Name: Canio
Age: 20
Height: 5’9”
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Hair: Black
Eyes: Purple
Physical Appearance:
Canio is a very slender man with hardly any build at all that at first glance it looks as if a strong man can break him like a twig. Much of his physical appearance is masked by his garb and make up. See Canio is a jester yet he serves no master.
He wears a purple and black jester outfit with pale white makeup covering his face. On his face is a painted smile and a single black tear beneath his right eye. On his shoes and wrists are bells that jingle as well as his pointed jester cap. Can't have a jester without the jingly cap.
Equipment:
Canio keeps a few hidden throwing knives under his garb in case of emergencies. What can be seen though is his companion, Jones, a fool scepter whose head is in Canio's likeness and whose hat also jingles. Often conversations between the two can be seen with Canio throwing his voice an octave higher at the puppet for an extra comedic effect.
Powers/Talents:
Domain Control
Canio can manipulate the space around him by forming a barrier around him. Within this space he is capable of manipulating gravity and projecting images into the minds of others. Though this range as of now is limited to personal space he can take it along with him and use it for defense and some offense.
He can also levitate within his own space and freely move around a few feet off the ground. This power does not enable him the ability of full flight however as carrying the domain with him is taxing enough. To carry it up as high as the birds would be a test of inhuman endurance.
Such a power is still in practice for Canio so only weak minds and bodies will be affected by his domain. With more practice he'll be able to levitate a little higher into the air as well when he learns to increase the range of his domain.
Telekinesis
Just as it sounds Canio can move objects about with his mind. He is unable to do this with people and only lightweight objects for now. He likes to use this ability with his throwing daggers when things get messy.
Jones Club
By channeling a little magic into Jones, Canio can use him as a bludgeon with an added punch. He uses this when in need to deflect an armored opponent and when his domain fails him. A well trained warrior won't have trouble getting through this last resort.
Clown
Through his time in the world of entertainment Canio can do a variety of performance acts. From acrobatics, acting, even a little singing that no one wants to hear. Most often Canio will do his famous puppet act with Jones in which he does ventriloquism.
Weaknesses:
Canio's body is quite frail so in combat situations he uses his magic. However in armed combat he is near helpless and does his best to avoid this at all possible. Though with his attitude and need to make a little ruckus that almost never happens.
As implied Canio is a bit of a trouble maker and always offends at least one person where ever he ventures. His sassy nature will rouse women and anger the men while his witty tongue calls forth steel and blood.
History:
Our young would be entertainer was raised in an orphanage in Keir where he lived for the majority of his childhood. He was never told what became of his parents only that like most of the other children he was found on the footsteps one stormy night.
"It's always bloody raining when children are abandoned."
Unlike the other children however he was the only one capable of wielding magic which bought the interest of a troupe master who visited the orphanage looking for talent. He took him into his traveling "magic" show and taught him the tools of the trade for a performer. Before then Canio displayed telekinesis by juggling around his play things and doing little tricks for his friends. Only on one occasion was he locked away and separated from the other children for use of his magic. This even is what peaked the interest of the troupe master personally.
Apparently he did have a few issues with some of the children who didn't like it when Canio used magic. When they forced him to stop his tricks Canio summoned a powerful force to violently push them back. The master figured this was a form of domain control, a technique that he was very proficient with himself. It allowed the user to form a barrier around themselves and control the space within. The powers seemed to vary from person to person who were capable of manifesting this great magic.
Under his tutelage Canio learned how to better manipulate his magic and use it in the show. As Canio's powers developed so did his ability to manifest a small domain around himself but that's all it was, a transparent empty barrier which was incapable of harming anyone...yet. When ever the troupe had a chance to relax the master would take Canio out into the open to help him develop his domain lest he cause an accident much more severe then a little push.
When they did the Master always opened his domain all around the bare ground where they practiced. Within all bent to the Master's will, no man or beast was their own within this particular domain. It was not mind control but absolute control, all became puppets inside this barrier.
"Come Canio, I will help you will your domain within mine. You will move and focus as I do."
"Si signori."
