the paladin falls

my specialties are narcissism, bad jokes, and complete incoherence.

[lawfulstupid]

ＰＲＡＩＳＥ ＴＯ ＴＨＥ ＳＫＥＬＥＴＯＮ ＧＯＤＳ

16. ＰＲＡＩＳＥ ＴＯ ＴＨＥ ＳＫＥＬＥＴＯＮ ＧＯＤＳ

Count Djikstra has long been amused by the baffling and chaotic improvised services performed in his name by mortals. Due to the deeply ritualistic nature of his priesthood and their relative rarity, many people - especially in more rural areas - have little to no idea of the true doctrine of his faith, and thus invoke him haphazardly for everything from small acts of hedge necromancy to tacked-on entreaties for the dead at burial rites.

Usually, his responses are harmless - small puffs of colored smoke, the discoloration of bones to odd shades, or an inexplicable propensity for the would-be worshipper to attract black cats - but, on occasion, the act his name is invoked in is so gravely mistaken as to actually offend the Count.

On these days, the lowest rank of his courtiers gain a permanent addition to their roster.

[blueflowerwine]

okay theres no penis but it does have top gun quotes

those are like penises.

(Oswild (guy w/a beard) belongs to Golby, Kevan (nobeard) belongs to a guy named Lee)

[lawfulstupid]

should have seen him back in his academy days

[lawfulstupid]

HARRIMAR 10 15 17 19 22 34

10. Does this character have a vice? Name it.

Harrimar loves food and drink and sweets. He has, thus far, attended every royal feast held for the last six years running - in one case sending a simulacrum of himself to attend solely so as to not break the string. It's gotten to the point where the royal chefs always prepare at least one serving of candied yams - his favorite thing - for him, even if nobody else at the feast would possibly be interested in touching them. Because he will always be there.

Wizarding is a hungry job.

15. What is this character’s deepest regret?

Some of the trenches he's had to sign off on sending students and colleagues into run very deep indeed, and he does everything in his power to avoid letting them fall in. Sometimes, however, saving them isn't always feasible - and those memories keep him up at night.

17. Describe this character’s most devastating moment.

Being forced to abandon the former Archconjurer to the Black Spear line in the first Battle of Selarra, during the baronial revolts. He swore an oath then - that Selenth willing, he'd see them all dead.

The last trial concluded in a hanging twelve years ago.

The victory still feels a bit hollow.

19. What is this character’s greatest hope?

For the next generation of Elarian mages to serve their nation with all of their honor, all of their dignity, and all of their strength. Can't hope to ask much more than that.

22. What is this character’s worst nightmare?

It's less a nightmare and more a vision - one he saw twenty years ago, of Cerisal burning and blood running in the streets. It was a large part of why he invested himself deeply into fighting off the baronial revolts, and then into training the upcoming apprentices.

34. Describe a recurring dream or nightmare this character might have.

As above (22 and 17) - they haunt him still.

[lawfulstupid]

Nev, 3 4 7 10 11 12 19

3. What do you know about this character that s/he would never admit?

Nevlan really doesn't enjoy keeping secrets. In most cases, he justifies it by not considering it keeping a secret at all - just that nobody's asked the right questions.

4. What is this character’s greatest asset?

His title. Unlike some of the royals he's had the (dis)pleasure of dealing with, he's acutely aware of the advantages it gives him. However, he firmly believes that leadership is his calling in life, and starting out as a Prince gave him a strong step forward.

7. In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith?

Himself. He's been surrounded by courtier sycophants all his life, and has retained the same fierce independence that his father has instilled in all of his children. Unlike his sisters, however, he knows much - too much, maybe - about the importance of facades and misleading those who intend to mislead you.

10. Does this character have a vice? Name it.

Vanity. Nevlan's narcissism is well-concealed, but anyone who's lived with him knows his proclivity for getting lost in mirrors.

11. Name this character’s favorite person (living or dead).

Val. It's really hard not to be charmed by her, really.

12. What is this character’s secret wish?

That people would understand that he only seeks to do what is best for not just all of Elaria, but all of the East. Having to deal with obstinate Kesarrans and self-absorbed courtiers all day just makes that wish ever stronger.

19. What is this character’s greatest hope?

To see the East united.

[lawfulstupid]

Ixoni, 6, 9 10 11 13 19 26

6. What music does this character sing to when no one else is around?

Mostly she hums old children's songs, the sort you'd hear in schoolyards and among peasant children while they do chores. Very rarely, though, she's been known to sing interpretations of old legends - when she can remember them, anyway.

