Ellerby

[size=1] Actually, the channel I watched SB is on of the very few stations whom is allowed to overtake the SB commercials and replace them with their own. So I'm not sure if anyone saw this one: [quote] A teenager guy is having trouble camping in the woods and he is lost. For instance, he goes to pet a rabbit but it jumps on him and tries to maul his finger off. Finally he's walking and he is caught in a trap where he is upside down with a rope around his foot. Two very cute teenager farmer girls come up to him. "Are you our Cousin Bii-iilly?" One says with a Hillbilly accent. "Do you want me to be?" replies the teenager in a normal american accent. Both the girls nod 'yes'. The boy replies in a very real-like hillbilly accent; "Well I sure am!" [/quote] I thought this commercial was histerical! Now I'm more of a hockey fan then Football but everyone at the Super Bowl party I was at burst out laughing everytime we saw it. BTW: It was a Mars Bars commercial.[/size]

[b]OOC:[/b] Welcome to the boards Mizu. (I feel like a mod!) Obviously you are new here (looks at post counts). There is a recruitment part in these boards if you wish to join my RPG. Though if you're too lazy to read not 4 short posts then I suggest you bail out. Please remove your posts. ------------------------------------ [size=1] "My name is Kaiho." he said with a stern look. "Well, let's see if you're worth my time. It takes guts to join this clan. Please, come with me." said Mat as he lead Kaiho and the rest of the clan to the back. "I will give you different tests to determine if I need you or not. First the test of speed. Kitty, will you?" said Mat. The new member, Kaiho lined up with Kitty, the Hume. Mat shoted 'GO' and the two ran off. Finally the first one back was Kitty and minutes later, Kaiho showed up panting. "Alright. Now the test of Strength. Galindor, will you?" said Mat. Just then a large Galka appeared (they look like werewolf hulks). "Whoes this?" asked Sakura, looking at the giant beast. "This is Galindor. Another new member. He's a gentle Galka. Don't worry." said Mat. "Pleasent to meet you my dear." replied the Galka at the speech of his name. Anyways, to make a long story short, many tests were given to Kaiho but in the end... Mat realized he would be useful and made the team. "Welcome to Clan _______." said Mat. "Since we have our two members we might aswell leave." said Hayato. "True. Let's go." said Kitty in a sort of comlaining voice. "Alright. Off to fight we go!" yelled Mat as everyone charged into the distance.[/size]

[size=1] I was looking forward to being a student but I can be a teacher if needed. [b][u]Teacher:[/u][/b] [b]Name:[/b] Matt Tidum [b]Age:[/b] 24 [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Appearance:[/b] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=551297[/img] [b]Supplies:[/b] A cell phone, a labtop, a book that he was going to read. Also has a necklace. [b]Bio:[/b] Matt is actually the teachers helper and had just finished Teacher's college. The proffesser sent Matt upstairs to get everyone but when he closed the door.. well, you know. Anyways, he may look young but he's actually 24. He was brought on the trip as a test to actually become a teacher.[/size]

[size=1] [b]Name:[/b] Matrim Duke [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Age:[/b] 22 [b]Appearance:[/b] [img]http://www.ffxposed.com/pics/layout/ffxi-humeM.jpg[/img] [b]Mutation:[/b] Actually it's alot like the Hulk (except his power isn't as exagerated as in the movie). When Matrim is very Mad or Angry for any reason at all he will (not on purpose) transform his body into a super out-of-control rampaging dinosaur like creature. Everything, his skin, hair and even pants will turn any shade of green. For instance his pants are very dark green. He looks like [url=http://www.juliacruz.com/gallery/misc_print/hulk.jpg]this[/url]. For some reason when he turns back to normal, he looks as if it never happened. [b]Personality:[/b] Matrim is a very kind young man who loves to be around anyone. He will try his best to protect many people but does not let him self get angry to let the beast inside of him out. He hates that side of him because he has no control over it-- yet. Though in that form he is very gentle with people he knows. Matrim is always willing to help and give anyone a second chance. But.. he has the worst of luck. [b]Weapon(s):[/b] Matrim- Rage: A long sword with a green orb at the handle. Nothing very special about it. You can see it in the picture of Matrim. Beast Matrim- Rage(Adv): When Matrim changes the long sword shatters into many peices and is absorbed by the beast. The orb is left on his forehead. This alows the beast to create amounts of greenf fire from his hands depending on how angry he is. [b]Bio:[/b] At a young age, Matrim's parents were very peaceful and even a bit richer then normal. His mother was a house-mom and his Father was the royal cobbler. But when he was seven years old he was made fun of at school for being rich. Now schools 'now' would be one room for all grades. So being made fun of meant being an outcast at the school. This made him very angry and he cracked at the age of 12. He didn't hurt anyone because everyone ran when he started to transform but he destroyed half the town. After that his paretns and king banished him from that town and a 500 km radius around it (very far). Now he found a new town but does not want to go back to his angry ways. He realizes as a mutant, he must risk his life for the world and maybe..just maybe, then he will be appreciated. [b]Extra:[/b] Matrim carries a green orb that's attatched to his sword handle, when it glows, it also lets out a soft humming noise. But if you hear this or see the glow.. then run. Because it means that the beast in Matrim.. wants out.[/size]

