* Username: hollywing * Name: Ariella Russell * Aliases: “Ari” (by friends and family) * Species: Elf * Age: 22 years old * Profession: Baker (works on weekends) * Are you Apart of The Resistance, The Order or Normal person?: Resistance * Ranking: Warrior * Description: Ariella is pretty short at a height of 4’4”. She has wavy shoulder-length dark brown hair and delicate almond skin. She has a round face with a small nose and upturned hazel eyes. Like other elves, she has long, narrow pointed ears. As a baker, Ariella wears a long-sleeved dress with folded up sleeves with a white apron over it. As a warrior, she wears silver armor with a helmet. * Personality: When she isn’t involved with the affairs of the Resistance, Ariella is a social butterfly who is almost always willing to lend a helping hand. She seems to always have a smile on her face and has the best of manners. She isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty with work, and almost seems to delight in it.
But when she’s working for the Resistance, she takes her role very seriously. She becomes a fierce warrior who is unwilling to spare any member of the enemy. She has no mercy on the Order, and if she had her way, they’d all be dead. Ariella doesn’t see shades of gray, only seeing everything as either good or evil. She is stubborn in her opinions and does not intend to change her perspective.
All in all, Ariella is a well-meaning person. * +Strengths / -Weaknesses: +Handiwork, +Conversation, +Fighting with Dagger // -Dodging, -Running, -Food ( she never turns down food) * +Likes / -Dislikes: +Talking, +Baking, +Fighting the Order // -The Order (mere words cannot describe her hatred), -Bows and Arrows, -Retreating, -Losing * Backstory: Ariella is the youngest out of two children. Her parents were active members of the Resistance, her mother being a Caregiver and her father being a Warrior. They taught her and her brother that the practices of the Order were evil, and had high hopes of the children rising in the Resistance. Shortly after she became a Recruit, her brother ran away from home - and they found out that he had joined the Order.
For a time, she believed that he had been manipulated and that he needed to be rescued. That all changed when she witnessed him murder their parents. She charged up to him and demanded to know what he was doing. He threatened to kill her as well, and she drew out her dagger. However, he had run off before she could attack.
Now, a month afterward, Ariella is determined to destroy the Order (and her brother) - no matter the cost. * Family: Parents - Deceased, Brother - Archer Russell * Crush/dating/married?: None at the moment/no/no * Password:
* Username: hollywing * Name: Archer Russell * Aliases: “Archie” (by his parents) * Species: Elf * Age: 30 years old * Profession: Ship Builder * Are you Apart of The Resistance, The Order or Normal person?: “Normal” * Ranking: N/A * Description: Archer is a stocky man at a height of 4’8”. He has short dark brown hair and a goatee on his chin. He has a rectangular face, a small nose, and narrow hazel eyes. He has rough almond skin and a few battle scars. He usually wears a white collared shirt, black pants, and boots. * Personality: Archer is a person trying to turn over a new leaf in life. He’s tried to put the past behind him, including stepping back from the affairs of the Resistance and the Order, though he feels rather devoid of purpose. With that, guilt and shame weighs on his shoulders - as he easily regrets many choices. He isn’t the cleverest person and tends to get himself caught in misunderstandings.
However, Archer has a strong sense of integrity and always tries to do what is the best in the long run - putting it over the lives of those he cares about. He always tries to make the decision that is “right”. He also treats others with much respect and courtesy, as he tries to see the best in everyone.
All in all, Archer’s a piece of work. * +Strengths / -Weaknesses: +Archery, +Ship-building, +Physical strength, -Swimming, -Fear of Order and Resistance, -Easily guilt-tripped * +Likes / -Dislikes: +Quiet, +Outdoors, +Summer, -Pressure, -Drama, -Winter * Backstory: Archer was born as the eldest child to two active members of the Resistance. From a young age, he was taught that the practices of the Resistance were evil. However, he wanted to see what they were really like, and decided to be an inside eye on the group. He thought he had told his family, but he hadn’t.
