Protectors from Behind the Curtain

Indie Ask/RP blog combo for RWBY character- Ozpin, Glynda Goodwitch and OCs who together form team ORGK (Organic). (Sideblog- Follows back from @katie-the-pyro-girl) Also add "??" to start of asks for a drawn response.

[team-orgk]

So, who do Robin and Kurrant allude to from Wizard of Oz?

"That's the neat part, they don't."

Yeah, while the original Wizard of Oz books have a whole host of character that can be pulled from, neither Robin, Kurrant, or really anyone from the ORGK story has allusion to Wizard of Oz character (as of right now, that might change)

When I first made the character I hadn't done as much research into the book as I've done now (which is still admittedly not a lot). Additionally with a whole wide world of fairytales to chose from, I didn't like the idea of EVERYONE in the inner circle being connected to the Wizard of Oz

This all begs the question of who ARE Robin and Kurrant

Robin Ironwood; perhaps unsurprisingly, is based off Robin Hood, like Robyn Hill is in canon. (My Robin was made either during or just after Volume 6 before we knew that Hill was a thing yet) I based her color scheme or a robin bird with gray and orange as opposed to the typical Hood green because I thought that fit better with the color name rule, I though it was more interesting, and it served as both a similarity and contrast to Atlas' icy white and blue color scheme. Also, My Robin does also "steal from the rich" so to speak, but rather then also money, she's more espionage and gathering information to expose corruption and abuse of power to ensure that those responsible will not be able to continue in their wicked way.

Moving onto Kurrant. Similarly certain certain member of JNPR who allude to mythological people who may have existed at some point, Kurrant is based of the fictionalization version of Blackbeard the pirate. His name alluding to Black Currents which appear in pictures to be either actually black, or very dark red or blue which is why his design features a lot of red and blue as well as black. Now I will admit I don't remember how much research I did into his character choice at first, however the wikipedia on Blackbeard does mention that "[Blackbeard] was a shrewd and calculating leader who spurned the use of violence, relying instead on his fearsome image to elicit the response that he desired from those whom he robbed.", which does connect in a round about way with my image of Kurrant not liking to fight if he doesn't have to in order to ensure a good outcome.

[team-orgk]

I don’t even know who’s still around from before, but I’ve been thinking about this blog and the character within a lot recently and have wanted to do more stuff with them again

I’m going to be honest, Volume 8 kind of hit hard in a bad way and sort of made me fall out of love with canon RWBY, but I do still love the general world, themes, character, and especially the little corner of Headcanon I made for myself with ORGK

Unfortunately, I’ve lost all the RP icons I’ve made and I don’t have the want to make them all over again, I might make more later, but with a much simpler process then the first time. I’m still getting back into the groove or RPIng anyway so mostly expect headcanon sharing, drawing and other fun things or that sort!

[team-orgk]

It’s that time of year again

I’m here, I’ve watching the volume, it has gotten my RWBY ideas flowing again.

The problem is that most people seem interested in engaging the canon volume 8 content and I just... don’t

I didn’t like the conflict last volume and this one is just carrying into this one be is getting worse, trying to get the team into the stuff will be difficult without seriously shifting things around and idk how many people would be interested in that while the volume is going on

I do want to try to be more active and post stuff, I just need to think of what to do. If any of you wanna interact with the team and have ideas send them my way!

[team-orgk]

“Fucking end me...”

“Aw, what’s wrong? You won! You both did great!”

“Oh, don’t you be a smartass! That’s my thing!”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Everything was calculated! Everything was fine, until the... the breaking the cutie nation attack!!”

“Oh my gosh, you have a conscience. You know, after all these years I suspected.”

“Oh, Screw you!”

“In all seriousness, feeling bad for someone when they have a visible reaction like that, even if they’re your opponent. Given this was just a tournament match I think you handled yourself well.”

“Yeah...Yeah, I guess so.”

[team-orgk]

teamoliv​:

The third strike hit faster than Violet had thought and before she could fully register, she had been flung higher into the sky and then tumbling down to the ground. She landed with a thud and her aura shattered in a yellow mist. The buzzer for the end of the match sounded.