[b]OOC:[/b] That's fine, Kitty. I was thinking of just a battle with him but I can work with this. ------------------------------------ [color=royalblue] "There you are." said the tree as it knelt down on both knees.. or roots. "What do you wish to talk to me about?" asked Mat, wondering why someone would send such a large creature as a messenger to tell them something. "The word of your anti-evil clan has spread very far over the lands. The King, knowing your clan will protect him as always has invited you to a recruitment get-together. Everyone will be going. Each clan gets two new members. So you must go. I must take you there." He lowered his branches letting Mat and Sakura climb them. Kitty jumped on top and the tree lashed out a vine, wrapping it around Hayato who was struggling alot just to climb the branches since so small. "This is where you get off. Just follow this path and you will find where you must be." said the tree as it walked off into the forest with it's fellow tree friends. "Well you heard the thing." said Mat. He started walking, everyone following behind him. Eventually they came to a giant building surrounded by all different kinds of shapes and sizes. The group walked inside where they saw a sign 'Annual Recruitment'. "I guess this is where we're supposed to be. Mat walked up to a clerk and did some talking. "Well I entered our clan name and all we have to do is wait..." said Mat as he came back. "Cool, what'd you name our clan?" asked Sakura. Every watched Mat as he slowly opened his mouth, building the suspense. "I named it... Clan Mat." he said. This got everyone arguing. Finally he interupted them. "I'm just kidding. It's called Clan ______"[/color] ------------------------------------ [b]OOC:[/b] Everyone PM with ideas for the Clan name and I will pick the best and I will replace the _____ with the real name. The tree started to run off and after much travelling the group came to a forest where many other trees stared and watched intently.

[color=royalblue] Well since your sign-up was so well written I will let you in as a Hume. Your character will meet us at the Annual Recruitment. Just post in the adventure form. It's called "...and so it begins."[/color]

[color=royalblue] I started the RPG. I accidently called it "...and so it begins" though and for some reason Otakuboards won't let me delete it and remake it! :mad: Anyways, Swordsaint, you're in. [b]Mage15:[/b] You may not post in this Adventure untill you fix [i]one[/i] thing. Your picture is supposed to be of a Tarutaru.. or something that looks like it. The picture you posted looks nothing like a Tarutaru. Maybe you should look into them more. P.S. For anyone thinking of signing-up/editing; there are not allowed any more Humes.[/color]

[color=royalblue][size=1] [center][b][u]The Cast:[/u][/b] [b]Matrim-[/b] Hume, Paladin (I changed it) [b]Sakura-[/b] Hume, Red Mage [b]Kitty-[/b] Mithra, Red Mage [strike][b]Hayato-[/b] Tarutaru, White Mage[/strike] [b]Kirin-[/b] Hume, Warrior[/size][/center] [b][u]Let's start shall we?[/b][/u] Matrim was the head of the party. He walked with a limp from the party's recent battle against a small party of Galka. They really bashed him up good there. He decided that the next time he saw them he would decline their request to battle. Everyone else was also kind of limping and feeling tired. The whole team really needed someone to heal but Matrim and Hayato were the only ones able to do that and they were both dead tired. "We really need more members in our party..." said Kitty as she walked behind Mat. "No kidding. If you find someone please tell." replied Mat. Sakura then spotted a city! "There! Look! Maybe they can help us!" yelled Sakura as she ran toward a hill. When everyone got to the hill they looked and stopped dead. This was no city. It was a clan castle. An [i]evil[/i] clan at that. In fact this particular clan was racist against everything except Elvaan. The whole clan was made up of Dragoons and Black Mages. Very experienced. Luckily, Mat and the gang were in their territory. Ok not so lucky. There was an army of them charging forward. Mat and everyone else looked behind them to see another evil army. This one was all black Maged Tarutaru who enslaved Galka for battle. These two clans were going to war. And Mat's clan was in the middle of it... no where to run or hide. Just wait. The armies got closer and closer. No one knew what to do. Finally with a loud blast! of a horn. The two armies ran at eachother.. and Mat's clan. Blood spattered everywhere. Mat's party ended up fighting too. Finally at the end of the battle, the Tarutaru clan had won and went to retrieve their new found castle. Mat and them had barely survived but luckily stole potions and the sort from assorted enemies. Everyone was feeling fine. But something was wrong. Everyone looked to their left to see a giant live tree charging towards them...[/color]

