#!zane

[outerhexe]

picking up this icon project I started Idk like... a year ago? will I get any further this time around? probably not since I’ve made some style tweaks to the set and feel obligated to fix all the ones I did in the past.

[ochexe]

Zane’s been on my mind lately between asks and dash stuff... mainly bc I’ve realized his sense of self-preservation is actually a lot worse in aven than it is in other canons. it’s a direct result of his abysmal level of self-worth. he doesn’t place enough value in himself to do more than the bare minimum when it comes to keeping out of harm’s way or maintaining his health.

ultimately, his lack of self-preservation feeds into how dependent he is on others. on some level, he really does need help caring for himself. he hasn’t had much practice or experience with domestic tasks, leading to failures he won’t move past or grow from. but there is a manipulative side to him... where he purposely acts a little more helpless or pitiful to evoke a nurturing response from others. Zane likes being dependent. having someone take care of him makes him feel valued. to him, being babied is an re-affirmation of worth... that someone cares about him on a basic level and hopes to see him alive and well.

it’s an issue I don’t really know how to feel about because it reminds me of my abuser in a way? thankfully Zane’s not on the same level as them and does want to try and better himself. but it’s just... it’s not really endearing to me because of things in the past. and I’m hoping that over time, he starts to value himself enough to mature and take better care of himself.

[outerhexe]

What MMORPGs do you see your OCs playing, if they're the type to enjoy that sort of entertainment?

a few of my ocs are into mmorpgs. Zane and Lalan both play gw2 and wow, having met on the latter. they regularly play together. Trixie’s into Korean sidescrollers like Maplestory and LaTale. she plays them very seriously and will get pissed if she has to deal with annoying players or people that don’t carry their weight in boss fights. Naoki joins mmos frequently but plays them fleetingly. he usually does it when he’s in the mood to troll.

[ochexe]

making a note before I go to bed, but Zane would be interested in nabbing a position in the Department of Mysteries as an Unspeakable... studying the mysteries and intricacies of the universe is right up his alley.

[outerhexe]

I don’t feel like I’m gonna have these concepts fleshed out completely (or have art to back them up) before aven space week is up. so I’m just gonna dump this here so it’s somewhere. 

Hajari is one of about ten clones. I haven’t quite figured out the purpose of the project that spawned him, but his series of clones was released one by one into the universe to prevent them from knowing about the others’ existence. for that reason, some of them vary in age because they’ve been out and about longer.

most of the Hajari clones have a predilection towards crime.... what they do and the level of seriousness varies because of personal preferences and ethical standing. the Hajari clone in focus is a wanted outlaw by several governments and had the misfortune of running into a more powerful clone... who seemed pretty genial for a while but ultimately decided there can only be one. as a side note, Hajari and some of his clones have met Twigs but always ends up being a “have we met before?” moment because the clones are meeting her for the first time.

Zane was a star that supernova’d and was reincarnated into a corporeal body. they have no clue what they’re doing and don’t understand how little flesh bodies work. but they’re trying. they still remember the whispers and secrets of the universe on a subconscious level and that can lead to them having visions or contacting bigger entities they knew in their past life.

as for Anju and Isri, I haven’t figured out anything that suits them... so I’m taking that as a sign that they aren’t meant for space settings.

[outerhexe]

applying that “the signs as unexplainable emotions” to ocs bc I’m nerd trash. though tbh I’m endlessly fascinated by how characters match up to their zodiac signs

Nak, Pete (Capricorn):  Altschmerz -- Weariness with the same old issues that you’ve always had – the same boring flaws and anxieties that you’ve been gnawing on for years.

Lucino (Gemini):  Jouska -- A hypothetical conversation that you compulsively play out in your head.

