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May. 2nd, 2016 07:42 pmPlayer Name: Michi
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Other characters in play? Terezi Pyrope
Character Name: Count D
Canon: Petshop of Horrors
Game Transplant: Landel's Damned
Original App: A copy of it here!
Game Summary:
Landel's Damned was a Silent Hill-esque (but not specifically themed) game where characters spent their daylight hours being residents of a Mental Institution, and their nighttime hours running around the dilapidated version of their residence while trying to fight monsters and sometimes other "patients". The Institution was run by Dr. Landel, who seemed to have nefarious reasons for trying to gaslight the characters into believing they were mentally ill people who should be living normal, mundane lives.
How long was your character in Game: About 2 months
History of Character in their Game:
(A note on the nature of the game way back then: Due to Damned's IC/OOC ratio being about 1 IC day to 35 OOC days, Count D's two months of OOC playtime within the game translated to a little less than two IC days. Also, characters generally only had one thread per time period, and there was no handwaving if threads remained incomplete. Everything was played *very* linearly, and backtagging was also very minimal. So, if his history seems sparse, this is why.)
Count D arrived on Day 24 of Landel's Damned. He was informed by a nurse that his life up until now had been a lie, and that he had been placed in this mental institution by his family for his own safety. D immediately rejected that explanation and attempted to force the nurse to release him--only to find that not only were his abilities to manipulate humans gone, but the rest of his powers as well. Having no other choice, he feigned acceptance of the nurse's explanation and allowed her to guide him around the facility.
As soon as he was led to the cafeteria, D was approached by a man who refused to give his name (Luxord). While he could tell that there was something off about the man, D couldn't quite put his finger on what. The man informed D about the dual nature of the Institute, though when D inquired further about the mention of 'monsters' that roamed the halls, the man was evasive with his responses. He merely told D that he would find out for himself that night.
After lunch, D was led out into the recreation field, but was forbidden from participating in any of the sport activities. This suited him just fine, though the nurse's reasoning included details about his heart condition, an issue that he knew not many people should be aware of. She left him mildly shaken from this encounter, and he spent the rest of the shift watching the other "patients" engage in activities, though he noted that there were several groups that kept to themselves.
It wasn't until dinnertime that D met his roommate: Reno. The man quickly proved to be everything D was trying not to remember about Los Angeles. He was crass with a breezy confidence about him that flirted dangerously close to hubris. More socially charming than the detective that D once knew, but not by much; and not enough to overlook the deficit that Reno had where morality was concerned. Or the smoking. D made a note to thank whoever had set up this rooming arrangement, even as he resigned himself to discussing the various places that people had come from in this place. It was difficult not to be curious about the other worlds that Reno mentioned (including Reno's home planet of Gaia), and D shared bits of information about Earth in return.
Once night had fallen and the doors were unlocked, D and Reno split ways to do their own exploring of the transformed Institution. Shortly after leaving his room, Count D picked up on the scent of blood coming from one of the corridors and decided to find the source. What he found was a recently fed vampire by the name of Aidou. They exchanged greetings while observing another group fighting one of the monsters that were released into the halls during the night. Neither were inclined to offer help. Ultimately, they decided to travel together to explore the Institute.
They didn't get very far. The fight nearby had ended, and the creature had turned its attention on them. At first, D was of a mind to flee. This fight had no purpose for him, but the creature (Indra) was inexplicably focused on him. It wasn't until D took a good look at the monster that he found something unsettling. The creature all but personified the destruction and domination that humans exhibited back on his own world--something that D found difficult to simply ignore. And the creature seemed to have made a similar connection with him and a celestial feud that he still harbored.
However, with no means to defend himself, D was forced to retreat. Initially, Aidou was reluctant to follow, but the vampire was ultimately forced to use magic to stop the creature from killing them both, rendering him weak and in pain. D grabbed Aidou and helped him into the next room where Indra could no longer reach them. Unfortunately, Aidou wasn't as pleased about the assistance as D might have expected. Despite his company no longer being welcome, D followed Aidou further away from the place they'd been attacked, insistent on patching up Aidou's wounds before taking his leave. After much arguing, Aidou finally relented.