[color=royalblue]"Only around certain girls..." "Huh? Oh. OH! Oh-ho ho! I get it! Wow. Interesting..." said Mat. "If you say so." replied Narhc. Mat paced a few seconds and walked in circles thinking. [i]I wonder if it'd be rude to find something to do here?[/i]. "I'm gonna go find something 'fun' to do. You with me?" Mat asked Narhc. He shrugged and got up from a couch he was sitting on. The two eventually found a door and opened it to find it led to a basement. They crept down the stairs. There was one bedroom there too and a pile of magazines and stuff. The Narhc went left down a hallway finding the root cellar and Mat went right down the hallway finding a bathroom. With a flush, Mat left the bathroom to find Narhc eating some more food. "Save some for me, man.." said Mat as he started digging in aswell. "You want some Drako?" Mat asked his little Serpeant. It was still a baby so it could barely talk.. but Mat could understand. "A-bah." it replied. Which probably meant something along the lines of "No thanks." "OK, suit yourself." said Mat "More for me." After a while of eating Mat decided it was time to get a small nap. Setting the alarm for 2 hours later, Mat fell asleep on the bed forgetting to even put the covers over himself. Narhc then went upstairs to do whatever he was gonna do.[/color]

[color=royalblue] *finishes notes* Lrb: Well Dwagon Warrior. I tink it's funny dat you gave Syk a speech impewoment. I mween, I feeo sowwy foe anyone who has a speech impewoment. *Syk3 comes and beats Lrb for bad use of spelling* Lrb: Ow. Well anyways. That was really good Gavynn. I can't eait 'till the next one. Much better the PotO. Heh heh.. poto.[/color]

[color=royalblue] Now that's funny. I think I liked the first post better but it came pretty close! Brilliantness. Oh ya! It was great and quite humorous. I demand more![/color]

[color=royalblue] Matrim traveled through the long forest pathway. His feet making a loud knock on the hard dirt. Drako, his water serpeant, leaped from Matrim's shoulder to his head. It got in just the right sleeping position like a cat would and finally curled up and fell asleep. Finally, his 5 days walk hade payed off. Matrim saw a sign. "Jupe >" it said. He quickly ran the pathway looking for the town. He was starved, and so was Drako. So contiuing the running, his saw a large wooden gate. He walked up to it calmly and knocked. A smill slit in the gate opened where he saw some eyes. "Who be there?" the Gatekeeper said. "Just a traveler." replied Matt, calmly. He didn't want to alarm anyone... or get chased out of town by hunting dogs. The large gate opened with a long creaking noise and finally a big bang when it hit the side walls. Matrim walked through and heard the gate close behind him. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon and he still hadn't had anything to eat this day. He saw a large butcher shop. [i]No more meat for me, right now.[/i] He kept walking and saw nothing that would give him food for the amount of money he had. Maybe he should go back to the butcher shop? No. He figured it would be just as well as walking up to a house. So he did. He walked a stone pathway and came to three stone stairs. Climbing them he walked on a porch and rung the doorbell. He heard soemone say "Coming!". Finally the door swung open and a girl was standing there with a dog. "Um.. do I know you?" she said, confused. "No. I know you are probably very confused but I really need something to eat. I've been travelling for five days with barely anything to live off and both me and Drako are starved." He said pointing to his Dragon. "I see.. well... I guess it wouldn't hurt to come in." she said turning around leaving the door open. Matt figured he was to walk in and so he did, closing the door behind him.[/color]

[b]OOC:[/b] BTW: vicky, Gotenix' voice doesn't echo because he is not a fusion from the fusion dance. He is a permanent fusion like Vegito.. and I don't think Vegito's voice echoes. (I forget how Vegito was unfused) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [color=royalblue] "...Oh..." replied Gotenix. "I guess that's a good answer." "Yeah." said Rad. "Hey you have any training thingies?" "Well duh. Here lemme go get a couple dozen Saibamen Seeds." said Gotenix as he started to run off. Whe he got back he was holding a bag. "Come. We have to be near soil." said Gotenix as he flew off the palace. Rad followed and eventually they landed on the ground safely. Gotenix dug a small hole with his hands and poured about 30 beans into the hole just to cover it up afterwards. "Now what?" asked Rad impatiently. As if to answer his question, sprouting from the ground were over 20 Saibamen, all staring at Gotenix and Rad. Rad backed up a bit. "I may be strong but that's alot of guys." "No worries. They're so weal it's not even funny." replied Gotenix. "Rocket Shot!" he yelled quickly shooting a red laser at a Saibaman's head. It exploded and died. "They're much better for fist fighting though. No ki energy. It's much more fun." said Gotenix. He flew above the Saibamen and dived in the middle. They all started fighting him. Rad got himself back together and cracked his knuckles, ripping of his red shirt. "This should be fun."[/color]