Torsten (Scorpio):  Opia -- The ambiguous intensity of Looking someone in the eye, which can feel simultaneously invasive and vulnerable

Anju (Aries):  Kuebiko -- A state of exhaustion inspired by acts of senseless violence. (more so her aven canon than her normal one, so this is kinda an ehh fit)

Zane (Virgo):  Kenopsia -- The eerie, forlorn atmosphere of a place that is usually bustling with people but is now abandoned and quiet.

[outerhexe]

filled out an oc worksheet for avencanon Zane. though I guess the more general information still applies for other, less fantastical canons.

Name: Adam Zane Georgas Zane also has an alternate name that describes his true essence... of sorts. his true name holds absolute power over him. a person could use it to summon him through a circle or bind him in a contract. that sort of thing. though honestly there’s... absolutely no benefits to contracting with him. Zane’s a certified chosen one but he’s really shitty at that.

Age: 18 Height/Weight: 6′2″ Body Type: very lanky and angular... a tall string bean with large feet and hands with delicate, long fingers. 

Romantic/Sexual Orientation: wtromantic, pansexual... generally attracted to motherly types with more dominant personalities.

Scent: the cleaning potion he favors smells like cotton and rain. 

Texture: soft and squishy because he doesn’t do a lot of physical activities. his hair texture is silky and his horns are similar in feel to a gazelle’s. has extremely hard fingernails.

Clothing Style / Frequently Worn Clothes: clothing that’s low maintenance and comfortable. there’s days where Zane doesn’t attempt to get dressed and bums around in is pajamas. he makes more of an effort when he’s required to attend some sort of formal event. but his lack of fashion sense often leaves him looking frumpy.

Eye Color: bright aqua irises with blue-purple scelera

Hair Color / Hairstyle: a sort of periwinkle/lavender color. he has big hair. it's both poofy and curly. he usually lets it be because he doesn’t care much about maintaining a neat or fashionable appearance. 

Other Distinguishing Physical Traits: Zane has a third eye smack dab in the middle of his forehead. the only time it opens is when he is using his magic abilities. he has a pair of horns and his ears are sheep-like. 

in regards to Motty’s vision, Zane has something of a negative aura. he generally appears to be some sort of black void, though his third eye glows a bright blue-white. when Zane received a vision or uses his magic, he turns into a person-shaped window, showing whatever dimension he’s viewing at the time.

Action Tags: very sluggish because he’s usually tired, clumsy... it’s common for Zane to trip over his own feet or drop things at random. he has very poor hand-eye coordination so don’t toss things his way.

Verbal Tags: I don’t have a canon voice for Zane... but he’s a tenor in terms of vocal range. there’s a whiny edge to his voice and he generally sounds like he’s on the verge of falling asleep. 

Zane usually isn’t an eloquent speaker, but can get extremely articulate when it comes to subjects he is interested in and knowledgeable on. his speech is peppered with sighs, yawns, and groans. it’s common for him to trail off in the middle of a sentence because he’s forgotten what he was talking about.

Physical Imperfections (or Something They Would Most Likely Change): he has a chipped fang and crooked teeth. Zane also gets dark circles under his eyes from his irregular sleep patterns. he’s farsighted as well. Zane doesn’t like how pale he is, but doesn’t do anything about it because he’s not much for the outdoors and the desert heat. 

Race/Ethnicity: ½ daemon, ½ human

Religion: non-religious, not interested in exploring religion because of his experiences with his extended family. he respects others’ religions and their beliefs, but feels overall it’s not for him.

Years of Schooling: 9 years. Zane zoomed through his general education and was taking college-level courses on dimensional magic theory when he was 14. he’s been hailed as a child prodigy by some of his former professors and current intellectual colleagues. 

Occupation: Zane’s an inventor and researcher. It’s his dream job and he’s happy with being able to brainstorm and innovate every day.

