other stuff may go here.
Wish: (What would you wish the Grail? This is actually important.) TBD
RP Sample: No.

Those picks remind me of tht little N### sorcerer from the Dies Irae visul novels...

[Altito Asmoro]

Everyone has a long bio.

I feel inferior.

[Relikai]

Everyone has a long bio.

I feel inferior.

I dont...

[Remnants of Exilvania]

Everyone has a long bio.

I feel inferior.

Everyone has an app.

I feel inferior.

[Wolfenium]

WIP, but I think I'm taking the Einzbern Homunculus route, though I know Wolf already did another (albeit canon, sort of) one.

Master App:
Name: Alexis Theophrast Sigismund von Einzbern / Rei Matou
Age: 38, though he looks younger.
Gender: Male

Have a list of kanji to pick from for his given name. Plenty of them make good descriptions for Rei. :V

[Videssos]

No. We might not necessarily use Prague, or events might pull us out. It would be more useful to know your base stats.

Yeah, I kinda hope we will be battling an adventuring in more than just the main city. With the ridiculous amounts of servants and masters it's almost a necessity

Well, it'd make sense that the general area becomes the battleground, including nearby places of interest. Perhaps the relatively nearby Houska castle could become of relevance, too, considering it's supposed to be a "gateway to hell" where all sorts of weird stuff has been seen, including various supernatural (in this case RP's case, phantasmal) beasties and spirits have been seen lurking around, and where some criminals got lowered into a certain bottomless hole in the ground, and when brought back up again, had gone insane and aged prematurely. It's an interesting area, anyway. Never mind Prague alone, which of course has the Golem made by a certain Rabi in the 1500s, which is still apparently in the attic of a synagogue there.

On another note, as per Wolf's suggestions earlier, I added a Japanese alias, and because why not, I've decided to recolour my character's eyes to purple, using GIMP. Not particularly savy with photo-editing software, but it seems to be fairly easy. I also had an idea about adding purple/violet streaks to his hair, but that seems to be more of a complicated affair.

Also, it seems that because I left this post unposted for a few hours, there are extra posts to respond to, so it shall be done:

WIP, but I think I'm taking the Einzbern Homunculus route, though I know Wolf already did another (albeit canon, sort of) one.

Master App:
Name: Alexis Theophrast Sigismund von Einzbern / Rei Matou
Age: 38, though he looks younger.
Gender: Male
Appearance:

(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)(Image)

Nationality/Ethnicity: German
Religion (if any):
Servant: TBA
Catalyst used: TBA
Preferred School of Magic: Alchemy
Preferred Class: Not too picky, though probably not assassin, or Lancer if they're Irish, because dat bad luck.
Bio:

Created 38 years ago by the Einzberns, he was made as part of an experiment, taking some genetic material from the remains of Christian Rosenkreutz, whose underground tomb had been rediscovered by them several decades earlier. That particular man was the founder of the Rosicrucian order, a reowned magus, alchemist and hermeticist descended of the Germelshausen family, and the one who would be their last scion. They were a German noble family that had flourished in the 13th century, with a castle that stood in the Thuringian Forest on the Border of Hesse until Konrad von Marburg put most of them to death for their Cathar beliefs, and was said to have died out with Rosenkreutz. Having been the sole survivor, he had been raised by Cathars in a monastery, before travelling, in due time learning of various spiritual and mystical traditions. He sought to perfect his magecraft, and achieve the Cathar concept of Gnosis, and at some point founding the Rosicrucian Order, before dying at the age of 103. He was also rumoured to have reappeared or reincarnated in the 1700s as the mysterious Count of St. Germain, rumoured by Theosophy to be an immortal, and perhaps a supernatural being known as an Ascended Master. The name Germelshausen, may also be related to a tale published in the 1860s concerning a cursed village that sank into the earth long ago and is permitted to appear for only one day every century, a tale of lost love, with young artist who falls in love with a young woman, and him leaving the vicinity just in time to avoid being entombed with the village and its denizens, but thereby being sundered from his love forever, with elements taken from earlier folktales and old German motifs.

