Post by Viral Shuukakshamaru on May 3, 2010 15:57:01 GMT -7
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Ingame Name:[/color][/b] Viral
Powers:[/b] Fully Powered
Blood rank:[/b] Ruler of the Night
Sire:[/b] zslasher
Bound to:[/b] -Thorn-
Sire of:[/b] alexander_hale, -Tessa-
Appearance:[/b] Roughly 19, Shoulder length dark brown hair, Green glow in his eyes, Pale skin, Light but strong build. Wears a Baphomet pendant. Typically wears dark clothing, long coat and trainers.
Personality:[/b] Loyal, quiet, caring, protective and generally good-natured. When under instinct tends to be confident and assertive but rarely malicious.
Siring:[/b] Is currently willing to sire under special circumstances, including forced sirings. Potential childe should be reasonably active, willing to be involved with immediate family and willing to defend it. General positive attitude and common sense a must. Especially interested in new players over alt characters. Contact by PM or a messenger, preferably Y!M.
Threads:[/b] send a PM if you are interested in having a thread with Viral. I will only be taking part in two or three at a time.
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Full Name:[/color][/b] Viral Ashenvale Shuukakshamaru
Titles:[/b] Thorn's Devil (Thorn Only), Loyal son of Z, Lord Viral, Chiru's Braveheart
Nicknames:[/b] Vi (Florain Only)
Appearance:[/b] Viral does not seem to put too much focus on his appearance. He can often be found in a smart shirt and jeans, or occasionally more casually in a T-shirt, sometimes with the much baggier cargo pants which he first arrived in. His grey trainers have been his constant companion for almost a year, and they are starting to show it slightly. He wears long coats when in the city, usually a dark green or black. His wedding ring never leaves his hand and his pendant is forever around his neck on a suitable chain. The sigil rarely comes out of his shirt unless he is around those who hold his absolute trust, even the chain rarely meeting the fresh night air.
When he was first turned Vampirism warped his features significantly. Unlike many, he had no choice in the matter. His features were sunken, and fangs fully extended. His feral appearance calmed itself significantly, and only a fraction of the traits lingered on long into his unlife. His fangs always remain slightly extended, but are rarely visible. A green glow is omnipresent in the depths of his eyes, particularly noticeable in dark areas. The light changes with mood, so many seem to look at the emerald glow rather than the actual iris itself.
Viral has one other distinguishing mark besides his vampiric traits, a scar across his right wrist.
This image is used respectfully as a demonstration of Viral’s pendant. Originally displayed at CoS emporium.
Personality:[/b] Viral was extremely quiet when he first entered the city, but has grown in confidence since. Being so caring towards those he knows makes it no surprise he gets on well with those close to him and he prefers a supporting role when he can help it. Viral has proven himself to have an extremely calm approach in all but the most excessive circumstances, remaining positive when many might have given in. His attitude easily surpasses even his vampire years, making a reliable father figure almost by nature. Being protective of those he cares about is nothing but a bonus in that field. This loyalty to family, including his dearest wife Thorn and their childer has been unwavering. He has his share of opinions but is rarely forceful with them, and although protective he tries his best not to be overbearing. On the rare occasion Viral takes a stance on a situation, it is something that he will not compromise on, as people soon come to discover if they try to convince him otherwise.
Viral has an unusually strong and distinctive instinct that developed when he was turned. Under it’s sway he can seem more aggressive, self-confident and forceful. Although not rude or uncaring, compared to the compassionate demeanour Viral usually shows it can be a frightening display. The few creatures despicable enough to earn a grudge from Viral have little to fear from his well-mannered nature, but that is hardly true under his darker influence. This nature could be considered Viral’s vampiric side, taking over when feeding, hunting or fighting. Some might call it a safety net, taking over when he is in danger or requires a level of assertive behaviour Viral usually avoids.
While Viral is under the influence of these darker instincts, the clearest physical sign is the change of the green light in Viral’s eyes. Usually a soft glow, it focuses to a pinprick when his darker nature is in play. Once the distinguishing traits were hard to miss, but recently it has become more difficult to notice the change.
History:[/b] Viral’s history is somewhat of a mystery. He never spoke much about it, never mentioning by name a city or town, not even a country from where he was raised. A few facts have been revealed during his time in Ravenblack however.
