Post by Constantina Cross on Apr 6, 2014 17:36:06 GMT
CONSTANTINA
human
APPEARANCE Constantina, better known as Cross, looks like any other female. While she is slightly taller than the average height for a female, she's far from a giant standing at five feet and eight inches. She has nothing for or against her height since she rather not be so tall that people stare, nor would she want to be so short that she's seen more like a child than a person. Cross is average and likes it best that way; she would be inhibited if she were largely overweight and at the same time being too skinny would be problematic for spell casting. Besides, an overly attractive body type would attract way too much attention from men and usually the world is full of idiots she doesn't wish to speak to. She has long pink messy hair that she usually leaves down. Doing her hair is too much of a hassle and she has better things to do with her time, mostly things to do with her dark arts. Her pink locks blend well with her ivory complex which all give her a fair and sweet look. Coupled with her ocean blue eyes, most find Cross to be a sweet and friendly looking woman upon first glances. Her looks are extremely deceiving since she is far from kindhearted. However, looking like a menacing person isn't that helpful either since most don't take kind to that sort of thing. For that fact, Cross usually wears normal clothing. While she might like dark colors, the woman knows better than to walk around in a black hood and laughing evil all day. She doesn't want negative attention or someone looking to harm her because they assume she's up to no good. PERSONALITY Constantina is a rather cold woman who rather keep to herself instead of having to associate with people only because she finds most idiotic and beneath her. As a child, she had taken an interest in learning rather than going out to play, which started her dislike for others. She was far too mature for a child and the fact she couldn't relate to others simply made her hate them in secret. Her rage is always in secret since to be openly rude or impolite wasn't allowed in her household. For that, Cross has great manners and if interactions are simple, she's seemingly polite. The woman has no problem thanking others for help or appreciating acts of kindness. She's just someone who also has no problem with saying cruel things in the most polite way either. Constantine goes by Cross because it was once a joke that she always seemed 'crossed' or in a bad mood. The fact of the matter is that there are so many idiots in the world and they vex her. Luckily, the world isn't just full of idiots. When she finds a person she feels is worth her time, Cross is rather social. Sometimes she can be obsessively social. Her abrasive side is somewhat toned down but she's still fairly disagreeable to a degree. She is generally an outspoken person and has no problems sharing what she feels even if nobody agrees with her. For instance, she's actually very against Al Bhed since they're the reason Spira suffers so much and it's quite silly nobody has attempted to rid this world of them so Sin will not come back. They are the idiots that keep using machines and summon Sin to attack them all. In battle, Cross is a bit wild and somewhat loses her mind. Her hobbies make her a bit power hungry and she doesn't hold back crushing those in her way. That darkness that lurks in the heart of ever black mage is rather apparently during the times of battle and her personality seems a little darker than normal. She proclaims it's just a little slip rather than who she truly is what her power is making her. Even if the latter were true, it isn't like she'd give up her powers; they are a part of who she is. Even so, there's more evidence that Constantina is a bit dark. When annoyed by people she likes, she threatens to ruin their lives with the dark arts by cursing or hexing them. It's mostly threats since she hasn't wasted her talents to do such things. The way she obsesses over certain things and people also hints towards her personality being darker. The things she says can be unsettling at times, but she brushes them off claiming she was joking or the person doesn't understand her. HISTORY Constantina is the daughter of two devote followers of Yevon. Her mother was a simply follower who fell for a man who was a Crusader because he had such a kind heart to devote his life to helping others. In the beginning, Constantina's life was simple. While she didn't act like other children, she wasn't too different seeking the attention of her parents and doing things she thought would make them proud. Her mother enjoyed spending time with her calm child, and Constantina found her mother was happiest when her head was in a book. Life was fine until Constantina was about twelve. She was sitting outside of her home on the steps when she notices rocks starting to float upwards. When the young girl called her mother to ask about it, a large shallow blocked the sun and all the two could see was the ocean. It was hard to know what happened after the tidal wave claimed the small town. Constantina had woke up weeks later to find out her mother had died