In Memorial of the Fallen [RWBY RP|OOC 3|Open]

[Stormwrath]

Ah, so the L is the leader.

I think I will add more to my characters Biography, he needs more descriptions.

I think you may also need to edit your weapon's appearance (some of it could be in the character's appearance field), as well as find another Semblance, as agility isn't really a Semblance and everyone has it. Bcoz RWBY is full of dat agility.

What year is it technically in the RWBY-verse?

Can't say. RT's silent on that.

[Icrum]

What year is it technically in the RWBY-verse?

Can't say. RT's silent on that.

Can we come up with a year? I say it's 2130 AO (After-Oum)

[Stormwrath]

Can't say. RT's silent on that.

Can we come up with a year? I say it's 2130 AO (After-Oum)

No. That'll constrict the fluid time principle in place.

[Icrum]

Can we come up with a year? I say it's 2130 AO (After-Oum)

No. That'll constrict the fluid time principle in place.

What?

[Stormwrath]

No. That'll constrict the fluid time principle in place.

What?

Fluid time, for having no specific date or time gives the story more elbow room to come up with as many stuff as possible without having to be restricted by IC dates.

[Lunas Legion]

Also I think the rest of my never-full team has sort-of left, so Layla's now back to being teamless again.

[Icrum]

What?

Fluid time, for having no specific date or time gives the story more elbow room to come up with as many stuff as possible without having to be restricted by IC dates.

Ah. While I agree on a fluid date, sometimes a date for reference helps. I'm not saying we specifically mentions days and months, just the year.

[Apror]

I edited my App so my characters Backstory was not so god damn bland. Probably more revision in the future.

[Apror]

I think I will add more to my characters Biography, he needs more descriptions.

I think you may also need to edit your weapon's appearance (some of it could be in the character's appearance field), as well as find another Semblance, as agility isn't really a Semblance and everyone has it. Bcoz RWBY is full of dat agility.

What year is it technically in the RWBY-verse?

Can't say. RT's silent on that.

True. How about Annalization? He can sense the situation, a person's intentions or emotions, body language and adjust to fit it.

[Durmatagno]

Forgot to address LACC, it'd work, whether the L is Lazuli or Lucius and the A is Adan or Aurelius (Though being Aurelius is a bit of stretch of the normal rules, as the Letter is usually the First letter of the first name or the first of the last name, middle hasn't been used yet, though no one has a known middle)

[Ormata]

I edited my App so my characters Backstory was not so god damn bland. Probably more revision in the future.

"His Apperence is Black skin, with piercing blue eyes. He is slim, but muscular. He facial features are maturing, handsome look. However still retains some of his youthfulness. His hair resembles John’s a little, however his hair is dark brown. Normally wears a pair of dark jeans and a black t-shirt. He said he didn't like cloths that were too showy, but mostly to show his awesome bod to the ladies. He kept that part private however."

Permit me to ask what is with his appearance? Also please, man, look through your application for spelling errors. Lastly, why didn't you just...use the template on the OP?

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

Forgot to address LACC, it'd work, whether the L is Lazuli or Lucius and the A is Adan or Aurelius (Though being Aurelius is a bit of stretch of the normal rules, as the Letter is usually the First letter of the first name or the first of the last name, middle hasn't been used yet, though no one has a known middle)

In all honesty, though, I'd prefer it if we stuck to first names (as it is in the canon universe). If we were to use surnames, though, I would also make the case that Aurelius is the equivalent (being Lucius Aurelius' nomen, the name of his gentis; this is sometimes translated as 'clan' but 'House' in the aristocratic sense is probably a better term to use given that membership of a gens was not limited to relatives and ancestors but also to slaves [though this would obviously not apply in modern Mistral] and some clients).

To summarise: the praenomen, the first name (Lucius), is a personal name that is very rarely used on its own and typically derives from the father or another male relative (usually only a very high-ranking woman would be given a praenomen); the nomen, the second name (Aurelius), has already been described above; and the cognomen, the third name (Firmus), is a second personal name that normally describes a quality of an individual's appearance or personality, a bit like a nickname. Occasionally a second cognomen, known as the agnomen, might be used for a number of reasons; the only way that Lucius Aurelius might gain one is if he becomes a preeminent Huntsman and thereby earns it as an honorific.

