Magic: The Renewal OOC

It is the natural course of things for any organism to defend itself. Darwin's Theory of Evolution and Survival of the Fittest hinges on this one key fact. All life, no matter how small, or big for that matter, wants to live. It comes with the territory. Thus, we are presented with the magnificent, sublime arms race that is existence.

Some ecologist have stated that our world itself could be likened to one giant, celestial organism. Afterall, what is a larger organism than simply a collection of smaller organisms acting in concert? To this end, the Earth, our home, can be considered alive to a point. It must as well then play under the same rules as any other organism. When it is attacked or threatened, it will defend itself. This process will not be conscious, it will have no moral compass, no pure direction. However, one thing is for certain: It will be horribly, brutally effective.

Mages exist outside the natural order, in a way. They are not bound by the concrete rules of our universe. The bend, and sometimes break them, at their discretion. Fire can appear from nothing. The ground moves to their will. Some invisible, powerful force aids them. This force works outside the rules, as if it some great hand reaching into a pond to disturb the sands. Almost all organisms, when disturbed, will perceive a threat.

When mages began to appear at the onset of humanity, Earth reacted in kind. Mother Nature is slow moving however, and the effects are just now beginning to be perceived. Recently,a virus has begun to sweep the globe. It's prey seems to be specifically those who have the ability to wield magic in any form. It is not yet clear how this has been accomplished, or even if there is a way to stop it. Now, the world over, the Magic Community strive for a cure, a defense, or even an offense; any way to lash out. Any way to survive.

And so the race continues. The question remains: Who will survive?

(Credit for summary to Jax~)

BIO SHEET

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Magic Element: Can be just about anything just so long as it's not too overpowered.

Magic Type: Enhancer (good with affecting things in their environment, including themselves and other living things. Healing, for example.), Illusionist (can create illusions that in an experienced mage's case can even have actual physical affects), Manipulators (can create things with their magic as long as they abide by certain rules; work much like alchemist in FMA [Fullmetal Alchemist])

Object of Power: An item that allows the magic user to use their powers without backlash (A watch, a gem, ect.)

Summon: Usually a mythical beast of some sort. Directly tied to the Object of Power in some way. Feel free to be creative.

Other:

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Name:Justin

Age:17

Gender:Male

Personality:Justin is a cheerful person but quiet around people. Sometimes he gets to quiet, and people forget he is even there. When at work he focuses on the task at hand and works till the job is done. He may stay up nights though. Justin enjoys meeting new people but it's hard for him because he is quiet. He also protects his friends from dangers that may come, even if it means risking his own life. He may also try to protect them from himself.

Justin also has a seperate personality. When he obtains to much energy a new side shows. This person is dark and sinister. It likes to work, but in the path of destruction. It tries to kill, and will do it for a pleasure he finds not so guilty.

Appearance:Justin wears a blue hoodie and a purple shirt under it. He wears blue jeans that are slightly torn. His shoes are a bright red. Apart from clothing though he has a brown/blond hair color mix and eyes are blue.

History: Justin grew up with a older brother, younger sister, and lived with his parents. While he was in school he participated in sports, plays, musicals, and clubs. One of his main focuses till magic was his school work however. Justin had some friends but not many because of his schooling. Outside of school he liked to spend time with his family. Most of the time they would go out to resturaunts and theatres. Justin felt closest to his sister though, but he wasn't sure why.

After learning of his magic abilities he began changing his focus. Justin immediately ditched school to learn more about it. One day though there was a freak accident when he tried creating a large earthquake. When it started a new part of himself came through. The new part was evil and cruel. But he eventually controlled it after practice. Justin however ran away from his family scared he would hurt them.

Magic Element:Has great power over the ground

Magic Type:Illusionist

Object of Power:He carries a staff made from vines and wood.

Summon:A rock golem

Other:Sometimes a evil side of him but doesn't show often.

Name: Serach (Alshich) Sabbah

Age: 32

Gender: Female

Personality: Serach is quick, intelligent, and decisive. She is a strict opportunist, adapting to any situation as it presents itself. When not on edge, she is still a tad abrasive. Despite her aloofness, she follows a strict code of discipline and honor. She does not make friends easily, but once she lets them in to her circle they tend to stay there for a long while. However, when betrayed, Miya has a way of cutting people out of her life with surgical precision. She is a perfectionist and her harshest critic is often herself. She strives to be more compassionate and considerate of other's feelings, seeing it as yet another imperfection to be washed away.