“Well that was a blowout!” Hari announces, “Ty, I really think we should have done weight classes or something. Anyway, Robin Ironwood is our winner. Now let’s ask our competitors their thoughts on the match!”

Robin lowered her Crossbow, letting out a breath she didn’t realize she was holding, before placing her weapon back in it’s place on her back. She won the match, but it felt more like kicking a puppy. Well, that wasn’t really fair, her opponent was good to be sure, but that moment of panic.. threw both of them for a loop. The Huntress snapped back to reality as the crew came to interview the pair

“Uh, yeah. It was great. Two opponents that have both short and long ranged  capabilities is touch to play around. You just gonna be flexible and ready for anything.” Internally; it was unclear whether she was talking more to Violet or herself. 

[team-orgk]

firestormtriforce​:

Still phased by the lightning, Merlo was hit by the kick, the wings on the side of her head were dropping from how much pain was still in, and now there was a bit more to deal with, perhaps a change of strategy was in order.

Thus in the brief time she had to recover before Zeke’s next move, she’d combine her fans in the battle axe form and wait for him to strike.

Hidden behind his helmet, Zeke raised a bow at the sight of the new weapon; a battle axe and battle fans were about as opposite as one could get under normal circumstances. Still, changing one’s fighting style on the fly would very difficult. Huntsmen continued his offensive with a series of slashes and stabs, but doing so cautiously to gauge his opponents new combat.

[team-orgk]

teamoliv​:

Violet braced herself and struggled to watch both whirring bolts at once. She jumped up and brought her knees up to her chest, letting her shin guards take the impact of the first one. A twist in the air to try and kick at the second one succeeded, but at the cost of being flipped higher into the air. A flash of panic crept across the younger huntress’s face as she realized the position she was in.

It was a clear shot; so clear it hurt a bit to make,but trying to pull punches at this point would just be disrespectful. Scope and eyes trail Violet up into the air as Robin sets Wind dust to infuse the energy bolt this time around. When she fired the shot, the green tinted bolt flew much faster then her other shots this match.

[team-orgk]

firestormtriforce​:

Upon contact with the fanblade to the charged hooksword, Merlo felt the current, and she tried to take the shock, but it was enough to get to almost drop her fans, but she stood her ground the best she could.

She knew now that she had to watch for making contact with their weapons, but what strength she had left from the zapping, she’d regain grip of one of her fans and swing away for another breeze.

Being more prepared for the wind this time around, Zeke crouched to withstand the most of it before resuming the attack. The longer this clash went on between then, the more the realized, he knew this fighting style, he was able to dodge and block more attack, like falling back into familiar moves. After Zeke dodged low from a slash, he tucked his leg in before snapping it back out again at high speed, right in an area he had a feeling would be a weakness for this fighting style.

[team-orgk]

teamoliv​:

Violet springs backward, reeling back the cables that formed her whips, letting the metal piece at the end clink back onto the ends of her pistols’ grips. She crouched down and take as much of a defensive stance as her small frame and light weapons would allow. She was clearly in fight or flight mode now.

Yeah, Robin had definitely taken it too far. Damn her intense fighting reflects. She just had be more strategic now.  With the distances they had reestablished, the huntress bring up her crossbow and fires off too bolts at the same time, both arcing in different directions to their target. This was much trickier to pull off, but it was her best option to get through the defensiveness she had now and whittle down her opponent’s aura to finish the match.

[team-orgk]

“Is it appreciate Glynda time? Because I can get in on that.”

[team-orgk]

teamoliv​:

Violet reflexively held onto her whip when it was grabbed and could only respond with a flailing kick when the crossbow slammed into her. Her eyes went wide and she shook for a few moments. For a split second, she had to remind herself that it was a friendly match. Despite being overpowered, her opponent wasn’t trying to kill her. Still, the last thing she needed was a third scar on her stomach and that realization didn’t come quick enough for her to toss out a hand and let out a shout and a huge flash of light. Sight be damned, she needed to escape. 

With the sudden light, Robin releases the chain and jumps away. Her normal eye takes a moment to recover from both flashes while her bionic one stays trained on Violet, but she doesn’t make any move to attack.

Her attack was a bit strong, but she thought the other’s aura could take it. It was met drive towards finishing the match, not actually hurt her. She realizes she might have gone a bit too far.

