To be human is to live, and yet if we sacrifice it all to continue living: are we still human?
Then I will scorn the gods aplenty, and shed my skin to keep living. And thus, they call me gorgon.
©rcsea
GUIDELINES
001 i am someone who believes the ideology that everyone's stories deserve a voice; so long as it does not squander another person's. generally, i am a flexible person when it comes to this, but if i feel toes being stepped on i will address it. i ask the same from those i rp with. 002 as someone who dabbles into morally grey theming with my writing and characters, i kindly ask you to be at least 18 years of age to roleplay and interact with brooklynn; and by extension my stories. i am not comfortable with rping with individuals not of the age of consent, because should i go into these topics within rp it is important that all parties involve are able to consent to such. 003 if you are someone who is sexist, homophobic, transphobic, racist, etc; do not engage with me. be generally kind to people, or i will not interact with you; no questions asked. rp as well as collaboration involve a deep respect for people. if you can't do that, then do not interact with me.
004 i do lots of things outside of roleplay, and while it is a great passion of mine: know that it is not my life. i may be a cryptid inside a computer screen to most, but i am also a person with obligations outside of the internet. i also enjoy doing other things in ffxiv as a whole, such as gposing and housing. if rp is not on my brain, then it is simply not on my brain. please respect that. do not guilt trip me into any roleplay scenarios, that is an instant red flag that will make me distance myself from you. 005 roleplay involves lots of collaboration, so please speak to me if you want to plan things in specifics; such as something that is like conflict and hostility. it is important to let me know ahead of time so i can prepare and give my consent. ic =/= ooc, and should characters disagree i will ask if the player is okay. this also applies to any darker theming that can be potentially triggering for other parties. i am okay with darker themes, but even i have clear boundaries that will make me anxious if they are treaded upon lightly.
Brooklynn kir Antonia
"When you're on the clock, everyone no matter the age will always be a 'kiddo' to you."
Voice Claim: Cara Gee as Camina Drummer, the Expanse
NAME: Brooklynn kir AntoniaNICKNAME/ALIAS: Brooke, GorgonAGE: rude??DATE OF BIRTH: 27th Sun of the Fifth Astral MoonGENDER & PRONOUNS: female, she/herORIENTATION: Pansexual / PanromanticRACE/ETHNICITY: garlean-elezen (helezen)NATIONALITY: ishgardian-garlean
PHYSICAL
HEIGHT: 5’08”WEIGHT: 140 lbs.HAIR: brown, normally dyed blue.EYES: golden with slitsSCARS: nape of the neckPIERCINGS: ear piercing, snake earringMARKINGS: ashen black arm markings
Mental
POSITIVE TRAITS:
- intelligent
- tech-savvy
- quick-witted
- patience (to a point)NEGATIVE TRAITS:
- condescending
- exhausted
- cruel
- bluntMBTI: INTJ-ADND: Chaotic Neutral
BACKGROUND
PARENTS:
- Felix nan Antonia (father, garlean acientist, alive)
- Etoile Ailenior Meteora (mother, ishgardian diplomat, alive)AFFILIATIONS: The Kadjaya's Spirit, GarlemaldOTHERS:
- Nono - trusted allagan drone companionOCCUPATION: Bio-medical engineer/weaponsmithHOMETOWN: The Holy See of IshgardCURRENT RESIDENCE: GarlemaldLANGUAGES: Common, Garlean, IshgardianACCENT: Garlean, with a hint of old IshgardianPHYSICAL:
- chronic pain caused by failed surgery, fibromyalgiaSCENT: black coffee, rum
BIOGRAPHY
A helezen woman born from a politically-questionable marriage, Brooklynn had the best of both Ishgardian and Garlean education. She rose through the ranks of the empire as a medical officer at a young age due to her wit and knowledge of bio-technology and weaponry. It was then that she met her mentor and boss, Ivolius lux Mercator. Under his tutelage, he found solace in a subordinate with a keen eye on technology and medical practice. Despite Garlemald's tendencies to look down on people like Brooklynn, Ivolius did not. Over time, the two developed a bond and still have each other's backs through thick and thin. She was bright-eyed, quick witted, and still naive despite all that knowledge in that head of hers. Even through the wartorn times, Brooklynn's optimism never swayed.Though, during the events of the final days she was sent to get medical supplies for her boss, only to return under Anima's thrall. Brooklynn was subsequently held down, and emergency surgery had to be done on her