Appearance: Because I can't be assed to write this out (At the moment) take a generic picture...

Spoiler:

History: Hidden within the sands of the Middle East, the Ḥashshāshīn Order still breathes. The worlds first order of true Assassins, the Ḥashshāshīn pride themselves on a long, honorable tradition. Founded around 1080 AC at the onset of the first Crusades, the Order has always worked for the greater good of humanity, lead by a figure known only as Hassan-i Sabbah. Though the original is long dead, all leaders of the Order take on the name, whether male or female. Their primary work is eliminating those who they deem a threat to the freedom and rights of the people, through whatever means necessary.

Throughout the years, many rumors have spread about the Ḥashshāshīn Order. This would seem only natural, as the Order has always shrouded itself in secrecy. One of the most famous and unfortunate come from Macro Polo. It was often questioned how Hassan-i Sabbah gained such absolute loyalty from his followers, to the point where they would lay down their lives without a second thought. It was spread by Marco Polo that Hassan-i employed the use of drugs, causing his followers to hallucinate "paradise" and then, after the effects wore off, manipulating them with the promise of returning them if they did as  he asked. Only part of this is true. While Sabbah did show his followers a vision of paradise, it was not with drugs, but words. The Order works only to further the goal of making Earth itself a paradise. They work so that each individual may have a better chance to live and prosper. Behind the curtain, they work to strike out evil and tyranny, where ever it may hide. That is the true work of the Ḥashshāshīns.      

Serach Alshich was born into the order near the heart of Israel. Her parents members of the cell in the holy city of Jerusalem, one of the many small branches of the order. Outside their commitments to the order, her family attempted to retain an illusion of normalcy. Her father, an older member, ran a small market by day and headed the cell's budget by night. Her mother served as a mentor in the finer arts of the Order's work, also too old for field work. Living in the Holy City for the most part, Serach was raised in the Hebrew faith, a practice which she still follows to this day. She often visits the local temple to pray and contemplate before any mission. It is also well known how strictly she keeps a kosher diet.

When she reached adulthood, Serach served her mandatory three years in the Israeli Military, further refining her skills in combat. During her years serving, she was highly respected for her skill in covert operation. She even stayed on for two extra years in order to serve in Israeli Spec Ops.  After her time in service to her country, Serach was pledged as a full member of the Ḥashshāshīn Order. In keeping with Ḥashshāshīn tradition, she changed her surname to Sabbah, honoring the Order's founder.  She would now learn the greatest secrets of the Order: Magic. Though the Order forbids the use of magic in any sort of direct fashion, it does allow its use so it may augment the user's capabilities. Serach found a natural talent for Wind magic, using it to enhance both her speed and strength.

Over the years, Serach has preformed many operations for the order, ranging in locale from Russia to Brazil, Hong Kong, England, Kyoto, and more. She has become one of the Order's most trusted operatives and has recently been given the privilege of "Occupational Freedom." She now has permission from the Order to freelance her missions. As such, she now wanders the globe, looking for any cause she deems worthy.

Magic Element: Wind

Magic Type: Enhancer

Object of Power: A small vial which she keeps on her person at all times. This contains an ounce of sand and the feather of a eagle.

Summon: When she deems fit, she can summon a familiar in the form of an eagle.

Other: As a hobby Serach is an avid free base rock climber. She also enjoys playing a good game of soccer. She can both speak and read several languages.

WIP Because i'm too lazy to come up with a history for now.
/should not write or attempt to amend bio when tired. ._.

Name: Claudia Wells
Age: 19
Gender: Female

Personality:
Claudia is usually outgoing and friendly but finds it hard to trust people due to the prejudice some harbor against the mage community. Intelligent and a bit of an expert when it comes to computers, Claudia is good with technology generally, even going as far to be a more than decent hacker. However once she immerses herself into a task it is usually rather hard to get her attention again until she has finished.

Physical Description:
Claudia is a slender female of average height. She has long, wavy ginger hair that she occasionally wears in a messy ponytail, and green eyes. She wears pale blue jeans and a white shirt with autumn leaves patterned along the bottom edge and extending up the left side. Over the top, she also wears a thin, navy blue cardigan. On her feet she wears red, high top converse all stars. When cold she will also wear a grey long coat and a minty green scarf.

