Christina Bredith
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Name: Christina Amanda Bredith
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Hair Colour: Blonde
Eye Colour: Silver with flecks of blue
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120 lbs
Description: Christina is tall, slim, and agile. Although she appears to lack brute strength, she is actually quite surprisingly fierce. Her golden hair falls down her back in long strands that shimmer in the sunlight, framing the gorgeous face on which rest her silver eyes with merry blue flecks. Christina wears a semi-transparent black shirt and sturdy black pants, over which she wears her mother's army uniform: a crimson waistcoat with golden designs sewn onto it. Included under the fabric of the uniform is a steel chain mail that can easily be replaced as needed. In a special leather scabbard at her waist, Christina carries the runic longsword that she found in her attic and uses to defend herself. Overall, Christina is a beautiful woman with deceptive prowess; many men over the years have been surprised that a "little hotty" like her could fight at all, and that underestimation has often led to their downfall.
History: Christina was born into a strictly military family. Her parents were both lieutenants in the Radasanth army. They, however, forbade her from participating in any military training whatsoever, deeming it unladylike. As a matter of fact, her mother was the only female soldier in the entire militia - no other woman had entered their ranks in the history of the army. This caused Christina to wonder why she was not allowed to fight like her mother. Unsatisfied with her parent's decision, she began to train in secret. Christina was always seen by her father as "his little princess", and thus she was allowed to go with him to watch his soldiers train day after day. She remembered each day's events as best she could and practiced with a makeshift wooden sword at night after she was believed to have gone to sleep. Over time, she grew more and more proficient with the longsword, all the while doing so under her parents' noses.
At long last, a real battle broke out. When she was 14, a great battle erupted between her home town, Laricia, and a tribe of orcs, whom had been a long-time threat. The orcish forces were severely underestimated, however, and Laricia's army was ill-prepared for the battle. Christina, taking the blade of a fallen soldier, took up arms alongside her parents and fought the orcs bravely, much to their pleasant surprise. One brave girl could not hope to turn the tides against such immeasurable odds, though, and the Larician army dwindled quickly. Her parents ordered her to run away as fast as she could, and she did so only to hear their final cries as they met their ends at the hands of the orcs.
Upon reaching her house on the outskirts of Laricia, Christina cried for what seemed like hours. Before long, she stumbled up into her parents' room, desperate for comfort; rifling through her mother's closet, Christina found an old army uniform that she took as a reminder. It suddenly dawned on her that she could not stay at her home. Her food supply would soon run out and she would die of starvation if she did not move and find a place to stay. In her search for any equipment and supplies she could take with her, she found an odd chest in her attic that she had never seen before. Strangely, the locked chest opened for her - how it happened, she has never been precisely sure. The sword she found inside was decorated with flat runic gems that she did not recognize. One of these runes began to glow as she picked up the sword, much to her surprise. A year passed, and in her traveling and training, Christina's proficiency with that blade increased, and more runes began to glow, allowing her to wield strange powers. Some might call it an overnight magical growth in skill. Armed only with her talent and her curiosity, Christina made her way to Radasanth, in hopes of unlocking the secret to this longsword's mystery.
Personality: A beautiful woman cloaked in her mother's army uniform, Christina is the soldier that never was. Though her dream has always been to fight in the army with her family, she does not seem to fit in perfectly with the lifestyle that an army life ensues, because it was always out of her reach. She pays very close attention to the latest fashions, often squeezing her purse to its limit just to get enough money to pay for new accessories. Christina loves life and isn't particularly fond of strict rules, which would lead people to believe that she does not fit in with army regimes. When she does not feel threatened, she is somewhat lazy and prefers to have other people do things for her as opposed to doing them herself - this stems from the constant pampering she and her family recieved for their rank. Christina will most certainly become angered if someone doesn't listen to her and do as she says, but she pays rather close attention to the tiniest of details. She is also good at taking care of people - especially herself. Beneath this superficial exterior, however, beats the heart of a determined, focused warrior who only wishes to do her parents proud and who is loyal to those who have shown themselves worthy of it.
Skills
Longsword Proficiency - Christina is very proficient in the use of her longsword, as she has trained with it nearly non-stop since the day she left home.
Sonic Sable - The first of her longsword's runic abilities. This allows her to create concussive blasts of high-velocity energy with one purpose: destroy. If used correctly, this skill can be used to propel Christina in the opposite direction of the blast. The energy blasts can only travel in a straight line at present, and while they can't cut through things, they can slam into them with crushing force.
Valentine - Rosebite breaks into five sections joined by tethers of blue energy. Although the tethers cannot be ‘broken’ by normal means, they are otherwise as strong as the rest of the blade and considered to be made of the same metal. This ability gives Rosebite a whip-like form, allowing for a more complex fighting style. The exact length of the whip-sword can be adjusted via Christina's mind, but its maximum length is roughly eleven feet, slightly shorter than a normal whip. This ability merely changes the form of her weapon, but does not confer any additional attacks or powers in itself. Christina cannot use her other runic abilities while Valentine is active, unless otherwise stated.