At first, the Order didn’t seem all too bad to him. They had a similar hierarchy to the Resistance and treated each other with a fair amount of respect. He became a Squire and later a Knight, still thinking that they were probably misunderstood.
But then, there was a rebel movement. He came along with a few others, ready to fight. He recognized his parents in the movement, and tried to avoid them. He saw a friend chasing his parents, and followed in hopes of preventing murder. However, everything backfired. Archer’s friend told him that he had to kill his parents quickly, or he would have to reveal all he knew about the Resistance. He chose the former, and was later confronted by Ariella. He ran away out of guilt, shame, and fear.
It’s been a month since the incident. Archer’s moved to a small village just outside of Marinus City, hoping that he can start a new life. However, he isn’t so sure about how he’ll manage with the weight of his regrets on his shoulders. * Family: Parents - Deceased, Sister - Ariella Russell * Crush/dating/married?: None at the moment/no/no * Password:
The village of (Random name) was a quaint little place, some would call this place a ‘living portrait’ with its lush fields either wild or farmland and wide open skies above seemed like paradise. There of course were woods all around and several rivers crisscrossing through with the largest used for transport by boat and most of the homes were small in size yet the occasional large house appeared here amd there for its taller visitors/inhabitants. Today’s forecast was cloudy with a chance of rain and rather humid in temperature.
Myrtle walked out from her cozy home into the bleak weather with an umbrella in one hand and a covered basket under her other arm, “Oh dear.... I hope the weather clears up....” she quietly talked to herself and pulling her cloak closer to her body then walking down the small pathway that led from her house and down the main road that would soon lead her into the village center where stalls would be opening up for the day- until the sky started to rain that is however the latest news or gossip would always be around. I wonder if there’s been anything new with Mr.Barleyoh... he said been sick with the flu.... oh! There’s also the engaged couple.... might be married this winter.... how lovely, a snowy wedding she thought to herself and couldn’t help but chuckle a little.
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Jordan swam up through a stream that was large for a good-sized boat that meant deep enough for this traveling Mer who preferred the use of travel by water, he swam up to one of the furthest docks and scared the livings out of two small fishermen, “Hola! Hello! I mean no harm- eh? Hey Bailo, hows the fam?” His eye’s sparked in recognization with one of them that he knew from another place, he then leaped out from the water once introductions with the other was confirmed and his tail changed into legs with pants of course, he wasn’t a crazy person and his clothes happened to be dry granted with the now rainy weather in the sky seemed to might change that. “Is there a tavern around here? Hey I’m kidding! I’ll grab a bite and start a sellin.” He laughed with a grin to his friend.
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Phil was once again hunting through the woods with this time in hopes of trading what she found- Be it prey or from plants she could gather on up, this time she wasn’t by herself with some other members of her group scattered around the majority of the area which they would occasionally come across one another on the trails. She was always taught by her mentor that there was safety in numbers yet her father would say that they needed to remain loosely separate.... they could all get captured in one swoop by their enemies. She stopped in her walking to see a small gathering of herbs under the base of a tree. “ perfect.”
Last Edit: Aug 29, 2019 19:35:16 GMT -5 by Lily~Myth
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Post by Hollywing the on Aug 30, 2019 19:32:54 GMT -5
Oliver
Oliver arrived at the village with his group of five other knights. He had just sent out the pigeon that he was ordered to send, and now scanned the area with his expressionless gaze, keeping his right hand on the hilt of his sword. If there were rebels in the area and they spotted the members of the Order, the Commander had a suspicion that they wouldn't back down without a fight.
Ariella
Ariella was seated on a stump in the forest as she sharpened the blade of her dagger with a smooth stone that had been a gift from her older brother. Her eyes narrowed as she remembered the sting of his betrayal. He'll pay, she thought bitterly. They'll all pay.
