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Sept 27, 2024 23:19:26 GMT
Alias: Fi
Character(s): Tae-il Chae
Involvement: Tae-il would be most suited to be part of the group that goes on the search to bring the occamy and students back. For him, the poachers represent disruption and disorder and he would feel compelled to bring them to justice.
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Sept 12, 2024 14:48:55 GMT
A nice, strong coffee from my beloved aeropress ☕
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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I like the current setup - requiring two posts per term for professors is a manageable commitment, and from what I've seen, classes are generally well attended. However, for classes with lower attendance, it might be helpful to incorporate more creative elements, like field trips or hands-on activities, to boost engagement. The requirement of three posts for a passing grade seems fair, and I appreciate the system where more posts lead to better grades, allowing ambitious characters to thrive and develop.
As for the alternative idea of posting around the castle, it could be beneficial to link assignment prompts to specific classes to help aide this. This would keep the posts tied to the characters' learning and academic participation. I don't think we should remove the latter aspect from character development. I also don't know how I feel about players picking their grades for students (excluding adults) when writing a number of posts for a certain grade is reasonable enough, including the suggestion for assignment prompts to post elsewhere. We should want to foster investment in characters but of course, happy to go with what the majority want.
As for the alternative idea of posting around the castle, it could be beneficial to link assignment prompts to specific classes to help aide this. This would keep the posts tied to the characters' learning and academic participation. I don't think we should remove the latter aspect from character development. I also don't know how I feel about players picking their grades for students (excluding adults) when writing a number of posts for a certain grade is reasonable enough, including the suggestion for assignment prompts to post elsewhere. We should want to foster investment in characters but of course, happy to go with what the majority want.
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Sept 9, 2024 2:39:08 GMT
Name: Tae-il Chae
House: Gryffindor
Internship: Wizengamot, Level 10
Why do you want this internship: Tae-il's decision to pursue an internship with the Wizengamot is rooted in both personal ambition and familial expectations. It aligns very well with his interests in magical law, ethics and governance, stimulated by the challenging and methodical aspect of the profession. He has always excelled academically, and his disciplined nature makes him well suited for the demands of the Wizengamot. The internship is also an invaluable opportunity to build connections with influential figures who can aid in his future ambitions, as well as making his application stronger for when he eventually joins their ranks.
Do you have a mentor? Yes
If yes, who? Copyn
House: Gryffindor
Internship: Wizengamot, Level 10
Why do you want this internship: Tae-il's decision to pursue an internship with the Wizengamot is rooted in both personal ambition and familial expectations. It aligns very well with his interests in magical law, ethics and governance, stimulated by the challenging and methodical aspect of the profession. He has always excelled academically, and his disciplined nature makes him well suited for the demands of the Wizengamot. The internship is also an invaluable opportunity to build connections with influential figures who can aid in his future ambitions, as well as making his application stronger for when he eventually joins their ranks.
Do you have a mentor? Yes
If yes, who? Copyn
LAST EDIT: Sept 9, 2024 2:39:44 GMT by Tae-il Chae
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Jun 29, 2024 19:20:57 GMT
Shōgun
Absolutely brilliant and beautifully made
Absolutely brilliant and beautifully made
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Jun 29, 2024 19:02:21 GMT
Green tea 🍵🌿
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Jun 29, 2024 18:35:35 GMT
The Rebellious & The Prideful
All three were born in Seoul, South Korea, to mother Sun-hee and father Shi-woo, their conceptions a result of an arranged marriage, one of the family's long-lasting traditions. Overall, what the three have in common is having their lives mapped out before them, their destinies under the influence of their parents who are invested in maintaining stellar reputations and saving face.
SOO-YOUNG
The eldest of the three. She was raised with elegance and poise, as was expected from a young lady of high standing. However, being the first born girl meant she had to fight to prove her worth as her parents often showed great disappointment over not bearing a son. Soo-young had to build resilience in such an environment, refusing to be regarded as the stereotypical damsel in distress. She attended Mahoutokoro, excelling through her studies and landing a place in one of the best teams in the Quidditch League - the Toyohashi Tengus. An impressive feat in the eyes of your average individual, however, not impressive enough for her parents, regarding it as unconventional.
