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Post by GM / Malinous on Jul 7, 2013 23:04:37 GMT -5
It strikes me that none of our character sheets have physical descriptions. They may be located elsewhere, but I don't know where. Feel free (encouraged) to include various looks by situation to the extent it matters! [e.g., Court clothes, drinking outfit, every day, that sort of thing, to the extent it comes up. ]
Most notably, the visible dragon kin deformity. I think we all have glowing eyes, but that's about all I remember :-).
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Post by Mawaris on Jul 8, 2013 20:23:57 GMT -5
One idea I had in regards to the dragon-kin trait was continuously variable color eyes, slowly cycling through colors associated with the elements: Blue (for water), Green (earth), Red (fire), Brown (wood), Grey (air) (going in more or less that order). Normally they cycle over perhaps a minute, but may manifest a specific color (including other colors than those five) due to specific actions, such as casting an elemental based spell or using an elemental based talent, or due to particular emotions. They may glow at moments of particularly intense emotion or stress.
Most people would only notice this if they happen to stare at our eyes for several seconds, long enough to notice a transition; at just a glance it will just look like the eyes are whatever color they happen to be at that moment. Commoners would think it odd, but likely just assume it's because we're adepts or because we're elves. Non-elf adepts may just think it's an elf thing (since some elves have odd hair, eye, or even skin colors), particular to our family perhaps. Elf adepts would be the most suspicious, but may just think it's some trick we learned or caused by some magical accident. Adepts or scholars who know about Dragons and Dragon-kin may be able to figure it out. But in general, while we stand out if noticed, it isn't so extreme that we can't fit in pretty normally.
Dragons of course will recognize it instantly, and may even recognize it as a trait particular to Father.
I figure this is something we can't actually control (we can't manifest a specific color on command or make it stay a consistent color (except perhaps by means of illusion magic, but that's magic, not an inate special ability)), but we can use it for descriptive fun to add some flair.
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Post by GM / Malinous on Jul 10, 2013 23:17:28 GMT -5
That works. Mind you, you should still expect the occasional attempt to burn you at the stake. Good to bulk up on artisan skills for the ritual of greeting!
I guess I should figure out my physical description otherwise. Beyond muscular elf. Debating a beard ... Earthen tones...I'm trying to balance the wilder more natural elemental ism with my tendency towArds control and detail. Maybe wild and unruly hair that is kept in carefully maintained braids... And perhaps a similar beard... Constantly battling his hair for control :-). But not willing to just shave it all off. That's just lazy! Typical elven features, but a darker skin tone and broader than average shoulders/bulkier build. Average height.
Clothes are meticulously well kept, and very well made, but made of simple leather and rough cloth that's not highly processed or dyed.
Full plate includes smooth lines and no sharp edges. Shining mithril. Helm is simple and smooth and fitted to his head, with a Hinged full visor ... Small earholes. Although he usually just wears his crystal ringlet and carries the ferndask and battlehammer (mithril). In full plate he also carries a great sword.
He, of course is usually also wearing his shimmering blue espagra scale cloak,
(He owns a footman's shield, but rarely carries it given our foes... Mystic armor go!
(I suppose shields should be two forges max). (13/ 6 unbuffed unforged armor will do!(guess)(probably 13/9 forged).(7/7 in just crystal ringlet and cloak?)
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Post by GM / Malinous on Jul 10, 2013 23:20:52 GMT -5
( ill decorate the armor with intricate patterns over time. Possibly detailing our exploits)
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Post by Mawaris on Jul 11, 2013 7:52:55 GMT -5
That works. Mind you, you should still expect the occasional attempt to burn you at the stake. Good to bulk up on artisan skills for the ritual of greeting! I do have two of them. One is even rank 2! And I've considered getting two more (singing and poetry, have to improve on the quality of my drinking songs!). |
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Post by ehren on Jul 17, 2013 18:49:24 GMT -5
Clean shaven Elf with excessively pointy ears, slanted eyes (that look the same as the other Brothers). Black hair worn pulled back in a pony tail. Slight of build, but solid with little fat. Skin is a light tan and there appear to be scales over the knuckles of his hands. He usually is able to explain those as from Unarmed practice (calluses).
Usually wears his gleaming Mithril Armor with brilliant blue Espagra skin cloak.
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Post by ehren on Jul 17, 2013 18:50:33 GMT -5
I think the slanted eyes and pointed ears were what I went with originally (more so than a 'normal' elf), but i think dragon scale knuckles would probably look cool.
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Post by Sveja on Jun 19, 2019 23:01:14 GMT -5
I am looking to better understand Mes's look. He combines two extraordinarily different disciplines with regards to aesthetic and manner, and I have a hard time grasping what his particular combination looks like. Could you possibly describe what the armor is like (is it heavy plates? small plates, chain?) Does it make up most of his visible outfit, or are there also visible flowing robes, or other accoutraments? What does he carry for weaponry, how does he carry them? Sheathes at waist, back, was it a flail he was using, hanging lose somewhere or bound up so it doesn't bounce around?
How does he carry himself? He seems to have the manner of an academic or philosopher, but he is clearly also a bruising warrior ready and able to strike one down with physical force. How does that present itself, if at all? Is there any sense of menace from him?
For comparisons sake, I sort of understand Mal and Maw purely from the stereotype of their disciplines. They mesh together rather seamlessly. I have a much harder time with Wizard/Warrior. Mal is not threatening or menacing. He is clearly a powerful elf, but has a calm and patient manner about him. Maw on the other hand is always on the verge of stabbing someone with either an insult (much more probably) or a sword. I see him as a ball of dynamic energy never quite holding still and always looking for opportunities.
You can also all feel free to correct me if I am wrong in my perception.
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Post by ehren on Jun 23, 2019 2:35:44 GMT -5
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Post by ehren on Jun 23, 2019 2:36:25 GMT -5
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Post by ehren on Jun 23, 2019 2:36:58 GMT -5
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Post by ehren on Jun 23, 2019 2:37:44 GMT -5
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Post by Sveja on Jun 28, 2019 21:44:41 GMT -5
This is my favorite of the images posted for Mes (it doesn't show up in the quote, but its the one that looks like a drow with the floating spell book and the blue magic effect), but I am not sure its the most representative. One other crack at it I found (cross posted from General Images)  |
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