Before we get started, this information is for OOC purposes only, and is to be used as such. None of this may be used IC unless is it specified your charrie has knowledge that was solely given IC. If any of this is used IC it will be promptly ignored, so ask ahead of time if any of this can be incorperated. Thanx
Secondly, I will not allow Brian to get involved in any kind with any kinds of forced moves or reactions, by ANY player. I am up for any kind of Free Form, note the word "Free" as in choice for us all. I also let Brian get his ass handed to him time and again, so this is not an ego thing. It is a control issue, as I have control of Brian and no one else will dictate it, I am insanely flexible with Brian and will play all sorts of things, but I will not force anything on your characters, so please hold the same courtesy. Thanx again
Also use of any NPC created by me without my permission if a HUGE no no unless is it part of an s/l you are DIRECTLY related in. If that isn't the case you can PM me for permission and we can talk. Thank you.
(edited for additional content 11/30/2006)
Brian Alexander McDineen-Ravenlock
Member of the "Forsaken Blades"
Race: Human (distant elf, via Llanawar)
Age : Late 20's to early 30's (he will rarely let anyone know)
Height: 6ft
Weight 220lbs
Eyes: Blue (can also turn green)
Hair : Black, shoulder lengthed
Scars: Various, along his back and upper arms.
Tattoos: One on his right arm (upper bicep area along the outside) of a Sword aimed downward with a red long stemmed thorned rose wrapped around it and blood droplets dripping from the thorns. The word "Forsaken" is written underneath it.
Personality: Brian is an easy going (yes, NOW he is) type of person, who is fiercely loyal to loved ones and friends alike. Brian had gone through a great deal of changes recently since he moved into the Sacnctuary. No longer does he look for fights, instead he tries to talk his way out of them, however he will fight when the need arises. His love for Jenai is unquestionable, and while it seems to be tested everyday by one thing or another, it has only served to strengthen what he feels. Brian will do anything he can to help people, it is just in his nature. But he recalls his mistakes of over extending himself as he had done before and makes sure to look after the homefront before anything else. Brian has now realized how much of his life was spent in anger and useless agression and now seeks to simply enjoy life with friends and loved ones alike. Still, he will put a foot in someone's ass of the need arises...Don't assume the boy went soft. Sword-Chucks, yo..
Known Relatives:
Ex-Wife: Charlotte Ravenlock
Daughter (Adopted): Lucy Ravenlock- She was taken in by Brian at the request of Lucy Ren aka Renna. She currently lives in the Den of Shadows with Alex Ravenlock, and the Twins. The Lucy we have currently, is the culmination of Brian, Renna and their respective powers (Including Darkin's Gauntlet, Prior to the re-sealing), therefore in a sense she is literally Renna and Brian's daughter.
Sisters: Midara Ravenlock-Munsetter, Jewell Ravenlock, Wyheree Ravenlock, Icer Trouble Shimmerscale-Ravenlock, Acada Bellme-Ravenlock, Edea Ravenlock (Heart sister, currently living in Vana'diel), Merille (Half sister, deceased, was killed by Brian in order to save the lives of Midara and Jewell after she went insane and buried them alive)
Brothers: Woody Ravenlock (aka the nude dude), Jacyn Douglas Ravenlock (known now as Deth and deceased), Alex Ravenlock (disowned the family, and went his own way and is now reported as deceased)
Cousins: Jitter and Thyme, Narin Hidero-Ravenlock (Retainer to the Clan and living in Vana'diel), Atheala Hidero-Ravenlock (wife of Narin and living in Rhy'din)
Nieces: Julie (Daughter of Jacyn), Amanda Ravenlock
Nephews: Erik Ravenlock-Munsetter (deceased, son of Midara)
Friends and Family gone but remembered: Jacyn, Erik, Merille, Ayla, Jitter, Thyme, Gwyn, Midara. God rest their souls.
Magicks: None, Brian was sealed from mana as punishment for his involvement with Renna and Lucy, and his improper use of Magick on various occasions.
Fighting Disciplines: Tenshodo Ninjistu, Aht Urghan Samurai styled sword, Close Quarters hand to hand & Grappling, Tai kwan Do, Tang Soo Do, Jeet Kun Do.
Techniques:
"Utsusemi :Ichi" -Where Brian can cloak himself within three shadows to draw attacks away from him
"Third Eye"- Where Brian can anticipate an attack directed at him.
"Wide Scan"- Where Brian can feel and see objects in a given surrounding area, with no direct eye sight.
