Leonora--✯--Ambition;

[scryingphantomv]

grey skies & light fading ,,



"Baby welcome to my heart,,
Trying hard to find pieces,,
In this puzzle of dreams,,
Fighting way out of the dark,,
Meet my puzzle of dreams,,"

THE OOC SECTION
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CHARACTER NAME

Leonora

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Leonora is a petite girl at the age of twenty-four, whom is mistaken to be in her teens, that stands an even five foot two inches. She is rather porcelain compared to most around her, and isn’t scarred with blemishes or scars. Her face is a childish in appearance, from being round with baby cheeks, with small features like eyes, lips, and her nose. Said small eyes are a steel blue in color, almond shaped, and shine with generosity. Contrasting against her eye color is her bouncy blonde hair, having a fringe that nearly covers her right eye, which cascades down to the end of her shoulder blades.

Resting upon her head is a sky blue cap that is firmly in place by a periwinkle color, metal appearing, head ornament. Leonora is dawned in priest-like robs, which appear to be divided into three layers. The top layer mimics a half-shirt poncho (separated into two layers itself, which the neckline is a light blue, almost a white) which is sky blue and is held together in the front by a violent clip. Beneath that is a strip of fabric, with various stain-glass textures decorating it, which extends to (roughly) her ankles. Finally, the final part of the attire is an iris blue color dress that extends to the floor below; before her ankles the fabric shifts into an emerald green before fading into a spring green. Coming from underneath the green fabric is a trail of white lace; completing the almost ‘lily pad’ look to the outfit.

CHARACTER PERSONALITY

With a glance at Leonora one automatically sees a humble, young, woman who can come off as shy. Despite this kind personality, however, she has began to build confidence in her talents and is even quite determined to be a sage (at first her goal was to be an Epopt). She’s even began to bloom in the part of asserting herself when it is called for; from protecting her partner to defending what she believes to be important. You cannot say she’s cowardly since she’s the complete opposite, seeing as she’ll confront what needs to be without showing sign of hesitation, making her quite courageous. She demonstrates this quite often when protecting those she’s loyal too, and even disobeys their wishes if they throw themselves in dangerous situations. Because of that attitude, however, she has been deemed as stubborn from time to time – even though she’s stubborn because she’s far too concerned.

CHARACTER HISTORY

Leonora appears to have been raised in Mysidia majority of her life, which is where she could’ve learned her basic healing spells from. However, the young girl never appeared to be interested into magic until a certain black mage prodigy began bragging about his amazing adventures. From that day onward, Leonora took interested and decided to learn magic and make use of her talents. That is when she took to Troia for white magic training. Years later one of Troia’s Epopts fall ill, and Troia is in a rush to replace the position; Leonora is the prime candidate for the position.

However, it is requested she learns black magic from a mage in Mysidia. That is where, once more, she meets Palom and during her trial she begins learning the basics. Leonora eventually passes her trial, but when they return to Troia, both find out that the Red Wings are, once again, obtaining crystals. The attack leads both Leonora and Palom making off with the Earth Crystal from Troia, with soldiers following behind, and heading north for the chocobo forest. Both mages grab a black chocobo and begin an escape route to Lodestone Cave – the magnetic field the cave posses keeps the soldiers back and forcing them to remove their equipment in order to follow the mages. As they head to the final chamber with the crystal, the Dark Elf (whom Palom believed to be gone) appears and renders both mages powerless from their magic. When all appears to be doomed the summon Shiva appears out of nowhere and defeats the Dark Elf.

Leonora and Palom are rejoiced, believing Rydia had managed to get to them, but are in disbelief when a mysterious girl appears before them instead. She begins to threaten the pair, which Palom casts petrify upon himself (after warping Leonora away from the danger) so the girl couldn’t get the crystal. However, before the opponent is able to destroy Palom’s body, Leonora casts Esuna, breaking his spell, and declares she’s fighting alongside him. The two, sadly, are defeated and lose the crystal shortly afterward.

Both are saved by Rydia, Edge, Luca, and Golbez once Shiva is defeated. Once peace rules upon their land once more, Leonora gives up her position as the new Epopt and sets out to become a sage like Palom.

