Chronicles of Los Santanas (Superhero|OOC|Open)

[The V O I D]

Hey, Anowa, I'm thinking of having Walter run for city council or some such, since he's all into politics.

That okay with you?

That'd be fine. Though keep in mind that any TV appearances risk him getting recognized by a certain Vampire.

Oh, I know. After all, she probably briefly met him during the super soldier program and such. I figure it'd create an interesting plot point, as well.

Vote Walter Rogers for City Council (maybe Mayor?) 2017.

But she and her husband would be the only ones who'd know for sure. Not like you can accuse a wealthy, respected man and politician of actually being an immortal Nazi super soldier without evidence to back it up.

[Anowa]

That'd be fine. Though keep in mind that any TV appearances risk him getting recognized by a certain Vampire.

Oh, I know. After all, she probably briefly met him during the super soldier program and such. I figure it'd create an interesting plot point, as well.

Vote Walter Rogers for City Council (maybe Mayor?) 2017.

But she and her husband would be the only ones who'd know for sure. Not like you can accuse a wealthy, respected man and politician of actually being an immortal Nazi super soldier without evidence to back it up.

Everyone has their ways.

[Balochistan and New York]

Do you think everything else is fine other than the RP example?

Are you new to nationstates? There's a much easier way than copying and pasting your entire post

Yeah, I am a bit new.

[The V O I D]

Oh, I know. After all, she probably briefly met him during the super soldier program and such. I figure it'd create an interesting plot point, as well.

Vote Walter Rogers for City Council (maybe Mayor?) 2017.

But she and her husband would be the only ones who'd know for sure. Not like you can accuse a wealthy, respected man and politician of actually being an immortal Nazi super soldier without evidence to back it up.

Everyone has their ways.

Very true.

...Worst comes to worse, she can ask her husband to run against him for whatever position of power he's running for.

You know, if you can't expose him, might as well jab a wrench into his plans, amiright?

Of course, we'll see how it all unfolds when the IC happens, I guess.

[Alecia]

Quick question...

I know there's at least one vampire type in the RP, but this is about a different kind of undead, and closer to magic. My character died once, came back. It's a bit more complicated than that, but it's possibly closer to the dark magic sort of deal. you know, lovecraftian cthulu type. Artifacts are involved an ancient gods, but the character isn't going to be a god. I know I'm responsible with this, personally (11+ years of RP and all) but.. this is more me asking if this is a concept allowed in the first place?

[Anowa]

Everyone has their ways.

Very true.

...Worst comes to worse, she can ask her husband to run against him for whatever position of power he's running for.

You know, if you can't expose him, might as well jab a wrench into his plans, amiright?

Of course, we'll see how it all unfolds when the IC happens, I guess.

Yup.

[Anowa]

Quick question...

I know there's at least one vampire type in the RP, but this is about a different kind of undead, and closer to magic. My character died once, came back. It's a bit more complicated than that, but it's possibly closer to the dark magic sort of deal. you know, lovecraftian cthulu type. Artifacts are involved an ancient gods, but the character isn't going to be a god. I know I'm responsible with this, personally (11+ years of RP and all) but.. this is more me asking if this is a concept allowed in the first place?

Concept of resurrection? Yes.

Though I'll have to see an 'in practice' example before I pass judgement.

[The V O I D]

Very true.

...Worst comes to worse, she can ask her husband to run against him for whatever position of power he's running for.

You know, if you can't expose him, might as well jab a wrench into his plans, amiright?

Of course, we'll see how it all unfolds when the IC happens, I guess.

Yup.

Does the Dhampir Lady have PTSD, btw?

If so, seeing Walter should be like someone yelling GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! right into her face.

[Anowa]

Yup.

Does the Dhampir Lady have PTSD, btw?

If so, seeing Walter should be like someone yelling GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! right into her face.

Mild PTSD. She might stand there in shock for a few moments before being overwhelmingly angry for about an hour. Then she'd start planning.

The PTSD is less involving of Nazis and more of a 'I killed a thousand helpless and starving people'.

[Talchyon]

Super Identity: Sometimes, Richard has gone by the name "The Artisan"
Real Identity: Richard Weinkauf
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Costume Appearance: Also, Richard would not be one for a superhero outfit with spandex, a cape, colored boots, or so on. However, because he prefers to keep anonymous, he has gone out in a tan trench coat, black fedora, gloves and a simple mask that covers his head and face.
Height: 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 meters)
Weight: 220 lbs. (99.79 kg)


Powers:
Powers & Limitations:

Artistic Realities - Richard's main ability is the power to make art real, by creating a "new reality" where the work of art comes to life and is able to interact with characters. This applies to classic works of "high" art that might be found in a museum, not comic art. The effect is that Richard can make what the drawing, painting, sculpture, or other portrays, to appear and the world and background they appear in. These "artistic appearances" have a boundary that separates them from the real world. He can put other characters in these new artistic realities, and what was portrayed, now becomes their new world (so these other characters can get lost, wounded, disoriented, etc). People can see the boundary from the outside, but cannot see any boundary or "outside" to reality if they are in this "artistic reality". If anyone crosses the boundary, they are in there too. Those inside who have technological sensors can now only scan what happens in that new "artistic reality" and not the real world. Only Richard can let people out, which happens either voluntarily, or if Richard loses concentration (these worlds exist only as long as Richard can concentrate on them, which also means he can only have one "artistic new reality" up and running at a time.) The range for these artistic realities is within Richard's sight, but Richard is more likely to use this ability in closer range to him than further away. (It is easier to concentrate).

Statue Physiology - Richard can also turn himself into a living statue or sculpture. It has to be a statue that's already created, and not one from Richard's imagination. (He has to see the details). In this state, his body becomes entirely that material all the way through. So, for example, if Richard's arm were to be blasted off by a laser, it would be possible for a sculptor to re-attach his arm in that state, and for Richard to suffer minimal effects when he returned to his human form. There would still be noticeable effects, however, like a visible scar.

Artistic Teleportation - Richard is able to teleport himself, and the things he carries and wears, by art. Whatever the picture or print is, Richard can teleport to either a) the gallery that painting is in; or b) a scene very similar to that painting. The spatial limit that Richard can teleport to is within the city he is in. That means, if Richard were to use this ability by looking at a print of the Mona Lisa, he would not be able to teleport to Paris - though he might be able to teleport to a gift shop at a local gallery that had a Mona Lisa print on display. Richard needs to see the artwork to be able to teleport. Again, this only applies to "high" art of a proven pedigree, and not comic art or even new artwork by aspiring artists.

Equipment:
For the limitations and uses on his powers given above, Richard carries a journal that has several prints of works of art that he finds useful for turning into new "realities." Also several prints of statues and sculptures. In addition, Richard carries a cellphone, his wallet and keys. He owns a car - a Chevy Equinox. He also carries an artistic sketchbook, some pencils for drawing (different artistic varieties), a pencil sharpener, and a blotter.

Weaknesses:
- Richard has no super abilities in fighting. He's a fit, older man, but very poor in almost any combat with another super person.
- Richard depends a lot on his journal. If he loses that, or finds himself away from other art he can't get the details for well, he's very powerless.
- Richard can only do one artistic reality at a time. He has to concentrate on it, which means he is exposed and vulnerable to anyone else not in his artistic reality.

Personality:
Like a kind grandfatherly figure. A little cynical at times. Always wanted his students to do their best, but understood when personal matters made that difficult. Since his forced early retirement, Richard has been somewhat bitter as well.

Background:
Richard Weinkauf was 21 when his powers manifested themselves. Art is Richard's life-long passion. He went into teaching because he enjoyed it and it gave him the ability to be around art permanently. He has taught in three high schools, most recently in Phoenix. He was forced into early retirement in cost-cutting moves, and is somewhat bitter about it. He decided to move to Los Santanas due to the world-famous galleries and culture the city has. Richard has continued creating art throughout his life, and has had some of his works on display in small shows and museums. He is not known for his artwork by the general public, and few specialists would recognize his name, even though he remembers opportunities that might have given him his break had things turned out differently.

Richard is generally cynical of political promises, agencies and politics in general. Richard prefers to keep his head low instead of drawing attention to himself.

Richard is a widower. His wife, Mary, died decades ago in a car accident. He never remarried. Richard has an adult son, Paul, 35 years old, who he is estranged from. Richard raised Paul alone as a single father. Paul has no powers of his own, and is distrustful of super-powered people and meta-humans in general. Richard wishes that the division in their relationship was healed, but Paul remains unwilling.

Richard possesses an artist's eye for detail and a good memory. He has skill in several kinds of art (mostly painting, some sculpting and drawing). He is also well-versed in art history and considers himself cultured. He speaks German fluently.

Theme song: Richard goes classical, impressionistic - just like some artists he likes.

RP experience:
Here is one example, another superhero RP and here is another, a sci-fi one this time

423 DO NOT REMOVE THIS

[Galnius]

Are you new to nationstates? There's a much easier way than copying and pasting your entire post

Yeah, I am a bit new.

Alright, NEXT time, find the thread where you have posts. From there, search your character, or nation, or whatever you know of that is only used in posts involving you. Scroll until you find a post you want to use as an example, and click "go to post." From there, just copy the URL and paste it into your app. Place a fancy URL thingy around it (this >>>[url][/url]<<<) and voila! Quick Links to your post.

Also, LOVE the whole old heroes new heroes foil.