Viral was apparently known as Luke Lariveen, growing up with two younger sisters, one elder sister and an older brother. Although he never stated it, when they arrived in the city he denied none of their accusations. The only habit he admitted to having when he was younger was reading, but has yet to mention the subject. Seemingly, Viral lived a normal life up until he left the family a couple of years prior to arriving in the city. It is not clear what happened between Viral leaving his human family behind and his arrival in Ravenblack, leaving an inexplicable year or two gap in his history. It took the Lariveen family a considerable amount of time to come after their lost brother, but if this was happenstance or efforts on Viral’s part to cover his tracks is uncertain.
Viral’s life inside Ravenblack is much clearer. Entering the city he searched for several days for hints of a vampire with no luck. As he left it turns out one found him. That vampire was Zslasher, who force-sired him leaving him in an alleyway with only a note to guide him to the manor. His turning had left him gaunt and skeletal, with obvious vampiric features and the signature glow in his eyes. He met with his vampiric family and slowly adapted to life as a vampire, in no small part due to Lyesbette and Florain’s efforts in acquainting him with the darker side of his nature.
Dispite recently becoming a creature of the night, his humanity was far from lost. By chance he found a human child on the streets while in the company of another vampiress… Thorn. Unable to leave the young girl and unwilling to give her away, the pair decided to adopt the infant October as their own. Around this time Viral’s features recovered, but what caused the recovery is unclear. It was not long until he had fallen in love with Thorn, admitting his feelings quickly which she returned just as strongly. Viral’s past came back to haunt him as the Lariveen family arrived, beginning a citywide manhunt for him. Through the efforts of Thorn, Florain and several others he evaded capture, driving the Lariveen family from the city for the time being. A hectic Christmas party led to Viral proposing seemingly on a whim, and Thorn had a surprise of her own: She was pregnant, and later gave birth to Malaki, a baby boy. Attending his sister Sakura’s birthday party led him to meet arguably one of his best friends within the city until he lost contact with her: The vampiress Jadeleath. He later met her in the streets with one of her newly turned childer, and kept atleast loose contact since. Z, his caring father found love of his own, marrying Requiem. Although sceptical at first, she soon lived up to his sire’s praise. Unfortunately it did not seem to last, something which Viral could still be said to reminiscence about.
The symbol of the Viral Strain, his line inside the Ashenvale.
Viral trained relentlessly to increase his powers so that he would be able to help his family and make his sire proud, finally achieving the goal after the better part of a year within the city. During the final months of his efforts he sired his first true childe, Kirby, after finding her already injured and attempting to preserve her life. Although Thorn had sired several by this point, it was his first childe by blood. He later adopted Driretlanish, who did some siring of his own.
He celebrated his anniversary of being married Thorn privately, and around the same time he had the honour of having Chiru’s family name bestowed upon him. There was no intention of letting his grandsire regret the decision, and made sure to keep his family top of his priorities. Alexander was sired as the second Ashenvale Viral brought into the fold by blood. Although with the rare exception events had been fine, conflict between Driretlanish and the rest of the Viral Strain soon emerged. It soon became clear that it was not in either the families or Dri’s best interest to remain within the line, and they agreed to part ways.
His third childe by blood, Tessa Ashenvale quickly came into the fold and became an asset to the Viral Strain. Viral’s focus remained on family and keeping them all in touch, solving any issues as and when they arrived. Although it required him being the cold reception in more than one case, he believes in the Ashenvale line and maintaining its qualities. His trust is earned, not given and the wellbeing of the family always comes first.
The Lariveens were responsible for his disappearance for a time, managing to take him outside the city. On his return he spoke little of it, aside from the fact he was a prisoner and the ordeal brought the disagreement with them to a grisly, unsatisfying and painfully final conclusion. Quietly he returned to the city, just as silently as he was snatched.
Family matters seemed to consume him for a time, only managing to keep tangible contact with the most determined friends and closest of family with his busy home life. For all that occurred, both at home and with the Ashenvale he seems no worse for wear, still making consistent (if largely private) delves into the city to hunt and other small tasks. Much to the relief of those around him his nights seem less hectic, but he still seems to carry the weight of the world on occasion. Only time will tell if he will manage to let go or make something of his responsibilities and goals. He certainly seems determined to try.
Viral Ashenvale © 2007-10 M. Edmed.