"Cover"-A technique that when used will place Brian in front of a specific target, and literally make him an immovable force for a short duration. This is not a use after use techinque, as it leaves Brian drained when used. Brian has only used this techinque when the need has been most desperate.
Favoured Weapon: Hunter's Long Bow, Tachiganata (Type of full sized Katana), Hand & a half sword, Wakizashi blades, various full sized daggers and basically anything else he can get his hands on.
Enchanted Weapon & Items
Pulgasari: (Invincible)
Origin: Created from the Holy energies of Rhydin by the shapeshifting Deity known as Theron, a very mysterious new god from a plain of existance known only as the Grey Lands. Given to Brian Ravenlock on 7/16 after he stated "I would sell my soul to exact revenge upon them all."
Form: It is a katana shaped weapon with a glowing white blade, its sheath is a dark green.
Purpose and Functions: ultimate undead slayer weapon of Rhydin, Created from the holy energies its very presence can make the undead feel sick, its blade is sharp eternal and unbreakable, it causes damage to the undead that they cannot heal as they could with a normal weapon damaging them. Its sheath is powerful enough to heal the vampire condition to new vampires and the just bitten.
Current location: Brian Ravenlock wields this powerful weapon in his quest to destroy the vampires who have moved against his clan, and those would move against the people.
Yuritsuko: A full sized katana (called a Tachigatana in Vana'diel) that was created in the far eastern nation of Aht Urghan with the sole purpose of fighting demonic beings, the blade was comprised of an mythril like alloy imbued with the soul of a banished demon from the Eldieme Necropolis. It's blade is a dark tint and has various runes etched along its side. It's sheath is black in colour with its own set of runes as well, each set keeps the banished soul gem in place, and the demon from breaking free. The cost, simple...The soul of the bearer. Currently in the care of Theron.
Renna's Charm: A polished piece of skull of Renna the Betrayer, in fact it is the pentram portion of Renna's skull that Brian pierced to end her life at her own request, it was polished and attached to a black choker he wears it with. It can protect him and at times has embued him with extra strength and agility, some wintesses claim to have seen more than two arms, when Brian used it once in a sword fight, it will not however work against Lucy or her creations, but will alert Brian to her presence, and his to her. Currently this charm has been put away in the Scathachian Sanctuary at Brian's request, as he felt he was once again becoming dependant in regards to it's powers. Returned to Renna, upon her return by Brian.
Kairee's Summon ring: A beautiful gold ring, with a large emerald stone centered upon it, inside the gem is a living flame. This is worn by Brian on his right hand index finger, and provides a link directly between he and Kairee, when she requires his aide she can contact and summon him no matter what the distance.
Wyheree's Charm: A beautifully crafted charm created by the Ice Queen herself, and attached to a small necklace Brian wears. It provides a direct link between Brian and Wyheree in regards to communication. Returned to Wyheree by Brian on the evening of 09/28
Jewel Dirk: A silver coated dirk, with a jewel encrusted hilt. Said to have an affinity against lycans, etched runes along the blade enhance it's effectiveness. A plain leather sheath accompained it. It was given to Brian by Faith Wallace prior to his dispatch to a farming village, so he could deal with a Lycan problem at the request of Kairee. It was used and was proven a most valuable weapon on that mission, and remains with Brian in the Sanctuary.
LinkPearl: A small device used for communication in the realm known as Vana'diel. It is a tiny pearl set into a small hoop earring made of gold. The user only need to 'think' of the person they wish to speak to and speak softly, and they can he heard by the other party as if they were right next to them. These cam cover any distance, and more than one user can use them. They proved invaluable for tactical missions and more. There are no magicks involved for the bearers, only the pearls themselves. The pearls can 'only' be activated with the thought and voice trigger together, meaning you can speak freely without the other hearing you until you 'want' them to. Jenai and Brian have the only match set, other may be created if the need arose.
Factoids:
Brian is also Immune to Vampirism due to him taking the Montessi Formula, and also due in part to it's mixing with the blood of the Vampiress Faera, which flowed within Brian during a procedure that was required to save both of their lives, which was governed by Whisper and Katharine. When bitten, Brian will encounter severe pains within a few hours, and they will increase till normally he will pass out. In the end the Vampirism will have been ridden from his body. Another side effect of the mixture of the blood and formula, is that if a vampire drinks from Brian, they in turn will have taken the formula into themselves and may become ill. (within a few hours).
Brian is also part Elf (though it is distant): and in part has an advanced range of hearing and his senses are slightly above average, he also has limited night sight as well. Which aids him well in his profession.
Brian has also had extensive training in mind shielding, and blocking mental attacks of various kinds, during his stay in Vana'diel. Make note, his thoughts are guarded and it will be hard for anyone to just leap in and assume they can read him in that manner.