by Ivolius himself in a cruel twist of fate. That surgery was a botch, and things looked bleak until she was able to be porxied. Brooklynn however.. is not entirely safe. Youthful hazel eyes became golden in hue, and from there the woman would do everything to keep herself alive and to help relieve her boss of his guilt. He researched everything he could into a flora known as the Attis Flower, but that research has now been lost to the elements. It is a race against the clock to cure herself; by her boss who wants the best for her.. and her self experimentation. To be cured, or to lose humanity.She was scouted by a certain-tempura loving miqo'te known as R'eya Valke to craft weapons, and utilizing Allagan and Garlean technology crafted artillery with specialized bullets that do not kill, but rather utilize force to trample enemies. After a meeting with the head of the Kadjaya's Spirit, Ciren En-Faea, she made some adjustments to a device given to the Raen long ago.. with some new information. She dubs this extension the ORACLE (Omnipotent Repository of Aetherical Composition and Life Energy). Test running it, it has become a repository for all information in regards to her own medical needs and others.Presently, she acts as one of the 'branches' for the Kadjaya's Spirit, one who is the most knowledgable in anything and everything technology: be it magitek or Allagan. With the ORACLE, and her knowledge of bio-technology, she has been slowly helping others to figure out a way to help herself. Luckily, with generous benefactors like the Kadjaya's Spirit behind her, she is slowly building her knowledge. Though even branches at some point can wither and decay.
PORTRAYAL NOTES
Brooklynn is often seen weilding a golden cane with a snake head atop it, due to her deteriorating health.
Brooklynn is cynical, but do not take that as her hating your character outright. Everyone to her will be a kid in some capacity; don't take it too personally.
MOODBOARD
HOOKS
GORGON: Brooklynn's alias, representing an eager hold on the knowledge she has. Be it biomedical, magitek, or Allagan, this viper would be able to help in the circumstances call for it. Watch out though, she may seem harmless but she still has her venom.
On the Clock: She seems to be looking for any lead in order to stop chronic pain and illness, and not of the normal variety.
Humanity: Close eyes can notice the needle marks on her arms when she isn't wearing her coat.
Coffee: Coffee lover? Come talk to her, she'll indulge in all of the coffee talk you could ask for!
ORACLE: The Omnipotent Respository of Aetherical Composition and Life Energy, simply dubbed the ORACLE. After reconfiguring old Allagan tech, Brooklynn was able to make a database that allows her to monitor and track aetherical fluctuations in people for medical purposes. Maybe you're in need of someone to keep an eye on you, for a price of course.
Aether: Those with keen aethersense notice that she has a strong aether signature near the back of her neck, and her soul looks anything but normal.
CONNECTIONS
Ciren En-Faea
Heavily Affiliated ✧ Benefactor/ColleagueBenefactor for Brooklynn's work, and head of the Kadjaya's Spirit. Brooklynn helps Ciren with anything tech-based in exchange for the lucrative blooms of knowledge she holds. Most of the reason why Brooke can do her work is because of her. When the two speak, they hold each other in high regard. She really wishes she'd drop the honorifics though; it makes their relationship seem stiff.
Ivolius lux Mercator
Heavily Affiliated ✧ SuperiorThe man who took her in when getting on her feet as a researcher. He kept her alive after her accident.. somewhat. She sees him more like family than her parents. Ivolius has been doing everything to help Brooklynn, but she wants to ease his burden in any way possible.
R'eya Valke
Affiliated ✧ CustomerHer most esteemed customer, someone who she provides her weapons and bio-medical practice to constantly. While the two do bicker often, Brooklynn would not have the knowledge she does if it was not for her involvement in R'eya's recovery. The veteran learning how to walk again was one of Brooklynn's most proud moments as a medical officer.
Suha Luneberge
Affiliated ✧ ComplicatedWife of her most esteemed customer, Suha and Brooklynn only really interact if it is Kadjaya's business. Brooklynn views her as prickly, as it was her work that allowed Suha's wife to walk again. Though anything involved with her little lady, Ciren always has her attention. Alas..
And mayhaps more to come...