[Durmatagno]

Forgot to address LACC, it'd work, whether the L is Lazuli or Lucius and the A is Adan or Aurelius (Though being Aurelius is a bit of stretch of the normal rules, as the Letter is usually the First letter of the first name or the first of the last name, middle hasn't been used yet, though no one has a known middle)

In all honesty, though, I'd prefer it if we stuck to first names (as it is in the canon universe). If we were to use surnames, though, I would also make the case that Aurelius is the equivalent (being Lucius Aurelius' nomen, the name of his gentis; this is sometimes translated as 'clan' but 'House' in the aristocratic sense is probably a better term to use given that membership of a gens was not limited to relatives and ancestors but also to slaves [though this would obviously not apply in modern Mistral] and some clients).

To summarise: the praenomen, the first name (Lucius), is a personal name that is very rarely used on its own and typically derives from the father or another male relative (usually only a very high-ranking woman would be given a praenomen); the nomen, the second name (Aurelius), has already been described above; and the cognomen, the third name (Firmus), is a second personal name that normally describes a quality of an individual's appearance or personality, a bit like a nickname. Occasionally a second cognomen, known as the agnomen, might be used for a number of reasons; the only way that Lucius Aurelius might gain one is if he becomes a preeminent Huntsman and thereby earns it as an honorific.

There are a few exceptions in universe to the first name rule, three to be exact, and I know for sure Lie Ren is one of them, his Ren name is used for the team name, though that may be because he follows the Chinese (Again, IIRC) Surname - Given name instead of Given Name - Surname most of the rest of the world uses.

[Apror]

I edited my App so my characters Backstory was not so god damn bland. Probably more revision in the future.

"His Apperence is Black skin, with piercing blue eyes. He is slim, but muscular. He facial features are maturing, handsome look. However still retains some of his youthfulness. His hair resembles John’s a little, however his hair is dark brown. Normally wears a pair of dark jeans and a black t-shirt. He said he didn't like cloths that were too showy, but mostly to show his awesome bod to the ladies. He kept that part private however."

Permit me to ask what is with his appearance? Also please, man, look through your application for spelling errors. Lastly, why didn't you just...use the template on the OP?

I can't! I literally cant! It's something in relation to not seeing the map. *sobs* Yeah, shut up. I'll fix it. And I hate myself. That's all I will say.....

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

In all honesty, though, I'd prefer it if we stuck to first names (as it is in the canon universe). If we were to use surnames, though, I would also make the case that Aurelius is the equivalent (being Lucius Aurelius' nomen, the name of his gentis; this is sometimes translated as 'clan' but 'House' in the aristocratic sense is probably a better term to use given that membership of a gens was not limited to relatives and ancestors but also to slaves [though this would obviously not apply in modern Mistral] and some clients).

To summarise: the praenomen, the first name (Lucius), is a personal name that is very rarely used on its own and typically derives from the father or another male relative (usually only a very high-ranking woman would be given a praenomen); the nomen, the second name (Aurelius), has already been described above; and the cognomen, the third name (Firmus), is a second personal name that normally describes a quality of an individual's appearance or personality, a bit like a nickname. Occasionally a second cognomen, known as the agnomen, might be used for a number of reasons; the only way that Lucius Aurelius might gain one is if he becomes a preeminent Huntsman and thereby earns it as an honorific.

There are a few exceptions in universe to the first name rule, three to be exact, and I know for sure Lie Ren is one of them, his Ren name is used for the team name, though that may be because he follows the Chinese (Again, IIRC) Surname - Given name instead of Given Name - Surname most of the rest of the world uses.

You are quite right; my apologies. In my view, then, we ought to try to stick to given names but should definitely use surnames if that proves better stylistically.

Anyway, we still haven't decided on a leader. Your thoughts, Apror, Sonitusia?