This was as much to learn and control as it was to sake the curiosity of the Master. Within his domain he can control those inside like a puppet, what would Canio be capable of doing? Or was he wrong and the power would be much like his? Canio often asked where the Master learned this kind of magic, however the response was always that he was born with it like he was. It would be many months of practice before Canio was able to manifest a proper domain. The mark of this success was his suddenly being able to levitate high into the air.
"Signori! Get me down from here please!"
"Levitation? Is that all your power is capable of Canio?"
"I don't care Signori please force me down with your power!"
"As you wish."
Even after that accomplishment the Master still insisted that Canio continue to practice controlling his power on his own time along with his other studies within the troupe.
Every day was the same for little Canio, first it was the learning of foreign tongues for the sake of the dramas, then it was basic fundamentals of acrobatics, dance, and acting. Singing was his worst trait by far but he used it for the sake of silliness and poking fun at the audience as well as the other troupe members. His best talent, however, was his ventriloquism act with Jones, a little sack puppet at the time that he used for comedic acts. He outfitted Jones in a similar white and green clown outfit much like his own and the two were like brothers on stage.
The places where he performed always loved his comedy act with Jones the puppet with whom he'd get into arguments with on stage and on some occasion allow Jones to call out to the fine maidens in the audience and ask for their time.
It had been 8 years since he was adopted unto the stage, 18 years old now and was finally a regular act in the show. Canio the clown always out staged the entire show with his wit and poke fun humor. No one was safe from the jester's tongue but he never pulled out a joke at someone else without throwing at his own expense. Everyone always had a good time with Canio, and only on the rare occasion would he go a tad too far and cause an angry burly man to walk on stage and demand a duel.
The clown smiled at the life he had now and the thing he adored the most, aside from Jones, was Danna the Master's daughter. She was everything to Canio, someone he'd love to make laugh all the time, she even loved Jones' suggestive jokes. She was the singer in the troupe and always featured last in the show to perform one song followed by the troupe's signature good bye song which she led. Canio loved his little love bird and she loved him too, and Jones.
"She didst love me on one occasion."
"Silence Jones!"
"It's my polished stick sire the damsels canst stop fondling it."
"Me thinks I need counseling for talking to my wood like this..."
On the last night for the troupe's Winter season Canio would present Danna with a ring he bought with all his savings. Right before showtime he went into his master's quarters to find her and confess his eternal love. But...
Something terrible happened in that village the troupe visited last. No one can say for sure what it was that made the troupe became no more. What is most common in the rumors is that in the midst of the flames that burned the village laughing could be heard. The laugh of a crying clown.
It would be two years later when a mysterious jester would being roaming the country side dressed in a black clown garb with a horrid black smile painted pale white makeup which covered his whole face. The painted black tear under his right eye earned him the nick name "The Crying Clown" whenever he visited a village. Although his visits never lasted long.
"What mischief is to be had here Jones! By my jingly balls we'll have ourselves a tiff by the end of this day! Perhaps even an affair or two for good measure and this time you can't watch. The ladies find it disturbing. Especially when you start commentating."
It always starts off calm and gentle like, nothing but a few innocent laughs. But then Canio oversteps his line as his desire for mischief overtakes him. He'll poke fun at your ugly wife, tickle your self respect, make the children cry and worst of all take candy from a babe.
What the jester's goal is unknown and agenda is unclear whenever he stumbles into a new town. One thing is for certain though, no good can come from the Canio "The Crying Clown"
Canio
Re: Canio
Hi,
So we talked in chat about the history and some changes/elaborations you might make. If you have anything to add about why he turned out the way he did, personality-wise, also think about adding that. It might help give you (and others who might RP with you) a sense of direction for what you want to do with him, what sort of plots work for you.
The domain power will need to be more specific, as we discussed. It's important to state the limitations of it, like that he can't fly all over the place. "Manipulating space" is fairly vague, seeing as I manipulate space all the time when I pick things up and put them in other places. Think about what you want him to be able to do, put a fairly detailed description of how he does it, and we'll see about approving the power.
Please do keep in mind that magic use is illegal in Marn and actively prosecuted, or else you might find yourself facing frustrations!