9. Does this character have a favorite article of clothing? Favorite shoes?

She's not particularly attached to any garments - when you're practically a living flame, you learn not to. She does, however, adore jewelry - usually gold and rubies - and wears a varying amount of it whenever she can get away with it.

10. Does this character have a vice? Name it.

She skirts around several of them at once, but is probably most inclined towards pride and vanity - she knows what she's capable of, but loses sight of the prices that have to be paid every time she overexerts herself. The candle that burns twice as brightly burns half as long, and all that.

11. Name this character’s favorite person (living or dead).

Darmon - she sees him as a father figure, and probably wouldn't be alive without him. Alex gets an honorable mention for being so easy to torment, though she's quickly finding new interests - and marks - in the Elarians.

13. What is this character’s proudest achievement?

Darmon has forbidden her from bringing it up in polite company, but she treasures the memories of when she first met Darmon - after incinerating a hidden enclave of Akharik cultists from the inside out.

19. What is this character’s greatest hope?

To master the flame, becoming so proficient that the formal mages of the East have to recognize her. She's also rather fond of giving rough estimates of how close she is to that point, but has yet to give the same answer twice.

26. If s/he had to choose, with whom would this character prefer to live?

She likes it pretty well where she is - though she wouldn't mind settling down as a queen among mages, either. Maybe get Darmon and Kevan some palm fronds to fan her with.

[lawfulstupid]

Darmon, 4 7 9 10 13 16 20

4. What is this character’s greatest asset?

The company, obviously. Individually, it's a hard choice between Kevan and Dyne, who are both multi-talented and extremely capable right hands. Ixoni is too capricious to be as reliable as those two.

7. In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith?

Darmon's not a man of great belief - chafing against most of the decrees and dictates of the various divinities. He's a very practical man, though, and since going into business with Kevan he's found a lot of reasons to trust the man (even if he doesn't seem to age and has that odd little habit of teleporting occasionally). He'll be decisive when he needs to, but no critical actions go by without him getting Kevan's word on it first, and he weighs those words very heavily.

9. Does this character have a favorite article of clothing? Favorite shoes?

Darmon loves his old, patched together suit of ringmail. He's had options to get better suits before, but the old one has saved his life several times on the field of battle, so he refuses to betray it and lovingly fixes it up every time it takes damage. Which is, all told, fairly often.

10. Does this character have a vice? Name it.

Darmon loves his cigars, even though they're really shitty and will probably kill him before too long. He figures a sword will do the work first.

13. What is this character’s proudest achievement?

Many long years ago, Darmon let pride get to his head shortly after taking the mantle of his previous company, and took a job that he shouldn't have in a minor baronial squabble between two Elarian lords on the northwestern edge of the country. Neither he nor his employer knew that the opposition had hired the Black Spears, a Kesarran band notorious for being brutal, ruthless, and efficient. The company was nearly wiped out, and rebuilding it took every last coin he'd saved up and a few more besides. But he succeeded - and in doing so was able to rebuild the company in his image. That Darmon's Mercenaries have made it as far as they have is a well of pride to him, but one that he keeps in careful check - now more than ever, they're his men.

16. What is this character’s greatest fear?

Repeating the past.

20. Does this character have an obsession? Name it.

Darmon's obsessed with avoiding a repeat, and thus collects even the most trivial information about the movements of nearby groups and the overall political actions of the world. Darmon's Mercenaries contain an inordinate amount of scouts, and he has a decent working relationship with a few diviners and spies besides.

[lawfulstupid]

Lancere, 3 5 7 20 33

3. What do you know about this character that s/he would never admit?

Two major things come to mind here.

1) Concern. She affects a very disconnected and whimsical personality assessing people for what they provide to her, but just like her mother, she has a heart. Even for her mother. Sort of. Montrynnes.

2) Fear. Much like the above. She's not scared about anything that might happen to her, of course, but she's definitely the sort to worry, especially now that people are actually trusting her with their children by the Host are they crazy. (Similarly, her mother terrifies her, but only when she's angry. Which is a safe thing to be when your mother is an epic wizard.)

5. If this character could choose a different identity, who would s/he be?

I'm not sure she even understands the concept of this question. She's only ever been.. well, herself, chasing whatever whims occur to her. It's part of why Galen is puzzling to her - he continually refuses to accept himself, and is caught between being several different people. To Lancere that's simply ridiculous.