Soo-young is good-natured and prideful, popular amongst her peers since her schooldays. It is not unusual for her to fall into her own insecurities at times, given her upbringing and often she has to break away from the chains of what society expects from her.
Name; Soo-young Chae
D.O.B; 19 years old, 1st June 2001
Birth place; Seoul, South Korea
Nationality; South Korean
School; Mahoutokoro
Creature status; none
Appearance; average height (166cm), slender and toned, dark brown hair and brown eyes, heart-shaped face
Play-by; flexible
Soo-young is good-natured and prideful, popular amongst her peers since her schooldays. It is not unusual for her to fall into her own insecurities at times, given her upbringing and often she has to break away from the chains of what society expects from her.
Name; Soo-young Chae
D.O.B; 19 years old, 1st June 2001
Birth place; Seoul, South Korea
Nationality; South Korean
School; Mahoutokoro
Creature status; none
Appearance; average height (166cm), slender and toned, dark brown hair and brown eyes, heart-shaped face
Play-by; flexible
YOUNG-BIN
The youngest of the three. Being the youngest often meant that Young-bin could get away with things the other two couldn't. Tae-il being the eldest son meant that the entire spotlight for responsibility and high expectations fell on him, easily evading Young-bin. As advantageous as this may seem, the alleviation often left him feeling equally neglected, Young-bin acting out and temperamential as way of seeking attention. At Hogwarts, where both brothers attended, there is a stark contrast between the two - Tae-il being well-behaved, organised and studious.. Young-bin being much of a loner, rule-breaker and not the best at his studies. He doesn't have the best relationship with his brother, Tae-il often viewing him as a niusance and a let-down when interacted with.
Name; Young-bin Chae
D.O.B; 17 years old, 15th May 2003
Birth place; Seoul, South Korea
Nationality; South Korean
School; Hogwarts - Gryffindor
Creature status; none
Appearance; above average height (183cm), slender and lanky, black hair and dark, hooded eyes
Play-by; flexible
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Name; Young-bin Chae
D.O.B; 17 years old, 15th May 2003
Birth place; Seoul, South Korea
Nationality; South Korean
School; Hogwarts - Gryffindor
Creature status; none
Appearance; above average height (183cm), slender and lanky, black hair and dark, hooded eyes
Play-by; flexible
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LAST EDIT: Sept 16, 2024 20:31:46 GMT by Tae-il Chae
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Apr 12, 2024 20:05:54 GMT
VALORANT
I am eternal noob
I am eternal noob
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Mar 12, 2024 10:44:44 GMT
Objectively good-looking, I suppose. There's no denying that.
LAST EDIT: Mar 12, 2024 10:45:01 GMT by Tae-il Chae
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
© yalli
Feb 5, 2024 16:52:51 GMT
TAE-IL CHAE
17 25th DEC 2002 STUDENT HOGWARTS/GRYF/6TH PUREBLOOD SEOUL | PERSONALITY: Tae-il is the eldest son from the socialite branch of the prominent Chae family. He is the epitome of a well-rounded, pure blood rich boy, who's purpose in life is to carry on the Chae traditions and appease his family's desires. All of this is more out of habit and command, rather than out of actual willingness. He is an extremely kempt and studious individual, following a strict self-empowered day-to-day regime which renders him un-amiable if not complied with. He is a friendly guy, but is sometimes picky about who he associates with. His narrow-mindedness may often cause others to keep him at arms length, but if persistent enough and depending on the person, he can be malleable to other views. Tae-il is amiable enough, but he often prefers to keep to himself and not be distracted. Although he doesn't like confrontations and such, he does have a nasty temper if absolutely pushed to that extent, which can lead to making some enemies. But generally he is very calm and collected. For romance, he is a bit of a playboy, where he likes to flirt around, but he is currently not looking to be serious with anyone. ASPIRATION: Tae-il's goals fall nothing short from what his family expect of him. Having been an exceptional student, and well accomplished in duelling for his age, he is a target for very high expectations. His father has plans for him to aim for the Ministry of Magic, and that is probably what Tae-il will do. | LIKES: early mornings, ace in exams, reading, coffee, discipline, routine, punctuality, grooming, tidiness, duelling, some extroverted girls, problem-solving, being pragmatic DISLIKES: sleeping late, unpunctuality, messiness, laziness, interruptions, distractions, his brother, family ideals, arranged marriages, the idea of muggles, divination, fruit teas |
