Post by Ryker Tremaine on May 24, 2015 1:38:12 GMT
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[attr="class","classictitle"]RYKER TREMAINE
[attr="class","classictitle2"]27. MALE . EXCALIBUR. HUMAN. KIERRA.
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[attr="class","classictrait"]INDEPENDENT
[attr="class","classictrait"]FEARLESS
[attr="class","classictrait"]SOLITARY
[attr="class","classictrait"] PROTECTIVE
[attr="class","classictrait"]FIERCE
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Ryker is six feet two inches tall, lean and very muscular. His brown hair is generally quite long most of the time, except for those rare occasions when he decides it is time to cut it with his own knife. He has very dark blue eyes that inspire trust and confidence in all those who meet him, though at the same time there are very few people that he trusts in return. Ryker is always seen in his leather armor, even when resting in the camp. However, when he is headed to battle, Ryker likes to wear his dragon hide armor, arm braces, and boots to intimidate his adversaries. Underneath his armor, he prefers to wear dark clothing so that he can blend in with almost any background. At all times, Ryker can be found with various weapons on his person, the most common of which are his wide variety of knives and axes, his sword, and occasionally his bow and arrows.
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Ryker is a very solitary man. He prefers hiding in the shadows and watching people interact because he finds that he learns more about them by doing this than he does by talking to them. His gift for not being seen when he doesn't want to be is one attribute that makes him a really talented scout. He grew up on his own and is very comfortable alone. When he is around people he seems reserved and brooding because he generally chooses to not participate in conversation. Many people find themselves intimidated by his silence, but would not dare confront him about it. Once he decides that he can trust someone he lets them see the hidden side to him: a clever, witty, and sarcastic man with a semi-dark humor.
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Ryker follows no one blindly. He doesn't trust most people, so he always chooses to educate himself about situations and circumstances before making a decision about what he thinks needs to be done. He is thoughtful and methodical during this process, frequently turning to Selethina for her opinion and thoughts about the subject at hand. Once he has made a decision about what he thinks is best, he finds it easy to convince others to see his point of view and his logic is not easy to argue with.
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Ryker believes that most people who were raised underground are weak because they did not survive the same upbringing that he did. He disdains their inability to do what he did by surviving above ground for so long. Due to Ryker's experiences when he was young, he has a fearless attitude when engaged in battle of any sort. He knows that He is powerful and believes that he can overcome almost any adversary. His only fear is the loss or injury of Selethina. When he fights with Selethina at his side, they are practically unstoppable.
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Ryker is typically very calm and in control of himself, but he has a strong, unforgiving temper. When provoked he is likely to simply attack immediately, asking questions later. When this happens Selethina is typically the only one who can calm him. Once Ryker feels personally betrayed there is almost nothing that can be done to merit forgiveness in his eyes.
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The earliest thing Ryker remembers is running. Ever since he was a young boy, he ran with his parents and his younger sister, Trianna. They never stayed in one place long before they were running again. When Ryker was older, his parents told him that there were safe places understood underground, places we where humans didn't have to worry about dragons finding them but that these places took away a human's ability to see the beauty in the world. That's why they would rather run from dragons above ground then hide from them underneath; it was all about freedom.
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From a very young age, Ryker's father taught him how to hunt, track animals, build shelter, and fend for himself above ground. Ryker was a very quick learner and loved every second of the time with his father and his family. However, those times were not meant to last long.
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One morning when Ryker was twelve, everything changed. He woke up early one morning to find his family gone. He left the shelter, taking nothing with him as he went to search for them. He followed their tracks until he heard a loud rumbling noise and the ground shook so hard he fell over. As soon as he got his composure, he ran towards the sound, arriving just in time to see his parents standing in a clearing in front of a large Earth Dragon. Ryker heard the dragon say something in a gravelly voice, but couldn't understand it. After moments that seemed like hours, Ryker watched the dragon bend over and eat his parents whole.
[break][break]
Ryker stood in the same spot hours after the dragon left, in a trance. After a while he hurried back to their last camp and gathered the materials he would need before setting off to find his little sister. He searched and waited for her return, but she never came back and Ryker was left to fend for himself.