Aw-wiiiiiite. [color=royalblue] [b]Name:[/b] Goten [b]Age:[/b] 17 [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Description:[/b] [url]http://fanart.theotaku.com/imgs/5414-20030919214848.jpg[/url] When he is not super saiyin, his hair is red and black stripes. [b]Weapon:[/b] None [b]Bio:[/b] Goten grew up without his father for five years. This didn't bug him though, considering he knew Goku would come back eventually. He started High School and is now in Grade 11. Piccolo trains him [i]alot[/i] since Gohan has given up fighting (though if needed he'd be able to). His current girlfriend is Bra, Trunks' sister. Trunks doesn't really have a problem with this except it's weird to think about. [b]Personality:[/b] He may look like a punk. But he sure isn't one. Goten is always kind to everyone and gives people what they want to hear. His personality is alot like Goku's and often gives people a second chance. [b]Side:[/b] Good; Z Fighter [/color]

[color=royalblue] "Do you realize your standing three feet from the very digimon who attacked you guys in the real world?" she said. Matt thought for a bit. "Yes. But I also know you are the very Chocomon who looked at me and said that I'm not a big suck-up." "Well.. whatever makes you sleep at night. Now if you don't mind, I must be going." said Lopmon as she started to waddle away. "Wait!" yelled Matt. He didn't know why he said it but he just didn't want to be un protected. "...please. Don't.. don't leave." The Lopmon spun around looking at Matt. "Look--" but Lopmon was cut of because on of Taomon's attacks was reflected and was headed straight for her. She looked around it was too late to do anything so she closed her eyes expecting turn to sparkles. But she was pushed over, and when she opened her eyes she saw Matt lying on the ground, inces from where the attack hit. "..wh...why?" said Lopmon. "Because you were in danger and I was able to do something about it."[/color]

[b]OOC:[/b] Takuya could you please stop making my character sware. ^^' [color=royalblue] "Double Impact!" yelled a hypnotized Beelzemon. The shots flew straight at the unexpecting Sylphimon. THey hit straight in his back and he fell to the ground. Beelzemon walked over to the unconcious digimon, gun pointed at his temple on his forehead. "Noooo!" yelled a tired and painful Matt. With that there was aloud bang and glittering sparkles flew from where Sylphimon lay. Matt's digivice did not crack though. The colour changed as odd as it sounds. It went from the white and brown to a brown with purple. "Huh!?" said Matt, still shaken up. No egg came to revive the poor lost digimon soul. This hurt Matt very greatly. "He.. he's not coming back.." whispered Matt, his voice travelling in the wind. Finally the team of humans were able to get out of the stupid net and stayed a distance away from the battle. Matt tumbled backwards in to an unsuspecting Lopmon. "Get.. off... mee!" her call was muffled by Matt's back. He got up and crouched behind the bush. "Lopmon! Your safe! Good. But what d'you think you're doing!? You could get hurt." said Matt staring at the chocolate covered Digimon. "Hey now that Hoodmon's gone, I'm safer then [i]you[/i] are." This was true. Hoodmon was gone and Matt no longer had a partner...[/color]

