Kit's Crew

A household of chaos and laughter. Come join the fun!

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$ hi hi hi jaybee!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! That sounds so fuckin cool, and I'm so glad!!!!!!!! :D it *has* been a hot sec, huh? Weve been good!!!!!! Kinda quiet, but good!!!! :D no thunderstorms, but it rained for like 2 and a half days straight, so that was rad!!!!! I think its spring? I cant tell from inside haha

;ooooo, rain is still good! it makes everything all shiny, n smells really nice!! do you have any flowers yet that you can see??? charlie n’ mason helped us plant some flowers n’ they grew a little, but we don’t have any buds yet!;

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$ heya beans!!!! How've you guys been? See anymore rain recently? :D

;hihihi, samsam! we’ve been super good, we saw a whole thunderstorm n’ it was super cool! how about you?? we haven’t talked to you in a while! are you n’ your friends seeing thunderstorms n’ is it spring yet?;

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The wasteland pack: (to be updated with links:)

Jay

Catherine

Lucas

Mason

Kai

Rhea

Mika

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Name: Tell me, did you think that this would be easy? Did you think that I would make this easy for you? You’re not quite used to your stories refusing to be written, or indeed, being written out of your control, and now here you are with that very problem. It’s not one that you know how to solve, so all you can do at this point is hope that it doesn’t end tragically for you. Which it might, it might not. Cadin has mentioned a certain fondness for your ill-mannered intrusion. He finds it… endearing, somehow. I do not. Chaos does not like being written out into a neat, predictable format. A storm cannot be contained within a few paltry words. 

Notes: I think you’ve realized by now what you’ve gotten yourself into in attempting to water down the mother of unrest to… how did Mahgen put it? Some neat little bullet points.

Observations: You have limited time. What would you like to attempt to divulge in the meantime? Assuming that you can, of course; even one as composed as yourself still has certain… fears in the presence of the keeper of tempests. 

It looks like you’re having a little trouble, aren’t you, Sylvia? Let me give you some help.

I am older than you could comprehend. Back when the universe was but a speck in our conscience, far before we even named it as a concept, I stirred the void to bring our pantheon forth with the help of the keeper of masks. I have seen things that you would not have had the words to describe. 

I have tired of the world as it ages, for as it does so, it begins to repeat itself. Countless nosy little scribes believe that they are the chosen to note down divine knowledge, a special form of frustration. 

Just like you.

Current status: It is only by the grace of his blessing that I have not hunted you down where you stand. Pry again, and I will not be so kind.

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Names: interesting. you learn, slowly. heard lots about you. youngest spits your name with words full of poison. elder is curious. hasn’t been for a long while. guardian of memories. traveller’s beacon. creator of the vine-tangled paths. eaden.

Notes: would be easier in person. clumsy way of communication. inefficient. memories mean more than words would. faster at communicating.  

Observations: interesting. elder was curious. i am too. traveller? what have you seen? how do you turn your eyes outwards? when you uproot yourself so frequently? bold words for the traveller. i am aware. 

not new. not old. bridge the generations. tidal calms. not a seeker of vengeance. always growing. making room for new growth. sometimes growth requires destruction. not malicious but necessary. always moving. memories cannot grow stagnant. memories require new paths.

travellers change with the ages. travellers require new paths. sometimes growth requires destruction.

Current status: watching. curious. you have yet to seek out the mother of unrest.

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Name: All of us have multitudes of names, Scribe of many stories. You should be most familiar with that. It’s simply a matter of which name is the most fitting at the time. Which mask fits the actor best. Little Mahgen should have already taught you this, but your kind are so wonderfully stubborn. The first names for me that you might have encountered is the master of the silver tongue, or the god of a thousand faces; but concepts make for such boring names, don’t they? To keep it easy for you, let’s go with… Cadin. It’s grown on me, if I may be honest with you.

Notes: Ah, I see now what Mahgen was so riled about. For all of your wisdom, prodding the hornets’ nest seems to be your favourite pastime. That being said, that makes it… amusing that I was your first choice following your warning. If you’re going to break the rules for a little extra knowledge, who better to turn to than to the god who oversees such pursuits? Particularly when said god has the gift of facilitating the communication that you’ll need to stay alive if you choose to continue to pursue more about us. 

