Post by Dark Beauty on May 19, 2007 17:48:21 GMT -8
1. Name: Shivelle
Age: I don’t know. I never have.
DOB: Vampires do not keep track of these things. I was born in the winter, though; it was a snowy night.
Height: 5’6’’
Weight: 130lbs
2. Where were you born?
In the Forest of the Vampires. I believe it is to the west of Ellaia... but then, what is not? It was not a very memorable place; it was dark.
3. Tell me about your eye color, hair color and style
My eyes are red. I wish they were green.
My hair is jet black. Mistress Dark’s hair is not quite as black as mine, nor does it have as much shine. Mine is straight, and hers is very wavy. It also has large, blood-red highlights in it.
4. Do you have any scars or handicaps? Physical, emotional and mental descriptions would be great.
I do not have any physical scars; vampires do not get blemishes, nor do we have any imperfections that last on our skin. I will not go into why, for it is not very pleasant. Even where my wings sprout, I do not have scars. The holes heal completely every time... and that means that it tears every times as well. It hurts.
One very notable emotional scar dates back about two decades or so, when I was still living in the forest. There was a man who was unfortunate enough to wander through. My clan was bloodthirsty; it did not matter who it was or what his situation – whoever it may be, he was a dead man. That was how I was taught to look at intruders in our land. So, when I found this lost traveler in our wood, I was happy to practice my vampiric arts on him. Of course, it might have helped that I had a few of my peers urging me on. It disgusts me now, how I lived. Anyway, I was always known in my clan as the best at stealthy kills, and my peers wanted to see me in action. I proceeded through the ritual seductive ways to get him near, but he did not break. That was odd to me; no man had ever withstood that. When I could not get him to stop wanting to get near, I became desperate; what if he got away? What would my peers think? So, in a fast strike, I bit him in the neck. One of the things that my clan applauded me for was my ability to kill on strike; my fangs would always find the jugular, and the injection of my euphoric venom would make the victim feel anything but pain when he died three seconds later. However, in my rush, I missed my mark.
The man screamed.
It scared me. I had never heard that before. It was a terrible sound. The look of horror on his face will always haunt me. He sank to his knees on the damp forest floor and put his hand to his neck, feeling his own lifeblood flow through the two holes I had left there. He looked at me, finally realizing what I was, and cursed me. Cursed our whole race. He told me, as he became weaker, that I had not only killed him, but his wife and three young children as well, because without him, they would starve.
He died. So did my vampiric nature. I am an outcast by my own choice. I struggled against my natural urges, refusing to drink blood. It got to the point where I would nearly starve myself, until I was absolutely forced to kill some poor soul to appease my natural hunger. I struggled on through a world I knew nothing about until I met Mistress Dark in some human village somewhere.
On a different note, I am very much uncomfortable around large bodies of water, that being some mental handicap, I think.
5. What is your educational background?
My education? Do you really wish to know?
Well, when I was small, I was taught in the ways of my clan. We do not have public schools; we are taught through tutors willing to take us on as pupils. I was taught the way of using my clothing as a way to lure in my prey and how to hide my fangs (this was before I could retract them) until it was time to use them. I was taught how to fly and use my wings in battle, in which I also use scythes.
When I left, I learned how to live alone, though that was pretty much how I lived as a youngling anyway. I learned what suffering was. I learned how to use self-control. I learned envy, for I wished with all my soul to be a human. When I met Mistress Dark, she took pity on me. She formed a theory about vampires through my experiences that maybe there were two separate entities within us; one was something she called the Inner Demon (being the vampiric part of us) and the other was the Real Being (the actual person). She used her sorcery after years of studying me to change the muscles in my body, allowing me to retract my wings and fangs, parts of me that she believed to belong to the Inner Demon. As it turned out, I was able to suppress that part of myself, allowing me to be more kind and understanding. Mistress Dark was unable to rid me of it completely; I would (and still do) lose control of it when I am upset, and I still struggle with my innate thirst for blood. She is still trying to heal me, but she fears she cannot ever accomplish it alone.
6. Tell me about your work experience.
I have only worked in the field of battle.
7. Who is your best friend? Name both a woman and a man.
I don’t have a best friend of either gender. I respect Mistress Dark and hold her in the highest regard, and I have odd feelings that I cannot describe about Magus, but I would not consider anyone to be my best friend.