[color=royalblue] [b]Name:[/b] Stephen[size=1](stee-ven)[/size] Ellerby[size=1](ell-er-bee)[/size] [b]Age:[/b] Somewhere between 1 and 100 [size=1]13..[/size] [b]DOB:[/b] November 19, 1990 [b]Location:[/b] Aurora, Ontario, Canada [b]One Word:[/b] Word [b]No, seriously. Describe yourself in one word:[/b] Lrb [b]Occupation:[/b] Student [b]Color:[/b] Green + Royal Blue [b]Food:[/b] Rice [b]Beverage:[/b] Milk! [b]Alter Ego:[/b] Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes [b]Dream Job:[/b] Actor [b]Self-Proclaimed:[/b] Canadian [b]Ethnicity:[/b] Canadian [British, Dutch] [b]Extracurricular:[/b] Drama [b]Hobby:[/b] Making Movies with friends [b]Dessert:[/b] Chocolate Pudding with Oreo sprinkles :tasty: [b]Musician:[/b] Chris De Brough [b]Group:[/b] Linkin Park; Soul Jahz [b]Mac or PC?[/b] PC [b]Nics:[/b] Ellerby, Lrb[size=1](pronounced the same)[/size] [b]Blog:[/b] No [b]Home Page:[/b] [url=http://www.freewebs.com/ellerby]Yes[/url] [b]Religion:[/b] Christianity [b]Book:[/b] Pendragon by DJ McHale [b]Collections:[/b] Boxes (No joke o.O) [b]Sport:[/b] Volleyball [b]Won't Eat:[/b] Olives [b]TV Show:[/b] ER and 7th heaven.. FAMILY GUY [b]Words to live by:[/b] Think before you leap [b]Addicted to:[/b] OB ^^' [b]Comic:[/b] Calvin and Hobbes [b]Movie:[/b] Scooby Doo (real life version), The Core and Deep Blue Sea[/color]

[color=royalblue] Ok here's a new banner! It's of Vivi from Final Fantasy. Enjoy![/color]

[color=royalblue] [b]Ohkami:[/b] Everything looks fine, you're in. With the weapons we have to buy them. All humes start with a simple sword. All TaruTaru start with 2 simple daggars (also called "Onion Daggars). Everyone else does not start with anything. [b]Kitty:[/b] Yes that's fine, you're in. Also, everyone that signs up will end up in my "party" which can consist of up to 18 characters. I have also decided to change my appearance by just take away that armor.. I don't like it. :/ I also found a better pic of my character so look at my sign-up! :D[/color]

