Post by aaron shadovenske on Apr 27, 2012 23:16:03 GMT -5
despite the lies that you're making
AARONReeseSHADOVENSKE
your love is mine for the taking
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I do what I do because I want to do it
I won't stop or back down from my goals
Because you can't make me
And because I don't feel like itmy love is just waiting
THE BASICS
to turn your tears to roses
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FULL NAME|| Aaron Reese Shadovenske
NICKNAME(S)|| Crossfire
AGE|| 22
GROUP|| Amestrian (interested in military)
NATIONALITY|| Amestrian/Drachman
OCCUPATION|| Night Club Performer/Underground Brawler
CANON OR ORIGINAL|| Original
ALCHEMIST?|| Yes
ABILITIES/TECHNIQUES||
Swordsmanship: Aaron has studied and practiced the art of swordsmanship from an early age. It began as a hobby and turned into something of an obsession. Aaron has practiced with everything from machetes to Xingese blades, but prefers hand-and-a-half or 'bastard' swords due to their versatility. Aaron's personal hand-and-a-half sword has alchemical runes and a transmutation circle engraved into the hilt.
Firearms: Aaron is an average shot, having hunted with his father in his youth. He carries a 1911 style .45 caliber pistol, but rarely uses it.
Music: Aaron was heavily involved in the arts in school and throughout the years has become an accomplished pianist and a more than respectable cellist.
Alchemy: Aaron studied alchemy throughout school and took a particular interest in Roy Mustang's flame alchemy, working for years to try and understand the concept of manipulating flames. Through intense study, Aaron found that flame alchemy broke down into three major parts; the proper circle to allow for the transmutation, a source of ignition, and the adjusting of gases in the air to control flames. Aaron's transmutation circle involves four major symbols. The symbol for fire allows the flames themselves to be controlled. The symbol for earth represents the Earth fueling the transmutation. The symbol for air allows Aaron to control air flow and adjust the density of oxygen and other gases to fuel his flames. He can at times even rearrange gas molecules to create a more potent ignition. Finally a symbol for gold represents perfection, allowing for the utmost control of his flames. He got this idea while studying Alex Louise Armstrong's alchemy, noting that the representation of gold within Armstrong's transmutation circle allowed for precision and his signature 'artistic' style of alchemy. Also within the circle are the words "Passion" and "Fire", though mainly for personal purposes.
Aaron's primary ignition source is his sword. Since steel causes sparks when colliding with most objects, his blade is a reliable source of ignition. Aaron also carries a lighter due to the fact that he smokes cigarettes. When using the lighter, Aaron relies on the transmutation arrays tattooed on his left side and shoulder.
Along with the typical explosions that come with flame alchemy, Aaron also uses a few more creative tricks with his flames. He'll often create smokescreens for an edge in battle. He most unique practice is that he'll sometimes create a 'twin' entirely out of his flames in battle. He'll control this 'twin' to mimic his fighting style and generally confuse the enemy. Even though it's in the shape of Aaron and has a sword, the apparition is indeed just a product of precision flame alchemy and serves mostly as a mind game, though it can obviously burn opponents.i will be the one that's gonna hold you
THE APPEARENCE
i will be the one that you run to
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HAIR|| Long, silky and straight black hair. (See picture.)
EYES|| Deep green with a gold ring in the middle of the iris.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT|| 5'10"/185 lbs
GENERAL DESCRIPTION|| Aaron is pale skinned and well built with solid, lean muscle and plenty of definition. He's definitely easy on the eyes, especially if you can get used to the tattoos, as he has a good few. He dresses very simply and usually wears a black long sleeve t-shirt, black jeans, a wide belt with a polished steel square buckle (not a skull as seen in the picture), black boots, and sometimes a black leather bomber jacket with a light brown and white coyote fur interior and collar.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES|| His mostly easily noticeable features are his tattoos. He has a cross on the left side of his face done in red ink (see picture) and his entire left arm and some of his left side and shoulder are covered in alchemical runes in black ink. These often serve as the basis for his transmutations. His swoopy, alternative hairstyle is another recognizable feature.my love is a burning, consuming fire
THE PERSONALITY
no you'll never be alone
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LIKES||
•Music and performing.
•Overcoming challenges.
•Alcohol.
•Cigarettes.
•Beautiful women.
•Family, especially his little sister.
•Showing off.
DISLIKES||
•Roy Mustang for being arrogant enough to call himself 'THE' Flame Alchemist, implying that it's an impossible art.
•Cheap instruments.
•Not being able to find an ignition source. (This normally occurs when drunk. He'll often leave his lighter somewhere and has enough sense to not break out his sword and start slashing at things to get a spark, seeing as he's just trying to light a cigarette. He'll usually resort to using the stove, though this leaves him feeling humiliated as there's no excuse that an alchemist specializing in fire can't light a cigarette.)
•When people try to talk to him about his music and they have no clue what they're talking about.
•Being looked down upon due to his Drachman descent.
GENERAL PERSONALITY|| Aaron is generally a social person. He loves to be around people in his spare time, often hanging around the bar he performs at after he finishes his set. He flirts with women and drinks a relatively large amount, but only when he knows he can stay in control of himself. He'll strike up a conversation in a bar setting without any hesitation at all.
In professional situations Aaron tends to work alone. Musically he's a soloist and he never interacts with anyone in the underground society he frequents. Aaron believe that in a professional setting having other people to look after is a distraction. Not to say he wouldn't help a friend in need, but he prefers to do his own thing.
Aaron tends to be mouthy, throwing snappy one-liners and witty remarks at every opportunity. It's hard to tell whether or not he likes people because regardless he'll always mess with them a little bit. It's up to the listener to discern whether or not he means well.
