“Hoc quoque transibit, It’s what I always keep in mind .”
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Her name is Pessume Kwon. (I know it’s kinda weird and fun, but please pronounce Pezermay or pesumay Gwon)
She is from the East and came to Vesuvia.
She knows that pronouncing her name ‘pesume’ in Latin means "worst, evil". So she doesn't like when someone calls her name that way, so people close to her usually call her ‘pem’.
She has an oriental appearance, and her cheeks and nose are always red(or pink)(She’s not drunk). Her eyes are grey with a faint green and purple color.
Her jacket resembles the clothes she wore in her native country. The ribbon tied to the braided hair tip on the left has been used since she was a child. Her gold-decorated haetae-shaped(Korean foo dog) earring tends to be worn on days when she wants to be gorgeous depending on her mood.
Pem speaks in a gentle and quiet tone. She is generally friendly and considerate to others, but she doesn't open her heart easily. It takes a relatively long time to get close, but once she opens her heart, she becomes a better friend and colleague than anyone else.
She is cheerful, positive and committed. She’s curious and enjoys trying various things. Also, She is well immersed in contemplation and philosophical exploration, forgetting that time goes by with people and talking about it. Therefore, there are many cases where she is in a difficult situation by thinking deeply or trying to solve her curiosity.
She has a lot of understanding and easily overcomes other people's rude or rude behavior toward her, but she expresses anger that others don't usually show when they act like that to her loved ones. In that time, She looks like an angry tiger.
(I referred to the apparentice bio format on the Internet. After work, I found an error so corrected it by hand..🫠)
Familiar: An energetic purple pygmy lemur named Taro (looks like a cross between a ring-tailed lemur and a sugar glider)
Appearance:
Warm brown skin (hazelnut is probably the closest shade). Has a light smattering of freckles across her nose
Golden brown eyes that are often described as looking like raw honey or homemade syrup when the light hits them
A curvy, athletic build
Light brown, voluminous, afro-textured 3b/3c hair. Is typically worn half-up in spacebuns.
Ghost lock at her right temple. Wears it braided or loose.
2 visible piercings, nose and navel. Both are made from turquoise stones.
Personality: Kip has a very warm and gentle nature. She’s naturally introverted, quite friendly and she easily bonds with new people. She does have a tendency to be mischievious, especially if she’s interested in someone and wants to learn more about them without giving too much away. Kip’s a gardener, so she enjoys the outdoors and is constantly trying to expand her understanding of plants and landscaping. She also loves books and cuddling up to read, but she hardly has time because of her job. Kip has a tendency to daydream and get lost in her thoughts just about anywhere. In her free time, she likes to be out in nature with Taro, collecting herbs for new recipes to try out. She writes poetry in her spare time as well.
Main LI: Asra!
Outside Character Influences: Garnet (Steven Universe), Winry Rockbell (Fullmetal Alchemist), Rikku (FFX/FFX-2), Katara (The Last Airbender)
Fashion:
Summertime vibes, practical, island aesthetic
Flirty, but functional. Likes to show off her midriff and her legs. Not a big fan of cleavage or formalwear (unless it’s like a really comfy cotton dress with lots of fringe)
Wears a lot of cowrie shells because they make her feel closer to her island homeland.
Terrain boots when she’s working in the garden, gladiator sandals when she’s not
Magic: Kipling is a wielder of grey magic. You may have noticed her lock of gray/silver hair (that’s often referred to as her ghost lock). This is what physically identifies her as an umbra, or in other words, one who practices grey magic. Grey magic, in a nutshell, is a form of teleportation (from one point in your reality, to a different spot in the same reality/plane). You can use it to teleport objects/animals, other humans, or even yourself. Anything that passes through one of these portals is influenced in some way by whatever alternate planes/dimensions they may brush up against during their journey. When they appear on the other side, they are slightly (or sometimes significantly) altered than when they first entered. This usually manifests as having temporary powers or a feature of some kind. For example, if Kipling were to send an apple through one of her portals, it might come back a different color or slightly smaller. But if she/someone goes through, they might come out with sharper senses, super strength, or a keener understanding of their own magic. Once again, these effects are temporary and will eventually wear off. Of course, after Kipling loses her memories, what little she does understand of her magic is completely erased as well. While Asra (and sometimes Muriel) are able to help her reconnect with her earth-based magic, all the knowledge of how to properly wield grey magic is locked away in ancient scrolls or thousands of miles away in Kipling’s homeland. The more Kip’s memories return, the more she realizes that she doesn’t want to go back to the days of suppressing her magic. She’s ready to embark on a journey to learn how to embrace and harness her power.