As she thought about the Order, she felt a tingle of anticipation for whenever the Resistance's next attack would be - and for the day that they'd destroy the evil group once and for all.
Archer
Archer let out a heavy sigh as he turned his gaze to the other men by the river docks, noting that most of them were fishermen. He had stepped outside for some fresh air and to watch the boats sail off into the distance. There wasn't much conversation to make either, but it was a little too quiet - even for him, who usually enjoyed the peace of a quiet atmosphere. But he wasn't usually one to start conversation, so he supposed that he would have to wait a little for someone else to approach him.
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Phil packed the herbs into a small bag then moving in through the woods a bit more until she heard small scraping sounds, “Lost in your thoughts again?” She mused quietly as she approached the warrior who was sitting at the base of a tree and sharpening a dagger which she herself would do something similar to get her thoughts sorted out, she glanced briefly at the sky when she heard a soft rumble in the distance of thunder that surely indicated rain- you could smell it in the air and the forest seemed rather quiet as if the animals knew to huddle up in their homes until the storm passed.
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Jordan laughed and waved goodbye to his fishermen-friends who continued to stay at the dock to fish, he had bag slung over his shoulder full of little trinkets to sell that always got a good price for some items granted some stuff he had he ‘acquired’ from other people who previously had it but hey, he had to make a living somehow and for the most part it was clean. The mer walked off from the dock and growing a little weary from not talking so he was currently looking for both a talking buddy and maybe a local who could give him the latest scoop on things on the surface, he did see an elf standing outside of a building which he smiled a bit. “Hi there!” He greeted with him walking over which the place smelled like fish and lake water..... he smelled just the same but he didn’t seemed to notice it all that much.
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Myrtle walked up to a fruit stall as she greeted the seller, “Good morning! However the weather seems dreary this day, how are you?” She was of course friends with most of the people in the village and the two chatted for a little bit while she paid for some fruits which they stopped their conversation for a moment when a younger hobbit came running up to them saying there was six knights that had arrived in town and were of course strangers for the most part. “Eh? How come? They looking for someone?” The stallkeeper asked which was followed by shrugs from the younger kid. “I hope they dint start trouble....”
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Post by Hollywing the on Aug 31, 2019 22:00:21 GMT -5
Ariella
The young woman looked up abruptly to the sound of the Captain's voice. "I-I suppose," she muttered as she too sensed the incoming storm. "We're going to get on the move again, are we?"
Archer
Archer glanced to the side and quickly noticed the mer. He nodded respectfully as he replied, "Hey." He tilted his head to the side as he observed the stranger. I don't think I've seen him before, he mused, but it's not like I've been here for too long anyway. "What are you doing here?" he asked.
“We are,” Phil began to say with her listening for a brief moment as they were alone but it never hurt to be careful, “To the village of (random) to trade some supplies, if we see any of the Order... we are not to engage in combat with them.” She explained as she looked at the warrior when she spoke about if they get face to face with any member from the rivaling group, they didn’t need to get into any conflict as they weren’t about fighting directly and they didn’t need any more reason for the ruler to use against them. She also might be hinting that they might come across Archer who was a former member of their group and that of the other group, that would certainly stir up many memories.
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“Doing here? Just stopping by to sell my wares and get a decent meal.” Jordan laughed a little as he was at first confused The again here,entered name he arrived here from the dock on a cloudy day that could be seen as a weird omen or strange occurrence, “can I ask what your doing here?” He asked with an inquisitive smile after all he answered the stranger’s question so it was only fair if he did the same. “Oh pardon my manners, names Jordan.” He quickly added in his own name in hopes he didn’t have to keep calling the guy ‘stranger’ and possible ‘tavern buddy’ or something much friendly sounding.
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Post by Hollywing the on Sept 2, 2019 15:43:00 GMT -5
Ariella
The elf narrowed her eyes at the Captain. "What if they engage combat first? Would we retreat like cowards?" she asked as she continued sharpening her dagger. If our goal is to rid of the Order, don't we have to fight eventually? she thought with anticipation.