[break][break]
All alone in the world, Ryker relied on the talents his father taught him in order to stay alive. Fueled by anger at the dragon who destroyed his family, Ryker learned to fight. He spied on groups that journeyed near him and learned even more by observing them. When he was sixteen, Ryker followed a group from the Knights of Purity. He watched them kill a dragon and was anxious to learn how. He revealed himself to them and they were fascinated by his story. They tried to enlist him in their cause and Ryker decided to give them a chance. He followed them underground and for the first time found himself surrounded by other people.
[break][break]
Ryker spent a few months with the Knights of Purity. He learned how to use weapons correctly and different ways to take down a dragon, but he did not stay underground for long. He longed for the open air and the earth above. He didn't like being surrounded by people constantly either. More than that, as much as Ryker hated dragons, he felt like they should only be killed if they do something wrong, much like humans should be punished when they do something terrible. The Knights of Purity tried to convince him to stay, promising prestige and power but Ryker left, taking with him only his knowledge, weapons, and personal items.
[break][break]
Two months after leaving the Knights of Purity, Ryker is attacked by a dragon that looks exactly like the one that killed his family. Fury coursing through him, Ryker battles the earth dragon. He dodged the sand that the dragon spit from its mouth and then waited for the opportune moment to shoot a poison arrow into its mouth. This special kind of poison is meant to stun dragons and moments after shooting it, the dragon fell to the earth. Ryker carefully pulled out his sword and approached the dragon warily. Even a downed dragon can be dangerous. As he reached the dragon, it was to find it convulsing on the ground. Partly moved by pity, but mostly out of hate, Ryker raised his sword and plunged it through the dragon's scales and pierced its heart, killing it instantly. Once the dragon is dead, Ryker skins it and makes dragon hide boots, arm braces, and a dragon hide jerkin to make almost impenetrable armor for himself.
[break][break]
Ryker spent the next while wandering above ground, feeling restless, aimless, and without purpose. He was searching for something, but he didn't know what and he didn't know how to find it.
[break][break]
One morning while resting under a tree, Ryker was startled awake by the ground trembling ferociously. He staggered to his feet, his jaw dropping at the sight of the dragon in front of him. Its scales were silbery blue, its dark eyes shimmering intelligently as it gazed at him. Ryker could only stare. After a while, the dragon spoke to him, he voice soothing and low. She told him that her name was Selethina and that she'd been searching for him for a long time. Ryker was stunned into silence and could not speak, but he didn't need to. Selethina continued her story. She told him that she had heard rumors of a group called Excalibur and that within this group it is believed that neither humans nor dragons are evil, but that they can work together to form a better world. She tells him of a unique ability that is rumored, an ability for a dragon and human to create a bond with one another, something that ties them together and makes them stronger. She expressed her interest in finding this group, but that she didn't want to do it alone. First, she wanted to see if the rumors were true and then join Excalibur with her own rider.
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Ryker finally forced himself to speak and asked what she wanted from him. Selethina stared at him then bluntly asked him to be her dragon rider. Ryker was once again stunned to silence. He stared at the dragon in front of him and knew in his soul that she was good. He knelt in front of her and reached a hand out to her, telling her that he would be honored to be her dragon rider. She lowered her head until it touched his hand. Ryker felt a small pulling sensation and then nothing.
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Was that it, he wondered to himself. He jumped when he heard another voice in his mind, "I would daresay it was, Ryker." It was Selethina. She asked him if he was interested in joining Excalibur with him and he responded with a certain yes. As he stared at her yet again, he felt a strong sense of purpose wash through him. He suddenly wanted to help create a world where he and Selethina could live in peace. Excalibur is the way to do that.
[break][break]
Two months after Selethina and Ryker bond, he wakes in the middle of the night, sweaty and shaking, having just had a dream that the Knights of Purity were pursuing them. He told Selethina about it and she demanded that they leave right away. As they traveled throughout the night, she revealed a secret with Ryker. She has the ability to see the future. It is an extremely rare dragon gift that she was born with and it would seem that this gift has transferred over to Ryker since he is her rider.
[break][break]
For the next two years, Ryker and Selethina traveled across the country searching for Excalibur. Both of them used their visions to protect themselves from the Knights of Purity and dragons that may attack, hiding and running when necessary. Finally they found Excalibur. Using their gifts and many talents that they developed together, not to mention their strong bond with one another, Selethina and Ryker worked hard and rose quickly through the ranks of Excalibur, inspiring members with their strength, resilience and dedication to the cause. They have been with Excalibur for eight years.
