Post by Callypso on May 27, 2011 17:20:50 GMT -5
ID: SD493
Name: Linden ("Lime Tree")
Suit: Diamonds
Rank: Jack
Gender: Male
Animal: Canine (Wolf)/Donkey
Region: Durum Veldt/Calloo Fjords
Parents: Zacharias x Yarrast
Dealer: Callypso
Name: Linden ("Lime Tree")
Suit: Diamonds
Rank: Jack
Gender: Male
Animal: Canine (Wolf)/Donkey
Region: Durum Veldt/Calloo Fjords
Parents: Zacharias x Yarrast
Dealer: Callypso
Notes: This oddly gorgeous little boy was born at the age of 18, a full adult, and with a rudimentary knowledge of the culture and world around him (at least as far as the Capital and Vedlt go). He is more cunning than intelligent, though he can fake it well if need be, and has a tendency towards being a deadpan snarker.
Born with his Bipedal form, he at least rests well in the knowledge that, had his Mother lived, Yarrast would have been proud of him...though the residual knowledge that his Father, Zacharias, would have probably spat on him if they'd met rankles horribly.
He does not know if his Father is alive or dead and has only the vaguest knowledge that he was a Calloo Wolf who was...unkind in many ways. He believes his Father raped and murdered his poor Mother (which is, horribly and hilariously true), and as a result has a terrible contempt for the Calloo way of life and religion, believing it to all be a load of bunk to allow them better access to the poor people who believe them. He does not view all religion this way, though depending on how he grows he may come to or not, only the Calloo.
He will do what he can to connect with his remaining (and known to him) family members; Rowan and Laurel, and will do anything in his power to protect them from suffering the way their Mother did. He feels a strong tie to the Court and hopes he can some day clear his Mother's name and earn enough money to keep his sisters, especially Laurel, safe and unharmed.
Basic Magical Ability: He can act charismatic and persuasive at times, whether or not he actually has the natural charm and grace to pull it off.
Moderate Magical Ability: When activated, he can decipher up to two languages of the player's choosing. These languages are in addition to the common tongue and the Diamond house language.
Strong Magical Ability: When activated, he can cast a lie-detector spell on a Card of the Suit of Hearts or Spades and of a rank lesser or equal to his own, once per day. Cards of equal rank would be aware of the spell, but cards of lesser rank would not.
Powerful Magical Ability: When activated, he can fly for 20 minutes once a day. Winged Diamonds can use this ability for effortless, perfectly controlled flight.
Jack's Ability: Once a week, he is able to cause another Card to lose the ability to use and understand any form of speech for a full three minutes.
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Durum Veldt:
Calloo Fjords:
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Canines: Canines are the most common breed type in the realm; they live everywhere and are exceedingly adaptable. They generally tend toward looking like wolves, domesticated dogs, and foxes.
Hoofed Mammals: The Hoofed Mammals are a bit harder to find about the countryside than some of the other breeds. They tend to stay away from watery Realms and favor hard-packed ground over which they are excellent sprinters. They are usually in the forms of deer, horses, and gazelles, though others have been spotted.
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Diamonds: The Fang
As a rule, Diamonds are uncommon but not too difficult to come by. They are on the upper end of society due to their color, with practically no stigmas against them. A Diamond has respect in society naturally; even if its number is of the lower cast, the fact that it is a Diamond will lift it above the other "lower" cards. Being born as a Diamond is a celebrated event and the child will probably have a happy life regardless of realm or parentage.
The Diamond symbol, the Fang, refers to their cunning and sharp, biting turns of phrase. Their uncanny intelligence and tendency toward snideness and power gives the Suit a reputation for being fangy. The fang is also normally represented a as serpent’s fang; due to their knack with charisma and bribery, they usually revel in their snake-like stereotype.
Basic Magical Ability: All Diamonds can act charismatic and persuasive at times, whether or not they actually have the natural charm and grace to pull it off.
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Jack: Most Jacks are content to be Jacks; they get a good amount of power with little to no responsibility along with it. They are generally required in Court to deliver important messages and to carry out easy tasks that the higher-ups don't want to bother with. The work is easy, the living is good, and the responsibilities can be foisted on the Tens below them. Some Jacks, however, especially traditionalists, refuse to remain in the rank because of the title. The title, "Jack", is also shared by one of the Other Courts, the Jack's Court, of rabbits. Some Jacks find that sharing this title with rabbits is demeaning and will move up to King as soon as possible to avoid association with the stigma.
