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I.

Every generation, in each of the four elements, a Fae is born with extremely enhanced abilities. They are the Fire, Water, Sky, and Land Naeve, the future leaders of their clans. Ever two generations, one Fae is given Life and another Death.

Four thousand years ago, the Death Naev sought to take over each element. The Life Naev fought back and, after a long and bloody war, she launched one final, desperate assault and succeeded in defeating Death. In one brilliant flash of sheer power, both Life and Death vanished.

A second generation passed without another being imbued with the powers of Life or Death. Then a fourth.

Time continues on with little care for wars, victories, or defeats.

The four leaders of the different elements have all but forgotten what happened and have gone back to uneasy peace with one another. The old alliances are lost. While they have been disputing over various topics, however, a threat to them all has been growing in the shadows. Biding its time. Regaining the strength it lost all those years ago.

Death has returned, but Life is nowhere to be found.

II.

Follow all WP rules. This includes keeping things PG13, being respectful, and avoiding OOC drama.

Unless you draw a character yourself, NO images for Fae appearances will be accepted.

If you are finding images for pets, please use art you own or stock images that are properly credited and used.

Personality and appearance sections must be at least 150 words each for forms to be accepted.

RP responses must be at least 200 words per character.

For now, you can play up to three characters. This may change.

Not every character comes from a broken home. Avoid giving them all the same personalities and traumas. No Mary Sue's or Gary Stu's -- diversity and flaws, people.

Drama in the RP is encouraged, but hate the character, not the player.

Reservations last 24 hours unless given an extension. You do not need to reserve ranks that are not leadership roles, as they are unlimited.

"Hybrids" are allowed -- for instance, a Fae can have a Water element mother and a Sky element father. However, the offspring will only inherit ONE of the two elements.

The rules may be added on to so please check back every now and then.

One player can have up to two important roles (ones that require RP samples).

Have fun!

III.

The Fae

Fae are, in general, not that different from one another. Each has minor abilities in their birth element and, while their appearance does give away which elemental clan they belong to, they are all built quite similar. Fae males are 7 feet tall on average and Fae females are usually 6-6.5 feet. They can be taller or shorter, though it is extremely rare to find any individual that stands below 5 feet or over 8. The Naeve and Naev'edai are usually taller.

Fae have pointed ears and varied hair lengths depending on personal preference. They are hard to age when in their prime; they reach maturity at about 100 years old, find their mates within their first nine hundred years of maturity, and can live for thousands of years. The oldest Fae usually die around 3000 years old and may not show signs of their true age until a few centuries before their death. Fae are in gestation for 50 years and will only reproduce once every 200-300 years.

The Naeve are the leaders of their clans. Naev'edai are the heirs, if you will, and are the successors of the Naeve. Not every clan needs a Naev'eda to start the RP. When the Naeve are born is often skewed, so it is not all new leaders put into place all at once.

Guards are the Naev's personal protectors. They also protect the Naev'eda if there is one. They are highly skilled in combat and subtleties, and they are always veteran fighters. Guard training lasts a century to ensure that new recruits are ready for anything that can happen.

The Pets

There are a variety of companion animals that Fae take on. There are the usual dogs, cats, falcons, and the like, and then there are the more mythical creatures. Dragons are most often found with Sky Fae, but they are a universal pet. They only get as big as a large dog. Hippocampi and kelpi are popular among Water Fae. Fire Fae tend to match up well with hellhounds, lava horses, and other fire creatures. Land Fae have the largest variety; a popular one for them is the manticore: a little bit of everything.

The Elements

There are four main elements: Sky, Land, Water, and Fire. The Fae that belong to them have a few differences, mainly in personalities but also in appearances, both of which are listed below.

Sky Fae

Appearance: Their hair and eyes match the colors found in the sky: grays, blues, silvers, slates, and the colors of the sunrise and sunset. Their skin is often grayscale or pastel colored. Sky Fae are generally taller as a whole.

Personality: Sky Fae are dreamers. They are the artists, musicians, astronomers, architects, and partygoers. They live in the now, and they know the importance of enjoying the little things in life. They are open-minded and thoughtful, but do not take them as weak or subservient. These Fae are hardy folk and their more free-spirited ways do not dull their work ethic or sharp minds. Their edge on technology is not to be underestimated in a fight.