[attr="class","classictitle3"]APPEARANCE
Ryker is six feet two inches tall, lean and very muscular. His brown hair is generally quite long most of the time, except for those rare occasions when he decides it is time to cut it with his own knife. He has very dark blue eyes that inspire trust and confidence in all those who meet him, though at the same time there are very few people that he trusts in return. Ryker is always seen in his leather armor, even when resting in the camp. However, when he is headed to battle, Ryker likes to wear his dragon hide armor, arm braces, and boots to intimidate his adversaries. Underneath his armor, he prefers to wear dark clothing so that he can blend in with almost any background. At all times, Ryker can be found with various weapons on his person, the most common of which are his wide variety of knives and axes, his sword, and occasionally his bow and arrows.
[break][break]
[attr="class","classictitle3"]PERSONALITY
Ryker is a very solitary man. He prefers hiding in the shadows and watching people interact because he finds that he learns more about them by doing this than he does by talking to them. His gift for not being seen when he doesn't want to be is one attribute that makes him a really talented scout. He grew up on his own and is very comfortable alone. When he is around people he seems reserved and brooding because he generally chooses to not participate in conversation. Many people find themselves intimidated by his silence, but would not dare confront him about it. Once he decides that he can trust someone he lets them see the hidden side to him: a clever, witty, and sarcastic man with a semi-dark humor.
[break][break]
Ryker follows no one blindly. He doesn't trust most people, so he always chooses to educate himself about situations and circumstances before making a decision about what he thinks needs to be done. He is thoughtful and methodical during this process, frequently turning to Selethina for her opinion and thoughts about the subject at hand. Once he has made a decision about what he thinks is best, he finds it easy to convince others to see his point of view and his logic is not easy to argue with.
[break][break]
Ryker believes that most people who were raised underground are weak because they did not survive the same upbringing that he did. He disdains their inability to do what he did by surviving above ground for so long. Due to Ryker's experiences when he was young, he has a fearless attitude when engaged in battle of any sort. He knows that He is powerful and believes that he can overcome almost any adversary. His only fear is the loss or injury of Selethina. When he fights with Selethina at his side, they are practically unstoppable.
[break][break]
Ryker is typically very calm and in control of himself, but he has a strong, unforgiving temper. When provoked he is likely to simply attack immediately, asking questions later. When this happens Selethina is typically the only one who can calm him. Once Ryker feels personally betrayed there is almost nothing that can be done to merit forgiveness in his eyes.
[break][break]
[attr="class","classictitle3"]HISTORY
The earliest thing Ryker remembers is running. Ever since he was a young boy, he ran with his parents and his younger sister, Trianna. They never stayed in one place long before they were running again. When Ryker was older, his parents told him that there were safe places understood underground, places we where humans didn't have to worry about dragons finding them but that these places took away a human's ability to see the beauty in the world. That's why they would rather run from dragons above ground then hide from them underneath; it was all about freedom.
[break][break]
From a very young age, Ryker's father taught him how to hunt, track animals, build shelter, and fend for himself above ground. Ryker was a very quick learner and loved every second of the time with his father and his family. However, those times were not meant to last long.
[break][break]
One morning when Ryker was twelve, everything changed. He woke up early one morning to find his family gone. He left the shelter, taking nothing with him as he went to search for them. He followed their tracks until he heard a loud rumbling noise and the ground shook so hard he fell over. As soon as he got his composure, he ran towards the sound, arriving just in time to see his parents standing in a clearing in front of a large Earth Dragon. Ryker heard the dragon say something in a gravelly voice, but couldn't understand it. After moments that seemed like hours, Ryker watched the dragon bend over and eat his parents whole.
[break][break]
Ryker stood in the same spot hours after the dragon left, in a trance. After a while he hurried back to their last camp and gathered the materials he would need before setting off to find his little sister. He searched and waited for her return, but she never came back and Ryker was left to fend for himself.
[break][break]
All alone in the world, Ryker relied on the talents his father taught him in order to stay alive. Fueled by anger at the dragon who destroyed his family, Ryker learned to fight. He spied on groups that journeyed near him and learned even more by observing them. When he was sixteen, Ryker followed a group from the Knights of Purity. He watched them kill a dragon and was anxious to learn how. He revealed himself to them and they were fascinated by his story. They tried to enlist him in their cause and Ryker decided to give them a chance. He followed them underground and for the first time found himself surrounded by other people.