Take your time with the app, edit the original, and please post in this thread to let us know when you're ready for re-review.
So we talked in chat about the history and some changes/elaborations you might make. If you have anything to add about why he turned out the way he did, personality-wise, also think about adding that. It might help give you (and others who might RP with you) a sense of direction for what you want to do with him, what sort of plots work for you.
The domain power will need to be more specific, as we discussed. It's important to state the limitations of it, like that he can't fly all over the place. "Manipulating space" is fairly vague, seeing as I manipulate space all the time when I pick things up and put them in other places. Think about what you want him to be able to do, put a fairly detailed description of how he does it, and we'll see about approving the power.
Please do keep in mind that magic use is illegal in Marn and actively prosecuted, or else you might find yourself facing frustrations!
Take your time with the app, edit the original, and please post in this thread to let us know when you're ready for re-review.
Re: Canio
I finished editing domain control so that it specifically states its abilities. This will be his main ability when in combat if that opportunity arrives but as you can see it's also fairly powerful. To be fair I started it off as being severely limited and would have it grow as Canio experiences the world.
I wanted Canio to be sort of a recurring annoying evil villain that other players would have to deal with much to their dismay. Hence why I created such a troublesome magic for him.
Also as comic relief.
As for the personality change there is a reason behind the sudden twist but I wanted that to be revealed in RP. Same with the back story for it. If the history as of now is still lacking then I will add it in there for the sake of the other players.
I wanted Canio to be sort of a recurring annoying evil villain that other players would have to deal with much to their dismay. Hence why I created such a troublesome magic for him.
Also as comic relief.
As for the personality change there is a reason behind the sudden twist but I wanted that to be revealed in RP. Same with the back story for it. If the history as of now is still lacking then I will add it in there for the sake of the other players.
Re: Canio
Apparently Ming is super busy this week so I guess that means that I will be taking over the app but I did get a few minutes to talk to her about it.
We still think the domain power is a little vague. We get that he can levitate and project images into the minds of others but it also states that he can use this space for offense and defense when in a fight but it isn't listed how he does this. You have stated that he can't fly, but if he can levitate and move the space he is manipulating how can't he just levitate/fly around close to the ground? Not that we really want him to do that and I'm not saying that by doing it he won't get in trouble with the battlemages, but to me it seems like a limit to the power that doesn't fully make sense unless the reason why he can't fly around is simply because levitating and moving the domain around constantly would be extremely tiring on him.
I also wanted to ask about this whole personal space limitation to make sure that we are on the same page. As far as I'm concerned I consider personal space to be the area around you that you can touch while only moving your arms. So seeing as Canio is 5'9 that would mean that his domain would have a radius of just under 3 feet. That is if we are on the same page as to what personal space is.
I would like the part about his puppet being turned into a weapon with the use of magic explained more. Maybe it's just me but i was picturing his stick puppet to be little bigger than that of his hand and well made of a stick and I want to know what does he do to it that would allow him to use it as a weapon? Does it grow to baseball bat size? Does the stick become stronger so that it couldn't easily be snapped in two by anybody with a little upper body strength?
I get that he's a trouble maker and it makes trouble for him but I think I would like to see another weakness. Does he have fears? Does using his magic too often leave him feeling overly tired and weak, taking time and rest for him to recover?
I also want to see some motivation for him. What drives him to travel and preform and cause trouble? Is he bored, restless, in search or someone or something or trying to escape something in his past? I like to see characters with something to strive for, some reason for living that drives them to push onward with some sort of goal in mind, even if the goal is along the lines of getting drunk and passing out in a dark alley.
We still think the domain power is a little vague. We get that he can levitate and project images into the minds of others but it also states that he can use this space for offense and defense when in a fight but it isn't listed how he does this. You have stated that he can't fly, but if he can levitate and move the space he is manipulating how can't he just levitate/fly around close to the ground? Not that we really want him to do that and I'm not saying that by doing it he won't get in trouble with the battlemages, but to me it seems like a limit to the power that doesn't fully make sense unless the reason why he can't fly around is simply because levitating and moving the domain around constantly would be extremely tiring on him.