General Abilities: Sky Fae can easily regulate their body temperatures. They will never be too hot or too cold, and they can control the area directly around them as well. Gravity does not seem to affect them as much, either. While regular Sky Fae cannot fly, they can jump higher, stride longer, and are generally faster. They have an affinity with sky dwelling creatures such as birds, flying mammals or insects, and dragons.

Water Fae

Appearance: Water Fae are made of the cool tones of the color wheel. Blues, greens, whites, and browns make up their hair and eye pallettes and their skin often has a soft blue hue to it. Their bodies are aerodynamic and they are sometimes born with webbed feet and hands. They have a sort of glistening sheen to them, almost like a soft dusting of glittery water. These Fae have sharp canines and are quite beautiful.

Personality: Water Fae are bipolar. They can be cool and composed, or they can destroy everything in their path, physically or verbally. They are as unpredictable as the waters themselves. They can be some of the nicest people or the most intimidating, ruthless ones. It is very risky to get on their bad side, as they will come after you in swarms to protect the one individual you are against. They are also party animals.

General Abilities: They are great fishers. Water Fae can all breathe underwater without gills; they absorb the air through their skin. They can move extremely quickly through water and get a sort of energy boost while in it. Marine and aquatic life are most likely to be their companion animals.

Fire Fae

Appearance: Fire Fae are on the warm color side of the spectrum. Reds, oranges, yellows, blacks, and an occasional blue pop up in hair and eyes, and their skin is usually a coppery or bronze color, though it can be obsidian or quartzy. Few of them look happy at any given time, and they are often hot to the touch.

Personality: Fiery. It can be a hot-but-cold simmer or boiling over, but their personalities are fiery. They are the metalsmiths, smelters, miners, and warriors. These Fae are more family oriented and have clans inside of their clan. They are not sociable creatures, but, when they do band together, they are formidable opponents. However, they are not a mean race and will be offended if they are thought of as such.

General Abilities: They are fireproof and heat resistant. They are relatively unaffected by breathing in smoke and ash, making otherwise uninhabitable places seem quite homely. Fire Fae companion animals are usually more demonic in nature and spicy.

Land Fae

Appearance: Land Fae tend to have earthy tones to them. Their hair can be any color: green, pink, black, blonde, brown, ombre... any color that could be found on the land. Their skin tones are earth tones. Their eyes, like their hair, can be virtually any color.

Personality: These Fae are stubborn, strong, and resilient. They have been known to endure the worst situations and come out with their morale barely dented. These Fae are unbreakable. They do not bend. They are protective and loyal, but not very social. Expect your neighbors to care about you, but also know that they probably won't be showing up to your birthday party.

General Abilities: Land Fae are incredible farmers. Almost anything they touch is guaranteed to grow. They can live without much air and are known to be excellent navigators even when they cannot see the celestial lights. They have a strong affinity with land-dwelling creatures, so many are ranchers as well.

The Deities

Fae have seven deities, though only six give their abilities to Fae themselves. The Allfather is the head of them all and is believed to be responsible for the passage of time, counting of souls, and moving the heavens. He is a constant, uninvolved with any one Fae and chooses to stay out of his children's meddling. Legend states that deceased Fae return to him and help him move the stars, galaxies, and watch over their families still living.

Skiri is the deity of Life. She is one of the major goddesses and is responsible for all things living. Skiri is the matron of strength, fertility, longevity, and prosperity. She is tied to love and hardships alike, as both are parts of Life.

Darok is the deity of Death. She is the other major goddess and Skiri's twin sister. She is responsible for the dead. She causes death and decay; as such, she is associated with emotion, sickness, and the overall absence of Life.

Turik, A'dan, Peire, and Ardun are the younger children of the Allfather, and each are associated with both Life and Death.

Turik is the deity of Water. She is the patron goddess of the night, bandits, fishermen, watchmen, and hunters alike. She is in charge of protection, amiability, passion, and travel.

A'dan is the deity of Fire. He is the patron god of the sun, warriors, and of many craftsmen. A'dan is associated with strength, ambition, vengeance, and family dealings.

Peire is the deity of Sky. He is the patron god of wanderers, the lost, and of children. He is associated with wisdom, knowledge, curiosity, innocence, and loyalty.