[break][break]
Ryker spent a few months with the Knights of Purity. He learned how to use weapons correctly and different ways to take down a dragon, but he did not stay underground for long. He longed for the open air and the earth above. He didn't like being surrounded by people constantly either. More than that, as much as Ryker hated dragons, he felt like they should only be killed if they do something wrong, much like humans should be punished when they do something terrible. The Knights of Purity tried to convince him to stay, promising prestige and power but Ryker left, taking with him only his knowledge, weapons, and personal items.
[break][break]
Two months after leaving the Knights of Purity, Ryker is attacked by a dragon that looks exactly like the one that killed his family. Fury coursing through him, Ryker battles the earth dragon. He dodged the sand that the dragon spit from its mouth and then waited for the opportune moment to shoot a poison arrow into its mouth. This special kind of poison is meant to stun dragons and moments after shooting it, the dragon fell to the earth. Ryker carefully pulled out his sword and approached the dragon warily. Even a downed dragon can be dangerous. As he reached the dragon, it was to find it convulsing on the ground. Partly moved by pity, but mostly out of hate, Ryker raised his sword and plunged it through the dragon's scales and pierced its heart, killing it instantly. Once the dragon is dead, Ryker skins it and makes dragon hide boots, arm braces, and a dragon hide jerkin to make almost impenetrable armor for himself.
[break][break]
Ryker spent the next while wandering above ground, feeling restless, aimless, and without purpose. He was searching for something, but he didn't know what and he didn't know how to find it.
[break][break]
One morning while resting under a tree, Ryker was startled awake by the ground trembling ferociously. He staggered to his feet, his jaw dropping at the sight of the dragon in front of him. Its scales were silbery blue, its dark eyes shimmering intelligently as it gazed at him. Ryker could only stare. After a while, the dragon spoke to him, he voice soothing and low. She told him that her name was Selethina and that she'd been searching for him for a long time. Ryker was stunned into silence and could not speak, but he didn't need to. Selethina continued her story. She told him that she had heard rumors of a group called Excalibur and that within this group it is believed that neither humans nor dragons are evil, but that they can work together to form a better world. She tells him of a unique ability that is rumored, an ability for a dragon and human to create a bond with one another, something that ties them together and makes them stronger. She expressed her interest in finding this group, but that she didn't want to do it alone. First, she wanted to see if the rumors were true and then join Excalibur with her own rider.
[break][break]
Ryker finally forced himself to speak and asked what she wanted from him. Selethina stared at him then bluntly asked him to be her dragon rider. Ryker was once again stunned to silence. He stared at the dragon in front of him and knew in his soul that she was good. He knelt in front of her and reached a hand out to her, telling her that he would be honored to be her dragon rider. She lowered her head until it touched his hand. Ryker felt a small pulling sensation and then nothing.
[break][break]
Was that it, he wondered to himself. He jumped when he heard another voice in his mind, "I would daresay it was, Ryker." It was Selethina. She asked him if he was interested in joining Excalibur with him and he responded with a certain yes. As he stared at her yet again, he felt a strong sense of purpose wash through him. He suddenly wanted to help create a world where he and Selethina could live in peace. Excalibur is the way to do that.
[break][break]
Two months after Selethina and Ryker bond, he wakes in the middle of the night, sweaty and shaking, having just had a dream that the Knights of Purity were pursuing them. He told Selethina about it and she demanded that they leave right away. As they traveled throughout the night, she revealed a secret with Ryker. She has the ability to see the future. It is an extremely rare dragon gift that she was born with and it would seem that this gift has transferred over to Ryker since he is her rider.
[break][break]
For the next two years, Ryker and Selethina traveled across the country searching for Excalibur. Both of them used their visions to protect themselves from the Knights of Purity and dragons that may attack, hiding and running when necessary. Finally they found Excalibur. Using their gifts and many talents that they developed together, not to mention their strong bond with one another, Selethina and Ryker worked hard and rose quickly through the ranks of Excalibur, inspiring members with their strength, resilience and dedication to the cause. They have been with Excalibur for eight years.
#ENY ADOXOGRAPHY
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