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rambling_runner) wrote2017-01-04 02:05 am
rambling_runner) wrote2017-01-04 02:05 am
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Basics | Personality | Skills | Backstory | World
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Run rabbit, run rabbit
run run run!
Basics | Personality | Skills | Backstory | World
Permissions | HMD | Player Contact
Basics
Alias: ---
Gender: Male
Species: Human (wizard)
Age: 18
D.O.B.: 31st October
Occupation: Student
Height: 6'2
Build: Athletic
Tattoos / Scars:
Broken nose
Personality
He remembers the sacrifices Oisin has made for him and, unaware of Oisin's part in the deaths of his parents, feels guilty and wishes he could somehow repay his Dad for his care. He's also aware that Oisin doesn't strictly obey the law, leading Ash to have a moral code based on his own ideals, rather than obeying given laws. This leads him to steal things like nice clothes for Oisin, knowing he wouldn't ever buy them for himself, and this train of thought extends to his friends and allies. If he thinks he sees a cause worth fighting about, he won't hesitate to jump in - and given his rash nature, he won't wait for the full details before acting.
While goodnatured and kind, Ash does have a more serious, thoughtful side under his typical boisterious behaviour. He's more astute in social matters than one would assume and tries his best to be available for his friends to talk to or to spend time withtends to hide his problems or avoid confronting them until forced. He also hates facing uncomfortable truths, such as the fact that his dad is acting as a Shadowrunner (a criminal for hire). When unable to do anything with his energy, he's prone to pacing and frustration, especially when 'caged in' a set area. Funnily enough, his temper reflects this; when truly angry or upset, he becomes quiet and sulky, rather than his usual, loud and energetic self.
Skills
Mundane
Backstory
One of the teens, a half selkie named Oisin Fox, found the young Ash. He had been led to believe the building was empty and thus had used his magic to hide the smoke from the outside, but had never wanted to hurt innocent bystanders. Seeing the consquences of his involvement in the fire, he immediately adopted Ash as his own child and has attempted to do right by him ever since. He changed his name to Ashley Walter Fox, to both protect him from child services who might try to place Ash in an orphanage and to still honour his parents. Ash vaguely remembers their time living on the streets; cold nights, being hidden in various empty buildings as Oisin had to work various horrible jobs to raise the money to provide for him. Even when they finally got thier own apartment, he remembers Oisin skipping meals so he could maintain the roof over their head and ensure Ash ate instead. This firmly bonded Ash to him, causing him to see him as a father or 'Athair' in Gaelic, learning Oisin's language as he grew up.
Things finally stablised as Ash began school, as his Dad found a stable source of income it seemed. In the later years, Ash would learn and realise that his Dad was acting as a Shadowrunner; a criminal for hire. Despite Oisin having to leave at strange times and occasionally leaving Ash alone at night, their lives were happy. As Oisin reached out and reunited with his family (not always smoothly), this brought Aintín Emily, Oisin's beloved twin sister, and Daideo and Mamó, Oisin's parents, into Ash's life. Ash also made friends within his neighbourhood and, recognising that many of them struggled with issues at home, he began to bring them home to meet his Dad. Overtime their house became a 'safehouse' for him and his friends, a place they could retreat to where they knew they'd be safe for a night. While still not rich, Oisin thankfully knew how to stretch his money to help provide for however many kids end up in his house.
World
While magic exists only around 10% of the population are gifted with the ability to use it, and in set ways. Magic is often linked to a supernatural event or to a preternatural ancestor, such as a siren, djinn or selkie in the case of Ash's guardian, Oisin, and the skills a magician can use reflect the origins of their power. A magician typically gets three 'areas' of magic they can develop from this, although all magicians are typically taught a few simple, universal spells, such as a simple 'stunning' attack for self-defense. For example, a magician who was born at the birth of a new phoenix will have powers linked to fire, regeneration and enhancing their body. Magic is commonly seen as an unpredictable force so anyone who can use it is regarded with awe, fear and caution. While magical communities and guilds are long standing traditions, nearly all require an ID badge that is uploaded onto national databases, to track and monitor magicians.
A major change to the world's environment for Ash is the heavy presence of smoke and smog in cities of almost any size. How this settled is unknown; many people blame pollution as it lingers most strongly in densely populated cities but the cause has yet to be determined. Downpours of acid rain are thought to be linked to the fog, and while coats and outerwear had been adjusted for this it's still damaging to flora and to animals exposed to it constantly. In large cities, like London, a gasmask is considered as important as a raincoat.
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