The next morning, Count D found Aidou and a man by the name of Roland speaking during breakfast. But it was Roland, not Aidou, that drew D's attention this time. The man was unfamiliar to him, except that he had the seem feeling that D got from the creature the night before--only muffled by whatever spell kept their abilities in check during the day. Roland recognized him as well. No longer the focal point of conversation, Aidou took his leave from the two, while they discussed the nature of the animosity between D and the creature that Roland harbored.
After breakfast, D was escorted to the recreation room, where he encountered one of the most surprising patients of all: Byakko, the White Tiger. Byakko also informed him that the Institution was holding the goddess Amaterasu as a patient as well. This came as quite a shock to D, to find that this place could ensnare gods as well as they could humans and supernatural creatures.
During the lunch shift that day, Count D met a man who called himself Alan (Elfangor). He was another patient that felt 'off', appearing as a human to any normal senses, but otherwise not. D made a mild attempted at figuring out what this creature was, but given the man's hesitant nature, he eventually let it be. They exchanged polite conversation instead. (I may have been trying to collect all of the supernatural creatures in game.)
During this point in time, several conversations had been started on the bulletin board outside the cafeteria concerning a vampire attack from the night before. Realizing that the patients were hunting for the vampire, and that it was most likely Aidou they were looking for, D attempted to covertly hamper their investigation. When confronted by Hitsugaya, the person leading the investigation, Count D agreed to meet with the man to share information. This put Aidou on edge.
After lunch, Aidou pulled D aside to grill him on what he intended to talk to Hitsugaya about. D calmly explained that he was planning to seed their investigation with false information, while inquiring about any possible leads that they might already have. This didn't seem to reassure Aidou very much, but the vampire grudgingly let D proceed with his plan.
Unfortunately, the day was almost over, so D made plans to check in with Hitsugaya the following morning. He was escorted back to his room for dinner, where Reno was waiting once again. This time while actively smoking in the room, sparking a painfully familiar argument between the two of them.
(This is the last record I have for Count D, so this would be the point I bring him to WTL.)
How did they change from their canon personality wise:
While D wasn't present for a length amount of time ICly, he was confronted with the immediate problem of not being the one in control of his situation. In canon, D primarily functions as a near-omniscient and almost prophetic storyteller. He seems to know the ins and outs of people, and creatures of all shapes and sizes understand who he is and that he can be trusted.
This was challenged pretty heavily by his relation with Aidou, who was his strongest source of CR. Aidou was inherently distrustful of him and had no idea who he was, which led to him struggling to gain Aidou's trust while also trying to protect the young vampire from his own actions and potential consequences.
D was also challenged by the notion that he--along with other supernatural creatures and even gods (Like Byakko and Amaterasu)--could be pulled out of their realms and into this Institution. And all by someone who claimed to be human. This was something that he previously considered impossible. Humans were dangerous, but not powerful in this kind of sense. This was a new level of fear and worry for him.
How did they change from their canon physically:
No changes were made to D's physical appearance during his stay in this game.
Powers:
Physically, D is not very strong. He is small and a little fragile due to a serious heart condition. Extended physical activity leaves him breathless and in pain. It's never explicitly stated what this condition is, but D's father says that he was born incomplete, which suggests that it might be something along the lines of Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy. Mid-series he obtains a medicine for his illness and doesn't experience symptoms again.
He is not without his defenses, though. His nails are razor sharp, able to cut through cloth and skin in one swipe, and what D lacks in physical strength, he makes up with other abilities.