8. Who are your enemies and why are they your enemies?
I don’t think I have enemies. Anyone who is Mistress Dark or Master Rikimaru’s enemy, they are mine as well.
9. Tell me about your parents.
I don’t remember them. Vampires are not reared by their parents.
10. What are your present problems?
I have these odd feelings when I am around Magus; they are similar to the ones I felt when near Vincent, but slightly different. I cannot tell what they are; whatever it is, it makes Naburine grin, and that makes me uncomfortable. A related problem is the fact that Vincent has returned, and he is no longer himself. I find it to be very disconcerting, because he sees me with Magus and he seems to be hurt... and then he takes his jealousy out on me, though he hurt me first.
I also am still struggling with my thirst. It acts up after about three months of suppression, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep my Inner Demon under control... especially around Magus. I seem to lose a lot of my control around him for some reason.
11. How can your problems get worse?
My Inner Demon could envelop me once more, making me a full vampire again. Also, something could happen between the new Vincent and Magus... I could not stand either of them being harmed because of me.
12. What is your strongest characteristic?
My innocence when it comes to human emotion and my will to be good, though it is against my nature.
13. What is your weakest characteristic?
Probably my ignorance of the creatures I so envy, which puts me into an odd social standing.
14. You see yourself as _________
A terrible, disgusting wretch with no worth.
15. You are seen by others as ________
A lost soul wishing to be freed.
16. Tell me about your private life and your public life.
My private life consists of deep thought, usually about the confusing feelings I have for Magus and haunting memories of my childhood. Another thing I keep to myself is my constant struggle of refusing to give the Inner Demon within me its need for blood, and by doing that, I am starving myself. Like I said, the struggle is constant.
My public life is spent trying to keep control of myself and learn acceptable social skills.
17. Tell me about your sense of humor/kind of humor.
I have a very dry sense of humor, fed by life I have led thus far. Overall, I really do not have a sense of humor.
18. What is your basic nature?
Quiet and observant. I usually am seen without a smile and in darker areas, because I am still training my body to be used to the light, but that does not mean I like it.
19. Do you have any ambitions? What?
I wish to be like Mistress Dark. She’s gorgeous, yet has a very commanding presence. She’s powerful, but is wise in her wielding of it. She’s refined and poised. She’s respected. She has someone who loves her and is willing to do anything for her – to be with her, to help her in her time of need... someone who can see when she is upset... someone who listens to her and talks to her in soothing tones and runs his fingers along her face...
20. What is your philosophy of life?
Everyone has an Inner Demon that must be suppressed. One’s worth and strength is measured by how well you can control your demonic urges.
21. What are your hobbies?
I enjoy looking at the stars... Mistress Dark instilled that in me. I also enjoy helping Mistress Dark in any way that I can.
22. Tell me about your preferred kinds of music, art, reading, colors, pastime, and dress.
I love Mistress Dark’s singing. I have heard her a few times, and I become lost in its beauty every time. I like children’s artwork the most; it is honest and creative – a gateway to the young one’s soul. I cannot read very well, so I don’t bother doing it. I am partial to the colors red and black. My favorite way to pass time is talk to Magus. I seem to have one thing that I just cannot rid myself of from my past life, and that is my manner of dress. I love my steel-toed boots, and I feel more beautiful when in my vampiress-style clothing. Naburine likes my tastes, anyway, and I don’t feel too awkward wearing it when she is around, since her style is pretty similar to my own.
23. Describe your home environment physical, emotional and mental.
I don’t think that is possible. Everyone is very close it seems, in every sense of the word. We all have our differences, and some people don’t particularly like each other, but we all care for each other in some way. I personally am still trying to understand my new home. I don’t understand it fully yet.
24. What is the most important thing to know about the character?
She is extremely strong and a wonderful, moral woman. However, she has absolutely no self-confidence, and that is why she is always trying to get Magus to say something kind to her. Also, because of her ignorance of what is socially acceptable, she oft times asks forward and embarrassing questions, though she does not mean them to be so.
25. Give me a one line characterization.“Did I say something wrong? Please tell me what it was so that I do not do it again.”
26. What trait will make this character come alive?
Her goal of becoming the best she can be.
27. Why was this character worth writing about?
She is extremely interesting and has a very detailed background. I am still trying to get to know her.