Physically weak, fragile, underdeveloped and initially under-performing when taught Magecraft, Alexis was seen as a failure. Whilst not completely useless, he did not give the Einzberns what they sought. He was locked away in the recesses of an Einzbern estate somewhere in the Black Forest of Germany, for the most part a guinea pig for magical research, in particular regarding alchemy, healing magic and modifying already-grown homunculi. Gradually, as years went on, an untapped potential began to reveal itself. Though there were considerable issues with drawing it out, Alexis held a remarkable amount of magical energy. A magical parasite with a mystic code was implanted into him, possibly in a deal with the Matou, whose expertise they were aware of, in extracting magical potential through efficient yet brutal means.

It's probable that in return the Einzberns gave them some of the earlier mentioned research regarding healing magic, using Zouken's interest in means of prolonging and sustaining (his own) life to their advantage in the deal. The parasite in particular shared some similarities with the Crest Worms, but was also distinct from them (among other things, not going down the route of "consume their bone marrow and part of the brain after shattering his spine" for men, as well as being a weird combo of worm, insect and fungus). It forces him to devour the flesh and blood of others, lest it take all of his, whilst already feeding upon his emotional and magical energy. Initially, it was implanted into his chest, though it began growing, multiplying and spreading at an unusual rate, to to his body being rich hunting grounds, so to speak. Centred around his heart, the parasite and its "children" infested his body to such a great extent that they became more vital than his internal organs.

It, along with its "spawn," began taking over his nervous system, manipulating, and often enhancing his emotions and senses through both control of the body's natural chemicals, and direct physical/biological integration and stimulation. In return, it increases his agility and regenerative capabilities, as well as the amount of magical energy he can tap into. It also allows him to transform his teeth into fangs and nails into claws, as well as secreting a potent poison in his skin, and spores from the parasite itself. A side effect of the parasite, is that is also "hard-coded" to do everything in its ability to ensure his loyalty and obedience to the Einzberns (though secretly, they're below the Matou in priority, should that ever be relevant).

After so many years, it became a deeply routed part of him, even infesting his soul. It manipulated him, evoking and consuming his fear, pain, hatred, joy, sadness, lust and whatever other emotion or feeling one could care to name. It warred against his kindness, creating an amorality that decreased his resistance to the notion of feeding on others, rewarding him with positive sensations or emotions if killing and causing others to suffer. Even any mental anguish he may have had in the matter was something that the parasite was eager to consume, and there was much to be gained from Alexis alone, creating a chaotic maelstrom of fear and hope, joy and grief, pain and pleasure, pride and shame.

Now beginning to prove his worth, the Einzberns started teaching him more magecraft, and sending him on missions, sometimes to obtain magical artefacts, or kill potential threats. They were cautious at first, more content to keep using him as a platform for experiments, especially now he could recover more quickly from them. He was allowed a little free time, to read magical tomes in the library, and expand his own capabilities and knowledge to better serve them. He would also serve as a "living battery" or magical conduit for magical rituals at times, due to the amount of magical energy available from him.

Around twenty years ago he got involved in a fierce confrontation with [insert enemy/enemies here and their location], and over exerted himself, being ambushed, cut off, trapped and heavily injured repeatedly to levels beyond normal human durability, and then becoming comatose, whilst his right eye was destroyed and absorbed by one of the parasites. Though he was recovered shortly after by the Einzberns, he himself would not be so quick to mend. Not only was that battle extremely taxing, the parasites drew so much from his body that his nervous system had overloaded and fried in their frantic attempts to gain extra energy and feed. After he failed to recover within a year, the Einzberns began doubting he would ever, and in their eyes, his usefulness all but evaporated.

At that point dead in mind, and unmoving in body, he was given to Zouken Matou, who readily accepted the unconscious, parasite-infested homunculi. The Einzberns probably assumed that he would extract the parasites and be done with Alexis, though that wasn't exactly what happened. Within three years, Alexis would return to cognizance, though by this point the parasites had been evolving, merging with another of Zouken's loyal familiars. His body was repaired, though whatever free will he may of once had, was now gone, as far as Zouken's will was concerned. His memories concerning events around the time of his defeat were almost non-existent, and whilst he retained his magical knowledge and magecraft capabilities of before, his ties to the Einzberns were beginning to fade. His thoughts and memories began being influenced by Zouken's will. It was not long before Zouken adopted him into the family, giving him the name "Rei Matou".