Brian is the second eldest member of the Clan Followed by Midara,Merille Acada, Alex, Jewell, then their cousins Jitter and Thyme. Jacyn was the eldest and is deceased.
Granted none of the Ravenlocks are blood related (Save Brian and Jacyn). Brian was adopted by Lord Jason and Lady Mari-Elena McDineen-Ravenlock after he was found abandoned the side of a trail that was used for refugees fleeing into the sister Kingoms of Tiersis and Tantagel. Brian was raised as their son, but his origin is all together another story.
The Clan as a whole at one time consisted of 15 core members, people who were bound by one purpose. The fall of the man known simply as Gannon as he was the sole reason these people even came to be associated.
Brian, Alex, Jewell, Cher, Midara, Acada, Ayla, Link, Megan, Dillon, Kat, Kitter, Thyme, Christine, Devin, Alana Fyrefall, Lady Alanna, Whsiper, Amy, Faera and a few others were just some of those gathred for one cause. The family grew and soon trouble started coming to them.
The current Clan core roster consists of : Brian, Jewell (and her cadre of children), Wyheree, Icer, Lucy, Woody, Julie, Atheala, and Narin. Note: The self proclaimed black sheep who were once associated with the family went their own way, this being Charlotte, Cassandra and the deceased Alexander. Note the surviving 'Black Sheep are 'NOT' considered Ravenlocks, save 'name' only. The only exception being Lucy, who understood what it meant to be a family no matter how bad one's actions were.
As stated before the family has thinned. Only a few remain. After the defeat of Ganon and Darkin, other troubles arose. The loss of Midara and Cher the family went into a bit of reflection. Many directions were taken and explored by each of them. But all roads lead home and Brian returned after 2 years away in Vana'diel.
Homes:
Current Home- The Scathachian Sanctuary, where Brian resides with Jenai, Isuelt, Trixie, Laufeia, Rae and Eddie. He cooks for the sisters, and also takes patrol shifts, and assists in whatever else he can do. Brian has been staying there for roughly a few months.
Brian owns a Villa outside of Rhydin proper to the North nestled on a small farm. It is right off the main road leading into Rhydin and is about 300 feet inland from the roadside. It is a small 4 bedroom villa and has stable, and small garden. It isnt used much but it is home.
Brian also owns : Ravenlock Rooms : Boarding & Bathhouse. Which is just down from the Market Place and close in proximity to the Inn. Current Residents are: Atheala Hidero-Ravenlock, Kerrithra, Julie Ponomorenko, and Garet Jax.
Brian's original Rhy'dinian home is Tyrsis and Tantagel...2 sister Kingdoms divided by the Tyresian mountian range. Tyrsis is set in the highlands, and nestled in a valley roughly a few weeks ride north of Rhydin Proper. Tantagel is settled in a low lying region east of Tantagel in the low lying area known as the Ravenshorn Range. Tantagel is also surrounded by a very large loch and is considered a water kingdom by many. Brian remained there until his parents were killed, and then he was sent to the Abbey of Marfa.
Marfa's Abbey: A large Abbey just to the North of the city of Rhy'din, it is here those who serve Marfa the Goddess of the Earth gather and work. Mainly dealing in charity works, and other undertakings not known to the general public at large. It' current Matron Mother is Melinda Iscariott. Brian first was brought this place at the age of 10, this was also home to Garet Jax, and Lucy Ravenlock.
Brian's History:
Brian was originally born on Earth, in a country known as the Highland which lay in what was simply known as the "Four Lands", which in all reality was Earth hundreds of years after a nuclear war had literally destroyed the planet at the height of it's modern era, and thus releasing olde world magicks once more beginning with the Fae and Elves and eventually other races long since forgotten, which reshaped the land into what is now known as the "Four Lands".
At the age of nine Brian was taken away by the Nexus, and brought to Rhy'din, and literally ended up on the side of the road being used by refugess fleeing a village under seige. He was taken along with the refugess, and when no one claimed him was passed around from orphanage to orphanage, until he was adopted by Lord Jacyn Ravenlock and Lady Mari-Elena Ravenlock, and taken to live with them in their Castle in the small highland kingdom of Tyrsis settled in valleys of the Tyresian mountain range, a few weeks ride north of Rhy'din itself. This is where the real confusion begins, when Brian was found he was four years old. He had regressed five years, and to add to everything else, could not speak the language.