Archer
He gave a small nod of acknowledgement. "Archer," he introduced, holding out his hand. He continued, answering the mer's question, "I'm just out for some fresh air. The outdoors are really peaceful, you know what I mean?"
Phil looked down at the warrior and judging by the look she could tell that statement caught a nerve, “Only if they engage first, do you fight back.” She began to say in a rather a calm manner however when Arielle mentioned retreating like cowards was there a notable twitch in her lip in annoyance with there being a line between retreating from battle by the order of a superior to that of running away from a fight. “Keep in mind that the village we are going is peaceful- i would like it to remain that way.” She managed to say as that was the truth and they did need some things from there that was the only known market for such items, she rather not leave with swords clashing and arrows flying this time as the captain pulled the hood over her face and started to walk through the trees. “Come along, don’t want to be drenched by the time we get there.”
Jordan
Jordan shook the elf’s hand with a grin, “Yeah they sure can be....” the dock was starting to come to life a little more with fishermen going through their gear or poles to fish, ship crews preparing their boats to weather out the incoming rain or brave it before the storm came down although the docks always had a smell about them. Not that he cared much about how he smelled or anything but he did prefer the crisp sea air to that of a river, “If ya don’t mind me asking, is there anything new going on in the kingdom these last two weeks? Got stranded at Coraldrop for a spell.” The place he referred to was a coral reef that was the hub and trading grounds for most water-related people that trip always took him a week, it was in the kingdom’s own sea but a storm came up and the waters to crazy to navigate.
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Post by Hollywing the on Sept 4, 2019 13:25:43 GMT -5
Ariella
The warrior nodded with satisfaction as she stowed her dagger into its sheath and pocketed the stone she used to sharpen her weapon before standing. "Alright, Captain," she replied curtly. She followed the other woman with long strides to keep up with the pace. I hope that the Order tries to attack us, then, she thought, narrowing her eyes. They won't know what's coming at them.
Archer
Archer shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. "I've been behind on the news lately," he admitted as he glanced at the horizon. But it's not like I try to keep up-to-date, he thought. But the elf couldn't help but wonder how the Order and the Resistance were faring - but he assumed nothing too big had happened, since if so, he probably would've heard.
It didn’t take much time for them to reach one of the village entrances that was marked by a grouping of stones that formed a small pillar that was taller than the captain and had a flickering light coming from within to help weary travelers in dreary weather or moonless nights, “Keep your cloak tight,” she called over her shoulder as the wind started to pick up a little and the humidity in the air slowly rising, even from this distance she could catch the faint whiff of lake water which would mean this was a fishing village as well however she knew for a fact that this place was well known for its large farmlands and profitable crops.
Jordan
Jordan nodded a bit in understanding as he didn’t care much for gossip unless it affected trading routes which meant an emptier pocket for coin, the rebellion that had started back up was known to him but never did bother his business and neither did the king’s men ever bother him so he didn’t really care about either side for the most part. He heard the sounds of chimes coming from some of the building’s railing as the wind started to pick up a little that was a signal that the storm was moving or coming. “Peace and quiet ain’t going to last long, storm’s been brewing for some days in the south so I reckon it wouldn’t be long now.”
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Post by Hollywing the on Sept 8, 2019 18:38:29 GMT -5
Ariella
She nodded in agreement as she gripped her cloak and pulled it closer to herself for warmth as the winds blew. I hope we have a nice place to stay, she thought as she narrowed her eyes at the village they were approaching. The elf noted that the village was small and quiet, and there was a chance that they'd find a hospitable household. Ariella let out a small sigh of relief, but continued trekking alongside the Captain.
Archer
"Of course," Archer replied under his breath. "It might get in the way of business and, depending on its strength, may cause a fair amount of damage." He glanced at the village, a part of him wondering what it would look like if a storm destroyed it. He shuddered with fear at the thought.