Ardun is the deity of Land. She is the patron goddess of those who use the earth, including farmers, ranchers, miners, and wanderers. She is associated with resilience, patience, steadfastness, strength, and renewal.

The Naeve

A Naev is a Fae that has been given the powers of one of the deities. The four minor gods' powers are given within their respective clans, while Life and Death may appear in any of the four elemental clans. When a Naev begins to grow old, the deity passes their abilities to another young Fae, who is then taught by the elder leader until that leader's passing. They have their clan's gifts as well as enhanced powers granted by their deity.

The Sky Naev can fly. They also have some control over the weather, though not much; they persuade the weather rather than control it. This Fae can feel the future rather than see it -- ominous tingling, warm feelings, a nagging shadow of a thought. They have white tribal markings across their body.

The Water Naev can calm the waters or send them into a rage. They can freeze it or turn it to steam in whatever fashion pleases them and it will not change back on its own. Much of the underwater infrastructure is made by the Water Naev's abilities. They have enhanced agility and speed. They also can't get drunk but can see the emotions and causes of those emotions of Fae who are drunk. It comes in handy when spying, prying for information, and the like. They can change aspects of their appearance as well, like a chameleon. This Fae has blue tribal markings across their body.

The Fire Naev is capable of manipulating fire. They cannot create it out of thin air, but once it exists, they can change its temperature and strength as well as maintain it once the fuel has run out. They have no trouble seeing in the dark and have enhanced endurance as well. This Fae has red tribal markings.

The Land Naev does not need to breathe. They cannot suffocate. They can also unearth stones and precious metals at will, making the Clan of Land quite possibly the richest out of the four. This Fae has extremely durable skin as well and has enhanced strength. They can also communicate with animals in basic sentences or phrases. This Fae has green tribal markings across their body.

Death and Life Naeve have been gone for so long that nobody knows for sure what they are capable of. The legends have faded into myths, but the Naeve in those stories are overpowered. They cannot bring back the dead or kill with a look. They cannot wipe out entire armies. But what can they do? They basically control shadow and light, respectively, and the Life Naev has incredible healing powers while the Death Naev is hard to kill in general. There may be more. All that is known for sure is that the Death Naev will have black markings and the Life Naev will have shimmering, almost iridescent ones of a light color.

If you take the Life Naev, PM me.

Clan of Fire

Naev: Requires RP Sample

Naev'eda: Serai Stelear -- 110 -- Pg 1 -- Winter Stars

Guard (Max 4)

Citizens:

Clan of Water

Naev: Kuroshio Nerida Morrissey -- 145 -- Pg 1 -- Spellbound

Naev'eda: Closed for Now

Guard (Max 4)

Naga Morrissey -- 337 -- Pg 1 -- Rising Shadows

Citizens:

Clan of Sky

Naev: Requires RP Sample

Naev'eda: Anora Hawkins -- 106 -- Pg 2 -- High Hills Pack

Guard (Max 4)

Citizens:

Reserved -- Rising Shadows

Clan of Land

Naev: Requires RP Sample -- RESERVED

Naev'eda: Requires RP Sample

Guard (Max 4)

Citizens:

Death Naev: Kavik Forger -- 150 -- Pg 1 -- Rising Shadows

Life Naev: Natigai Yatiri -- 150 -- Pg 2 -- Tenebris Umbra

V.

Name (Full Name)

Age

Gender

Element

Role*

Desired Role**

Appearance

Personality

Affiliations

Crush

Mate

Offspring

Other***

*For role, if a citizen, put Citizen and their Occupation.

**For desired role, put their desired Occupation (thief, guard, baker, etc.)

***Include any extras here including pets

Appearance

Kavik is a Fae with quite an intimidating stature. Standing barely under 8 feet tall, this young Fae sports a muscular, athletic build with a triangle torso and prominent arm and back muscles due to his profession. Several decades in the metallurgy field have refined and defined his upper body, though his lower half is not lacking in strength either. His body is quite proportional overall, though.

His face holds the refined features that are typical of most Fae: rounded eyes, pointed ears, and a defined jawline. His lips are not full, but they are not thin, either. His once-straight nose has a slight crook to it from an old breakage that never healed correctly. Kavik's eyebrows are straight and set in such a way that his relaxed facial expression appears serious -- almost somber, as though he has seen too much.