Moar to come. Also, those raep worms are there because I'm kinky like that.

Likes and Dislikes: Likes: Books, nature, sweets, animals, magic, classical music, killing, other stuff. Dislikes; failing, other stuff.
Personality: Q

uiet and generally seeming apathetic, it can be difficult to tell whether Alexis is simply good at hiding his emotions, or doesn't care, though he often seems to be smiling faintly, for no apparent reason. He usually attempts to be emotionally distant, refusing to allow anyone to become too close to him, though it tends to come off as shy, rather than cold. Somewhat eccentric. Sometimes a bit bloodthirsty, predatory and ruthless. Possibly has an inferiority complex. Masochistic, though the parasite can easily evoke more sadistic tendencies at times. He lacks much in the way of social skills, and in some ways is naïve, of almost childlike ignorance in regards to society and people, yet at the same time pessimistic and jaded, ruthless to those that get in his way (unless he serves them), yet also expecting others to grind him into the dirt, or attempt to do so. Bit mentally unstable.

Whilst often cold, despite simultaneously seeming mildly amused or pleased, he can at rare times be remarkably fearful and eager to obey others, should he be cornered or overpowered. Occasionally he seems genuinely kind, possessing an odd serenity, and a calm acceptance of all that happens to him. Yet further still, there are brief moments when he realises and contemplates his past and the situation he is in, and becomes anything from somewhat melancholic to despair incarnate. Not really used to kindness from others, which can put him off balance and make him a bit overly attached if continued. Bit more complicated, since he's simultaneously both the willing and unwilling pawn of a magical parasite within him. Some other stuff may go here.

Wish: (What would you wish the Grail? This is actually important.) TBD
RP Sample: No.

Those picks remind me of tht little N### sorcerer from the Dies Irae visul novels...

That's because they are pics of him.

WIP, but I think I'm taking the Einzbern Homunculus route, though I know Wolf already did another (albeit canon, sort of) one.

Master App:
Name: Alexis Theophrast Sigismund von Einzbern / Rei Matou
Age: 38, though he looks younger.
Gender: Male

Have a list of kanji to pick from for his given name. Plenty of them make good descriptions for Rei. :V

Yep. I noticed that when I was deciding on a name.

[Remnants of Exilvania]

Those picks remind me of tht little N### sorcerer from the Dies Irae visul novels...

That's because they are pics of him.

I hadn`t noticed that there were even more pictures.
Silly me.
I should have remembered that you always have an abundance of pictures.
And there it stands.
Damn.

So...how did you get to know Dies Irae? Just coming over it while looking for traps?

[Videssos]

That's because they are pics of him.

I hadn`t noticed that there were even more pictures.
Silly me.
I should have remembered that you always have an abundance of pictures.
And there it stands.
Damn.

So...how did you get to know Dies Irae? Just coming over it while looking for traps?

Possibly. Or perhaps just looking for anime pics with Nazi occult stuff going on. Can't remember exactly.

[Cerillium]

Nice, informative thread, Rup. Thanks for the invite. My work/personal schedule is (as usual) shit, but I'll keep an eye on the RP. I might have some free time later, if you're still accepting applications then.

[Relikai]

Okay, Lancer Servant is open for summoning!

[Rupudska]

Public Servant App:
Class: Caster
Gender: Female
Appearance:

(Image)

Personality: Somewhat whimsical and careless, as one in her situation does not have to worry about the world.
Preferred kind of Master: Has already been decided by TG, she will serve Atlannia.
RP Sample: Erm...do I have to? Go ask Shy or someone.

[A man without fear cannot be wise.] <DO NOT REMOVE

Yes, yes you do.

Lancer is ACCEPTED by the way.

[Agritum]

How I predict things will go like:

Lancer on the first day of the War.

Lancer after one week of War.