Observations: Impressive, my dear! You have managed to glean detail from something that has barely existed in your presence in the first place. Yes, you’re quite right; of the pantheon, I am nearly the oldest, preceded only by the mother of unrest. This has its own benefits, from being one of the three heads of the pantheon, to domains that stretch perhaps a little wider than the younger gods. 

This also means that I have had plenty of experience in dealing with your ilk. Storytellers who tread a little farther past than where a person exercising some self control would normally go. Admittedly, this intrigues me; something which you should have deduced would have happened if you have been paying attention, Scribe. 

For the sake of curiosity, because I want to see where you will take this, you have my blessing to continue down this… very interesting path. 

Do use this blessing wisely. I would hate to be disappointed. 

Current status: Observing your progress with some measure of amusement.

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question for the masses: 

would you guys like to see more of the deity crew in their own section of notes, the adventuring crew notes, or notes on some of the travellers?

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Character list for reference (to be updated w/links):

Will

Raphael

Ted

Ailen

Cal

Kit

Lyre

Alex

Sereita

Ace

Gabriel

Trickster

Sofia

Scribe

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Whoo! Fully updated masterlist for the main crew!

...Edit: 

Now including the deity crew:

Cadin

Iara

Eaden

Trickster is up above.

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Name: Sylvia Whelan, although she commonly calls herself Scribe.

Notes: A human either born with a gift for this ability or gifted it by her puppetmaster, Sylvia demonstrates the ability to manipulate ink. She can either create strings or other creatures out of it, and this ink has proven to be able to alter the mentalities of those who either have strings of it implanted into them, or have been subjected to it for extended periods of time in other manners. You thought that you could hide, Sylvia? The unblinking camera does not discriminate between who it watches, and I’m feeling a little… vengeful. Think of this favor to Sofia as my warning to you.

Observations: Sylvia’s most defining quality is ruthless cunning, followed by a taste for control that is replicated in the puppetmaster that she supposedly serves. How she gains this control entirely varies from bargaining, to strings, to plain fear. It tends to be most efficient to implement her strings, and this is her most favoured approach in reality.

Determination is another notable quality of hers; with her desire for control comes the grit to maintain it. It really does all come back around to that control scheme, doesn’t it? At one point you felt so powerless, so helpless, that you decided that it’ll never happen again, and that everything would be on your terms. Little fish didn’t enjoy being hunted by the big fish and decided to sell its soul to the fisherman to make sure that never happened again. It’s sad, more than anything, Sylvia. You had a chance. 

Some people would argue that you even have a chance still. There’s supposedly evidence of you having a heart, after all. Sparing the twins when you could’ve evicted them in the beginning. Sparing Gabriel, not questioning when they seemed to succumb to your ink all too easily; or maybe that’s just plain foolishness. You do tend to get so carried away with yourself, don’t you? For all of your mighty wit, great cunning, careful planning, you still elevate yourself so high on that pedestal that you can’t see past the clouds.

You better hope that won’t come back for you, Sylvia; but if the Greek mythos is anything to go by, there’s not much hope for you there.

Current status: Ah, I took over again, didn’t I? So sorry. You can finish this, Sofia. “Attempts to talk her down have been unsuccessful, but some of us are still hopeful that she may be persuaded yet to relinquish her hold on the various souls affected. She does not appear to be serving the puppetmaster anymore, but continues to refuse to release her Hoard….” Not bad, you’re definitely the more tolerable of the two of them.

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Name: Mahgen, also known by the moniker Trickster

Notes: A deity of justice waiting to be resolved, guardian of the vigilantes and those overlooked in the shadows, those that slip through the cracks of corrupted systems and the beacon that lights to bring them back to home. That’s what you’d call me, yes, Sylvia? You’d describe me as the overseer of necessarily spilled blood, the wielder of justice’s bloody sword, but also the One who Calls Us Home, watcher of the safehouse. The truth is that for the wide, wide range of your language, you will barely scratch at the surface of my true being, for it is so much deeper, so much vaster than you believe it to be. I am not just the wielder, I am the forger of these swords; I am the righteous rage that pumps through a riot, I am the heavy, comfortable safety that presses into your bones once you step over the threshold. Your words, in comparison, if I may, are two drops of ink against a vast canvas filled with colors you cannot name and shapes you cannot comprehend.