His complexion is a bronze tanned one, though the tightened skin around scars show up much paler. He has several of these marks along his arms, a few on his face, and one long scar running across his left shoulder and pectoral from a runaway sword. Kavik's frame is also considerably more unusual in appearance given his black tattoos. They appeared overnight not too long ago, and they have been a pain to conceal. They form circles and lines down his back and across his shoulder blades, even running up his neck a ways. His upper left arm is banded with two black rings as well.

Kavik's eyes are a burning amber and his short hair is a deep black that catches a gray sheen in sunlight -- when it ever sees sunlight. In the fires of the forges, however, his entire being has a red and yellow sheen to it. He walks upright and carries himself in a dignified manner. His long strides and confident movements add to a more dominant feel to him; he certainly makes no effort to dissuade such a notion, as it seems that, this way, people leave him alone.

Kavik has a fairly deep voice, not quite a bass but lower than a tenor. It's smooth and soft enough to be considered a loud murmur. It's a voice that is easy to listen to, lulling and deceptively soft. Hypnotic in the same way as the vibrant, pulsating colors on a deadly animal. He smells of ore and hot metal, but there is a hint of coldness to it as well. Somehow, he always seems to draw the shadows to him, adding a sense of mystery to this Fae.

Personality

He is a slow burner -- the coldest kind of the Fire Fae. He does not simply erupt, nor does he build up to an eruption. Kavik's boiling point skips over the theatrics and goes straight to the part where someone gets burned -- but there was never any warning. Kavik will be calm and collected throughout the whole ordeal, seemingly unbothered by any fear or havoc he may have wrought.

He is a solitary creature, avoiding others at all costs. While he will do as he is told when it comes to his profession, such as "make So-And-So a sword and deliver it," he will not add any unnecessary chatter. Kavik is the type to pour his soul into a piece, present it to the owner, and leave without another word. However, he has been known to snap at said owner if he catches them handling their piece "wrong" or without "proper" care. Kavik is more attached to what he creates than he is to anyone else.

He uses his more intimidating stature and surly appearance to ward off any idle chatters -- you know the kind. The ones who pop up in the middle of a particularly difficult project to talk for hours in a one-sided conversation over dragons or the weather or some other irritating subject that Kavik has no interest in. This young man rarely expresses interest in anything or anyone outside of animals and his work, really. Then again, those two latter things are all he really knows. They are his life. He has no time for legends and weather predictions, nor does he have an ear for the latest gossip on what the baker's daughter is up to. He. Does. Not. Care.

Kavik is quite happy to be on his lonesome. Nobody gets hurt that way, and he is relatively free to do as he pleases. There is no chatter, no bustling crowds, no merchants screaming about their cheap trinkets. It's usually just him, the forge, and the clumps of ore just dying to be shaped into something magnificent. In this state, he loses some of his scary exterior and becomes quite eager. He can be almost friendly in this state, if caught at the right moment. He isn't against company if they're silent.

Unfortunately, his latest company is anything but silent. When his tattoos appeared, so did a woman's voice in his head, crooning and captivating -- but reeking of evil. He knows now that he is the Death Naev, and he suspects that the final blow all those thousands of years ago did not quite destroy the former Death Naev. Somehow, what was left of her got stashed in him, leaving him with her maniacal, intrusive being stuck inside his own mind. And she's getting stronger.

Affiliations

Naev'eda Serai -- TBD

Naev Morrissey -- He's met the man once. He was annoying, almost dropped the sword presented to him as a peace offering from the Fire Naev, and proceeded to call him Sparky. Just the thought of ever meeting the Water Naev again grinds his gears. Sparky! Oh, that little...

Open, PM me

Crush: None

Mate: None

Offspring: None

Other

To clarify: Kavik was born in the Fire Clan. He is basically a blacksmith. Also, the process of gifting abilities to the next Naev for Death went awry, so part of the past Naev is basically inside of him.

For pets, he's got a horse pooka. This creature cannot shift into anything but a horse and is always in the form of a massive black stallion with gold eyes. His name is Aidan, named after the Fire deity.