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

"His Apperence is Black skin, with piercing blue eyes. He is slim, but muscular. He facial features are maturing, handsome look. However still retains some of his youthfulness. His hair resembles John’s a little, however his hair is dark brown. Normally wears a pair of dark jeans and a black t-shirt. He said he didn't like cloths that were too showy, but mostly to show his awesome bod to the ladies. He kept that part private however."

Permit me to ask what is with his appearance? Also please, man, look through your application for spelling errors. Lastly, why didn't you just...use the template on the OP?

I can't! I literally cant! It's something in relation to not seeing the map. *sobs* Yeah, shut up. I'll fix it. And I hate myself. That's all I will say.....

Hey, it's fine! Take all the time you need to get it right.

[Apror]

I can't! I literally cant! It's something in relation to not seeing the map. *sobs* Yeah, shut up. I'll fix it. And I hate myself. That's all I will say.....

Hey, it's fine! Take all the time you need to get it right.

Yeah. It's a work in progress......I'll keep editing it and adding more details until I'm satisfied. I feeel adding the sister part was good, but it needs more.

[Apror]

Name: Coal Marks
Age: 16
Sex: Male
Height: 6 ft, 2 inches
Race: Human

Biography: Coal was born in Atlas. His life was relatively interesting, and much expected of him. His parents immigrated from Vale, who came from a long line of Knight like warriors. His Grandfather a renowned fighter in the Great War, know for saving his Platoon by using a variety of tricks, treacherous tactics, and sheer brilliance to kill, injure, or capture an entire Minstrel Battalion. Ever since then, his family was famous. Though the people before his Grand Father did great multitudes of things, this was the most seen and heard.

Training from the age of 6, he was determined to life up to the expectations given to him. Training from dawn to dust. He was also rather open, and when it came to making friends, he had a fairly good time of doing it. Human, or Fanus. He'd go to the poor districts and play with the Fanus children, though it wasn't exactly approved of by a great many people close to his parents. They tried to convince the child to stop playing with the ‘trash’ and the ‘rodents’ but instead, his parents simply cut those people off.

In his youth, he had one particular relationship with his only sibling. His sister named Autumn. She was of a cold nature, which might think one to believe they had a off relationship, but it wasn't the case. His older sister of two years had always a close relationship, and a protective one of her little Brother. Not that he needed it, but people were weary of being aggressive to the younger out of fear of the older ones wrath. Two years earlier, she left for Vale's academy. They kept contact throughout the time there, but one day, she stopped responding to her brother's messages. Not just his, but the Family in general. The School contacted, they demanded here whereabouts. She had disappeared. Where, why, or even exactly when were unknown.

The Family, especially Coal was devastated. What had happened to their older child, the Autum so close to Coal? Her friends attempted to help, and found out she wendsday out into the wilderness of Vale. No one knew why. Going after his Daughter, Coal's father tried tracking down his daughter, but it took him to the most dangerous areas of Remanent. The fights grew tougher, longer, deadlier. The beasts bigger and more numerous. Soon, he stopped reporting back, and when ships were sent to find him, they only brought back part of a corpse.

A father killed, and a sister missing. This drove Coal into training, trying to find a way to keep his mind off the losses. Unfortunately, it drove his mother to drinking, and she went on a down hill spiral.

He had gained through the years of training an acrobatic style, but also hard hitting. He was very limber, and made sure through his time in Atlas to remember never to grow lax on that aspect of his training. He spent years at other fighting schools, and his own personal traing.

After years of training, he went to Vale to become a Hunter. Why? Well, mostly to live up to his expectations. Or, that's what most people thought. He felt his sister wasn't dead. He knew it in his gut she was still alive. He was going to rise above his family's past actions and accomplishments and find his sister.

Personality: He is very outgoing, kind, and cracks a lot of jokes. He though had a dark side, willing to kill if it suits the greater good. Or if he is genuinely enraged, which is hard to do. Also unduly obsessive when it comes to certain things like his wanting to find his Sister. He finds it hard to be honest with himself at times, and seeing what his emotions were, when it was so easy to see others. He could be loudest and most obnoxious in a room, but at other times be silent with readings of death vibrating off him. He is organized in somethings, but absolutely cluttered in others. A booming voice when needed to be, and fairly deep. His voice sounded more his age when with friends, but when going about daily life, it was deep, giving many people the impression he was older than he actually was.

