Daeriin’s Comments (group member since Aug 13, 2013)

Daeriin’s comments from the The Labyrinth (Advanced RP, Inviting Members) group.

Since time and history in general are not exactly taking their fully linear course on the island... And it's more, quoting the dear Doctor, "...a big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey... stuff", there would be a great reason to create this topic, just to keep track of things.
Especially helpful to newcomers. And already active Characters weaving their own stories inside the main frame.
And yes, if you haven't just noticed, I really love things being sorted onto shelves in its corresponding places.
The Keeper

Key points of the Labyrinth's history
(this is the history from the current game's point of view, not the original one from ten years ago)


Past

- The island and the Labyrinth are created (time unknown, Riin presumes it could at the Creation of Time itself)
- The Crimson Witch leads quests in the Labyrinth
- Morph arrives to the island and gets cursed by the Witch
- The Witch leaves the island for her travels and meets Dae for the first time
- The Witch returns to the island
- Booth's parents visit the Labyrinth and stay there
- The Witch disappears
- Booth is born on the island (concluded from the fact Riin never knew of his presence before)
- Dae, the Black Keeper, shipwrecks and seeks refuge on the island
- Riin, the White Keeper, is summoned to the island
- Dae, now known as the Traveler, leaves for his journey through other realms
- Henry arrives at the island and starts living there
- Anne and Iskilsa arrive at the island (concluded from Anne stating she "arrived yesterday or maybe 2 days ago" and Iskilsa trying to figure out the whole thing)
- Riin meets Anne, Booth, Henry and Iskilsa
- Charlie joins the group
- Teddy makes an appearance
- Dae secretly returns making his presence known to Anne while in the Forest; meanwhile Iskilsa looses his sight and Teddy gets trapped in the fairy circle on the Meadow
- Booth tells Dae (Smith) that he comes from the vicinity of the Cliffs
- Anne rescues Iskilsa and Teddy; Iskilsa enters the Labyrinth while Morph hides at the Forest from daylight
- Dae meets Morph at the Forest and helps him get back to the Cliffs
- Charlie leaves the island (player left the group)
- Forest: Anne and Booth have a conversation, where they reveal some personal details; Cliffs: Morph in his 'Teddy' form meets Lysander

Current moment

Riin was listening to the whole conversation with great amusement, slightly turning her head from one man to another when each of them spoke in his turn.
"Please, don't mind my presence here at all. I can wait."

"So, which direction would you like to go and explore?"
Riin stretched her arms to both sides and twisted around on one leg, her white skirts twirling around her hips.

"Well, I love interesting twists. And we might have quite a number of them here from now on." Riin replied with a cunning smile, no trace of her feeling guilty again. Her mood truly did change a thousand times a day as everything on this island did.
"Strange?" She turned her gaze to Iskilsa. "Why not at all, my dear friend. This is a former home to a demiurge and a place of power. I'm not even sure for how long this island exists, maybe since the Creation of Time itself. And please do not worry about me. It's simply because my brother is late in returning home. But he is bound to be here soon, I'll need a helping hand with all the visitors."

"Not so sure, sir. But I come to believe now, that all of you ending on this island one way or another is partially my fault." She lowered her head and seemed genuinely guilty now.
"You see, just some hours ago I was feeling very lonely here. And the Labyrinth does respond to me and my emotions. So I'm truly sorry, if you were made to abandon your life and dear ones just to come here."

"Pleased to meet you, sir. Welcome to the island of the Labyrinth. I am Riin, the White Keeper. Keeping the gates, keeping the place tidy, keeping the guests entertained..." She practically sang the words in a bit high-pitched tone like reciting some poem for the thousandth time but still loving every bit of it.
"May I ask you, how you got here? Because, to be honest, I haven't seen many visitors here lately... And today turned out to be a truly miraculous day. You keep popping out one by one like a Jack-in-a-box." She blushed feeling that what she just said was a bit too much.

Riin very unladylike whistled seeing the spotless white robes of the newcomer. 'This IS a day full of surprises. And how DO you get on the island still looking so neat and clean?' She thought to herself and a stupid grin spread on her face. In a moment she gathered herself and curtsied.
"Good day to you, dear sir."

"Well, then don't. And I shall use your services of a fearsome protector while we explore." She threw a glance at Anne's sword and giggled. "Usually my grumpy brother is the one to keep me out of trouble. And I tend to make a lot of trouble..."

"Ah, relax... " Riin smiled cheerfully. "It's not like any visitor ever died on the island before..."
'Except for the grounds of the Labyrinth itself... And some did get badly injured, yes... But I better not tell her that, now do I?'
"Where would you like to go now, dear?"