Observations: Ah, yes, your observations. All these neat little bullet-points subtly compiled into a tidy understanding of a person’s character. Except I know, Sylvia. You may think that as guarded you are and as close as you remain to your Watcher, you know all, but you forget that we predate your concepts of glitches and technology’s never-closing eye. But by all means, try to encompass what you’ve seen for the sake of your own understanding; because without this knowledge, without this control, you’d be afraid, wouldn’t you?

Like master, like devotee. Let’s see you give it a shot. 

Cunning, fine. Protective… well, I’m glad to see that you’ve been paying attention. “A mass of contradictions, surprisingly human for a deity but to be expected as Mahgen is the youngest of the pantheon.” Look at you with your big, fancy characterizations, thinking you’ve boiled me down so succinctly to a few words. I’m impressed that you tried, honestly, so I’ll make this a little easier for you. Yes, I am the newest of the pantheon. 

Their ways are… outdated. Progress comes with the youngest, so I lead them through the changes until a new god will take my place as the youngest, as the cycle goes. I am a guardian; it is in my nature to protect, to attack, to secure. Cunning must come hand in hand with this; for a protector’s teeth are not their only weapons. 

I think that’s all that I’ll give you. I’ve entertained your efforts for far too long, and I’ve got so many better things to do. Try this little stunt again, and I may just decide to give you the taste of a star about to collapse into itself sharpened into a blade.

Current status: To be avoided. The ink may affect them differently when Gabriel harbors them, but it is not enough to subdue. Careful with whom you meddle, Scribe of our stories, before your story becomes a tragedy.

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Name: Sofia… Whelan

Notes: Much like myself, Sofia has demonstrated considerable control over ink. It is entirely possible that she is capable of similarly coercing others through her ink, in addition to creating strings and creatures out of it. 

Observations: Sofia is… a conundrum. Although she appears to have origins like myself- serving a puppetmaster, using her abilities to make herself a respected, if not feared, name- she has softened to the point of weakness, and appears to hold no interest in such activities anymore. Whoever she encounters, instead of gaining their trust to then gain the advantage over them, she appears to harbor genuine affection for them, to the point of “adopting” them even if it may be to her own detriment. 

In addition to this, she harbors a determination to help anything that crosses her path turn down a so-called “better path.” This has… manifested itself, in one notable instant, in her rallying those remaining out of the reach of my Hoard to meet head on with my Hoard, in an attempt to talk me down from watching over my Hoard. 

...She was ultimately unsuccessful, but she has shaken up the foundations of the Hoard enough for the ink’s effects to have weakened over much of the Hoard. Although she is a soft fool in certain aspects, she still maintains the sharp wit and necessary ruthlessness that is the pride of us Scribes, evidently. When she chooses to use it, if at all, is a completely different matter; at the moment, her ruthlessness seems primarily useful to her only when she is defending, not as a means of control.

Although the household may not necessarily trust her yet, as she holds too much of a resemblance- at least superficially- to me, she is well on her way to gaining their trust and fully settling into a rather maternal role into the household.

Current status: Sofia is not to be inducted into the Hoard. With ink of her own, it is highly unlikely that it will affect her, and she is more likely to do damage to the Hoard than bring anything of value.

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Name: Gabriel Ruslan

Notes: Gabriel is possibly the only other human within the medley of that household. This is… somewhat negated by the fact that they do play host from time to time for a deity, but for the most part, they are completely and utterly unremarkable. 

Observations: Gabriel is undeniably, even compared to Kit, the softest target of the household. With little combat skills to their name besides a surprising proficiency with ranged weapons- namely, bows- and no other abilities to their name, they may well be described as a liability. Yet somehow they provide a stable space for the others to return to; with an easy-going temperament and a quick wit, they liven up even a typically dreary space. 