FAMILY MEMBERS. | Chae Shi-woo - father - 38 (businessman) Lee Sun-hee - mother - 38 (housewife and socialite) Chae Youngbin - brother - 14 (student at Hogwarts |
CHILDHOOD. | Tae-il was born in Seoul, into the family of Chae, to mother Sun-hee and father Shi-woo. His conception was the result of an arranged marriage, which is one of the Chae family's long-lasting traditions. Tae-il was cherished and celebrated, being the first child, but a year later, his younger brother was born. Initially having been a cheerful kid, Tae-il grew up possessing a form of bitterness towards his younger brother, who received their parents' attention in a more laid-back form. Like many others before him, Tae-il's life had already been mapped out, his destiny under the influence of his parents. It was also the curse of being the first born child, as well as a Chae. He was raised in Seoul and was not allowed to do many things as an infant, such as playing outdoors with most children, which many would regard as an essence of childhood. His mother did not want anything happening to or anyone tainting her precious son. Everything was controlled, from what he ate, to the way he dressed. His dialogue was rehearsed for important meetings or family dinners. Some leniency was given to the younger brother, which was what drove Tae-il's bitterness towards him. Although he liked to be the centre of attention most times, he often wished he had his brother's blasé attitude towards the family values. |
SCHOOL YEARS. | When it came for the time the young boys were to attend school, the choice was between being sent to their father's school, Mahoutokoro, or their mother's which was Hogwarts. Ultimately, their mother got the say and they were sent to Hogwarts, where both boys were sorted into Gryffindor house. It was a big change for Tae-il but he soon meld in well with the castle's environment and students. He enjoyed studying the different subjects whilst receiving exceptional grades, but what he loved the most was having the freedom to socialise with whoever he wanted, eat whatever he wanted, etc. It was a breath of fresh air. But of course, his family's reach to him was never too far. Throughout his years at Hogwarts until his fifth year, Tae-il endured the same day-to-day routine; waking up early, studying, attend classes, studying, eating, sleep early. During the holidays, he and his brother often travelled back and forth between London and Seoul, depending on their parents. Even though he imagined himself having many friends, he was only able to keep a few close companions due to his tedious habitual routines, and fear of his family's judgement. Tae-il continues to learn and study the best that he can, awaiting the time when his parents decide who he should marry, and where he should reside. Until then, he tries to distract himself as much as he can from those thoughts, diving deep into his books, aiming to overachieve in whatever he set his mind to. |
ADULTHOOD. | N/A |
Special Situations
Does you character have any disabilities that would make it harder for them to function in a magical society? IE: Learning Disabilities, Deaf, Mutism, Mental Health, Physical/Emotional/Cognitive Disabilities or any other health concerns that could disrupt their learning.
If the answer to the above question is yes, please provide details on their condition and ways in which they have adapted to a learning environment that is not typically friendly to those with disabilities. This is to reflect that you have considered this addition to your character carefully and planned for their success or failure.
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If the answer to the above question is yes, please provide details on their condition and ways in which they have adapted to a learning environment that is not typically friendly to those with disabilities. This is to reflect that you have considered this addition to your character carefully and planned for their success or failure.
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RP SAMPLE (200 words min.)
As soon as the morning sun peeped over the horizon, Tae-il's eyes automatically opened from his sleep. There was no need for a wake up call, his body naturally rousing at the same time every morning, regardless of the different class times. He checked his watch just to be sure; 6:30 am. His class would start at nine. The Gryffindor went about his morning routine of washing face, brushing teeth, donning school uniform, fixing hair, grabbing his bag with books.. and then making his way down to the common room. All without disturbing his room mates. Normally he would have just left for the library or an empty classroom to catch up on already caught up studying, but the past week he had been leaving the tower together with Hyemi. It was something else he looked forward to now, apart from the pleasant feeling of awaking from a good night's rest.