For his face this young man has both sharp and soft features. His cheek bones being high and defined but not so much as to create a shadow and yet his cheeks are round and soft along with his chin. His eyes are sharp and slightly upturned and nodded giving him a rather calm and regal air. His eyes are rather pretty, one could say they remind you of the sea itself - they start off a pretty dark blue color but if you look closer you can see small highlights of bright blue and sea green. His eyes can grow stormy and gloomy like a hurricane or bright and airy like a lazy day on the ocean. His eyes are framed by pure white lashes - these lashes are thick and naturally curled. It always seems like he has mascara on them but he doesn't. Under his right eye are an assortment of beauty marks . And he has a small one right by the left corner of his lips as well. His lips are full and plump - perfect for kissing and he has two-tones lips with his upper lip being a darker brown and his bottom lip being a lighter and bright brown. His nose is full and rounded and he bears a septum piercing and a regular nose piercing. It's fun to watch his expressions when he's disgusted or disappointed.

Credits to me. 161425
Appearance

This young woman is quite the sight. She is not what one would call tall, standing at 6 feet almost on the dot, but her lithe, feminine figure gives her the pretense of having a few more inches. She is not curvy, really, looking more like a pole with hips, but she is still beautiful. Her muscling is not extremely defined but it is there and it is prominent, as is the case with almost all guards.

Her dark skin has a navy hue to it and her blue and white hair is loosely curled. Naga's diamond-shaped face is full of intensity: her doe eyes are an electric blue in color, emerald greens weaving in and out of sight within them. Darker eyebrows and thick, black eyelashes frame the former; her nose is placed above slightly full lips, and her right ear is decorated with three small hoops around the very outside. One large hoop drops from each of her earlobes, nearly touching her shoulders. Over her left eye, two bright blue streaks mark her as family of the Water Naev. This also serves as a warning to those who would do her little brother harm: her graceful features have seen battle, and she came out thriving.

Naga's movements are almost like dancing: fluid, elegant, and thoughtful. She walks with a light step and seems to glide wherever she goes. It can be entrancing, or she can seem ghostly. Depending on whether she is in guard mode or regular Fae mode, her gait may be predatory or at ease; it really depends. Her voice is a high alto's, easy to listen to and almost soft. She smells of saltwater and sunny beaches, with a hint of tropical floweres.

Personality

Her gentler, more feminine appearance does not often match up with her actions. When she is not acting as a guard or an older sister, she can be flirtatious, has a great sense of humor, exchanges banter with friends and acquaintances, and is a very easygoing and outgoing personality. However, when she is outside of her free time, she is a much more serious person. She becomes incredibly intimidating, protective, and formally composed.

Naga's temperament ebbs and flows. She may be more interested in dancing and staying out all night one second and the next she will insist on staying by her brother's side to make sure nothing and no-one gets too close to him. Her more friendly demeanor may give way at any moment to a Naga that wants to be solitary and unbothered. There are, however, several core aspects of her personality that do not change under any circumstances.

Naga is fiercely protective and loyal to those she cares for. It is not hard to become her friend, and, once that status has been gained, she would die for that person. Very few questions asked. For this group, she will also take on the role of intimidating friend, hitwoman, and mother hen. She has no problem throwing hands with anyone; actually, she quite enjoys a good sparring match. Any practice is good practice, right?

Naga is a willful creature, headstrong and wild. She has always loved adventures and creating her own little escapades as well. She is an avid reader, historian, and outdoorswoman. Activities such as catching and riding wild kelpie, fishing, and swimming keep her occupied during her free time, as she cannot stand being idle for very long. Even taking time off to sleep stresses her out, as all the "what ifs" flood her mind.

She's quite intelligent, crafty, well-educated, and has a high maternal drive. Naga loves children and is dying for her own. There is no other Fae with such a severe case of baby fever, she's sure. Naga has no problems babysitting; after all, she has to look after her baby brother all the time anyway. Might as well shake it up a bit.

Affiliations

Kuroshio -- Her younger brother. As both an older sister and a guard, he has her loyalty and her love. Naga will not hesitate to skewer anyone who tries to harm him, but she will also not hesitate to skewer him if he's being an idiot.

Crush: Open

Mate: Open

Offspring: Open

Other

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