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headlamps making patterns on the wall ,,

THE IC SECTION
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"Hello there. You've just arrived in the Distorted World. Why don't you tell me your name, and the first thought going through your head right now?"

She jumps faintly and turns, only to have to gaze up at the six foot giant. With a light gulp, she pushes away all her doubts to speak. "Oh! H-hi, it’s nice to m-meet you, sir. I-I’m Leonora,” she extends her tiny hand outward for a shake. As her arm is almost torn off by the rough shake, Leonora babbles. “I, honestly, don’t know what to think…”

"That's certainly interesting... forgive me if I don't know what to say to that. So tell me, where are you from?"

She steps back and she rubs at her abused hand while speaking softly. “…I’m from Mysidia, but I spent a lot of time in Troia.”
(Leonora from Final Fantasy IV: The After Years)

"Can't say I've ever heard of it. Well, tell me about yourself. What do you do? What are some of your likes and dislikes?"

"…that’s a shame, Mysidia is a wonderful place. Along with Troia,” she finally drops her hand, satisfied it isn’t broken. With a warm smile, she glances up at the built man, and speaks. “W-well, I want to be a sage someday, just like someone I know..!” Her lashes flutter before, once more, she speaks. “Umm, well, I like magic, daydreaming, helping people, flowers, waterfalls and my friends.” Leonora falls silent, thinking, before she speaks cautiously. “Ummm, I don’t want to sound mean but…I don’t like people who create wars, spiders, people who hurt chocobos, and mean tricks. Also, umm, I don’t like the cold anymore…”

"Ah, that's amazing! And not only do we have some things in common, you're quite the looker, too, aren't you?"

She suddenly perks, gazing up with flushed cheeks and appears flustered to comprehend what was said. "W-w-what?"

"There's no need to be shy. They always say, if you've got it, flaunt it, right? Anyway, enough about that. Who are you allied with?"

Her cheeks become a brilliant red in color. "U-um! I, uh, l-like so-some, I m-mean I d-don’t k-know..!"
(Guardian, though she has yet to realize it.)

"I'm sure you have your reasons... Oh, on another note, how tall are you?"

She takes a few minutes to recollect herself from embarrassment. "I’m five foot two…I think." (5’2”)

"Drat! Just four inches too tall. Although... hmm, would you mind if I asked you on a date? Don't worry, I'll buy."

"Too tall? Whatever do you mean by that? Am I no—" Suddenly her face brightens up again. However, this time, instead of being embarrassed she asserts herself. “No thank you, sir. I have an interest in someone and I’m not interested in a date with you. Now, please stop asking.”

"Finding a venue might be a bit difficult, anyway, since I have no idea where we are... tell me where this is, again?"

She blinks, almost astonished that asserting herself worked again. "…um, I was told this place is Alexandria."

"Ah, how could I forget? I'd love to vacation here someday, when it's not so foggy... It's scenic, you know?"

"…" She merely nods.

"Well, thank you for the lovely conversation! I'm afraid I'll have to be leaving you, though, since I'm going to explode in about three seconds anyway. Buh-bye now!"

Suddenly her attention is back at the brute. Gasping she exhales. “W-what?!"

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uptown it's dead now but ,,

THE ROLEPLAYER SECTION
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ROLEPLAYER NAME

Zidane I guess.

ROLEPLAYER AGE

A woman never reveals her age.

EXPERIENCE

Long enough.

PASSWORD

Curaja.

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out here no one seems to care at all ,,

THE RP SAMPLE SECTION
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RP SAMPLE

Lindblum was busy as ever in the business district with the never ending wave of figures. Darting around the various forms, while swiping loose gil, a small blonde continue his way through the crowd. Snickering at his success, the thief would shove his rewards into his own pockets. Sure, Zidane was meant to be retrieving something rather important but, hey!, he was allowed to have some fun on the way. Right? Right.