[team-orgk]

firestormtriforce​:

With Zeke having managed to hold his own in the strong gusts of wind, Merlo would stop swinging her arms to send up gusts and rush close to attack her opponent with the fans’ green-tint blade.

She was mostly trying to see what he had to counter with outside his hookswords, what his skills, and if she was lucky, his semblance.

The Huntsmen brought up his swords to block the on coming attack. With their weapons locked he took a moment to consider his options, and an idea struck him as he regard the bladed fans his opponent used. Using the lightening dust in his weapon, Zeke started up a current to run through the fans and to Merlo; Not a strong current, only really enough to daze her, but hopefully enough to let him take of offensive.

[team-orgk]

teamoliv​:

Violet took the only advantage she was likely to get and charged forward, sweeping her legs low and following with her whip. If one missed the other should hit- at least that was the plan. She knew her opponent had her out-powered so the only option was to try and rob her offense. 

Her opponent  took the bait or called her potential bluff. Either way she could still see the attacks coming for her so it was time to move. Robin moved to jump over the leg sweep and oped to block the chain with her arms which allowed her to grab hold of the chain. With a strong yank and some help from her semblance she attempts to pull the girl forward and land a hit from the blades of her crossbow.

[team-orgk]

firestormtriforce‌:

It was so sudden, being pulled along, but gathering her bearings for the while she was down, she’d open her battle fans, revealing the metal blades at the end that attacks the enemy, they had a green tint to them, the blades were forged with Wind Dust, so things were going to get…well, windy…obviously…

She’d start with a couple swings of her arm, which sent strong gusts of wind to Zeke’s direction.

The familiar tint of green catches his eyes, but not fast enough. Zeke is pushed back by the wind, using his hooks to slow himself down. He could tell already that this was going to be an interest fight. Having recollected his barrings, he once again advances towards Merlo, adjusting his body to have as little drag as possible, but also remaining solid as to not be pushed back to far by the wind. He moves to engage with his swords once more once he reaches her.

He’d have to make sure that he wasn’t blown too off course by the wind during this fight, and possibly use it to his advantage.

[team-orgk]

teamoliv‌:

Violet kept pace with the shot, weaving out of the way of the swerving bullets. Then the flaming shot struck. She spun in the air, and forced herself into a bracing landing. 

She kicks herself into the air and spins quickly, flaring her whip back out again. Her hand glowed as he sent her whip down. A bright ball of light trailed down from her hand down the curling cable to the spike at the end, ending in a bright flash of light once it struck.

The sudden flash at the end of whip was certainly a surprise. Her right; remaining biological eye snapped shut from the bright light, but her left, her bionic eye, was able to correct for the sudden shift.

Pretending to falter; although not completely an act, Robin hopes to make her opponent think that she’s been dazed and is open while she is ready to counter when needed. 

[team-orgk]

teamoliv‌:

Violet spun a kick toward one of the shots. She deflects one off of her shin bracer but the next one lands, sending her flying back. She manages to right herself and snaps her whip back into the gun, the spike on the end resting at the base of the pistol’s grip as it folds back into shape. She’d have to focus on suppression fire for now. Her opponents weapon seemed stronger but slower to reload and aim. She pointed both pistols forward and let out a spray of fire.

With the oncoming spray of bullet, she moves out of the way while returning fire. The set of her crossbow, meant that she could reload faster then was typical for that type of weapon, and with little need to readjust the aim between shots. Robin stayed mobile, using her semblance to compensate for any straying shots with her movement until she got a good opening. She used to dust channel to infuse her next shot with fire dust.

[team-orgk]

firestormtriforce‌:

With the first move was made by Zeke, Merlo would attempt to counter with her closed fans, even trying to some roundhouse kicks to try and throw her opponent off, if need be, she’d also use some of her father’s moves to battle, but that would depend on how the battle went.

For now, she’d see how this battle would go, since with someone she didn’t know, anything could happen.

One of the roundhouse kicks landed true and he’s thrown off, but he still has a trick up his sleeve. Using the hooks of his swords, he catches Merlo and pulls her him. Zeke himself moves into a roll and quickly recovers to his feet, then moves onto the offensive while his opponent is hopefully still dazed.