during the attack while she survived since she was found out sea by a fishing boat that was returning to the island. They had taken her to Bevelle where her father met up with her and watched over her until she awoke. While her parents were devoted to Yevon, the teachings had meant nothing to her until that day. After her mother was taken from her by Sin, the young girl wished nothing more that Sin didn't exist so she would never have to worry about it coming again. Her small town was a good place and the people there followed Yevon, so it shouldn't have happened. If she had been stronger, she might have been able to escape with her mother rather than been swallowed by the waves. Her father had the same guilt as his daughter, claiming if he stayed home more that the three might still be a family. To grieve, they both dedicated themselves more. Her father was rarely around and she was forced to live with his sister in Bevelle while Constantina took up learning black magic as a way to get stronger. After all, Aeons were magical based and it seemed a whole lot easier to try to kill Sin with magic than a sword. For several years, she dedicated herself to the dark arts. In time, her personality changed little by little, not that she really noticed or cared. She had never been too much of a people person, but black magic wasn't something done with friends and she became slightly withdrawn from society as a teen. It was slightly concerning for her father until he confronted her about it. He had assumed she was reckless like he was during his youth and would do something crazy, but she was quick to explain she simply needed to be strong to find a Summoner in order to protect them on their journey. While she wished to kill Sin herself, it was impossible but if she meet a Summoner than she could help that person on their pilgrimage and in turn they would bring about the Calm. At twenty-two, she feels stronger but still feels strong dread and fear when she looks at the ocean since Sin is still out there. Until a Summoner can usher in the Calm, it is impossible to ever think otherwise because Sin kills all and not those that deserve its wrath. ROLEPLAY SAMPLE It was a lovely afternoon in Bevelle; the clouds were high in the sky and the weather was divine. On days like this, it was so apparently Yevon watched over the world and gifted them with small miracles that everyone could appreciate. At the same time, some could argue if Yevon wished to keep them all happy and safe then why did Sin attack cities instead of those Al Bhed who went against his teachings and damned this world? The pink haired woman didn't care to dwell upon such things for too long since today was a nice day to study outside. She had gathered a few books and went out towards the park for a nice relaxing time. For a few hours, she had been much too busy to notice the world as she read. Studying was rather important for increasing her powers, and Constantine's one true goal was to get strong. One day, she would volunteer herself to help a Summoner travel this world and would have to protect the pure soul. That Summoner would vanquish this world of Sin and hopefully the Calm would last forever. It was probably something everyone with power dreamed of so they didn't have to live in constant fear. Fear wasn't something she enjoyed. It had been in her childhood much too often and she refused to let that emotion exist in her adult life. Constantine was nearly done with her first book when she heard a loud noise that made her look up. Some men were acting like idiots, taunting some smaller man for no apparent reason in her eyes. Grumbling, the pink haired woman rolled her eyes and attempted to go back to her book but they were being much too loud. For a few seconds, she debated on what to do before closing the book and standing up. Slowly, she approached the group and started at the man who looked to be the leader. "I advise you to leave before I am forced to make you leave," Constantina muttered coldly as her icy blue stare made the man freeze. For a moment they locked eyes but he didn't reach. He held some staff in his hand but he hadn't returned it to the frail man they had been teasing. After a few more seconds, she found herself too annoyed by his obvious defiance and raised her hand. "Water." A water ball appeared in her hand then shot out towards the man and knocked him on the ground and the staff fell out of his hands. Her eyes shifted towards his friends. "I advise you all to run, now…" ABILITIES Focus: A Black Mage can cast Focus on themselves, which helps their magic's potency and makes them stronger but not by much. Cooldown: once per thread. Blizzara: (ability upgrade: blizzard) Inflicts a decent amount of ice damage to one enemy. Cooldown: one post. Fira: (ability upgrade: fire) Inflicts a decent amount of fire damage to one enemy. Cooldown: one post. Thundara: (ability upgrade: thunder) Inflicts a decent amount of thunder damage to one enemy. Cooldown: one post. Watera: (ability upgrade: water) Inflicts a decent amount of water damage to one enemy. Cooldown: one post. INVENTORY POTION X3 ANTIDOTE X1 SOFT X1 ECHO SCREEN X1 EYE DROPS X1 HOLY WATER X1 |