7. In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith?

If you asked her, she'd probably answer 'herself'. There's no real one person she puts most of her stock in (Montrynnes are used to disappointment!), but as a collective she believes whole-heartedly in what she's doing with the Academy (and opposing Ferg as an extension of that).

20. Does this character have an obsession? Name it.

Knowledge. It's very rare that Lancere will accept the inability to understand something, and very rare that she'll back down from a problem unless said problem is really really stupid and inconsequential.

33. What calms this character?

Success. Failing that, a stiff drink and as many attractive companions as can fit on her bed.

[skiesovergideon]

What do you know about this character now that s/he doesn’t yet know?

What is this character’s greatest flaw?

What do you know about this character that s/he would never admit?

What is this character’s greatest asset?

If this character could choose a different identity, who would s/he be?

What music does this character sing to when no one else is around?

In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith?

What is this character’s favorite movie?

Does this character have a favorite article of clothing? Favorite shoes?

Does this character have a vice? Name it.

Name this character’s favorite person (living or dead).

What is this character’s secret wish?

What is this character’s proudest achievement?

Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment.

What is this character’s deepest regret?

What is this character’s greatest fear?

Describe this character’s most devastating moment.

What is this character’s greatest achievement?

What is this character’s greatest hope?

Does this character have an obsession? Name it.

What is this character’s greatest disappointment?

What is this character’s worst nightmare?

Whom does this character most wish to please? Why?

Describe this character’s mother.

Describe this character’s father.

If s/he had to choose, with whom would this character prefer to live?

Where does this character fall in birth order? What effect does this have?

Describe this character’s siblings or other close relatives.

Describe this character’s bedroom. Include three cherished items.

What is this character’s birth date? How does this character manifest traits of his/her astrological sign?

If this character had to live in seclusion for six months, what six items would s/he bring?

Why is this character angry?

What calms this character?

Describe a recurring dream or nightmare this character might have.

List the choices (not circumstances) that led this character to his/her current predicament.

List the circumstances over which this character has no control.

What wakes this character in the middle of the night?

How would a stranger describe this character?

What does this character resolve to do differently every morning?

Who depends on this character? Why?

If this character knew s/he had exactly one month to live, what would s/he do?

How would a dear friend or relative describe this character?

What is this character’s most noticeable physical attribute?

What is this character hiding from him/herself?

Write one additional thing about your character.

[blueflowerwine]

might as welllllllllllll for the rest of shelter, I know they love this gay baby butt touch character exploration thing as much as I do

[amityli]

get on my tumblr, meme

[lawfulstupid]

a character meme, you say.

(my problem with these is that i never know what to ask anyone else. shit)

[lawfulstupid]

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[lawfulstupid]

So Mejerai even gave Stasi her bad novel ideas

If only she knew how hilarious he found it.

[lawfulstupid]

mejerai 2 5 6 12 13 39 49

2. Trying to take over the world being dead

5. When Mejerai gets tired of something he throws it into space. This is how comets are made.

6. MORTAL TEARS

12. Romance, though he considers it a subgenre of comedy.

13. Demonic.

39. Considering the belief of demonic superiority, in part fueled by how even the gods fear them, and how it led to him trying to destroy the world..

49. He might have been, but now he IS dead.

[lawfulstupid]

HEY, LANCERE. 1 3 4 7 8 18 23

1. Scattered. She's picky about certain things - there's nothing on the floor that doesn't belong there, her writing desk stays clear unless it's in use - but everything else is simply a collection of whatever random shit she wants to have either in sight or quickly available. Drawers are similarly treated as 'a place to throw things', and it's not uncommon to hear her swearing as she digs around for something that she can't find. Huge bed, and rarely made, even with the power of magic.

3. She's a whirlwind of action even on the slowest days, so rarely with the express intent to do so. Lots of sparring, though, usually with hapless students.

4. Borrow her mother's spellbook. There's a feast ritual in here somewhere..

7. Lancere doesn't really understand the concept of 'wasting' her own time - whatever she's doing is obviously important because she's doing it, even if it's something other people see as irresponsible or fucking around. It's when you make her wait that she gets testy.

18. Iced tea. GET IT

23. Despite her always-in-motion behavior, she's a highly adept scholar and, especially now with the formation of the Academy and the adoption of her mother's library, has one of the more impressive collections of magical tomes in Khorvaire. As a result she's able to figure out and pull up information on pretty much any form of magic on a whim - and if she doesn't know it, Statik does.