This belief in the importance of morale is likely one of the reasons that the household has held together as long as it has. At the end of the day, it’s not the biggest, scariest monster to bring order to the house; it’s the one who’s been there to pick each and every one of them up off the ground after a particularly grueling defeat. To this end, they have found their slot; they provide the backbone, and in turn are protected by the more intimidating members of their household. 

One of these members being the deity that they host; Mahgen, or Trickster as they refer to them. They have an… interesting relationship with this Trickster where they will house the deity, occasionally obscuring them from the prying eyes of their pantheon, and in return Mahgen will provide protection in times of need.

Perseverance is another particular virtue they’ve demonstrated. From the games of ------ and Dylan, to the twins terrorizing their town, they’ve shown remarkable grit in getting back up to laugh in the face of their newest adversity, even without the presence of Mahgen, and this seems to communicate to those around them. They truly don’t seem to understand the concept of being knocked down for good, and while it is amusing in some aspects, it is intriguing, that this little human with nothing remarkable about them has managed to weather so much, and attract the attention of a deity while they are at it.

Current status: When they are not harboring Mahgen, it is rather easy to induct them back into the Hoard. That being said, at the moment, they are harboring Mahgen, so it is… inadvisable to attempt to bring them back to the Hoard.

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Name: Ailen, formerly Arsen, commonly goes by Alan

Notes: A fae believed to either be a traveler loosely bound to a court or part of the Seelie court, he has demonstrated all of the typical abilities and weaknesses of a fae. 

Observations: One of the most enigmatic of them, for the time that he has spent with the household. Aloof, yet with certain attachments, there is not much to be said for the traveller who spends most of his time within the courts, save that he continues to return to the household now for more than just curiosity, which is what originally drew him towards them. 

Well, that and the deal that Kit had struck with him; an exchange of knowledge, so to speak, which does hint that the best bargaining chip with him is knowledge… or a sufficiently riveting tale.

Current status: Ailen is at the moment not part of the Hoard; nor is it likely that he will ever be truly part of it. For the sake of the Hoard, he is to be treated with extreme caution and avoided.

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Name: Sereita Tallola, although she has gone by Siren.

Notes: Sereita is of some mer origin, as evidenced by the blue scaling present, the gills typically hidden but present on her neck, and the delicate webbing and fins. They’re quite mesmerizing on their own, but her primary ability lies in her voice. While she can charm with mere spoken word alone, her singing also has the ability to influence the emotional and mental states of those who hear her voice. 

Observations: A born leader, Sereita is a stabilizing presence amongst the household, and a force to be reckoned with in times of strife. She meshes rather well with the entire household; a rare feat which highlights the ease with which she integrates into new situations. Intimacy is not sacrificed for adaptability; she efficiently forms close interpersonal relationships with those in her immediate vicinity in a new situation, a rare skill that serves her well in her line of work. 

For while her charming voice would do just as well in achieving her ends, she prefers to do it the harder way, so to speak; and this is what has honed her skills in gathering insight on those around her. In this way, she is… similar to Calliope. Both have useful insights into their surroundings, but while Calliope uses it to ensure stability, Sereita has a rather utilitarian approach to wielding the information to achieve her own ends for more information or the completion of a goal. 

Or, in the case of the agency crew that she may well be considered an extension of, protection. What better way to protect those close to you than to have the ability to hit threats where it would sting the most? Combined with her enthralling voice, Sereita has quite the powerful ability indeed to throw her opponent off their rhythm; and indeed, it was how she handled ------ the first time that she was sent out to contain ------ after a hunt. Quite hard to fight when the prey’s fear is reflected back at you. 

Current status: Sereita is not a part of the Hoard, and as she serves as part of a supernatural agency, has considerable means to effectively disband it should she see a sufficient threat. Her attention, and the agency’s attention, is to be redirected elsewhere, but if a chance arises to induct her into the Hoard, it is to be taken. She could serve as a valuable undercover asset.