History:

Magic Element:
Fear - Can detect fear in others and also manifest other beings' fear into images, or with much energy and concentration, turn the images into reality. Through intense concentration and physical exertion, Claudia can also use her powers for quite the opposite, instilling hope into those around her. Aiding these abilities, Claudia is able to sense other people's emotions. She is most acutely able to sense fear, detecting even the tiniest hint of fear in a vast sea of hope and joy.

Magic Type: Illusionist

Object of Power: A medallion that looks like a phoenix. (Link)

Summon:
The spirit of a phoenix named Béacenfýr [Pronounced: Beaconfire] was trapped within the medallion long ago. He has an un-explainable connection to Claudia and can only manifest himself outside of the medallion when Claudia is feeling strong emotion, though he can speak to her whenever he wants through a form of telepathy.
The medallion can also deflect fire when used correctly due to Béacenfýr being trapped inside it.

Other:
Claudia is fairly good at playing the violin, since she had lessons when she was younger.

Name: Tripp Wilson

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Personality: Antisocial and introvert are a few ways to describe Tripp. He dislikes interacting with other, claiming he "doesn't get people", sometimes going out of his way to avoid social interactions.  He prefers to live in solace away from society, a force (as he describes it) that pushes its values on him, annoys him and expects things from him he doesn't even want to do.  

Though despite his negative attitude he is a quick thinker and insightful person.  Tripp has a deep appreciation for music and mechanics.  He's skilled in creating small gadgets that usually only have a singular function.  If seen he almost always has earbuds in his ears.

Appearance: Bam, picture.  

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History: In all respects Tripp seems like a normal kid.  Going to school five days a week, homework, classes, the whole shebang.  He has a weird taste in food (scrambled eggs and maple syrup?), a crazy sleep cycle, and a whole lot of time to burn.  But unlike many kids he goes home to his house (this isn't the uncommon part), where he lives... Alone. His parents being deceased for quite some time now.  He found out he had magical qualities when he was thirteen but doesn't use it in public for fear of the attention he will draw.

Magic Element: Electricity

Magic Type: Enhancer

Object of Power: An iPod he always has on his person.

Summon: A talking orange tabby with gray eyes that comes and goes on its own free will and acts as a sort conscious for Tripp, often trying to goad Tripp into being more outgoing.  Other than annoying and bothering him on occasion (Tripp can hear him despite having earbuds on), the cat doesn't seem to do much else.  

Other:. He's a decent artist.

Name: Aaron Harris

Age: 34

Gender: Male

Personality: Aaron used to be a pretty decent and friendly guy. But 34 years of having everything from Gails, Angry Mages, and now this new virus having it out for him, plus having many people he once called friends die in often gruesome way... well... Aaron's had it rough, even for a mage. He's pretty unenthusiastic about interacting with anyone, ESPECIALLY Mages. But in his own ways he retains his old ways, but is reluctant to open up to any outsiders.

Appearance: Strangely enough Aaron, even though being 34, looks about 20 years older. His hair isn't exactly graying... but it's worn looking and not kept with the best of care. He is usually sporting a five o'clock shadow, and has bags under his eyes, making him look short of sleep. He wears the same worn out brown jacket and jeans almost everyday, but manages to keep them clean enough.

History: From an early age Aaron was hit with his first dose of harsh reality that is being a Mage. His parents were killed in a surprise attack by Gails, the only reason Aaron made it out of the attack was because they fled upon hearing humans responding to the assault. A few years after being put into an orphanage, Aaron lost any ambition to education due to his unfortunate circumstances. As soon as he hit eighteen he was gone, doing anything he could to get by. Many that he isn't proud of in the slightest.

Magic Element: Ok, get this: Ice.

Magic Type: Illusion

Object of Power: A coin

Summon: A large Griffon-like creature, having the standard wings and bird head. But reflecting his nickname, it has a body resembling a Wolf. It's fur is a dark gray and it's feathers are navy blue.

So, are we waiting for more people or what? If not, we should get a move on. If so, someone (i.e. Me) needs their names so they can go hassle the Hell out of them.