Brian was accepted as one of Lord Jacyn and Mari-Elena's own, as they could not have their own children and was named first son to their family. He was taught in their ways the customs, and soon forgot his any memory or relation to his life prior to Rhy'din or the family name McDineen, that he previously went by. As far as he knew or wanted to know, he was a Ravenlock and nothing else.
When Brian was ten years old, his parents were murdered by a man who was simply known as Gannon. A council then took over the governing duties, and Brian was sent to the Abbey of Marfa and taken in by the Matron Mother Melinda Iscariott, and her daughters Rienna, and Nyu. This was Brian's home for the next ten years where he was trained in various forms of fighting disciplines, both at home and abroad.
Offworld History
In Vana'diel Brian was hire by the Tenshodo Trade Federation as a Freelance Operative and was trained by Masters from Aht Urghan in their respective styles of Ninjitsu and Samurai. Brian also spent a great deal of time in the Windhurstian Culinary Guild and obtained the title of "Apprentice Master". This is where Brian and Narin encountered Edea, Jes, Kerri and Atheala. Edea and Atheala would later become known as Edea Ravenlock, and Atheala Hidero-Ravenlock.
Brian also spent 2 years in the Ragol system, specifically on the planet Ragol IV, where he served as a merc hunter for the Provisional Counsel with his android partner "Dorothy" and took part in the investigation of the Dark Falz incident. After an accicent during the Incident, Brian underwent a surgical procedure which literally replaced his knee, with one recreated from his own DNA, with the assistance of Nanites. This is also the first time Brian had encountered Narin Hidero, who would later be given the name Narin Hidero-Ravenlock.
Brian spent three years training as a Ranger by the Elves of the Fynnhorn Region. Brian then travelled abroad and learned trade negotiations under the One True Pirate Queen (Her name is not spoken), he spent two years with Dillon Jones learning guerilla fighting tactics and hand to hand strategies.
He also spent one year learning the art of Bushido (but he will readily admit to failing that utterly as far as morals go, his combat however was another deal entirely)
Employment:
In service to the Scathachian Sanctuary
Owner of the Ravenlock Rooms: Boarding & Japanese styled Bath House.
Retainer to Lady Kairee of the Red Dragon
Rhy'din Springs Water Company : Chief Financial Officer
Recently & Currently:
Brian and Charlotte split when she left a letter and explain she was going home. Brian sank himself into his work, and let everything else handle itself. A huge mistake on his part, as he was forced to take action on many fronts. Time passed and Brian found himself burned out, Brian picked up and moved into the Scathachian Sacntuary and ended up working with the sisters full time, in regards to kitchen duties, and patrols and whatever else they needed. It is here where changes in his life on many levels began.
Brian met Laufeia, the Eldest Scath and in her found a somewhat kindred spirit in her no nonsense, and take action approach, and the fact she has been around a great deal longer than most others, something Brian can relate to. Her words sticking with Brian and pushing him further.
Brian also met Jenai...Well he had met her before, but they hardly spoke. They then found themselves having early breakfasts together, and enjoying each other's company. This had gone on for a while, and really shifted gears when Brian opened his mouth without thinking and really stuck his foot in it, as he commented on Jen's plate mannerisms with syrup. But, in the end it opened the door to something wonderful. As they spent more time together and soon realized they loved eachother a great deal and have been together since.
Brian remains at the Sanctuary with the sisters, he cooks and patrols, and still owns the boarding house. Most of his free time is spent with Jenai, and he also freelance writes for the Oracle.
Brian is now preparing to accompany Lady Kairee to the Kingdom of Appleburg. Lucy had related to Brian that Renna is indeed alive and well, and this was made evident by the return of Renna herself. After a series of discussions between the two, Brian finds himself concerned on a number of fronts, basically over what Lucy had divulged to him, and what Renna herself advised. Brian was offered to take an oath to Kairee, and has since refused to do so, opting instead to deal with whatever comes on his own accord. Brian and Jenai are coping with the events, and vow to push ahead and through all of this. After realizing he is indeed over extending himself, Brian has also decided to sever many of the ties that bind so to speak, as he want to live his life quietly with Jenai and strives for that goal, upon his return from Appleburg.
On the date of 10/03/XXXX Wyheree was adopted into the Clan Ravenlock and hence forth shall be known as Lady Wyheree Ravenlock.
on 10/XXXX Brian removed himself from the service of Marfa, and the Abbey. He has been stricken from their records and has no affiliations whatsoever with the Abbey or goddess.
On 10/04/XXXX Brian set out with the Lady Kairee for the kingdom of Appleburg.
On 10/XXXX Icer was adopted into the Clan Ravenlock, and hence forth shall be known as Icer Trouble Shimmerscale Ravenlock