I also wanted to ask about this whole personal space limitation to make sure that we are on the same page. As far as I'm concerned I consider personal space to be the area around you that you can touch while only moving your arms. So seeing as Canio is 5'9 that would mean that his domain would have a radius of just under 3 feet. That is if we are on the same page as to what personal space is.
I would like the part about his puppet being turned into a weapon with the use of magic explained more. Maybe it's just me but i was picturing his stick puppet to be little bigger than that of his hand and well made of a stick and I want to know what does he do to it that would allow him to use it as a weapon? Does it grow to baseball bat size? Does the stick become stronger so that it couldn't easily be snapped in two by anybody with a little upper body strength?
I get that he's a trouble maker and it makes trouble for him but I think I would like to see another weakness. Does he have fears? Does using his magic too often leave him feeling overly tired and weak, taking time and rest for him to recover?
I also want to see some motivation for him. What drives him to travel and preform and cause trouble? Is he bored, restless, in search or someone or something or trying to escape something in his past? I like to see characters with something to strive for, some reason for living that drives them to push onward with some sort of goal in mind, even if the goal is along the lines of getting drunk and passing out in a dark alley.
Killer of Squirrels
Re: Canio
I'll make some edits here and see if they would make the app better rather than me just editing the app over and over again only to have to redo something else.
Domain Control
I meant to imply that he was capable of free movement close to the ground and a couple of feet in the air, a little higher than a story. I didn't think about him being able to fly as high as the birds nor did I want him to do this because I thought it would sound too grand an ability. If that's not an issue than I can change it so that he can do this just not now at the start. More often he prefers to "fly" around close to the ground anyway.
I should of corrected the thing about the power's defense and offensive capabilities as that's mainly what it's used for. "Some" seems to belittle it. And I agree with you about the personal space, if that needs to be added I can do that.
The domain is Canio's personal little world, if he doesn't want someone to be inside it when its active he can reject and force them out, violently. This is just one defense mechanism that it's capable of. If a person gets too close and their strength passes through that then Canio will use his domain's power which is gravity. What does this do?
Within the domain Canio can manipulate gravity, change it in order to increase the pull or lighten it to the point where it feels there almost is none. What would this do to a player? If they succumb to this power their bodies will become heavier and will have a hard time moving within the space. At it's deadliest the persons inside can be crushed under their own weight. Although that's just an illustration I won't make it THAT powerful, perhaps to NPCs but not to other players.
All this of course won't even be possible until he learns to extend the reach of his domain. Someone would have to get extremely close in order for him to use this gravity ability for now.
Jones Club
I reworded the equipment section of the app to say that Jones is actually a scepter as "stick" may of given people the wrong image. The pole is roughly an inch in diameter and 2 feet in length with the puppet head on top. Canio by channeling some magic into Jones can make the pole much more durable than normal, allowing Jones to withstand hits from weapons such as swords. However Canio himself isn't much of a fighter so this is really a last resort.
Other Weaknesses: Let me know if these work for you
Mush
Canio can't stand silly romances, especially those of young couples. Someone talking about their love for anything will literally make him gag and feel sick to his stomach. He'll use any means necessary to change the topic.
Overuse
If the domain is used for an extended period of time and fails in battle Canio will become exhausted and need some time to recover. At this point he's quite vulnerable and almost incapable of defending himself. If all else fails he'll use what little power he has left to fly away.
Games
Canio loves playing tricks on people and making up all sorts of little games for he and other people to play. However if someone else offers to play a game with him he will be intrigued and can't resist the urge to cooperate. The game has to peak his interest however and include a reward.
Quick Temper
When someone outsmarts Canio and really makes him the fool he becomes enraged and all matter of recklessness ensues. Thinking won't come into play when the situation really calls for it.
Jones
Though only in his imagination Canio feels that his puppet is the only real friend that he has. If his scepter is taken from him he becomes utterly lost and helpless as an overwhelming fear envelops him. He'll do anything to get his friend back.
History:
There is an ultimate goal in mind for Canio but that won't really happen until I've had some months invested into this game. It will be a grand plot I assure you lol.