[The V O I D]

Does the Dhampir Lady have PTSD, btw?

If so, seeing Walter should be like someone yelling GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! right into her face.

Mild PTSD. She might stand there in shock for a few moments before being overwhelmingly angry for about an hour. Then she'd start planning.

The PTSD is less involving of Nazis and more of a 'I killed a thousand helpless and starving people'.

...Yeah, I could see how that'd make your head kinda fucked.

I'm probably going to start my first IC post with Walter setting up for a press conference to announce his intentions for running for [whatever position] in the next city elections.

[Anowa]

Mild PTSD. She might stand there in shock for a few moments before being overwhelmingly angry for about an hour. Then she'd start planning.

The PTSD is less involving of Nazis and more of a 'I killed a thousand helpless and starving people'.

...Yeah, I could see how that'd make your head kinda fucked.

I'm probably going to start my first IC post with Walter setting up for a press conference to announce his intentions for running for [whatever position] in the next city elections.

Should be fun.

Speaking of, I'll try and have the IC up when I finish the last (at least for now) app of mine.

[The V O I D]

...Yeah, I could see how that'd make your head kinda fucked.

I'm probably going to start my first IC post with Walter setting up for a press conference to announce his intentions for running for [whatever position] in the next city elections.

Should be fun.

Speaking of, I'll try and have the IC up when I finish the last (at least for now) app of mine.

Sounds good.

Also, what are the major news networks in the city? Gonna need Walter to name some names to his secretary to get these arrangements in order, after all.

[Anowa]

Should be fun.

Speaking of, I'll try and have the IC up when I finish the last (at least for now) app of mine.

Sounds good.

Also, what are the major news networks in the city? Gonna need Walter to name some names to his secretary to get these arrangements in order, after all.

ABC7, Good Morning LS, LS Times. Fist two are SoCal news channels, last is a newspaper.

[The V O I D]

Sounds good.

Also, what are the major news networks in the city? Gonna need Walter to name some names to his secretary to get these arrangements in order, after all.

ABC7, Good Morning LS, LS Times. Fist two are SoCal news channels, last is a newspaper.

Gotcha.

Hmm. What should Walter's campaign be? I guess it depends on what he's running for, eh?

...Maybe I will go for mayor.

[Anowa]

ABC7, Good Morning LS, LS Times. Fist two are SoCal news channels, last is a newspaper.

Gotcha.

Hmm. What should Walter's campaign be? I guess it depends on what he's running for, eh?

...Maybe I will go for mayor.

Yeah. I'd say mayor.

[Talchyon]

Hmm. What should Walter's campaign be?

Make a mishmash of current and famous political campaign slogans. "Yes, we can make L.S. great again, with a chicken in every pot and carrying a big stick."

Or maybe that one isn't going to fly. It's a pretty convoluted slogan.

[The V O I D]

Gotcha.

Hmm. What should Walter's campaign be? I guess it depends on what he's running for, eh?

...Maybe I will go for mayor.

Yeah. I'd say mayor.

Got it. I'm so very tempted to ask a friend to do photoshop and create a very authoritarian looking banner with Walter's face on it, but out of the context of him being a Nazi, it looks perfectly normal.

[Balochistan and New York]

Yeah, I am a bit new.

Alright, NEXT time, find the thread where you have posts. From there, search your character, or nation, or whatever you know of that is only used in posts involving you. Scroll until you find a post you want to use as an example, and click "go to post." From there, just copy the URL and paste it into your app. Place a fancy URL thingy around it (this >>>[url][/url]<<<) and voila! Quick Links to your post.

Also, LOVE the whole old heroes new heroes foil.

Thanks for the tip ... What do you mean old hero new hero foil?

[Galnius]

Alright, NEXT time, find the thread where you have posts. From there, search your character, or nation, or whatever you know of that is only used in posts involving you. Scroll until you find a post you want to use as an example, and click "go to post." From there, just copy the URL and paste it into your app. Place a fancy URL thingy around it (this >>>[url][/url]<<<) and voila! Quick Links to your post.

Also, LOVE the whole old heroes new heroes foil.

Thanks for the tip ... What do you mean old hero new hero foil?

Some of the characters are veterans in their 50's or 60's.

Others are in their 20's

[Anowa]

Thanks for the tip ... What do you mean old hero new hero foil?

Some of the characters are veterans in their 50's or 60's.

Others are in their 20's

Then there's the 200 year old Dhampir.

Fun.

[Galnius]

Some of the characters are veterans in their 50's or 60's.

Others are in their 20's

Then there's the 200 year old Dhampir.

Fun.

Aye, him too.

[Anowa]

Then there's the 200 year old Dhampir.

Fun.

Aye, him too.

Her.

[Balochistan and New York]

Tachlyon wanna raid some museums together?