Now in the Gryffindor common room, he made himself comfortable in one of the arm chairs. He took out one of the books from his bag; the one he had been pouring over was about dragons, something that had piqued his interest recently. The remainder of the time was passed waiting for Hyemi, checking his watch every now and then. He looked up from his book as the sound of steps coming from the dorms reached his ears, and smiled as soon as he heard her voice. "Good morning." Placing his book back into his bag, he stood up to greet her, his toothy smile still in place. "Well.." A glance at his watch again. They had about 20 minutes to reach their classes. "Look at you, your timing is getting better," he chuckled as he joked with her. It was true though, it seemed she was arriving a minute or so early every morning. Something minuscule, but of course he would notice that. "Shall we be on our way then?" he said, as he extended a hand towards the portrait hole in gesture for her to lead the way first.
Now in the Gryffindor common room, he made himself comfortable in one of the arm chairs. He took out one of the books from his bag; the one he had been pouring over was about dragons, something that had piqued his interest recently. The remainder of the time was passed waiting for Hyemi, checking his watch every now and then. He looked up from his book as the sound of steps coming from the dorms reached his ears, and smiled as soon as he heard her voice. "Good morning." Placing his book back into his bag, he stood up to greet her, his toothy smile still in place. "Well.." A glance at his watch again. They had about 20 minutes to reach their classes. "Look at you, your timing is getting better," he chuckled as he joked with her. It was true though, it seemed she was arriving a minute or so early every morning. Something minuscule, but of course he would notice that. "Shall we be on our way then?" he said, as he extended a hand towards the portrait hole in gesture for her to lead the way first.
OOC INFO
Alias: Fi
Other Characters: please tag all your characters so we can easily check their accounts.
Activity Check:
The first 5 characters are free. No waiting period or any activity requirement.
6-10 characters require all active accounts to have a min of 25 posts and post ONE DIRECT roleplay link per character from the last two weeks based on the day this application is finished. As well as one week since your last created character.
11-15 characters require all active accounts to have a min of 50 posts and post ONE DIRECT roleplay link per character from the last two weeks based on the day this application is finished. As well as two weeks since your last created character.
16-20+ characters require all active accounts to have a min of 75 posts and post TWO DIRECT roleplay link per character from the last two weeks based on the day this application is finished. As well as two weeks since your last created character.
DO NOT REMOVE: Your application will be looked over as soon as possible. Please do not ask any of the admins to look over your application unless it has been two days (48 hours) since you've finished the application. You have three weeks to finish the application, or it will be archived. If this happens, you're free to apply again.
Other Characters: please tag all your characters so we can easily check their accounts.
Activity Check:
The first 5 characters are free. No waiting period or any activity requirement.
6-10 characters require all active accounts to have a min of 25 posts and post ONE DIRECT roleplay link per character from the last two weeks based on the day this application is finished. As well as one week since your last created character.
11-15 characters require all active accounts to have a min of 50 posts and post ONE DIRECT roleplay link per character from the last two weeks based on the day this application is finished. As well as two weeks since your last created character.
16-20+ characters require all active accounts to have a min of 75 posts and post TWO DIRECT roleplay link per character from the last two weeks based on the day this application is finished. As well as two weeks since your last created character.
DO NOT REMOVE: Your application will be looked over as soon as possible. Please do not ask any of the admins to look over your application unless it has been two days (48 hours) since you've finished the application. You have three weeks to finish the application, or it will be archived. If this happens, you're free to apply again.
LAST EDIT: Mar 24, 2024 23:06:51 GMT by Artemis H. Hwang
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Aug 22, 2023 16:51:20 GMT
Ugh, what a bother..
-judgemental look-
-judgemental look-
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Mar 10, 2023 3:05:53 GMT
I can see how others may find you attractive..