Rumbling Rose - Christina slams the blade of Rosebite into the ground, causing a minor quake around her and traveling in all directions. The quake is presently not that strong, but is enough to knock an opponent off balance and knock down certain structures that are not well-rooted or sturdy. In addition to the minor quake, a spire of thorned vines juts out of the ground in front of her opponent. The spire can cause serious damage, but is neither so fast nor so large that it’s unavoidable.
Petal Storm - Rosebite shatters into a cloud of small shards that shimmer in the light, making them look like little red rose petals. These shards are every bit as sharp as the sword itself, and can be directed through the air by Christina’s mind as she gathers them into whatever shapes and formations she can think up. At the present time, Christina's ability to control the shards is imperfect at best; she can generally shape them and move them in one way or another, but as far as immense precision and speed go, much more practice will be necessary. The obvious downside of this ability is that while in use Christina effectively has no sword in hand. As well, the actual utilization of the ability requires a fairly intense degree of concentration; many distractions, let alone things like actually trying to move, can break the spell and cause the shards to lose their levity, the severity of which may require her to regain her full concentration in order to resume the offensive. When Christina reforms the blade, any previous damage it had taken (nicks, dents, etc) will be fixed as the blade literally remakes itself.
Hanging Garden - Rosebite summons a flurry of vines from beneath the ground to ensnare the opponent. The vines are presently not so strongly rooted in the ground that they can’t be ripped out, and they can certainly be snapped or cut if reached, but depending on the degree to which they affect the target, they can at least slow him down or give him a bit of a surprise, and at most immobilize him.
Equipment
Rosebite – This runic, steel longsword appears to have been a Bredith family heirloom. Along the flat of the blade, there are ten flat gems of various colours with runes etched into them, five on each side. These runes are the key to the blade's powers. Although the sword is made of steel, due to its design, it can be upgraded by removing the runes, tempering the sword, and replacing them.
Army Uniform - An old army uniform belonging to her mother. It consists of a red waistcoat with golden designs sewn into the fabric. The bulk of the uniform, however, is the suit of steel chainmail worn underneath, covering the torso.
Spidersilk Gloves – A pair of crimson gloves fashioned from spidersilk. Because of this they are slightly sticky, making them a perfect choice for a swordswoman who doesn’t want to lose her grip on her weapon. (Obtained in this thread (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?t=3631).)
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Name: Christina Amanda Bredith
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Hair Colour: Blonde
Eye Colour: Silver with flecks of blue
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120 lbs
Description: Christina is tall, slim, and agile. Although she appears to lack brute strength, she is actually quite surprisingly fierce. Her golden hair falls down her back in long strands that shimmer in the sunlight, framing the gorgeous face on which rest her silver eyes with merry blue flecks. Christina wears a semi-transparent black shirt and sturdy black pants, over which she wears her mother's army uniform: a crimson waistcoat with golden designs sewn onto it. Included under the fabric of the uniform is a steel chain mail that can easily be replaced as needed. In a special leather scabbard at her waist, Christina carries the runic longsword that she found in her attic and uses to defend herself. Overall, Christina is a beautiful woman with deceptive prowess; many men over the years have been surprised that a "little hotty" like her could fight at all, and that underestimation has often led to their downfall.
History: Christina was born into a strictly military family. Her parents were both lieutenants in the Radasanth army. They, however, forbade her from participating in any military training whatsoever, deeming it unladylike. As a matter of fact, her mother was the only female soldier in the entire militia - no other woman had entered their ranks in the history of the army. This caused Christina to wonder why she was not allowed to fight like her mother. Unsatisfied with her parent's decision, she began to train in secret. Christina was always seen by her father as "his little princess", and thus she was allowed to go with him to watch his soldiers train day after day. She remembered each day's events as best she could and practiced with a makeshift wooden sword at night after she was believed to have gone to sleep. Over time, she grew more and more proficient with the longsword, all the while doing so under her parents' noses.
At long last, a real battle broke out. When she was 14, a great battle erupted between her home town, Laricia, and a tribe of orcs, whom had been a long-time threat. The orcish forces were severely underestimated, however, and Laricia's army was ill-prepared for the battle. Christina, taking the blade of a fallen soldier, took up arms alongside her parents and fought the orcs bravely, much to their pleasant surprise. One brave girl could not hope to turn the tides against such immeasurable odds, though, and the Larician army dwindled quickly. Her parents ordered her to run away as fast as she could, and she did so only to hear their final cries as they met their ends at the hands of the orcs.