Rounding a corner gave the thief a plain view of his destination: the item shop. Zidane’s smirk grew wide with each stride he took, knowing full well he’d be the first in Tantalus to reach it. Yes all the members took a bet on who could reach the shop first, in order to retrieve some potions to help treat Cinna’s latest injuries. Yet, for once, Baku wasn’t the one to inflict those said wounds on Cinna. In fact the short man, with the love for his hammer, got quite a headshot during their last performance. Apparently he had been caught in the act of stealing, and by which the victim struck him. Struck him with what? Oh, yeah, Cinna had mentioned a rather long, golden, staff. Ouch.

Too bad Blank, Marcus, and the rest of Tantalus began laughing their heads off at Cinna. C’mon! Who would expect someone to get ‘flicked’ with a staff of all things? Sure, Cinna was quite infuriated for awhile at the group but – hey! – they sat down long enough to begin treatments on him. Though Baku wasn’t pleased in the end, at least he was about one last treatment before getting back to his feet. Maybe. For all Zidane knew that flick to the forehead may have caused brain damage. Like Cinna needed less of that…

Shoving the door open the thief entered the shop with grace. The woman whom tended the shop turned to greet him, only to fall into an unimpressed expression. Her light curls hung lose against her sharp cheeks before she spoke. “For the thousandth time, Zidane, I am not going out with you.”

A laugh escaped his lips. ”Aw, too bad, but not why I’m here though.” With an arch of her brow, Zidane spoke up. ”Gotta pick up more potions; that hardhead Cinna ran into someone’s staff the other night.” Once more the shopkeeper looked bewildered, but needless to say she shrugged it off before turning to get the number he wanted. After paying with the stolen currency Zidane turned on his heels and darted off.

Rounding the corner once more, this time in the opposite direction, Zidane nearly wanted to crack someone. Reasoning? There next to the dreaded pickle stand, sitting down and enjoying Gysahl pickles, was Marcus and Blank; Baku standing next to them. The fur on Zidane’s tail bristled at the sight as the gypsy felt a wave of anger through his body. Had they tricked him into doing all the work?! Judging by their expressions while he continued to run by; yes.

Irritated at the sight almost caused Zidane to forget about even completing the mission. Raising his hand above his head, the gypsy almost threw down the bottles containing the green liquid, but stopped in his actions. Lowering his hands he focused on the bottles and knew he couldn’t leave Cinna to suffer longer than what he had too. Falling silent the monkey boy forgot all his anger as he continued, in a faster pace, toward the air cabs.

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”Yo! Cinna! I got the stuff you want—“ He instantly came to a grinding halt as his eyes fell on a figure; a feminine figure. She had long, shiny, chocolate brown hair with a soft complexion to boot. As if her petite form wasn’t enough to make Zidane believe she was a pretty girl, she had to turn around. His heart fluttered for a moment, taking in her childlike face with large, warm, chocolate eyes. Zidane stood baffled at her before minutes later his lips curled into a wide smile.

”I didn’t think Boss wanted me to date!” A warm laugh came as Zidane approached the girl. ”Didn’t know he had good tastes with looks either!”

Within an arm length away from her Zidane let his eyes swept her form up and down; the tip of his tail curling with the thought of having fun. ”So, what brings a pretty girl like you to Tantalus?”

At that moment a groan would erupt from the upper floor; with a complaint that Zidane needed to stop his failure at flirting. Zidane’s tail twitched in frustration as he hollered out. ”I’m workin’ here Cinna! She maybe a new member and with you whining like that it’ll scare her away!” Another grumble came and Zidane would shoot a heated glare toward the upper floor. ”Don’t make me come up there!”

Silence before the blonde spoke. ”Alright, pretty, whatcha need?”

[admin]

Hmm!
While I'm not as knowledgeable on this character as I'd like to be, cross-referencing with other materials such as dialogue excerpts and wiki pages has proven Leonora to be just about perfect. I always enjoy your choices of canons and the way you play them, and your quality and ability to do so is no less than ever. I'm going to enjoy seeing her in action, especially if we do indeed get a Palom.
I've got nothing else to say, Zi, therefore you are...
A P P R O V E D!
Welcome to The Warpath Home, Leonora!