oi_theoi ([personal profile] oi_theoi) wrote2012-10-22 06:11 pm

Coren (Event Only)

(( OOC NOTE: COREN IS NOW A NEUTRAL GOD AND NO LONGER WITHIN THE HEADQUARTERS. ))


Coren
Plasma, Birds, Illusions, Oaths, Lightning

❧ Played by Stormy
Appearance: A very pale, slender caucasian male who stands just taller than whoever calls him. His hair is a warm cinnamon, gently tousled, and inky smooth to the touch, and it falls in long layers, framing his face, stopping in a crop near his chin with several very long pieces coming from the back of his neck and falling to his rear. The longer ponytail of hair turns into feathers at the end, and when angered, his hair hackles and seems to break into feathers rather than strands. There’s a discreet illumination to his eyelashes and to the thinner portions of his skin in darkness and dim light that looks almost shingled the way pieces lay together. He’s usually in a uniform, the jacket a floor hugging double-breasted military style, lapels lined with feathers that graze along his chin. One hand is often covered with a large black leather glove, a single white owl perched on top of it.

Characteristics: Distant, cautious, concerned, moody, reclusive, aloof, vengeful, distrustful.

Likes: Characters who are able to break free from their emotional or physical chains and express or do exactly what they mean, grudges, feathered jewelry, bravery, protectiveness, attention, frequent visitors, those who sing, astrophysics, wings, those who have scars or something interesting with their eyes. Those who keep their promises.

Dislikes: Wastefulness, betrayal, storms (especially lightning), injuries pertaining to eyes, nature gods (but not nature in general), insanity, things out of place.
Shrine: This god will make an appearance if you know his name and need his presence, or sometimes if you interact with the birds loitering around the area. For now, there is no shrine here.

(( OOC NOTE: COREN IS NOW A NEUTRAL GOD AND NO LONGER WITHIN THE HEADQUARTERS. ))


Ritual: You must call his name or interact with the birds to gain his attention.
❧ Will Take❧ Will Give
Eyes
Claws
Horns
Beaks
Freefalling (pushed or jumping)
Imprisonment as a punishment
Acts of release (sexual, emotional, physically releasing a creature)
Determination or Perseverance
Resignation or Apathy
Blood
Saliva
Vision
Energy in all forms
Self-sacrifice
Military Uniforms
Falconry Gloves
Feather Boas
Holsters/Quivers
Pain Transfer
Fowl
Unfertilized Eggs
Down Comforters
Bird Cages
Walls
Skylights
Televisions
Feather Dusters
Blindfolds
Longbows & Arrows
Umbrellas
Leather Armor
Knowledge of Birds
Flight
Phosphorescence
❧ Exchange Rate
Items to Units
WorthOffering
1 Unit Claws
Saliva
Resignation or Apathy
2 Units Beaks
Horns
Determination or Perseverance
3 Units Eyes
Imprisonment as Punishment
Acts of Release (Sexual, Emotional, Physical)
4 Units Vision
Freefalling (Pushed or Voluntary)
5 Units Self Sacrifice
Other Energy (Equivalent to Amount Drained)
Blood (Equivalent to Amount Drained)

Units to Items
CostReward
1 Unit Falconry Gloves
Umbrellas
Blindfold
Feather Dusters
Arrows (Comparable Amount)
Unfertilized Eggs or Fowl
Feather Boas
2 Units Bird Cages
Down Comforters
Leather Armor (Each Piece)
Holsters/Quivers
3 Units Longbow
Walls
Skylights
Knowledge of Birds
4 Units Televisions
Military Uniforms (Full Uniform)
5 Units Phosphorescence (Temporary)
Flight (Temporary)
Other Pain Transfer (Equivalent to Injury)
❧ Crows


Expectations and Powers of Crows

Comment with "Day x, Time" as the subject header.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
The escort mission went to hell.

[ Pressing the heel of her palm to the bridge of her nose, closing her eyes. ]

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ For now, it's attention is solely on her, head canting to the side and hopping closer along the back of the couch. ]

. . .

[That look—]

Casualties?

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Swallows and drags her palm up until she's running her fingers back through her hair. Everything's fine now and it's still so hard to say. ]

And a death.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The bird is gone. ]

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Opens her eyes and briefly glances around before lowering her forehead to her knees. Welp. ]

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That is certainly a hand lowering down onto Jane's head softly. ]

I'm sorry.

Did Leedin or Kessex attend to them?