(Hollywing thelol, I’m now picturing them all staying at Myrtle’s place and trying not to get caught/killed/be kicked out... or them staying at a local tavern/inn until the storm blows over)
Phil
The captain took scanned the village as they got closer with a good majority of the buildings being rather small in the sense of height, however there were other buildings that were larger and wider- used by tall homeowners or taller travelers which judging by the calm they had in the forest this would be a good storm. The weather was still holding up for the meantime but the chances of them leaving before the storm hit was gone with the wind and the chances of staying at a local inn or perhaps a charitable house grew higher on the list. “Ari, can you take this to the market place and try to barter? Im going to see about getting us a place to stay in case the weather goes on into the night.” She turned to the warrior and handing her a satchel full of a variety of trading goods such as fresh herbs or wooden carved figurines for children to sell or trade with, she didn’t like to split up to do the errands and they were dressed in the attire of just traveling hunters so they weren’t that out of place but they had jobs to do. Hopefully I can find a place for us I stay... don’t mind sleeping in a barn but the closest barn was back a mile....
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Jordan
Jordan nodded in agreement as the growing weather meant his profit would dwindle today and possibly tomorrow in this village, it was too late for him to leave this place Andy he only had just gotten here after a very long trek up from the ocean to the scattered rivers then finally here. “I pray it just passes over.” He could imagine the tiny but prosperous village being battered by wind and rain- he shook his head a little as he didn’t want to think of such things granted that did lead him to a question, a quick glance up at the sky to see it grow darker albeit slowly but within the next hour it would come. “I don’t mind water all that much,” he began to say with him for that moment forgetting he was a Merfolk, “But I’ve been sick of it for the past couple o’ days, you wouldn’t happen to know of a good inn or tavern around here, would ya?”
(Local inns/taverns= Hopping Holly and Riverside’s Door)
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Post by Hollywing the on Sept 8, 2019 21:18:13 GMT -5
Ariella
She blinked with surprise, caught off-guard, but nodded vigorously as she held the satchel that the Captain handed her. The warrior didn't question orders as she headed down to the marketplace that was easily spotted with its open square. She glanced around at the others in the area, wondering who to approach.
Archer
Archer shook his head slowly. "Haven't been here for too long, so I'm not too sure," he said with a sigh. The elf tilted his head thoughtfully. "But I've heard that Riverside's Door is a nice place to stay from some folk I did business with awhile back. Maybe you can stop by there?"
Myrtle was weaving her way through the bustling crowd of the market, it surprised the lady that on a day like this there were many folks busing themselves here which from what she gathered some wanted to make a quick coin before the storm hit and others wanted to get last-minute needed items on their own list with the later she was apart of, she was in need of some herbs that were low in her own cellar however so far the plants currently being sold here were not the kind she was looking for or didn’t look right with her. She was deep in thoughts that she almost bumped into an elf in travelers garb, “Ah, I’m so sorry miss!”
Jordan
“Riverside’s Door? Sounds like a great place, thanks Archer!” Jordan said with a grin as he it sounded like a place where he could easily hop out the window into the river if he need a quick getaway and maybe to sell somethings or even sing a song or two, “Well I better get going there in case it’s not booked up yet, if I see ya there ya can have a free meal and drink on the house.” He added with his gratitude going beyond the simple ‘thanks’ to ‘hey you get a free meal if I see you again’ that wasn’t the kind of person he was, plus he seemed like a good lot to be around in this new place and hasn’t lead him wrong so far.
Phillip
Phillip had left the warrior to the market and was going towards an inn called the ‘Hopping Holly’ with her wondering of course if it was a front for selling spiced herbs in her own humor of course by its name. When she walked into the building it was larger on the inside with high ceilings and in the center being a large fire pit that was burning low to keep the room nicely heated which she carefully maneuvered her way through the moving crowd of paying customers over to the flat table on their other side of the hearth where a man was currently cleaning out a couple of mugs.
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”