Past Occupations: student, chosen one/daemon prince (and he still is but he's adamant in his refusal to accept that mantle)

Skills, Abilities, and Talents: In terms of magic, he has the ability to see other dimensions. this ability is both passive and active; Zane receives visions of other dimensions at random and is also able to peer into dimensions at will. he can create windows to other dimensions as well, allowing him to give others a temporary view of the places he’s seen.

with non-magical skills, he has a knack for understanding how devices work on a fundamental level. he also has advanced problem-solving and reasoning skills, along with advanced reading comprehension skills. other than that, he’s got zilch going for him. 

Personality Type: INFP-T -- The Mediator/The Healer [47% Introverted, 57% Intuitive, 59% Feeling, 64% Prospecting, 48% Turbulent]

INFPs are imaginative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. To a Healer, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern. They see potential for a better future, and pursue truth and meaning with their own individual flair.

INFPs are sensitive, caring, and compassionate, and are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. Individualistic and nonjudgmental, INFPs believe that each person must find their own path. They enjoy spending time exploring their own ideas and values, and are gently encouraging to others to do the same. INFPs are creative and often artistic; they enjoy finding new outlets for self-expression.

Admirable Personality Traits: open-minded, loyal, sincere, imaginative, creative, loving, affectionate

Negative Personality Traits: overly-submissive, overly-dependent, can be pessimistic (especially in regards to himself), avoids responsibility, whiny, can be self-centered

Quirks or Eccentricities: talks to himself when alone and also in public, ends a lot of declarative statements with a questioning inflection, fidgets, drinks from cups with his pinky out, mixes up memories with his actual memories, once engaged in a project he’ll work on it until its done --no matter how long it takes

Things That Make Them Angry: Zane doesn’t usually get angry about anything. he can get fussy during disagreements, but that’s usually out of frustration at being involved in a conflict. generally he defaults to a kicked puppy kind of sadness. 

Method(s) of Handling Anger: he tends to tear up when he’s upset... so crying is an actual possibility. Zane is likely to remove himself from the uncomfortable situation or hide behind a friend (namely Kaede).

Things That Embarrass Them: his own awkwardness and lack of social graces, for one. he gets embarrassed and frustrated whenever he makes a serious social misstep. his extended family bothers him a great deal as well. their enthusiasm when it comes to worshiping him makes him extremely uncomfortable. 

Method(s) of Handling Embarrassment: he runs away 100% of the time. he can’t tolerate being around anything that embarrasses him.

Fears: “getting lost” as he calls it, is his biggest fear. as a young child, Zane had less control over his abilities. there were a few instances where a vision would take hold of him and wouldn’t let go, trapping him in a trance. he had no way of knowing how much time has passed, whether his physical body was still okay, and if he’d ever be able to wake up. 

Zane also fears being left to fend for himself and serious commitments/responsibilities.  

Method(s) of Handling Fear: he has much better control of his magic now, so getting lost is no longer an issue. but he still dreads that it will happen. he doesn’t really handle his fears in other aspects though... he gets someone to deal with them for him. 

Bad Habits / Vices: indulges in her personal interests way too much and way too often, chews his lip or the inside of his cheek, doesn’t get enough sleep, 

Pet Peeves / Gripes:  he’s generally pretty amiable and accepting of others’ behavior. but he does hate how his extended family idolizes him. he gets notably crabby whenever they bring up his role as a chosen one or do something like sacrifice a goat in his name.

Sense of Humor: he’s very much a sucker for surreal humor. when he finds something funny he’ll either do a long ‘ha’ kind of sigh that trails off, or he laughs for an awkward length of time. with the latter, he’ll stop abruptly once he realizes he’s been carrying on for too long.

Philosophy on Life: “learn something new every day,” or something thereabouts. that doesn’t just apply to data and research; he actively tries to learn more about friends, places, or people’s personal experiences.

Physical Illness(es) / Affliction(s): chronic fatigue, which is a result of his magic. Zane is a poor vessel for his own powers. they take up more energy than he is able to give, often leaving him tired and sluggish.