[color=royalblue] First you might want to know the three nations; San'Doria, Bastok and Windhurst. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [b][u]Prologue:[/u][/b] The world of Vana?diel is a crossroads of magic, swords, and technology. It is also a battlefield where those who believe in light face monsters that thrive in darkness. The struggle centers on the control of crystals: sacred stones that are the fundamental source of all creation. The monsters showed no mercy as they laid waste to beautiful towns, ravaged the land, and polluted the streams and rivers of Vana?diel. But the people united to seize victory from the jaws of the beastmen, earning themselves temporary respite from a life-and-death struggle. Twenty years have passed since the people?s great victory. But now, even as the memories of battle have begun to fade, a new evil grows inside Vana?diel... And it hungers for the power of the crystals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [b][u]Birth of 3 Nations:[/u] :: Ancient Memories[/b] Long, long ago, an ancient race, descended from the gods, flourished in Vana'diel. They traveled through the sky, extracted gold from stones, and gave birth to grasslands across the world. But one day, they decided to build a pathway to the divine entrance of paradise. Enraged by such a brazen display of insolence, the holy gatekeeper destroyed their path and cast their homes to the bottom of the sea. Shortly thereafter, the goddess Altana awakened and saw the ruin that had had once been Vana'diel. Saddened, She wept five divine tears. When the five tears fell upon the earth, they gave life to the five races of Vana?diel. But the god Promathia saw this from His place in the shadows. Promathia saw fit to condemn Her work, cursing the people with eternal conflict amongst themselves. He created terrible beasts and spread them across the world, commanding them to fight the people of Vana'diel and occupy their minds. Never again would they think to open the door to the gods. [b]:: The Age of Beasts[/b] The beastmen thrived in the ensuing era of darkness. But the demihuman Galka and Mithra, blessed with bodies powerful enough to resist the advances of the beastmen, grew in number as well. They fought tooth and nail to cast the hordes from their homelands in an age of unending battle and chaos. The Tarutaru race grew weary of the never-ending conflict, and wandered the world in search of peace. After discovering an uncharted continent, they named the land Windurst and settled down to build a brighter future for their kin. Several decades after the Tarutaru?s long journey had come to an end, a young Tarutaru girl lost her way in one of the mysterious towers scattered across the outskirts of Windurst. It was there that the secrets of magic were revealed to her, and this knowledge would spread to her entire race. The Tarutaru worked as one to harness and understand the mysterious power that had been given to them. So began the Great Age of Magic. [b]:: The Age of Magic[/b] Empowered by their expanding magical abilities, the Tarutaru united themselves as the Federation of Windurst, and worked to drive the hordes of Yagudo beastmen from their lands. The Tarutaru prospered, unified by their knowledge of magic and the solidarity of a new federation. It was a glorious age for their people. But revealed secrets cannot be suppressed, and the knowledge of magic slowly spread to all the people of Vana'diel. Within a short time, other races ? and even beastmen ? began to employ magic techniques for themselves. Filled with regret, the Tarutaru entered an era of isolation. They closed their borders to all but their longtime friends, the Mithra. And so, a once-proud civilization became more and more out of touch with the rest of the world. [b]:: The Age of Power[/b] The use of magic brought both happiness and conflict to the other races of Vana?diel. Perhaps the most satisfied were the proud Elvaan, who made their home in the Kingdom of San d'Oria in the northern reaches of the old continent. With the Tarutaru monopoly on magic broken, the Elvaan were able to create powerful orders of knights who feared no adversary. Beastmen strongholds and Tarutaru villages alike fell before the power of the knights of San d'Oria. Within a short time, nearly the entire Quon continent had come under San d?Orian control. But pride comes before the fall. The nation of Bastok, founded by the Hume and Galka races, lay on the southern edge of the Quon continent. Fortified by the growing economic and intelligence-gathering abilities of the Hume race, Bastokan forces crushed the elite San d'Orian knights at the Second Battle of Konschtat. Cutting-edge firearms technology turned the tide of battle and cemented victory for the people of Bastok. This humiliating defeat sent the Kingdom of San d'Oria into an age of internal turmoil and civil war. Piece by piece, territories that the Elvaan had conquered slipped from their grasps. [b]:: The Age of Technology[/b] The fall of the Kingdom of San d'Oria ushered in an era of prosperity for the Republic of Bastok. Hume tradesmen spread across Vana'diel in an unprecedented era of economic development. Bastok?s fortunes grew as Humes sold products forged from the precious metals and rare ores extracted from their mines. The trend only accelerated with the appearance of the engineering genius named Cid. Ever practical, the Humes set about creating another nation-state: the Grand Duchy of Jeuno. Jeuno had long been a tiny fishing town on an isolated island between the two continents. The construction of great bridges transformed the sleepy village into a teeming metropolis of trade and industry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [b][u]The Crystal War:[/b][/u] [b]:: The End of the Age of People[/b] The one known only as the Shadowlord appeared without warning, and his name remains synonymous with terror to this day. Consumed by hatred of all living things, he enslaved the beastmen and employed them in simultaneous attacks against the nations of Vana'diel. So began the Crystal War. After years of peace and prosperity, the nations fell one after another, unable to halt the relentless onslaught. The nightmare spread across the lands of Vana'diel like hellfire. In response to the seemingly unstoppable beastmen assault, Grand Duke Kam'lanaut of Jeuno convinced the people of San d'Oria, Windurst, and Bastok to unite as the Allied Forces of Altana ? and defeat the beastmen once and for all. A stalemate ensued for some time. Finally, at the legendary Battle of Jeuno, the Allied Forces of Altana were able to gain the upper hand. They claimed total victory over the beastmen at the merciless Battle of Xarcabard. Finally, the heroes of the five races cornered the Shadowlord in his stronghold of Castle Zvahl, where Volker, champion of Bastok, delivered the final coup de grace. Thus the Crystal War drew to an end, with victory marred by the uncountable corpses scattered throughout the devastated lands and cities of Vana'diel. [b]:: The Dawn of the Age of Adventurers[/b] Although the war had ended, the long-suffering nations of Vana'diel pledged to maintain their alliance. Each nation built a consulate in their sister countries. The Duchy of Jeuno unveiled enormous airships based on ancient technology, bringing the nations of Vana'diel closer together, and promising a new era of peace and prosperity. Or so the nations of the world had hoped. In reality, the beastmen had regrouped and continued to construct strongholds throughout the world. Although they lacked the organization of previous eras, they launched a new campaign of looting, plundering, and terror against the people of Vana'diel. Still, the three great nations continued to mistrust one another. Rather than dispatching their own forces to deal with the beastmen threat, they began to employ a new generation of independent youth to deal with the situation on an individual level. These stalwart people are called adventurers. They are intrepid souls who follow their own beliefs, moving freely from city to city in spite of their own national allegiances. Truly, it is the dawn of a new era in Vana'diel history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [b][u]Sign-Ups:[/b][/u] [b]Name:[/b] Your given name when you were born. Also if wanted, provide a nickname. [b]Gender:[/b] Male or Female [b]Race:[/b] There are five races to choose from... [url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/citizen/imgs/hume_img.jpg]Hume[/url] -Originating from the Bastok region, Humes have spread to the farthest reaches of Vana'diel. This race is characterized by its equally balanced abilities, moderate intelligence, and high level of skill in numerous areas. This combination of traits has played a large role in Bastok's growth into a prosperous nation of technology and industry. [url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/citizen/imgs/elvaan_img.jpg]Elvaan[/url] -A race of proud warriors, The Elvaan are the founders of two legendary orders of knights in the nation of San d'Oria. Physically, they are characterized by their tall, slender bodies and pointed ears. Their unshakable pride and faith in their beliefs is visible in each of their determined faces. Both males and females of the race excel in swordsmanship. Most Elvaan seem to eschew the business world, preferring an austere lifestyle as skilled swordfighters. [url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/citizen/imgs/tarutaru_img.jpg]Tarutaru[/url] -The Tarutaru are a race of skilled magic users who call Windurst their home. Although the Tarutaru physically resemble children, their size does not reflect their age. Masters of the magical arts, the Tarutaru have honed their abilities through dutiful study of the world around them. Their dedication and hard work fueled the rapid reconstruction of Windurst after its destruction in the Crystal War. The Tarutaru enjoy a friendly relationship with the Mithra, who call Windurst their home as well. [url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/citizen/imgs/galka_img.jpg]Galka[/url] -The Galka are a hulking race of powerful warriors. The Galka's capital city, located in the Altepa desert of Zepwell Island in the southwest corner of the Quon continent, fell to an attack from giant ant creatures six hundred years ago. The surviving Galka spread throughout Vana'diel, and a large number of them eventually settled in Bastok. The sheer strength of their powerful physiques is second to none. They have used their skills to contribute to the construction and development of the numerous mines in Bastok. However, it seems that some Galka have less than fond feelings for members of the Hume race. [url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/citizen/imgs/mithra_img.jpg]Mithra[/url] -The Mithra are a predominantly female race of hunters who live alongside the Tarutaru in Windurst. They are easily identified by their characteristic ears, which give them spectacular hearing ability, and their long tails, which result in an unparalleled sense of balance. They are known for their energy, curiosity, and their penchant for causing playful mischief. The Mithra enjoy a friendly relationship with the Tarutaru, and this attitude of mutual cooperation has made Windurst a nation of peace and prosperity. [b]Occupation:[/b]Choose one of the following. =Warrior-Specializing in the arts of battle, warriors act as shields, protecting their comrades from the enemy attacks. =White Mage-By using recovery spells, white mages can ensure a party's survival. =Monk-With their bodies that double as deadly weapons, monks attack enemies with explosive strength. =Black Mage-Through devastating magic spells, black mages bring tremendous firepower to the battlefield. =Thief-Specializing in covert actions, thieves aim for the perfect opportunity to attack from behind. =Red Mage-These fighter mages can utilize both black and white magic, as well as the arts of the sword. =Ranger-With unparalleled tracking abilities and skill with the bow and arrow, rangers are experts in the field of hunting. =Summoner-By making pacts with the the legendary "avitars," these heretic mages have unlocked the secrets to the forbidden magic of Vana'diel. =Samurai-Through the study of Far Eastern martial arts techniques, these lone warriors have learned to devote their lives to their cause and to their blades, the mighty katana. =Ninja-Stict training in the forbidden arts of the Far East have transformed these fighters into cold, hard killing machines. =Dragoon-With their lances in hand and their faithful wyverns by their sides, dragoons suprise their enemies with their extraordinary jumping abilities. =Paladin-Paladins specialize in close-range combat, just like warriors. However, through long hours of spiritual training, paladins have acquired the ability to cast white magic spells, making them even more valuable on the battlefield. =Bard-A bright tune to soothe a party's wounds... A brisk march to raise a party's spirits... A forbidden chant to weaken a party's foes... The bards of Vana'diel use music as their weapon. =Dark Knight-To strengthen themselves in battle, not only have these outlaw warriors mastered the ways of numerous weapons, but they have also acquired certain black magic spells to torment their enemies. =Beast Master-These experts in monster research have trained tirelessly to communicate with--and even control--the animals of Vana'diel. [b]Nation:[/b] Which of the three are you from? [b]Biography:[/b] A short history of your character and how they have come to join my character's team. [b]Description:[/b] So we now know your race but what about your basic appearance? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [b][u]My Sign-Up:[/b][/u] [b]Name:[/b] Matrim Crystaline [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Race:[/b] Hume [b]Occupation:[/b] Beast Master [b]Nation:[/b] Bastok [b]Biography:[/b] As a young boy, Matrim was always at battle with everyone and everything. Sooner or later he grew up and decided to set out on a journey of his own. He soon created a party of warriors from all different nations and they set out to fight different Avatars (bosses). [b]Description:[/b] [img]http://www23.brinkster.com/kelvinfantasy/ff11/ff11hume.jpg[/img] It's the boy on the left. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [b][u]Rules:[/b][/u] [list=1] [*]No one is all power, and no one can be the most powerful of all characters. Everyone is to work together. [*]Just because the members work together doesn't mean they like one another. Add some taste to the RP by making the characters hold grudges, and the like. I mean your bound to hate [i]someone[/i] in the party. [*]No one liners. Must be descriptive to a modest degree. [*]If I see it necessary to boot you from the RP I will. [*]No slug fests, beating up of several demons, and the like. This is plot driven, not fist driven.[/list] Props to Ohkami for the rules. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Also props to [url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml]this site[/url] for most of the information and pictures. -Lrb[/color]