For now yes you could say he's trying to escape his past and causing trouble is a way out. It's the feeling of control that he likes best when he comes into town and pulls pranks on everyone and there's nothing they can do to stop his foolishness for he'll just come back and do it again.
Domain Control
I meant to imply that he was capable of free movement close to the ground and a couple of feet in the air, a little higher than a story. I didn't think about him being able to fly as high as the birds nor did I want him to do this because I thought it would sound too grand an ability. If that's not an issue than I can change it so that he can do this just not now at the start. More often he prefers to "fly" around close to the ground anyway.
I should of corrected the thing about the power's defense and offensive capabilities as that's mainly what it's used for. "Some" seems to belittle it. And I agree with you about the personal space, if that needs to be added I can do that.
The domain is Canio's personal little world, if he doesn't want someone to be inside it when its active he can reject and force them out, violently. This is just one defense mechanism that it's capable of. If a person gets too close and their strength passes through that then Canio will use his domain's power which is gravity. What does this do?
Within the domain Canio can manipulate gravity, change it in order to increase the pull or lighten it to the point where it feels there almost is none. What would this do to a player? If they succumb to this power their bodies will become heavier and will have a hard time moving within the space. At it's deadliest the persons inside can be crushed under their own weight. Although that's just an illustration I won't make it THAT powerful, perhaps to NPCs but not to other players.
All this of course won't even be possible until he learns to extend the reach of his domain. Someone would have to get extremely close in order for him to use this gravity ability for now.
Jones Club
I reworded the equipment section of the app to say that Jones is actually a scepter as "stick" may of given people the wrong image. The pole is roughly an inch in diameter and 2 feet in length with the puppet head on top. Canio by channeling some magic into Jones can make the pole much more durable than normal, allowing Jones to withstand hits from weapons such as swords. However Canio himself isn't much of a fighter so this is really a last resort.
Other Weaknesses: Let me know if these work for you
Mush
Canio can't stand silly romances, especially those of young couples. Someone talking about their love for anything will literally make him gag and feel sick to his stomach. He'll use any means necessary to change the topic.
Overuse
If the domain is used for an extended period of time and fails in battle Canio will become exhausted and need some time to recover. At this point he's quite vulnerable and almost incapable of defending himself. If all else fails he'll use what little power he has left to fly away.
Games
Canio loves playing tricks on people and making up all sorts of little games for he and other people to play. However if someone else offers to play a game with him he will be intrigued and can't resist the urge to cooperate. The game has to peak his interest however and include a reward.
Quick Temper
When someone outsmarts Canio and really makes him the fool he becomes enraged and all matter of recklessness ensues. Thinking won't come into play when the situation really calls for it.
Jones
Though only in his imagination Canio feels that his puppet is the only real friend that he has. If his scepter is taken from him he becomes utterly lost and helpless as an overwhelming fear envelops him. He'll do anything to get his friend back.
History:
There is an ultimate goal in mind for Canio but that won't really happen until I've had some months invested into this game. It will be a grand plot I assure you lol.
For now yes you could say he's trying to escape his past and causing trouble is a way out. It's the feeling of control that he likes best when he comes into town and pulls pranks on everyone and there's nothing they can do to stop his foolishness for he'll just come back and do it again.
Re: Canio
I keep rereading over it and I'm still a little iffy about this whole domain thing. I see him having the potential to get in a ton of trouble with the Battlemages if he goes around levitating or causing all sorts of other crazy things to happen within his little personal space.
Killer of Squirrels
Re: Canio
I've decided to get rid of the domain control thing and just keep the other two magic abilities for now. I've decided to develop powers for Canio as he plays along. This of course means I'm going to have to almost redo the entire history.
Some things have come up for me which have kept me busy and now I have the new responsibility of being a co-admin for a different game that's still in development.
I really do want to start RPing with you all and I hope to do so as soon as I'm able too. Adios
Some things have come up for me which have kept me busy and now I have the new responsibility of being a co-admin for a different game that's still in development.
I really do want to start RPing with you all and I hope to do so as soon as I'm able too. Adios