28. Do you like this character? Why?
Yes, I do. I admire her very much; she fights against her nature, which is pretty much to live on the pleasure principle. She reminds me very much of how humans oft times fight against the id within us ((look it up if you don’t know what the “id” is... Freud is responsible for it)). She reminds me of myself sometimes, because it is a constant struggle (and a hard one) to deny myself of the different, selfish things the id wants.
29. Do you dislike this character? Why?
No. Not only does she remind me of myself, but she makes me think of a child in the sense that she is constantly trying to learn.
30. Will the others on the site like/dislike this character? Why?
I think they will because she is very easy to sympathize with.
31. Characters who will be remembered are strong or saints or sinners, etc. Why will this character be remembered?
For being human, though she does not know it.
32. Find a piece of music that goes with this character. If this character had a song, what would it be?“Bring me to Life” by Evanescence.
33. If you could compare your character to another famous character (real or imagined) who would you closely compare your character to and why?
Shia from PitaTen. She has a devil that advises her to do horrible things, but she just can’t do it.
34. If someone famous were to play your character, who would it be and why?
I really do not know.
35. Tell me a favorite quote that your character would like.
“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.”
~Marcus Aurelius
Or
“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”
~Henry David Thoreau
36. Consider this character as an animal. Describe it.
A black cat. Thought to bring misfortune and death, yet is quite timid and a victim of stereotyping. Beautiful and sleek, extremely stealthy, and prefers the night.
37. Consider this character as a musical instrument. Describe it.
A grand piano. Capable of creating music that can produce almost any emotion; sympathy, sadness, happiness, memories. Has a wonderful sound to it except for when an inexperienced person messes with it or it is left alone for too long and goes out of tune as a result of that lack of attention.
38. Consider this character as an object. Describe it.
My sister’s jeweled, Asian knife. It is a very sharp (smart), curved blade (use your imagination) beautiful to look at, but potentially a lethal weapon... but only when used in anger.
39. Consider this character as a food. Describe it.
Pomegranate: A fruit often associated with the devil due to Greek mythology. However, the fruit itself is wonderful. It is blood red and difficult to get to, but worth the effort. It comes in a burst of flavor and it a great mix of tangy and sweet.
40. Consider this character as a famous cartoon character. Who would they be most like? Why?
I can’t think of her being a cartoon character at all, actually. They tend to be stereotypical, and she most definitely is not.
Age: I don’t know. I never have.
DOB: Vampires do not keep track of these things. I was born in the winter, though; it was a snowy night.
Height: 5’6’’
Weight: 130lbs
2. Where were you born?
In the Forest of the Vampires. I believe it is to the west of Ellaia... but then, what is not? It was not a very memorable place; it was dark.
3. Tell me about your eye color, hair color and style
My eyes are red. I wish they were green.
My hair is jet black. Mistress Dark’s hair is not quite as black as mine, nor does it have as much shine. Mine is straight, and hers is very wavy. It also has large, blood-red highlights in it.
4. Do you have any scars or handicaps? Physical, emotional and mental descriptions would be great.
I do not have any physical scars; vampires do not get blemishes, nor do we have any imperfections that last on our skin. I will not go into why, for it is not very pleasant. Even where my wings sprout, I do not have scars. The holes heal completely every time... and that means that it tears every times as well. It hurts.
One very notable emotional scar dates back about two decades or so, when I was still living in the forest. There was a man who was unfortunate enough to wander through. My clan was bloodthirsty; it did not matter who it was or what his situation – whoever it may be, he was a dead man. That was how I was taught to look at intruders in our land. So, when I found this lost traveler in our wood, I was happy to practice my vampiric arts on him. Of course, it might have helped that I had a few of my peers urging me on. It disgusts me now, how I lived. Anyway, I was always known in my clan as the best at stealthy kills, and my peers wanted to see me in action. I proceeded through the ritual seductive ways to get him near, but he did not break. That was odd to me; no man had ever withstood that. When I could not get him to stop wanting to get near, I became desperate; what if he got away? What would my peers think? So, in a fast strike, I bit him in the neck. One of the things that my clan applauded me for was my ability to kill on strike; my fangs would always find the jugular, and the injection of my euphoric venom would make the victim feel anything but pain when he died three seconds later. However, in my rush, I missed my mark.
The man screamed.
It scared me. I had never heard that before. It was a terrible sound. The look of horror on his face will always haunt me. He sank to his knees on the damp forest floor and put his hand to his neck, feeling his own lifeblood flow through the two holes I had left there. He looked at me, finally realizing what I was, and cursed me. Cursed our whole race. He told me, as he became weaker, that I had not only killed him, but his wife and three young children as well, because without him, they would starve.
