A rogue at heart and in life, Jack has been dodging trouble and rewriting Torchline’s rules for as long as most can remember. Though his slight, rugged exterior might seem easy to overlook in the crowded alleys of Haulani, a sharper look reveals a man as dangerous as he is enigmatic. With an infamous reputation and razor-sharp wit, matched with eyes that see and say more than most can handle, Jack's real weapon lies not in his stance but in his piercing blue gaze—and a telepathic edge no one knows about. Recent endeavours—like romancing Torchline's queen and trading favours for children with Safrin—show that while Jack may lack a conventional moral compass, he’s bound only by his own ambitions.
Congratulations, Jack!
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Court of the Fallen was created in October of 2018 by Odd, Honey, and Crooked.
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One moment, she stood in the presence of Frey. The next she was alone, save for Pim and Branbast, bare feet upon cool sand in a...cave? She blinked and looked around, confused for a moment, before recognizing the place. Rae's Fingers. Well...at least she thought so anyways. The Nightingale had never been within the cave system before...but it looked exactly as described by locals. Hopefully she could find her way out, though why Frey would take so much time to see her evolved to just cast her away to her death she could not say.
That was when Branbast sat in front of her. "This way!" he said in his growly manner, before turning and trotting down the cavernous path. Ah, that's right. She had the luxury of a local, prophetic guide.
And so she followed, slowly are first as she reacquainted her body with the movement. But once she was certain she was unlikely to trip, her mind began to wander. Demigod. It still seemed unfathomable to her. Her honeyed gaze dropped to her hands, staring in hopes that she might see just what had been done to change her...yet all she could see was fresh baby skin, plump and pale from her time in the chrysalis. Phoebe dropped her hands with a sigh, mind continuing to weigh all the potential situations before her. Cian and his followers would be quick to her door, of that she was certain. And yet Frey wished her to remain impartial, out of the way, tending to those who needed it. Somehow, she didn't think that would be a satisfactory answer for those of Stormbreak...
Sunlit Shadows (mastered) | The user can read the surface thoughts and emotions of those within a 60ft radius. Control is excellent. Note: "Thoughts and emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Mastered
Deadly Recall | Can recall 1, or 2, or 3 of her feathers to her hand, within a range of 30ft. Recalled daggers do 1/2 damage when recalled.
Rescue (Mastered) | Remi can bring a fellow Old God demigod to his side in a time of crisis for three concurrent posts. One use per thread. If the summoned demigod also has mastered this ability, they can remain until the end of the thread.
it doesn't matter where you roam, when no one's left to call you home
This way!
Frowning, the voice sounding strange and strangled (what? Remi didn't remember what Sear cats sounded like), the alchemist halted his explorations of the Fingers and trudged toward the noise. Why was he down here in the first place, you ask? Certainly not to ensure there weren't any traps laid for him or Ronin by a certain salty new-demigod. Certainly not to look for ideal places to hide the body of said salty new-demigod should he decide to try and make good on his threat.
Not at all naive enough to call out, even if it was someone who needed aid, the alchemist silently stalked through the water-logged tunnels, preparing himself for anything. Though he wore only a shirt and pants, Remi hardly needed to have a packed bag in order to arrive prepared for any given situation.
i might have strained a bit too far, i'm countin' all the moonlit stars
Speaks with a thick Italian accent.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
Phoebe was not paying attention to her surroundings one bit, instead focusing on her thoughts and wherever Branbast was off to. It wasn't until she began to feel an uneasiness from Pim did she begin to wonder if perhaps she ought to be more concerned. Rae's Fingers weren't exactly the safest place in Torchline for her to be. Sure she might be a demigod now but she didn't know what she was capable of! She glanced at Pim briefly, before looking around. She didn't see or hear anything out of place...
"What is it, Pim?" she asked, brows furrowing. The pink dragon flapped his wings, growling at one of the many corridors that turned the caves into a maze. She looked over at it as well, feeling a bit apprehensive. Looking around, it didn't seem there was any good place to hide either.
"Silly dragon, just the lion man." said Branbast as he sat primly.