[b]OOC:[/b] Thanks for reserving the spot, Ohkami. ^^'[color=royalblue] [b]Name:[/b] Matrim Crystaline [b]Age:[/b] 18 [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Item:[/b] Crystaline Daggar - A small golden Daggar of which its blade glows when enemies are near. Reflectin on the blade is a blue arrow with points to Kiana. [b]Personality:[/b] Happy and always the one to break the silence. He almost never takes credit for what good deeds he does and always blames it on other people. Usually the life of the party but can get very serious when needed. [b]Physical Appearance:[/b] He stands at 5'7" and is trained by his grandfather in the way of martial arts and elements. When training, he would usually where white baggy pants and a white ceremonial top with a black belt. But outside training, he wears casual outfits. His eyes are bright blue and his hair is a glimmering golden blonde which is long and spikey. (Like Tidus' hair) [b]History:[/b] As a young boy, Mat trained with his grandfather in the ways of Martial Arts. But just recently, his Grandfather passed away leaving Mat a golden daggar. His father told Mat that he must now go on a journey. A journey that he has been trained for all this time. Understanding, Mat set off to find his Elemental companions accompanied by Drako. [b]Partners:[/b] Drako - a small blue lizard/water dragon. His body is as long as your foot and his tail is very thin and as long as your elbow to your wrist. He can talk slightly but is just a baby. [b]Important Possessions:[/b] A necklace with a Blue crystal water droplet. This represents Mat's anscestors and may prove to be very useful. [b]Element:[/b] Water [b]Placement:[/b] Elementalist[/color]