First, D has the unique ability of being able to mess with human minds. Most of his mind manipulation is handled through the use of incense, but D can also alter memories and issue commands through the use of his gold eye. He simply brushes his hair aside and stares his victim down directly. With this eye, he is also able to see things that normal people can't. In canon, this includes a creature's true form and infrared lasers. Things like that. As an additional side note, he seems to be able to speak with and understand both plants and animals--but mostly animals.
Second, D's blood is very peculiar. It's said to be very pure and rich, and it is deadly to vampires. It's not explained why, but being a spirit deity thing, I'm going to assume his blood is similar to holy water. Or something. Bottom line: Vampires stay away.
He can also summon creatures and plants through his blood. Instances of this include: summoning a tiger by smearing his blood across a painting, summoning a giant condor out of thin air (this took a LOT of blood, he kind of went overboard), creating flowers from drops of his blood. If he's not in control of himself while bleeding, that doesn't stop the summoning from happening. He was shot once and fell unconscious, and the animals just materialized themselves out of his blood. This also happened when his father was killed.
D also experiences accelerated healing. He has recovered from everything from gouges and cuts to gunshot wounds in a matter of minutes. Granted, the worse the wound the longer it takes, but he never seems to be bleeding for very long, which is good considering the previous mentioned qualities of his blood.
(D's ability to manipulate minds and summon plants/animals was completely nerfed during his time in Landel's, so he will not be able to do either coming into We The Lost. Everything else remains the same, though.)
Possessions:
D has no possessions save for the clothes on his back. They were taken from him on arrival, though some of his mundane personal belongings were stored in site at the institution. I would like if he were to bring some of those with him: Namely a tea set, some picture scrolls of animals, some spare clothes (his real clothes), and a few sets of Landels' uniforms (grey sweatpants and T shirts with a large yellow smiley on the front).
Please provide three samples from your previous game, at least one will have to be third person with context:
Sample One: Meeting Reno in their shared room.
Sample Two: Trying to befriend Aidou and running into Indra.
Sample Three: Eating breakfast with Aidou and Roland/Indra.
Notes: Anything else?
Preferred Pronouns?: She/Her
Player Contact:
Other characters in play? Terezi Pyrope
Character Name: Count D
Canon: Petshop of Horrors
Game Transplant: Landel's Damned
Original App: A copy of it here!
Game Summary:
Landel's Damned was a Silent Hill-esque (but not specifically themed) game where characters spent their daylight hours being residents of a Mental Institution, and their nighttime hours running around the dilapidated version of their residence while trying to fight monsters and sometimes other "patients". The Institution was run by Dr. Landel, who seemed to have nefarious reasons for trying to gaslight the characters into believing they were mentally ill people who should be living normal, mundane lives.
How long was your character in Game: About 2 months
History of Character in their Game:
(A note on the nature of the game way back then: Due to Damned's IC/OOC ratio being about 1 IC day to 35 OOC days, Count D's two months of OOC playtime within the game translated to a little less than two IC days. Also, characters generally only had one thread per time period, and there was no handwaving if threads remained incomplete. Everything was played *very* linearly, and backtagging was also very minimal. So, if his history seems sparse, this is why.)
Count D arrived on Day 24 of Landel's Damned. He was informed by a nurse that his life up until now had been a lie, and that he had been placed in this mental institution by his family for his own safety. D immediately rejected that explanation and attempted to force the nurse to release him--only to find that not only were his abilities to manipulate humans gone, but the rest of his powers as well. Having no other choice, he feigned acceptance of the nurse's explanation and allowed her to guide him around the facility.
As soon as he was led to the cafeteria, D was approached by a man who refused to give his name (Luxord). While he could tell that there was something off about the man, D couldn't quite put his finger on what. The man informed D about the dual nature of the Institute, though when D inquired further about the mention of 'monsters' that roamed the halls, the man was evasive with his responses. He merely told D that he would find out for himself that night.