[arostine-deactivated20121128]

The Excessively Detailed Headcanon Tumblr Meme

Brought to you by LB and Amarantines in a collaboration so fantastic the world exploded. 

Send me a character name and some numbers, and I will tell you: 

1.  What does their bedroom look like? 2.  Do they have any daily rituals? 3. Do they exercise, and if so, what do they do? How often? 4. What would they do if they needed to make dinner but the kitchen was busy? 5.  Cleanliness habits (personal, workspace, etc.)  6.  Eating habits and sample daily menu 7.  Favorite way to waste time and feelings surrounding wasting time 8.  Favorite indulgence and feelings surrounding indulging  9.  Makeup?  10.  Neuroses? Do they recognize them as such? 11. Intellectual pursuits? 12. Favorite book genre? 13. Sexual Orientation? And, regardless of own orientation, thoughts on sexual orientation in general? 14. Physical abnormalities?  (Both visible and not, including injuries/disabilities, long-term illnesses, food-intolerances, etc.)  15. Biggest and smallest short term goal? 16. Biggest and smallest long term goal? 17. Preferred mode of dress and rituals surrounding dress 18. Favorite beverage? 19. What do they think about before falling asleep at night? 20.  Childhood illnesses? Any interesting stories behind them?   21. Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen? 22.  How organized are they? How does this organization/disorganization manifest in their everyday life? 23.  Is there one subject of study that they excel at? Or do they even care about intellectual pursuits at all? 24.How do they see themselves 5 years from today? 25.  Do they have any plans for the future? Any contingency plans if things don’t workout? 26. What is their biggest regret? 27.  Who do they see as their best friend? Their worst enemy? 28. Reaction to sudden extrapersonal disaster (eg The house is on fire! What do they do?) 29.  Reaction to sudden intrapersonal disaster (eg close family member suddenly dies) 30. Most prized possession? 31. Thoughts on material possessions in general? 32. Concept of home and family?  33.  Thoughts on privacy? (Are they a private person, or are they prone to ‘TMI’?) 34.  What activities do they enjoy, but consider to be a waste of time? 35.  What makes them feel guilty? 36.  Are they more analytical or more emotional in their decision-making? 37.  Would they consider themselves a Type A or Type B personality? 38.  What recharges them when they’re feeling drained? 39.  Would you say that they have a superiority-complex? Inferiority-complex? Neither? 40.  How misanthropic are they?  41.  Hobbies? 42.  How far did they get in formal education? What are their views on formal education vs self-education 43.  Religion? 44.  Superstitions or views on the occult? 45.  Do they express their thoughts through words or deeds? 46. If they were to fall in love, who (or what) is their ideal? 47. How do they express love? 48. If this person were to get into a fist fight, what is their fighting style like? 49. Is this person afraid of dying? Why or why not?

[lawfulstupid]

Like usual some of the questions are kinda dumb or irrelevant, but why the hell not.

[lawfulstupid]

Avistyr how embarrassing will you be at Aidan's wedding???

"I don't set out to be embarrassing. I'm just not going to take anyone's shit."

[lawfulstupid]

so lancere what's your opinion on the dragonmarked houses anyway

"Too much power, too much control. Sure, some are mitigated, or are too busy pursuing money - like Deneith, or Ghallanda. But what if one day Deneith just decided it wanted control? And that's without the ones that are already shady. Tharashk made the mistake of being too overt, but Cannith learned, and Phiarlan and Thuranni can practically go as deep as they want. They might claim to be working in our best interests, but that's all superficial."

[lawfulstupid]

hey lancere could you look past the constant attempts to murder you if Ferg offered a partnership

"Maybe if he stops being irresponsible and unfathomably evil.

Somehow, I don't think that's going to happen. Call it a hunch."

[lawfulstupid]

hey grace what do you wanna do now that you've captured the most powerful person in Creation and also killed the Ebon Dragon

"Everyone still uses my old name. Fixing that's first on the list.

Keeping Gem safe is an every day job, though. Not to mention the work I still do to keep Malfeas in order, with every idiot trying to worm into the cracks the Dragon left behind. Expanding Gem into an empire might be nice, once my souls are ready to handle my regular responsibilities here. There's a lot of people who don't deserve their thrones, and tearing them down sounds like a fucking blast."