Sunlit Shadows (mastered) | The user can read the surface thoughts and emotions of those within a 60ft radius. Control is excellent. Note: "Thoughts and emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Mastered
Deadly Recall | Can recall 1, or 2, or 3 of her feathers to her hand, within a range of 30ft. Recalled daggers do 1/2 damage when recalled.
Rescue (Mastered) | Remi can bring a fellow Old God demigod to his side in a time of crisis for three concurrent posts. One use per thread. If the summoned demigod also has mastered this ability, they can remain until the end of the thread.
it doesn't matter where you roam, when no one's left to call you home
With his eyes partially shifted that he might be able to see more easily in the dark, it's the Sear Cat and the pink dragon that Remi spies first. Were this a trap it would certainly have been quite an effective one, given how abruptly the alchemist suddenly comes to a halt upon seeing the two creatures.
"Pim?" He wonders, having forgotten the name of Phoebe's newest companion, but recognizing the cat's grizzled features just the same.
But if that was Pim, then...?
"...Phoebe?" There in blue silk with hair that seemed more fitting the paintings of mermaids than the once too-practical midwife, indeed seemed to be his friend. But...how? Blinking uncertainly into the darkness and not completely confident that this wasn't some illusion or trick, Remi's eyes narrow somewhat as his head tilts. "Is that..really you?"
i might have strained a bit too far, i'm countin' all the moonlit stars
Speaks with a thick Italian accent.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
Just the lion man? What was Branbast prattling on about now? The only lion man she knew was Remi, and as far as she knew he now lived in the Greatwood! "Branbast what does that even...?"
"Pim?"
Phoebe would recognize that voice anywhere. The alchemist and the midwife had been through a great many things together, traumatic things none the less, that etched his voice into her mind. The Nightingale looked over quickly, honeyed gaze wide as he stepped out from the shadows. She couldn't see him as well as he could see her certainly, but her eyes were acclimated enough to tell what she saw. "Remi?!" she said in shock. What was he doing here? Had...had Frey planned this?
"Yes of course it's me! Oh uhmm...I offered to have a baby for you and Ronin!" she said, offering up a fact that as far as she knew only he and Ronin were privy to. Longnight habits die hard, but it did make verifying someone a bit easier.
Sunlit Shadows (mastered) | The user can read the surface thoughts and emotions of those within a 60ft radius. Control is excellent. Note: "Thoughts and emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Mastered
Deadly Recall | Can recall 1, or 2, or 3 of her feathers to her hand, within a range of 30ft. Recalled daggers do 1/2 damage when recalled.
Rescue (Mastered) | Remi can bring a fellow Old God demigod to his side in a time of crisis for three concurrent posts. One use per thread. If the summoned demigod also has mastered this ability, they can remain until the end of the thread.
it doesn't matter where you roam, when no one's left to call you home
For a long moment the alchemist just blinks at her, as if he too is having trouble seeing through the shadows. The memory she uses to identify herself is jarring, snapping him out of the moment and making him laugh. Only Phoebe would think to mention such an absurd memory at a time like this, but perhaps that was the point. Only Phoebe..
"What are you doing here?" In the Fingers, here at all. "Everyone said you'd just...left." Easily his long strides eat up the distance between them that he might stretch his arms around her and draw the midwife against him in a tight hug. "There were rumours of Frey having sent you away, but no one knew for sure." He mumbles against the top of her head, not knowing whether to be relieved or worried to see her back.
i might have strained a bit too far, i'm countin' all the moonlit stars
Speaks with a thick Italian accent.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
Phoebe grinned as he laughed. Clearly the memory she chose had been a good pick! And as he wrapped her up in his arms, making her feel incredibly small, she hugged him back with all her might. Of course, she had yet to realize her own strength had over-doubled since she saw him last. It was so good to see him! He was far too often away, and so she soaked up the attention, knowing it might be more brief than she would like.
"Does that sound like me? To just up and leave without any notice of where?" she said with a light laugh. Up and leave, sure. But she always made sure people knew where she was off to! "Frey didn't send me away, so much as took me away...how long has it been?" she asked, not sure herself of the length of time. Seasons, so two seasons at least. Surely not more? "Frey brought me back here...they must've known you'd be around to find me."