Upon reaching her house on the outskirts of Laricia, Christina cried for what seemed like hours. Before long, she stumbled up into her parents' room, desperate for comfort; rifling through her mother's closet, Christina found an old army uniform that she took as a reminder. It suddenly dawned on her that she could not stay at her home. Her food supply would soon run out and she would die of starvation if she did not move and find a place to stay. In her search for any equipment and supplies she could take with her, she found an odd chest in her attic that she had never seen before. Strangely, the locked chest opened for her - how it happened, she has never been precisely sure. The sword she found inside was decorated with flat runic gems that she did not recognize. One of these runes began to glow as she picked up the sword, much to her surprise. A year passed, and in her traveling and training, Christina's proficiency with that blade increased, and more runes began to glow, allowing her to wield strange powers. Some might call it an overnight magical growth in skill. Armed only with her talent and her curiosity, Christina made her way to Radasanth, in hopes of unlocking the secret to this longsword's mystery.
Personality: A beautiful woman cloaked in her mother's army uniform, Christina is the soldier that never was. Though her dream has always been to fight in the army with her family, she does not seem to fit in perfectly with the lifestyle that an army life ensues, because it was always out of her reach. She pays very close attention to the latest fashions, often squeezing her purse to its limit just to get enough money to pay for new accessories. Christina loves life and isn't particularly fond of strict rules, which would lead people to believe that she does not fit in with army regimes. When she does not feel threatened, she is somewhat lazy and prefers to have other people do things for her as opposed to doing them herself - this stems from the constant pampering she and her family recieved for their rank. Christina will most certainly become angered if someone doesn't listen to her and do as she says, but she pays rather close attention to the tiniest of details. She is also good at taking care of people - especially herself. Beneath this superficial exterior, however, beats the heart of a determined, focused warrior who only wishes to do her parents proud and who is loyal to those who have shown themselves worthy of it.
Skills
Longsword Proficiency - Christina is very proficient in the use of her longsword, as she has trained with it nearly non-stop since the day she left home.
Sonic Sable - The first of her longsword's runic abilities. This allows her to create concussive blasts of high-velocity energy with one purpose: destroy. If used correctly, this skill can be used to propel Christina in the opposite direction of the blast. The energy blasts can only travel in a straight line at present, and while they can't cut through things, they can slam into them with crushing force.
Valentine - Rosebite breaks into five sections joined by tethers of blue energy. Although the tethers cannot be ‘broken’ by normal means, they are otherwise as strong as the rest of the blade and considered to be made of the same metal. This ability gives Rosebite a whip-like form, allowing for a more complex fighting style. The exact length of the whip-sword can be adjusted via Christina's mind, but its maximum length is roughly eleven feet, slightly shorter than a normal whip. This ability merely changes the form of her weapon, but does not confer any additional attacks or powers in itself. Christina cannot use her other runic abilities while Valentine is active, unless otherwise stated.
Rumbling Rose - Christina slams the blade of Rosebite into the ground, causing a minor quake around her and traveling in all directions. The quake is presently not that strong, but is enough to knock an opponent off balance and knock down certain structures that are not well-rooted or sturdy. In addition to the minor quake, a spire of thorned vines juts out of the ground in front of her opponent. The spire can cause serious damage, but is neither so fast nor so large that it’s unavoidable.
Petal Storm - Rosebite shatters into a cloud of small shards that shimmer in the light, making them look like little red rose petals. These shards are every bit as sharp as the sword itself, and can be directed through the air by Christina’s mind as she gathers them into whatever shapes and formations she can think up. At the present time, Christina's ability to control the shards is imperfect at best; she can generally shape them and move them in one way or another, but as far as immense precision and speed go, much more practice will be necessary. The obvious downside of this ability is that while in use Christina effectively has no sword in hand. As well, the actual utilization of the ability requires a fairly intense degree of concentration; many distractions, let alone things like actually trying to move, can break the spell and cause the shards to lose their levity, the severity of which may require her to regain her full concentration in order to resume the offensive. When Christina reforms the blade, any previous damage it had taken (nicks, dents, etc) will be fixed as the blade literally remakes itself.
Hanging Garden - Rosebite summons a flurry of vines from beneath the ground to ensnare the opponent. The vines are presently not so strongly rooted in the ground that they can’t be ripped out, and they can certainly be snapped or cut if reached, but depending on the degree to which they affect the target, they can at least slow him down or give him a bit of a surprise, and at most immobilize him.
Equipment
Rosebite – This runic, steel longsword appears to have been a Bredith family heirloom. Along the flat of the blade, there are ten flat gems of various colours with runes etched into them, five on each side. These runes are the key to the blade's powers. Although the sword is made of steel, due to its design, it can be upgraded by removing the runes, tempering the sword, and replacing them.
Army Uniform - An old army uniform belonging to her mother. It consists of a red waistcoat with golden designs sewn into the fabric. The bulk of the uniform, however, is the suit of steel chainmail worn underneath, covering the torso.
Spidersilk Gloves – A pair of crimson gloves fashioned from spidersilk. Because of this they are slightly sticky, making them a perfect choice for a swordswoman who doesn’t want to lose her grip on her weapon. (Obtained in this thread (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?t=3631).)