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some aesthetic words for your fic title! (pt.1)

alexithymia (n) the inability to express your feelings

cosmogyral (adj): whirling around the universe

euneirophrenia (n): the peace of mind that comes from having pleasant dreams

scintila (n); a tiny, brilliant flash; a small thing; a barely visible trait

anagapesis(n): no longer have any feelings for one you once loved

mangata (n); the reflection of moon on water

serendipity (n); finding luck without even looking for it

selenophile (n) the person who loves the moon

nyctophilia (n); love for darkness or nght, finding relax and comfort in the darkness

drapetomania(n); an overwhelming urge to run away

gumusservi (n): moonlight shining on water

clinomania (n); the excessive desire to stay in your bed

basorexia (n); the overwhelming desire to kiss

solivagant (adj) wandering alone

sehnsucht (n): the inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what, a yearningfor far, familiar, non- earthy land one can identify as one’s home

redamancy (n); the act of loving one who loves you, a love returned in full

hireath (n); a home sickness to a home which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was, the nostalgia, the yearning, the grieve for the lost places of your past

 alamort (adj) : half- dead of exhaustion

viridity (adj): naive innocent

numinous (adj): describing an experience which makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted, the powerful personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired

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Name: Alexander Havel

Notes: A demon, like Lyra, that was hunted down by ——— per orders of a certain unnamed cult to be sacrificed. Alexander, like the other two, must feed on an emotion- his being anger. He has limited precognition, in addition to telekinesis; his aura has a longer range, and has the ability to severely intensify emotions in his victims.

Observations: When one crosses Lyra and Alexander, Lyra is usually the one to catch attention. Alexander tends to be just outside of the metaphorical limelight, content to be observing and acting from the periphery of attention. This gives him ample time to feed off of whatever anger Lyra successfully drums up from their latest victim before he begins his dance; for while Lyra prefers to play with her prey, Alexander is nothing if not efficient. 

Efficiency does seem to be the core of much of how Alexander operates. Tasks are carried out with minimal impedance, and many of his interactions are cool, and detached. This makes him an ideal enforcer, as risk of attachment tends to be very, very low; his loyalty is saved for Lyra, and a select few who have proven themselves to be worthy bargainers in his eyes. Care should be taken, however, that the bargain is not likely to be sabotaged; Alexander has demonstrated some skill in concealing his true motives as he bides his time for a more… favourable outcome.

This does not mean that he is heartless, per say. When compared to Lyra, during a hunt it is much preferable to encounter Alexander, who is less likely to take the encounter to the extremes that Lyra does tend to approach. Of the two, he is the most rational, and serves as the voice of reason between them; a necessary quenching fire. 

Current status: Alexander is currently serving as yet another enforcer and protector of the Hoard, diminished as it may be. He is beginning to demonstrate conflicts of interest that may need to be remediated in a similar fashion to Lyra, however.

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Name: Lyra Havel, commonly referred to as Lyre.

Notes: A demon created much in the same manner that ——— was created in; in fact, she was created because ——— had hunted her and Alexander down to be brought back and sacrificed. Lyra has demonstrated the need to feed on sentiments of horror, and to achieve these ends, has demonstrated the ability to gift temporary sentience to objects, and if in range of a victim for long enough, has a short range aura capable of inducing horrifying hallucinations.

Observations: Of the pair, Lyra is notably wilder. If Alexander is the panther lurking in the shadows, then Lyra is the lion roaring in the open. Showing a propensity for conflict, Lyra demonstrates considerable interest in engaging in it head-on. Her methods are not always… subtle. Engagement frequently involves direct jabs at the other party, and an unapologetic attitude in face of her opponent’s inevitable wrath.

This pairs well with her brother; and indeed, it could be argued that much of how she acts is for his benefit, much as his actions are for her benefit. Alexander is, after all, the closest thing to family left for her, and she has proven to fight fiercely if he is threatened, becoming more aggressive than is typically advantageous to her.

Despite her contrary nature, Lyra is capable of cooperation if a clear advantage is present; a powerful bargaining tool with her is the promise of some form of unrestricted hunting grounds. This hints that her nature revolves more around survival and necessity than it does enjoyment, a handy insight when attempting to handle her, as well as a more cunning undercurrent to her character, and reflective of the desperation that is arguably present in some of her… less advisable actions.

Current status: Lyra serves as a powerful enforcer and hunter for the Hoard. She is beginning to stray, however, and correction may be in order if she strays considerably.