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Erisa Shimada is not getting over otis grimstone as easily as she would like.. she is perturbed by his silence and finds it deafening
@asano has been going through a dry spell for some time and he doesn't like it
Tae-il Chae 's eyes have halted on @stardust for now.. he thinks she is very pretty
Lea De Trafford is single and enjoying Yeomra A. Hwang 's company as she is moving on from the memories of ricky murdock
Lavinia Tse is single and allowing eligible bachelors to approach her, however, it has been hard to ignore Dean Stewart lately
Danaë Minamoto may have finally realised that she is head over heels for Yŭxuān Sylus Hou
@asano has been going through a dry spell for some time and he doesn't like it
Tae-il Chae 's eyes have halted on @stardust for now.. he thinks she is very pretty
Lea De Trafford is single and enjoying Yeomra A. Hwang 's company as she is moving on from the memories of ricky murdock
Lavinia Tse is single and allowing eligible bachelors to approach her, however, it has been hard to ignore Dean Stewart lately
Danaë Minamoto may have finally realised that she is head over heels for Yŭxuān Sylus Hou
IN A LAND OF GODS & MONSTERS, TELL ME LIFE ISN'T THAT HARD
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Mar 4, 2023 21:56:55 GMT
I'd like to present to you, the Shimada clan. A lot of thought has gone into the creation of these characters, so I'd appreciate treating them as if they were your precious own with extra TLC! I'd rather not have these characters as first come/first serve as I would like to hear more about what exciting plans you have for them and how you will incorporate them into the plots! The character descriptions below are simply a rough idea for guidance. Any more information needed, please do not hesitate to message me.
HISTORY: A wizarding clan that has dated back for centuries, the Shimada was initially and notably the earliest Dragon breeders in Japan. Despite the outlawing of Dragon breeding by the International Warlock Convention in 1709, the family branched out, sending delegations around the world with the mission to learn and discover more species for their sanctuaries. With time, across several war periods, their involvement with illegal trades increased, particularly with dragons and their eggs. They slowly gained infamy through these activities, their name holding a notorious stance in the Japanese wizarding society to this day.
BLOOD & ALLIEGENCE: The earliest Shimada family was recorded as pure blood, keeping to the line and holding the values until the First Sino-Japanese war. Since getting involved in the wars, their activities and hunger for extended power led them to delve into Muggle affairs, meaning that their line no longer remained pure. Rites, more verbal than anything, against prejudice and persecution had been established in order to keep the peace between wizards and Muggles. Despite these unwritten laws of tolerance, there still remains an old-fashioned mentality of pure-blood prejudice. Their alliance lies with whatever and whoever benefits them; in recent times, their ties and trades have increased with the Death Eaters, this dark influence bringing several family members in near conflict with the Japanese wizard's code.
VALUES: First and foremost.. honour, family, and loyalty. It is important to the Shimada to stand by their clan, for better or for worst, through thick and thin. After that, the values depend on the branch. It has been established that neither Pureblood or Muggleborn is more powerful than the other, as long as each resides under the symbol of the dragon.
The Shimada is also coveted with a chauvinistic mentality, believing that the males play a higher role in society. Xenophobia is also a distinct trait that many possess, less trusting of those from other nations.
POTENTIAL PLOT: The largest Dragon Sanctuary in East Asia is based on the peak of Toshima Island in the Kanto region. The majority of stakeholders for this Sanctuary are those branches that reside in Kanto, with the rest of the branches from other regions holding minor shares with little return, despite having equal rights to the business. This has been the case for over a century, and now the other regional branches are insisting on change, to branch out to form their own sanctuaries - to the dismay of the Kanto branch.
The Kanto branch is the majority in power and will shut down any further proposals of creating any other sanctuaries, in fear of reducing its own buying power and affecting profits. Anyone who attempts a hostile takeover will be met with contempt, with the threat of being ostracised.
NOTES: The clan is male-dominated, with very few female progenies. As a personality trait, most will have an entitled and chauvinistic edge to them, especially the males. The Shimada is proudly Japanese and mostly keep themselves in a bubble they often do not intend to venture out of, so hearing prejudice against other nations is not uncommon. Inspo from Shimada clan in Overwatch, & the yakuza of Japan. Copyright of plot, code alterations, characters and character graphics lay with Fi.