Hobbies / Interests: he’s very much into technology and inventing. his current hobby is recreating mirror world devices from scratch, using the materials he has at hand in his own dimension. he has yet to successfully replicate anything but he’s enjoying himself all the same. he hopes that he’ll come to understand more technical aspects of non-magic technology through tinkering... leading him to start inventing his own, unique devices.

Favorite Food(s): junk food, or whatever the Aven-universe’s equivalent to unhealthy snack food is. Zane goes for stuff that has too much salt and too much sugar. 

Favorite Book(s): How To books. he doesn’t have a favorite story but he likes reading about how to do things or how things work on a technical level.

Favorite Color: indigo

Favorite Place: he didn’t have one until the Wind Region settled over Aventurine. now he can’t get enough of the place and its technological advancements.

Item(s) Special to Character: his inventions... they’re the only thing he really takes pride in and he feels that they make him someone of worth.

Persons/Friends Closest to Character: parents aside, Zane’s most notable relationship is with Kaede. they’re business partners and close friends. Kaede not only puts up with Zane’s whiny personality, but she babies him. 

I'm actually pretty curious to see who Zane makes connections with. I’ve never actively rp’d him before so the results should be interesting.

Brief Family History: Zane’s mother, Lilith, was always a wild child. she frequently threw herself into adventures and questionable circumstances to feel alive. Lilth traveled for quite some time before her stint as a high priestess for a cult in the Polar Region. the cult was made up of people similar to herself --late 20-somethings and early 30-somethings looking to do something exciting and big before they had to seriously settle down. the group mostly kept to itself and engaged in wild frenzies in dark caves. 

after several months of not doing anything significant beyond freaky, intoxicated parties, they collectively decided to attempt a summoning spell. they ended up contacting Malus, an aether daemon hanging out on the fringes of their dimension. it seemed up to humoring the group, as it had nothing better to do. the cult adopted Malus as their idol and worshiped it, engaging in fairly standard activities like chanting prayers, coming up with prophesies and dark lore, and sacrificing animals. 

somewhere down the line, talk of creating a chosen child to lead the group and bring about the “Age of Malus” came up. the group reasoned that since Lilith was the high priestess, she would be the most worthy vessel for their anointed one. she agreed to be a part of the ritual; her relationship with Malus had always been amiable and knocking boots with an extra-dimensional being seemed like a thing to do. the ritual went off without a hitch and Lilith found herself carrying Malus’ child.

five months into her pregnancy, Lilith had an ‘oh shit’ moment where the weight of her impending motherhood really hit her. while the cult was made up of decent folks, she felt discomforted with the strong possibility that her future child would be raised as some sort of evil daemon lord. Lilith ultimately decided to step down as high priestess and withdrew from the cult. it proved to be a sobering move for the rest of the group as they collectively decided to disband the cult after her withdrawal.

Lilith moved to Aventurine to be with family while she sorted her affairs. she ended up settling in the city once Zane was born. her former associates have cropped back up over the years and they reinact the good ol’ days by wearing ceremonial robes and engaging in weird shit. Zane tries not to be around whenever his extended family is in town because he is now the object of worship along with his father.

Most Painful Experience(s) In Character’s Past:  the times where he got lost are probably the most stressful/painful experiences in Zane’s past. otherwise, his life has been free of major trauma.

Character’s Goals: most of his life goals revolve around the Pyxis now... he focuses on maintenance and finding ways to improve its performance. he’s also looking into developing new features for the Pyxis as well.

Character’s Motivation: mmm... a mixture of a thirst for knowledge and a desire for novelty. Zane wants to create new things that the world has never seen before. and he uses the knowledge he gains to try and do that. he’s not a motivated person when it comes to things besides inventing though.

Character’s Conflict: n/a, at the moment

Summarize Character’s Fatal Flaw: he’s too dependent on others and lacks self-preservation skills. Zane is young, but not young enough that he can’t take on the responsibility of caring for himself. and is lack of independence may come back to bite him in the ass someday.