[color=royalblue] Matt couldn't take it anymore. He brought Jedgar to a bench in front of the nurses office and knocked on the door, quickly running to the park. "What are you doing here? You know your powers are useless." whispered Kari, keeping off an enemy. "Yes. That may be true. But I'm still quite a fighter myself." replied Matt. He ran towards the last man standing, his face meeting Matt's fist. "I think that's all of them." said Ceris, triumphantly. But out from underneath the playground came 5 more men. One with a chain. Another with 2 knives and the rest with spiked fists. "What're you doin', picking on my little brother, Chris, like that!?" yelled the one with the chain. Who was obviously the leader. Then.. something odd happened; it started to rain. Matt just smirked. He faught well in the rain. Wether it be his powers reacting to it.. or just some more undiscovered powers he had. It didn't matter because this was [i]his[/i] territory.[/color]

[color=royalblue] Although it may not seem obvious my favourite colour is deffinatly Mint Green, which is white with light tint of green. But, very close to being my favourite is [b]Royal Blue[/b]. Which should be obvious. Although in very close draw with Royal Blue is [spoiler]White[/spoiler]. Yes, white. I'm not exactly sure why but probably just because it's nice and bright! Like all my favourite colours. But mainly the green because it reminds me of the great outdoors which, I love.[/color]

[color=royalblue] Yes.. this is true. I guess you're right about that. I never really realized everything about them that way... like the funny faces they make and sweat drops (I don't think they'd be that big). ^^' Even so I'd [i]still[/i] like to hear other members' opinions.[/color]

[color=royalblue] First a simple fact. Asians.. (or paticularly what I'm going to talk about in this thread) The Japanese' eyes are usually 'smaller' then let's say a North American Eye. By that I mean that their eyes are very small compared to any north american. So remembering that simple fact I get to the point of this thread. Anime and sometimes even Manga have huge eyes. Now we all know that Anime was invented by the Japanese (As far as I'm concerned). So why in the world did they make Anime eyes so big compared to their own eyes? This has boggled my mind for a long time now. Sure there are the rare occasions where anime characters like Brock from Pokemon do [i]not[/i] have the large eyes but still. Now when I say "huge eyes" I don't mean ginormous. I just mean.. well you know. I think in paticular, alot of girl anime characters have bigger eyes. So now you see why I'm confused. What do [i]you[/i] have to say about this?[/color]