Appearance: His Apperence is Black skin, with light blue eyes. He is slim, but muscular. He facial features are a maturing, handsome look. However still retains some of his youthfulness. His hair resembles John’s a little, however his hair is dark brown. Normally just wears a pair of dark jeans and a black t-shirt. He said he didn't like cloths that he regarded as too attention seeking. He needed to shave twice a week, or would begin to noticeably start growing hair. He has no idea what a beard or mustache would look like on him considering he sister and mother we're hell bent on him to keep shaving, and continued so out of habit.

Combat Information:

Weapons: His weapons are a Crusader resembling shield and sword, however the sword doubles as a Shotgun and a sniper Rifle. The Sword's name is Red Redeemer. The Red representing the blood shed by his Ancestors, enemy and their own. Forged using Ancient techniques only known to his family, the Metal is very strong, and the source would have to be Extremely powerful to even dent the blade. It is powerful in itself, but the Shotgun continues to fire Red Dust, symbolized as a fire shotgun, burning at the armored foes, and utterly disintegrating the un armored foe. The Sniper has a distance of 1,500 yards. The scope uses Atlas technology to aim, and adjusted as required of the situation. It uses regular .50 caliber, or dust bullets according to the situation. It's decorated with a family decoration, showing his family story ending with him. However, to everyone outside the family, it's just a beautiful design. It's an ancient type of writing in reality.

Appearance: Looks like a Crusader knight, but the armor though very protective, is light allowing him to move at fast pace. Also the there is no helmet. Red outlines on his armor, with armor covering light metal, but very strong. It's metal also a secret to the Marks family. His family seal, a crimson cross, decorated the armor. On the hilt of the sword, it says in scribbling 'Deus Vult.' God wills it.

Capability: Very fast paced fighter striking hard and fast with the ability to switch shotgun with sword mid swing. He can run quickly on walls, and uses his shield to bash. He's very analyzing, making the ability to analyze things at a moments notice and come up with ways to react. No stranger to fighting Grim, he tends to get sadistic when playing with Grim. Studying the human body, he also knows where best to hit his opponent, but unfortunately, most those techniques he had devised, most after his father's death, were excruciatingly painful, many lethal, and would only ethically be used in rare situations. He may not care about the ethics part however.




Semblance: His Semblance is Analysis, being able to process things is also higher . Be it different languages, Battle situations, or the perfect comeback. He's ability allows him to read peoples moods, though not their thoughts. He plan forming ability is also above par, and tends to disregard his emotions when using it. It makes it easier when he has cruel moments of taunting others, or crushing their spirits. A neutral face was the best one to deliver that kind of judgment. He used this tactic abundantly against School bullies. He keeps it a secret, claiming he simply 'hasn't got it yet.'



OOC information:

RP Activity: I RPd in Aftermath and 1810 expansion.

RP Example: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=401550

Stuff like that I suppose.

Did you read the rules: I did read the rule. That seems kind of important.

Updated.

[Sonitusia]

Anyway, we still haven't decided on a leader. Your thoughts, Apror, Sonitusia?

Not to say that L or A are bad choices for leaders, but usually, when I see a story with two potentially great leaders in one group, isn't it one of the least likely people in the group who gets chosen?

[The Olog-Hai]

Anyway, we still haven't decided on a leader. Your thoughts, Apror, Sonitusia?

Not to say that L or A are bad choices for leaders, but usually, when I see a story with two potentially great leaders in one group, isn't it one of the least likely people in the group who gets chosen?

*cough*JNPR*cough*

Yes, I'm still alive. Considering coming back into this RP. Sorry I left.

[Sonitusia]

Not to say that L or A are bad choices for leaders, but usually, when I see a story with two potentially great leaders in one group, isn't it one of the least likely people in the group who gets chosen?