Pre-plague Background: Kipling’s origins are not shown on the Arcana map. She’s from a small cluster of islands far off the coast of Prakra where the climate is very warm and tropical. Kip’s homeland is commericially known as The Republic of Floating Isles, but to anyone familiar with the territory, it goes by a different name: The Melting World. The culture there is predominantly inspired by the Caribbean / West Indies. Long before the Red Plague, Kipling grew up on these islands under the care of a council of elders. At the age of sixteen, she was encouraged to leave and seek refuge from the ongoing persecution of umbras (those born with abilities to command grey magic.) The Elders gave her enough money for a safe passage and a few nights of room and board. Once Kipling reached Vesuvia, she buckled down and found work as fast as she could. At first she was willing to do anything to stay on her feet. She watched people’s pets while they were out, did housecleaning - whatever she could to save up enough for some gardening tools and a space to start her own business. It was rough for a while, but she managed to scrape enough to open up her business at the age of 21. This is around the time when she met Asra and they bonded very quickly. They decided that combining their businesses and becoming roommates would relieve them both of some of their financial burdens. Having suppressed her primary magic for so long, Kipling was just starting to understand it again the more time she spent with Asra. She also learned how to read cards from him and she taught him everything she knew about green magic. Things for Kipling were starting to finally stabilize, but then of course the plague hit, forcing her to make some tough decisions. The rest is history.
Okay, new Capri bio since the last one is just missing throughout all of space and time, enjoy!
Arcana Fan Apprentice-
Full Name: Capri (cap-ree) Devine
Nicknames: Pri or Pri-pri (pree-pree)
Birthday: March 19th
Zodiac: Pisces
Age: 30
Body Type: Strong arm/leg muscles but generally chubby and squishy
Height: 5’7
Gender Identity: Non-binary
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Sexuality: Pansexual/Demisexual (rarley finds anyone atractive before getting to know them)
Favorite Flower: Oleander (small pink flower)
Favorite Food: Shaved ice (cherry syrup)
Favorite Drink: Sparkling lemonade
Homeland: Venterre
Brief Description of Homeland: A country just south of Vesuvia, this peninsula overlooks the Salty Sea and is known for its wines as well as it’s vast farmlands (think, 14th century Italy estc).
Family: Unknown (raised by aunt till she passed when they were 19, then moved to Vesuvia. Never got to ask about birth parents and is unaware of any siblings they may have.)
Familiar: Unknown (still need to think of something :p)
Magic Type: Mostly green magic but also knows basic light and defense spells.
Love Interests: Portia, Nadia, Valdemar (either in separate routes or as a polycule/throuple)
Ex.
Capri x Portia
Capri x Nadia
Capri x Valdemar
Capri x Portia x Nadia
Friends With: Asra, Julian, Muriel, Mazelinka, Volta (mutual appreciation for food), Valerius (mutual appreciation for wine), basically all of Nadia’s siblings
Puts Up With But Doesn’t Particularly Like: Lucio, Tasya, Vulgora, Vlastomil
Hates: Can’t bring themselves to really hate anyone...
Likes:
Music
Books (poetry/mysteries)
Theaters/Plays
Food/Cooking
Dancing
Hiking
Dislikes:
Sarcasm
Pessimists
Heights (they get spooked)
People who touch/move their stuff without permission
Caramel (always gets suck in their teeth)
Tidbits: Likes beer but always appreciates a good wine, loves any and all animals (and will totally take it personally if an animal doesn’t like them), great with kids but still feels nervous around them, plays the piano, can sing….decently, swears like a sailor when drinking (seriously every other word is some variation of f*ck), morning person, cannot stand saying up any later than 10pm, etc.