After lunch, D was led out into the recreation field, but was forbidden from participating in any of the sport activities. This suited him just fine, though the nurse's reasoning included details about his heart condition, an issue that he knew not many people should be aware of. She left him mildly shaken from this encounter, and he spent the rest of the shift watching the other "patients" engage in activities, though he noted that there were several groups that kept to themselves.
It wasn't until dinnertime that D met his roommate: Reno. The man quickly proved to be everything D was trying not to remember about Los Angeles. He was crass with a breezy confidence about him that flirted dangerously close to hubris. More socially charming than the detective that D once knew, but not by much; and not enough to overlook the deficit that Reno had where morality was concerned. Or the smoking. D made a note to thank whoever had set up this rooming arrangement, even as he resigned himself to discussing the various places that people had come from in this place. It was difficult not to be curious about the other worlds that Reno mentioned (including Reno's home planet of Gaia), and D shared bits of information about Earth in return.
Once night had fallen and the doors were unlocked, D and Reno split ways to do their own exploring of the transformed Institution. Shortly after leaving his room, Count D picked up on the scent of blood coming from one of the corridors and decided to find the source. What he found was a recently fed vampire by the name of Aidou. They exchanged greetings while observing another group fighting one of the monsters that were released into the halls during the night. Neither were inclined to offer help. Ultimately, they decided to travel together to explore the Institute.
They didn't get very far. The fight nearby had ended, and the creature had turned its attention on them. At first, D was of a mind to flee. This fight had no purpose for him, but the creature (Indra) was inexplicably focused on him. It wasn't until D took a good look at the monster that he found something unsettling. The creature all but personified the destruction and domination that humans exhibited back on his own world--something that D found difficult to simply ignore. And the creature seemed to have made a similar connection with him and a celestial feud that he still harbored.
However, with no means to defend himself, D was forced to retreat. Initially, Aidou was reluctant to follow, but the vampire was ultimately forced to use magic to stop the creature from killing them both, rendering him weak and in pain. D grabbed Aidou and helped him into the next room where Indra could no longer reach them. Unfortunately, Aidou wasn't as pleased about the assistance as D might have expected. Despite his company no longer being welcome, D followed Aidou further away from the place they'd been attacked, insistent on patching up Aidou's wounds before taking his leave. After much arguing, Aidou finally relented.
The next morning, Count D found Aidou and a man by the name of Roland speaking during breakfast. But it was Roland, not Aidou, that drew D's attention this time. The man was unfamiliar to him, except that he had the seem feeling that D got from the creature the night before--only muffled by whatever spell kept their abilities in check during the day. Roland recognized him as well. No longer the focal point of conversation, Aidou took his leave from the two, while they discussed the nature of the animosity between D and the creature that Roland harbored.
After breakfast, D was escorted to the recreation room, where he encountered one of the most surprising patients of all: Byakko, the White Tiger. Byakko also informed him that the Institution was holding the goddess Amaterasu as a patient as well. This came as quite a shock to D, to find that this place could ensnare gods as well as they could humans and supernatural creatures.
During the lunch shift that day, Count D met a man who called himself Alan (Elfangor). He was another patient that felt 'off', appearing as a human to any normal senses, but otherwise not. D made a mild attempted at figuring out what this creature was, but given the man's hesitant nature, he eventually let it be. They exchanged polite conversation instead. (I may have been trying to collect all of the supernatural creatures in game.)
During this point in time, several conversations had been started on the bulletin board outside the cafeteria concerning a vampire attack from the night before. Realizing that the patients were hunting for the vampire, and that it was most likely Aidou they were looking for, D attempted to covertly hamper their investigation. When confronted by Hitsugaya, the person leading the investigation, Count D agreed to meet with the man to share information. This put Aidou on edge.
After lunch, Aidou pulled D aside to grill him on what he intended to talk to Hitsugaya about. D calmly explained that he was planning to seed their investigation with false information, while inquiring about any possible leads that they might already have. This didn't seem to reassure Aidou very much, but the vampire grudgingly let D proceed with his plan.