The Keepers accept your request and ask you of patience.
The gates of the Labyrinth will open for you in due time. Till then, please enjoy your stay here.

Morph Merlin
Age: About 1240
Gender: Unknown (before the curse - male)
Species/Race: Cursed wizard
Personality/Background: Before landing on the island about 1200 years ago Morph was an simple sailor with a somewhat extraordinary gift. During a trip from the Port of Alexandria his ship sailed right into a storm that brought him to the island of the Labyrinth. Being a free spirit and not tolerating any authority, Morph managed to make the tenants of the island angry and was cursed with a power that multiplied his own gift by the force of 1000. He can have a thousand faces, that change according to the situation. Since coming to this life-changing no man's land Morph has found his refuge in the caves of the rocky shores, from where he seldomly exits to play tricks on the newcomers and the White Keeper.
Equipment: Books... lots of them
Abilities:
- Shapeshifting
- Healing small injuries
- Occasional predictions of the future
Weaknesses:
- Fear of hight and sunlight
Background: Unknown due to age, no known family members left
Sexuality/Relationship Status: Unknown

The Locations Discussion. Made for it.
Something along the "Say, do we need a place like... " lines. :D To make sure it fits on the island.
But the first places are OK, you've actually read my mind about the Cliffs.

Nice trend, approve. :)
We'll I'm new myself, currently showing up here and there as Dae in his Traveler form.

Thanks. :)
And it would be better to discuss the places first, I think... Or we'll have to turn the island into a 'it's bigger on the inside' place too. :)

Approved.
And no tricks on the Black Keeper, or someone will find a sword's hilt flying in a nice spot between his eyes. *grin*

OK with me.
For the cliffs: Cliffs with some caves in them on the Southern side of the island.
And also add some description to the Meadows as well.

"The forests house many strange creatures and things... They somehow ended leaving the Labyrinth itself and take on a life of their own there." Riin pointed in the opposite direction from where they were standing.
"And there seem to be a cave or two among the cliffs on the Southern side of the island..."

Pelajos Iskilsa, The First Sword
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Species/Race: Half-Celestial
Appearance: Pelajos is somewhat of a paragon. He is lithely muscled and has shining golden hair that falls elegantly to his shoulders. He bears a soft face, with pale skin and deep emerald eyes. His limbs are subtly longer than most, giving his movements a sense of languid grace. Along his right arm is a crimson marking. It is a ritual tattoo, and marks him as one of the finest swordsmen of his race. It writhes across his arm to the elbow, leaving little of his pale skin to be seen. He rarely wears armor to battle, and outside of it he wears a flowing white robe, simply enchanted to ensure it remains unblemished by blood or dirt.
Personality: Again, this man is almost impossible to flaw. He is wise, charismatic and skillful. But proud. He takes his honour unto a life-consuming obsession; always seeking to better himself, to eearn new glory, new adoration, new honour.
Weapons: His sword, Shadow.
Abilities:
- Minor telepathic abilities, i.e. Psychic Messaging.
- Heals extremely quickly; a wound that would kill lesser beings merely puts Pelajos inactive for awhile. Obviously, though, he can still be killed by a vicious enough wound.
- (Improvement upon Canon) Immune to (most) diseases and poisons.
Weaknesses:
- Pride.
- No ability to fight at range.
- Often reckless or arrogant.
Background: Pelajos' father had been a great man, and great things were expected of Pelajos. He failed to disappoint, proving adept at matters of war, the mind, and of politics. He was many a time offered the chance to take his father's place as a member of the council. He declined each time, pursuing his martial studies further. He was soon given his title: "First Sword" marking him as one of the premier swordsmen amongst his race. His pride at this was immense, and he was slowly consumed by an unending desire to further better himself, no matter the personal cost. He trained with great focus and endlessly, gaining higher honors, and leading him further upon his obsessive path of self-improvement.
Sexuality/Relationship Status: Single Heterosexual. Not that it likely matters.
Other: Often prefers to be called by his family name: "Iskilsa".

Accepted. And love your language, btw. :)
Any picture? If you find one - post it. But be in no hurry, please.

"If you say so." Riin sipped on her tea and took a bite of the scone. "Mmmm... with raisins. Yummy." She mused.
"Are you going to explore the island now? Should I join you? We can leave Booth to his writing here... since the weather is nice and the nature is at its full beauty now. Lots of inspiration."
She clapped her hands and the tray disappeared again.
"I can come back for him later. All you have to do is say my name out loud, Booth."