Healing: Ella specializes in healing magic, especially in the elimination of pain. She can completely heal minor wounds without scars and alleviate all symptoms of minor illnesses. She has only ever been able to use her magic to save a life a handful of times, but such a feat leaves her completely drained for days afterward. She attempted to use her abilities during the height of the plague, but was unsuccessful. She mainly used her magic to calm the patients and remove their pain, allowing their last few day of life to be more bearable.
Water: Ella’s other specialty lies with the manipulation of water. She has always felt in tune with the element. She often incorporated water manipulation into her healing, as it seems to amplify the effects of her magic.
PERSONALITY & PREFERENCES
Personality: Curious, Caring, Dedicated, Determined. Ella is one of the best friends you will ever have. She cares so deeply for those close to her, that at times her desire to help and ensure everyone is okay can be overwhelming. She is very level-headed and works through problems carefully before making a decision. She loves learning new things and going on new adventures, and is always looking to make new friends.
Likes: fall weather, cold beer, warm blankets, whales, forehead kisses
Dislikes: insects with more than eight legs, celery, rude people
Fears: losing her memories, being left by the people she loves
Quirks: When nervous, Ella picks at the skin around her thumbnails. She is constantly tucking a stray strand of hair back behind her ear because it will never, ever, stay out of her face. She thinks out loud, so it often seems she’s having conversations with herself, or with inanimate objects. She hums to herself when she’s happy.
Favorite food: apple pie
Favorite drink: beer
Favorite flower: carnations
Most likely to: burn dinner because she got distracted
APPERANCE
Height: 5′ 9″
Eyes: left - blue, right - green
Although her eyes are two different colors, they are very subtle, and not many people notice. Her siblings used to make fun of her for it, so even as an adult she embarrassed and self conscious when people point it out.
Hair: Very wavy, unmanageable, long, chestnut brown hair. It’s always falling in front of her face and getting in the way, despite her best efforts to tame it.
Color theme: dark, earthy tones, especially navy, dark green and dark reds
Fashion sense: functional and comfortable. Ella pretty much exclusively wears long dresses
FAMILY & FACTS
Family: Ella has a huge family, and is the youngest of 12 children. Many of her older siblings moved out when she was very young, so she never really knew them. She was closest to her sister Fiona and her brother Miles growing up. Her family owned a tailor shop, where the children would work and help their parents.
Father - Matthias
Mother - Vera
Aunt - Vivian, Vera’s younger sister
Siblings - 7 brothers, 4 sisters
Damian (brother, +16 years older)
Sara (sister, +14 years older)
Ronan (brother, +12 years older)
Amara (sister, +11 years older)
Beau (brother, Luka’s twin, +10 years older)
Luka (brother, Beau’s twin, +10 years older)
Gideon (brother, + 8 years older)
Fiona (sister, +7 years older)
Nina (sister, +5 years older)
Wells (brother, +4 years older)
Miles (brother, +3 year older)
[Ella]
Hometown: Ella was born and raised in Paraka. She was homeschooled her whole life and worked in her parent’s tailor shop during her childhood. When she was 16, she left home to live with her aunt in Vesuvia to learn magic.
Five facts:
Ella has always kept journals. She still has a few from before she died, which is the only thing that can give her a glimpse into her past
She wears a ring on her right middle finger, given to her by her mother before she left for Vesuvia. It’s a thin silver ring with small chips of blue and green stones, and Ella never takes it off
Even though she can’t remember working in her parent’s shop in her youth, Ella is still a very proficient seamstress, and makes all of her own clothes
Ella cannot cook to save her life, but she’s a decent baker
Whales are her favorite animal of all time, even though she has never seen one. She hopes to, one day, but for now the dozens of books she has about them will suffice