He died. So did my vampiric nature. I am an outcast by my own choice. I struggled against my natural urges, refusing to drink blood. It got to the point where I would nearly starve myself, until I was absolutely forced to kill some poor soul to appease my natural hunger. I struggled on through a world I knew nothing about until I met Mistress Dark in some human village somewhere.
On a different note, I am very much uncomfortable around large bodies of water, that being some mental handicap, I think.
5. What is your educational background?
My education? Do you really wish to know?
Well, when I was small, I was taught in the ways of my clan. We do not have public schools; we are taught through tutors willing to take us on as pupils. I was taught the way of using my clothing as a way to lure in my prey and how to hide my fangs (this was before I could retract them) until it was time to use them. I was taught how to fly and use my wings in battle, in which I also use scythes.
When I left, I learned how to live alone, though that was pretty much how I lived as a youngling anyway. I learned what suffering was. I learned how to use self-control. I learned envy, for I wished with all my soul to be a human. When I met Mistress Dark, she took pity on me. She formed a theory about vampires through my experiences that maybe there were two separate entities within us; one was something she called the Inner Demon (being the vampiric part of us) and the other was the Real Being (the actual person). She used her sorcery after years of studying me to change the muscles in my body, allowing me to retract my wings and fangs, parts of me that she believed to belong to the Inner Demon. As it turned out, I was able to suppress that part of myself, allowing me to be more kind and understanding. Mistress Dark was unable to rid me of it completely; I would (and still do) lose control of it when I am upset, and I still struggle with my innate thirst for blood. She is still trying to heal me, but she fears she cannot ever accomplish it alone.
6. Tell me about your work experience.
I have only worked in the field of battle.
7. Who is your best friend? Name both a woman and a man.
I don’t have a best friend of either gender. I respect Mistress Dark and hold her in the highest regard, and I have odd feelings that I cannot describe about Magus, but I would not consider anyone to be my best friend.
8. Who are your enemies and why are they your enemies?
I don’t think I have enemies. Anyone who is Mistress Dark or Master Rikimaru’s enemy, they are mine as well.
9. Tell me about your parents.
I don’t remember them. Vampires are not reared by their parents.
10. What are your present problems?
I have these odd feelings when I am around Magus; they are similar to the ones I felt when near Vincent, but slightly different. I cannot tell what they are; whatever it is, it makes Naburine grin, and that makes me uncomfortable. A related problem is the fact that Vincent has returned, and he is no longer himself. I find it to be very disconcerting, because he sees me with Magus and he seems to be hurt... and then he takes his jealousy out on me, though he hurt me first.
I also am still struggling with my thirst. It acts up after about three months of suppression, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep my Inner Demon under control... especially around Magus. I seem to lose a lot of my control around him for some reason.
11. How can your problems get worse?
My Inner Demon could envelop me once more, making me a full vampire again. Also, something could happen between the new Vincent and Magus... I could not stand either of them being harmed because of me.
12. What is your strongest characteristic?
My innocence when it comes to human emotion and my will to be good, though it is against my nature.
13. What is your weakest characteristic?
Probably my ignorance of the creatures I so envy, which puts me into an odd social standing.
14. You see yourself as _________
A terrible, disgusting wretch with no worth.
15. You are seen by others as ________
A lost soul wishing to be freed.
16. Tell me about your private life and your public life.
My private life consists of deep thought, usually about the confusing feelings I have for Magus and haunting memories of my childhood. Another thing I keep to myself is my constant struggle of refusing to give the Inner Demon within me its need for blood, and by doing that, I am starving myself. Like I said, the struggle is constant.
My public life is spent trying to keep control of myself and learn acceptable social skills.
17. Tell me about your sense of humor/kind of humor.
I have a very dry sense of humor, fed by life I have led thus far. Overall, I really do not have a sense of humor.
18. What is your basic nature?
Quiet and observant. I usually am seen without a smile and in darker areas, because I am still training my body to be used to the light, but that does not mean I like it.
19. Do you have any ambitions? What?
I wish to be like Mistress Dark. She’s gorgeous, yet has a very commanding presence. She’s powerful, but is wise in her wielding of it. She’s refined and poised. She’s respected. She has someone who loves her and is willing to do anything for her – to be with her, to help her in her time of need... someone who can see when she is upset... someone who listens to her and talks to her in soothing tones and runs his fingers along her face...