KANTO REGION
HAYAO'S PROGENY
JIRo治郎(NPC) | |
PATIENT - HARSH - UNBIASED | |
19. PUREBLOOD. SANCTUARY WORKER. TOKYO. Jiro is the son of Hayao, the elder of the Shimada clan. The family resides in Tokyo and are one of the major stakeholders for the Dragon Sanctuary on Toshima Island. He is revered as the golden child of the clan, having completed his transformation ritual at a young age as well as having graduated from Mahoutokoro with the coveted Golden Robe. Following completion of his academics, he continued to work for the Toshima Dragon Sanctuary, bearing the burden of being passed on the the responsibility of the primary stakeholder from his father. Jiro is currently missing, his whereabouts unknown, his family distraught. | |
純 JUN | |
volatile - stubborn - stoic | |
17. PUREBLOOD. STUDENT. TOKYO. Jun is the second child of Hayao, a troublesome boy living in the shadow of his older brother, Jiro. Despite this, he looks up to his brother as do many others, seeing him as a prime example of a thriving and successful being. He cannot think the same for himself, already feeling as if he has lost a race - hence he is adamant to forge his own path, taking a strong affinity to flying and Quidditch, to his parent's dismay as they only see this as a mere hobby and a waste of time. Jun continues to pursue this, his studies compromised as a result. He does not get along with people in general, is viewed as a loner, also often excluded from social groups due to his temperament and aggression. The notoriety of his family's name also plays a part in this, people usually step on egg shells around him as a consequence. He has no interest in the Dragon Sanctuary business, to his father's disappointment. | |
HAYATO'S PROGENY
Kanta寛大 | |
Ambitious - Extroverted - quick-witted | |
18. HALF-BLOOD. CURSEBREAKER. SAITAMA. The eldest son of a pureblood Shimada and muggleborn witch, Kaori. Like Jiro, Kanta bears the burden of one day being handed down the responsibilities of being a primary stakeholder for the Toshima Dragon Sanctuary as part of their birthright of residing in the Kanto region. He graduated Mahoutokoro with a Golden Robe, commencing his career as a curse breaker, enjoying the spontaneity and adrenaline. He enjoys the company of others and can often overcome the discomfort others may likely have over his family name with charm. He is reasonably competitive and enjoys dabbling in certain games to win, particularly flying. He has enough drive to protect his father's share of the Sanctuary, openly against the hostile takeover attempts. | |
海KAI | |
AMBITIOUS - QUIET - manipulative | |
16. HALF-BLOOD. STUDENT. SAITAMA. Kai is often misjudged, people often lowering their guard around him due to his modest and unthreatening persona. As well as this, he does not say much around others. He often uses these attributes to manipulate situations and people around him for his own benefit. He has acquired the same ambition as his elder brother, Kanta, and feels the pressure of matching his success, attempting to excel in his academics at Mahoutokoro. His interests lay in the runnings of the Sanctuary, however, his brother has been taken as a priority for this. Kaii holds some resentment toward this choice, often trying to show his knowledge and worth to his father. | |
HAYAMA'S PROGENY
Yōta洋太 | |
SPITEFUL - APathetic - loyal | |
21. PUREBLOOD. MINISTRY WORKER. CHIBA. Yota is the only son of Hayama Shimada and his Korean wife, Shi-ah. He attended Mahoutokoro as a student, and just as his other close cousins had acheived, he had also obtained the coveted Golden Robe, although not as easily as the others had. Despite being a bright student, he had behavioural issues which affected his studies and resulted in him falling behind in school. Yota had to repeat a year to catch up to his peers, and what a difficult year it had been. After graduating, he applied for the Japanese Ministry of Magic, securing a job after many failed interviews, likely due to his poor interpersonal skills. Part of his behaviour likely stems from an inferiority complex of being born to a Korean mother, being ashamed as a child but eventually accepting his blood and wearing it as a strength. He is one of the few revered sons of Shimada who succeeded in the transformation ritual. | |
KANSAI REGION
SATORU'S PROGENY
(TAKEN/NANA) | |
WARY - RECLUSE - DIVERTED | |
17. PUREBLOOD. STUDENT. OSAKA. The only child of Satoru, head of the Kansai region. Ichiro is burdened with high expectations, particularly when it comes to understanding the Toshima Dragon Sanctuary business. It just happens that he also has an avid interest in dragons, the affinity for the creatures inspiring him to pursue the transformation ritual, as a few of his other cousins had. It is yet to be seen whether he would succeed this ritual. He is currently being pressured to pursue a career in the Ministry of Magic, just like his father, however, this is still something he is considering. He hopes to perhaps chase the dream of owning his own dragon sanctuary, but this is likely to be impossible and met with heavy disdain by the other branches. | |