Unfortunately, the day was almost over, so D made plans to check in with Hitsugaya the following morning. He was escorted back to his room for dinner, where Reno was waiting once again. This time while actively smoking in the room, sparking a painfully familiar argument between the two of them.
(This is the last record I have for Count D, so this would be the point I bring him to WTL.)
How did they change from their canon personality wise:
While D wasn't present for a length amount of time ICly, he was confronted with the immediate problem of not being the one in control of his situation. In canon, D primarily functions as a near-omniscient and almost prophetic storyteller. He seems to know the ins and outs of people, and creatures of all shapes and sizes understand who he is and that he can be trusted.
This was challenged pretty heavily by his relation with Aidou, who was his strongest source of CR. Aidou was inherently distrustful of him and had no idea who he was, which led to him struggling to gain Aidou's trust while also trying to protect the young vampire from his own actions and potential consequences.
D was also challenged by the notion that he--along with other supernatural creatures and even gods (Like Byakko and Amaterasu)--could be pulled out of their realms and into this Institution. And all by someone who claimed to be human. This was something that he previously considered impossible. Humans were dangerous, but not powerful in this kind of sense. This was a new level of fear and worry for him.
How did they change from their canon physically:
No changes were made to D's physical appearance during his stay in this game.
Powers:
Physically, D is not very strong. He is small and a little fragile due to a serious heart condition. Extended physical activity leaves him breathless and in pain. It's never explicitly stated what this condition is, but D's father says that he was born incomplete, which suggests that it might be something along the lines of Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy. Mid-series he obtains a medicine for his illness and doesn't experience symptoms again.
He is not without his defenses, though. His nails are razor sharp, able to cut through cloth and skin in one swipe, and what D lacks in physical strength, he makes up with other abilities.
First, D has the unique ability of being able to mess with human minds. Most of his mind manipulation is handled through the use of incense, but D can also alter memories and issue commands through the use of his gold eye. He simply brushes his hair aside and stares his victim down directly. With this eye, he is also able to see things that normal people can't. In canon, this includes a creature's true form and infrared lasers. Things like that. As an additional side note, he seems to be able to speak with and understand both plants and animals--but mostly animals.
Second, D's blood is very peculiar. It's said to be very pure and rich, and it is deadly to vampires. It's not explained why, but being a spirit deity thing, I'm going to assume his blood is similar to holy water. Or something. Bottom line: Vampires stay away.
He can also summon creatures and plants through his blood. Instances of this include: summoning a tiger by smearing his blood across a painting, summoning a giant condor out of thin air (this took a LOT of blood, he kind of went overboard), creating flowers from drops of his blood. If he's not in control of himself while bleeding, that doesn't stop the summoning from happening. He was shot once and fell unconscious, and the animals just materialized themselves out of his blood. This also happened when his father was killed.
D also experiences accelerated healing. He has recovered from everything from gouges and cuts to gunshot wounds in a matter of minutes. Granted, the worse the wound the longer it takes, but he never seems to be bleeding for very long, which is good considering the previous mentioned qualities of his blood.
(D's ability to manipulate minds and summon plants/animals was completely nerfed during his time in Landel's, so he will not be able to do either coming into We The Lost. Everything else remains the same, though.)
Possessions:
D has no possessions save for the clothes on his back. They were taken from him on arrival, though some of his mundane personal belongings were stored in site at the institution. I would like if he were to bring some of those with him: Namely a tea set, some picture scrolls of animals, some spare clothes (his real clothes), and a few sets of Landels' uniforms (grey sweatpants and T shirts with a large yellow smiley on the front).
Please provide three samples from your previous game, at least one will have to be third person with context:
Sample One: Meeting Reno in their shared room.
Sample Two: Trying to befriend Aidou and running into Indra.
Sample Three: Eating breakfast with Aidou and Roland/Indra.
Notes: Anything else?