20. What is your philosophy of life?
Everyone has an Inner Demon that must be suppressed. One’s worth and strength is measured by how well you can control your demonic urges.
21. What are your hobbies?
I enjoy looking at the stars... Mistress Dark instilled that in me. I also enjoy helping Mistress Dark in any way that I can.
22. Tell me about your preferred kinds of music, art, reading, colors, pastime, and dress.
I love Mistress Dark’s singing. I have heard her a few times, and I become lost in its beauty every time. I like children’s artwork the most; it is honest and creative – a gateway to the young one’s soul. I cannot read very well, so I don’t bother doing it. I am partial to the colors red and black. My favorite way to pass time is talk to Magus. I seem to have one thing that I just cannot rid myself of from my past life, and that is my manner of dress. I love my steel-toed boots, and I feel more beautiful when in my vampiress-style clothing. Naburine likes my tastes, anyway, and I don’t feel too awkward wearing it when she is around, since her style is pretty similar to my own.
23. Describe your home environment physical, emotional and mental.
I don’t think that is possible. Everyone is very close it seems, in every sense of the word. We all have our differences, and some people don’t particularly like each other, but we all care for each other in some way. I personally am still trying to understand my new home. I don’t understand it fully yet.
24. What is the most important thing to know about the character?
She is extremely strong and a wonderful, moral woman. However, she has absolutely no self-confidence, and that is why she is always trying to get Magus to say something kind to her. Also, because of her ignorance of what is socially acceptable, she oft times asks forward and embarrassing questions, though she does not mean them to be so.
25. Give me a one line characterization.“Did I say something wrong? Please tell me what it was so that I do not do it again.”
26. What trait will make this character come alive?
Her goal of becoming the best she can be.
27. Why was this character worth writing about?
She is extremely interesting and has a very detailed background. I am still trying to get to know her.
28. Do you like this character? Why?
Yes, I do. I admire her very much; she fights against her nature, which is pretty much to live on the pleasure principle. She reminds me very much of how humans oft times fight against the id within us ((look it up if you don’t know what the “id” is... Freud is responsible for it)). She reminds me of myself sometimes, because it is a constant struggle (and a hard one) to deny myself of the different, selfish things the id wants.
29. Do you dislike this character? Why?
No. Not only does she remind me of myself, but she makes me think of a child in the sense that she is constantly trying to learn.
30. Will the others on the site like/dislike this character? Why?
I think they will because she is very easy to sympathize with.
31. Characters who will be remembered are strong or saints or sinners, etc. Why will this character be remembered?
For being human, though she does not know it.
32. Find a piece of music that goes with this character. If this character had a song, what would it be?“Bring me to Life” by Evanescence.
33. If you could compare your character to another famous character (real or imagined) who would you closely compare your character to and why?
Shia from PitaTen. She has a devil that advises her to do horrible things, but she just can’t do it.
34. If someone famous were to play your character, who would it be and why?
I really do not know.
35. Tell me a favorite quote that your character would like.
“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.”
~Marcus Aurelius
Or
“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”
~Henry David Thoreau
36. Consider this character as an animal. Describe it.
A black cat. Thought to bring misfortune and death, yet is quite timid and a victim of stereotyping. Beautiful and sleek, extremely stealthy, and prefers the night.
37. Consider this character as a musical instrument. Describe it.
A grand piano. Capable of creating music that can produce almost any emotion; sympathy, sadness, happiness, memories. Has a wonderful sound to it except for when an inexperienced person messes with it or it is left alone for too long and goes out of tune as a result of that lack of attention.
38. Consider this character as an object. Describe it.
My sister’s jeweled, Asian knife. It is a very sharp (smart), curved blade (use your imagination) beautiful to look at, but potentially a lethal weapon... but only when used in anger.
39. Consider this character as a food. Describe it.
Pomegranate: A fruit often associated with the devil due to Greek mythology. However, the fruit itself is wonderful. It is blood red and difficult to get to, but worth the effort. It comes in a burst of flavor and it a great mix of tangy and sweet.
40. Consider this character as a famous cartoon character. Who would they be most like? Why?
I can’t think of her being a cartoon character at all, actually. They tend to be stereotypical, and she most definitely is not.