*cough*JNPR*cough*

Something like this, yes. If two or more people are capable of being the leader in a group, then usually the leadership position falls onto the shoulders of someone who is also capable, but not exactly the first choice. This is so that those two or more leaders can help train this person into becoming a better commander, rather than choosing one of the two, having the other feel like he would've been a better choice, and the other two members feeling rather awkward around them.

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

*cough*JNPR*cough*

Something like this, yes. If two or more people are capable of being the leader in a group, then usually the leadership position falls onto the shoulders of someone who is also capable, but not exactly the first choice. This is so that those two or more leaders can help train this person into becoming a better commander, rather than choosing one of the two, having the other feel like he would've been a better choice, and the other two members feeling rather awkward around them.

Clover, then? It seems that he would be suitable for the above shaping, considering the recent abrupt change in his job description.

[Apror]

Anyway, we still haven't decided on a leader. Your thoughts, Apror, Sonitusia?

Not to say that L or A are bad choices for leaders, but usually, when I see a story with two potentially great leaders in one group, isn't it one of the least likely people in the group who gets chosen?

Yeah, I've noticed the most likely candidates don't seem to be the most 'qualified' to lead. As much as I love them, I wouldn't call those two my automatic choice to lead a platoon of anything into battle. They're more the characters to shock them. Pyrah would seem the 'logical' choice. John however was chosen.

[Sonitusia]

Something like this, yes. If two or more people are capable of being the leader in a group, then usually the leadership position falls onto the shoulders of someone who is also capable, but not exactly the first choice. This is so that those two or more leaders can help train this person into becoming a better commander, rather than choosing one of the two, having the other feel like he would've been a better choice, and the other two members feeling rather awkward around them.

Clover, then? It seems that he would be suitable for the above shaping, considering the recent abrupt change in his job description.

It's a possibility yes, but of course, depends on the rest of you. I can see the other two being great choices, but having two superpowers fighting for control is going to be quite a spectacle that the 'weaker' members won't feel comfortable with.

[Apror]

Assuming that the above is accepted (I have a feeling that some reformatting and expansion might be needed), we now have the ability to form a new team (the members of which would be Adan Lazuli, Clover Nocciola, Coal Marks and Lucius Aurelius Firmus)! I suggest that we decide collectively on a leader and then brainstorm name ideas so that it can be officially formed by the start of the second semester.

Well, you have a Tonfa/Battle Rifle Battle Maid that dazes opponents wit distorted sound.

A Grecco-Roman style guy with a Flail. Sling-Staff, and Sword that can alter the opacity of objects, making them see through, or blocking light from moving through them.

A Rich kid from a weapons family with a Short-Sword Pistol/Glaive Carbine that can create objects of various strengths and sizes from crystal, eventually extending to dust and possibly metal given enough time.

Finally, you have a sort of Jaun/Yang/Ruby character with a Shield, and Sword/Shotgun/Sniper Rifle that is extremely agile.

You also cover a three ages, one is 16, two are 17, and one is 18.

You have the maid that comes from a long line of combat servants, and was told to study by his master, this (from the bio), being his main motivation.

Then you have someone who is motivated by vengeance, justice, and loss in equal measures.

Next is someone that is motivated by A) Living up to the hunters of family past, B) Setting himself apart from his current family, and C) Protecting humanity from the Grimm.

Finally, you have someone wanting to live up the family name of the Great War, and proving himself to be as capable as his predecessors, and currently hasn't, in the words of the bio itself, found his purpose or place in the world, simply becoming a hunter because it's what the family wants.

From those motivations alone, that puts Lucius Aurelius Firmus and Adan Lazuli tied for the Leader position as they have deep, personal motivations that put them firmly into the hunter mindset.

After that, I'd have to say Clover Nocciola due tot he fact that he seems to know what he wants, where Coal Marks (In last) still hasn't truly found his purpose.

Now, that gives up an A/L, C/M, C/N, and L/A/F to work with for a team name, and there a TON of possibilities, unfortunately, most I can think of off the top of my head match colors, though you could do LAMN "Laminated" which invokes images of sheens, but that's not a color, and a bit of a stretch from LAMN.

Feels good to be the kinda Ruby/Jaun/Ruby character who is agile with a shield. God I feel good about myself.....