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Jerks, startled by his reappearance, then stills. ]

Leedin.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Some weight settles behind her against the couch. He must be leaning there. Silence while he nods slowly. ]

You called me?

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Drums her fingers against her ankle. ]

Arrows. I used them all.

[ She's just going to... skip around the big 'issue'. Get the little thing out of the way. ]

I'll be going out again soon.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I can give those, of course.

[ Don't think for a moment he can't tell if you're avoiding a subject. Coren finally steps around the couch, and stands in front of it but does not sit. After a moment he has to crouch, and it seems like he's looking at her eyes or right through her.]

...Hmm.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's pretty dark in here, so if for some reason he can see her eyes, the red glow behind the pupils sure stands out more. She's just going to give him a puzzled look, eyes raking over his face as if trying to read his expression. ]

Something wrong?

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's a fairly good blank expression. Good luck. In turn, Coren drums his fingers on the nearest surface in thought. Going to venture a guess here... ]

You're used to losing people, but you didn't expect it to happen here?

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Huffs and looks away from him. He's pretty damn close to the mark. Not spot on, but. ]

I'm not a fool. If I went around with the delusion that people I know won't die then I'd -

- he's a child, Coren! What he went through in his first life is enough without dying violently here! And Elliot...

[ Pauses, her voice lowering until its near unintelligible. ]

I'm not strong enough.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's completely silent, obviously understanding. His head even tilts toward the bedroom where he can hear a few people breathing. So it was them. He's not sure which is which. ]

I don't believe that. You just might not have the right means. You know it's dangerous here. It doesn't have to be, but they make it more dangerous, and several of the gods are giving up.

If there's something I can do to help you protect what's important, I will do that. You only need to ask.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ One person only has so much fight in them and her worry is she's losing her ability to keep going. Everything's so difficult here. ]

Then I'm asking.

[ She's just going to blurt this out before her pride can up and get in the way: ]

Help me.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He hesitates to sit on the table, but finally does, threading gloved fingers together. His gaze is settled somewhere far in the other room. ]

Jane, I am offering you to become a priest of mine, but let me explain fully, because in order to become my priest you have to make an oath on the thing you value most.

As a Crow, you would have access to all the powers I listed in your device, possibly more. The arrangement is mutual. We both give each other energy.

What you do as a Crow is entirely up to you. I only ask that you be truthful with me, and wear at least a portion of the uniform so others can find you for help, [ a brief pause ] which I don't think will be an issue for you.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ But what does she value most that isn't a person? She can be truthful easily enough, as much as she tries to skirt around issues that are sensitive. Power for just being honest? Is it really that easy?

... It sure would be nice to wear a uniform again, though. Plus it isn't like she'll be free to let these powers go to her head because that's where the hesitation really is. ]

I accept.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It really is just that easy— Coren's holding a hand out, shaking is a universal sign of agreement, after all. ]

What oath do you accept your responsibility on?
Edited 2013-01-08 17:40 (UTC)

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Takes it, giving it a firm shake. ]

My humanity.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed.

[ After a deep breath, there's a slight press of his lips into a smile.

Coren nods just behind her, where she'll find something akin to a trunk or locker. A full uniform resides inside. Black, trimmed in white piping with silver embellishments. ]

If you have questions, please ask. It may take a bit to get used to some of the abilities fully, but they should come instinctual to you now. You should be able to hide and protect yourself and those important to you.

With time and practice, your illusions will become real enough to fight with or to cook with.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Glances behind her at the trunk before looking back to him, brow quirking up.]

I don't... feel any different.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Standing and actually laughing quietly. ] You weren't broken. Why change?

[ His head turns back her way and he's just quiet for a long moment, shaking it again. ] Are you under the impression every god does things the same way? That's not true. I know very little about the ways other gods choose to take their own followers, and they're certainly not called the same thing.

[ Is he staring at her now? It's impossible to tell if he can see her or not, although he's moved slow enough when shifting around the room. ]

What's something comforting to you?



Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, no but...

[ But shouldn't she at least feel a little different? Frowns and looks at her hands before he blindsides her with his third question.

The fact he seems to be staring at her is unsettling. She wouldn't have a problem if she knew he was but, even though she knows he's blind, she's still unsure. ]

Comforting?

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] confined 2013-01-08 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, Jane. Comforting.

Re: Day 110, Afternoon, Apt Sigma

[personal profile] cloak_and_sniper 2013-01-08 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Do you know how hard a question that actually is for someone who spent the last year of their life constantly scared?

Just stares back at him, blank. ]