SADAO'S PROGENY
Hoshi星 | |
MERCILESS - VIOLENT - BRAWNY | |
28. PUREBLOOD. ILLEGAL TRADER. KYOTO. The eldest son of the corrupt Sadao. Hoshi grew up watching his father beat his mother and sister, developing a similar sense of aversion and superiority not specifically for women, but those who displayed weakness. He followed by the example of his father into Mahoutokoro, a disruptive and inconsiderate student, picking fights and abhorrently beating those weaker than him to a pulp. Eventually, he ended up mixing with the wrong crowd, being introduced to the Dark Arts that eventually led to him being expelled with the white robe, a mark of criminality and an immediate trial before the Japanese Ministry of Magic. However, before Hoshi was even brought forward, he had managed to abscond and seek refuge in the underground world of the capital city. He continues to make a living with illegal trades, utilising his family's knowledge of dragon breeding to buy and sell rare dragon eggs. | |
陽菜HINA | |
Resourceful - calculating - vengeful | |
17. PUREBLOOD. STUDENT. KYOTO. Hina had the misfortune of being one of the few girls born into a heavily mysoginistic clan. It was like the moment she had been delivered, she had instantly gone into survival mode, having to deal with shame and neglect for almost her entire life. Her only solace was her mother, who suffered the same treatment at the hands of her abusive husband. As a result, Hina became withdrawn, only speaking when spoken to, observing the patterns and behaviours of her father and using the knowledge to keep her distance and avoid his violent antics. At times, Hina has experienced some sympathy from Hoshi, however, it was always fleeting. Overtime, her emotions have hardened. Hina's main priority is escaping her family - she will likely decide to flee abroad, Hoshi being sent after her to bring her back. | |
SATOSHI'S PROGENY
Jin仁志 | |
Altruistic - cautious - Reliable | |
27. PUREBLOOD. SANCTUARY WORKER. KŌBE. Jin was born to loving parents, his Chinese mother having fallen in love with Satoshi Shimada in Shanghai as a teenager. Jin is one of the very few who is immune to the family's notoriety, but often getting unintentionally roped into the drama. He is a man true to his word and makes a trusting ally, when needed. Since his school days, he had been fascinated by dragons, having successfully passed the transformation ritual at a young age. He went on to work diligently at the dragon sanctuary, getting involved in research of the creatures, whilst keeping his distance from the politics surrounding the business. He has no intentions to profit from the sanctuary. | |
HOKKAIDO REGION
RYUU'S PROGENY
英蔵Eizō | |
OPPORtunist - Tolerant - Pragmatic | |
28. PUREBLOOD. HEALER. SAPPORO. Eizo grew up in the mountains in the north of Japan, the most distant of the regions. As a result, Ryuu's progeny remained out of touch with the rest of the branches, only ever encountering one another during their annual general stakeholder meeting. Although Ryuu had little interest in anything to gain from the Dragon Sanctuary, Eizo had done his research, knowing that they were owed more than the rest of the clan let on. Their portion of the sanctuary had slowly been eroded to the point of being pushed out, and Eizo displayed adamance in getting back what was theirs. He stands in the meetings in his father's place, planning to pull out and create a branch of their own Sanctuary, an idea that will likely be met with antagonism. | |
Unknown - Unknown - Unknown | |
17. PUREBLOOD. ILLEGITIMATE. REPORTED DEAD SINCE BIRTH. | |
恵里奈Erina | |
composed - GRACIOUS - Adventurous | |
15. PUREBLOOD. STUDENT. SAPPORO. Erina is the youngest daughter of Ryuu, and a big age gap of 13 years exists between herself and her brother, Eizo. She has been sheltered as the youngest of the family, her brother mainly eager to keep her away from the clan's debilitating politics, especially from the heavy misogyny. Erina, despite understanding the goodness behind her brother's intentions, feels suffocated at times and tends to disobey and venture out to learn more about what she is being kept hidden away from. This curiosity may likely get her into trouble, not only with her brother, but perhaps become entangled in ill-intended rivalries and disputes that may be difficult to get out from. | |
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LAST EDIT: Mar 25, 2024 20:30:16 GMT by Tae-il Chae
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