Oh, and he has a soft spot for the ladies..when darkness comes i'll light the night with stars
THE HISTORY
hear my whispers in the dark
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PARENTS|| Ivanov Shadovenske, Aaron's father, is a former Drachman soldier turned spy for Amestris. During battle, he was wounded by an alchemist (his future wife and Aaron's mother) who decided to take him as a POW instead. Under the alchemist's careful watch, he was treated well and was eventually offered Amestrian citizenship and his life if he spied on Drachma and reported findings to the Amestrian military. He accepted, but mainly because it was the Alchemist who offered. He now owns and operates a deli in Northern Amestris.
Helen Faltz-Shadovenske (also known as 'The Peerless Glass Alchemist'), Aaron's mother, is a former State Alchemist specializing in turning materials into glass. In the military she would create large shards to impale enemies, or even walls of glass for tanks to fire at and create a rain of razor sharp death. After one such attack, she met Aaron's father. She noted that he didn't have the same hate in his eyes as other dying Drachmans and took him as a POW, essentially saving his life from her own attack. She saw to it that he was cared for and eventually arranged for his job offer and married him upon his release to Amestris. No one in her family knows exactly how high she was ranked as she retired to be with Ivanov. Her file will say Lieutenant Colonel. She now works as an interior decorator, using alchemy to make her job easier.
SIBLINGS|| William Shadovenske (26) is Aaron's older brother. He and Aaron were always close, but did have their arguments. Aaron was always stronger physically and much smarter, but William was a much better hunter and was a much better shot than Aaron, always stealing Aaron's kill when they would go hunting with their father. William left home at 18 to join the Amestrian military as a sniper.
Lacey Shadovenske (16) is Aaron's younger sister. She and Aaron are very close, Aaron having watched her for a decent portion of her life. She's very smart and very ambitious, wanting to do something in the military like the rest of her family. She's a cheerful girl, but not to be trifled with. She learned a thing or two from her brothers.
OTHER FAMILY|| Aunts, uncles and cousins on his mother's side. His father doesn't talk about the Drachman side of the family.
SPOUSE|| N/A
CHILDREN|| N/A (He does sleep around a lot...)
HISTORY|| Aaron was born to Ivanov and Helen Shadovenske in Northern Amestris. Early on they saw signs of increased intelligence and capability to learn, such as when he would just sit and stare at his mother's alchemy books, even though he couldn't read. At age 5 he was sent off to an academy for children with advanced skills in learning. He only came home on weekends and summers. It was here where he learned music, literature, Amestrian history, mathematics, self-defense, and fencing. Other children would often talk about alchemy, and at age 7, Aaron was literate enough to be able to read enough to get a basic understanding of alchemy. He would do simple things, like turning clay bricks into pots. He heard about flame alchemy through a couple classmates gawking over Roy Mustang when he was 10. After hearing of this unique style of alchemy, he devoted his time to studying and mastering the art. By age 11 he would be using flame alchemy to help build roaring campfires when he, his brother, and his father would go hunting.
At age 14 he dropped out of the academy to help out at home due to the fact that his brother left for the military and his mother traveled often for work. His father was also away often, hunting to keep his deli stocked with fresh meats. It was during this time that he really started getting to know his sister, spending most of his time with her. He continued to study flame alchemy and practice with his sword, his sister in attendance for all of this. He would only stop his studies to play with her and keep her entertained. They grew incredibly close during all the time spent together. She was the most upset when Aaron moved to Central to 'pursue a musical career' at age 18.
After moving to Central, Aaron soon scored a job playing piano at a popular bar. The pay from this job along with tips allowed him enough income to buy his own apartment and live comfortably. It was at this time that he began drinking, the owner of the bar sneaking him bottles of imported Drachman liquors to take home. The habit became relatively expensive, Aaron's budget becoming tighter as a result. One night at the bar, Aaron overheard two men talking about their battles in an underground society for fighters. Aaron boldly inquired about this 'society' and the men gladly welcomed the young boy into the club. He's been part of this society ever since, and has climbed through the ranks very quickly. He was even in the middle of a fight when the promised day occurred. He still calls home often and keeps in touch with his family.my love is just waiting
THE ROLEPLAYER
to clothe you in crimson roses
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ALIAS|| Cody Grey
CONTACT INFO|| PM, Email, or if we end up talking enough, cell phone.
HOW DID YOU FIND US|| I've been looking for a good FMA roleplaying site for a while.
ANYTHING ELSE|| Nope. I'm alright.
RP SAMPLE||As the dust cleared, two figures were seen in the ring, one in the center and one on the side. The ring was large and circular, the floor made of concrete and spotted with dried blood, more of a pit of death, really. The figure to the side of the ring was a large, muscular man with two automail arms, an automail right leg, and half of his jaw made of automail. He was an Ishval war veteran that the underground called 'The Unstoppable Beast Of Steel'. The other figure, standing in the center of the ring with his blade resting on his shoulder was Aaron Shadovenske, another regular to the club and the man challenging the Beast for his title as King of the Underground. The war veteran was having a bit of a rough time standing up after the explosion that Aaron caused, and in all honesty, he was lucky to have survived.
"Good thing you're more metal than man, or you'd be toast right now, wouldn't you? I guess I'll just have to try harder." Aaron said to his opponent.
"Not unless you want to be disqualified! Your last explosion was too loud! Are you trying to get us all caught and arrested?!" The referee called out. The society was indeed illegal.
"Sorry, I thought this was a fight club, not a sewing circle." Aaron retorted, smirking defiantly. He resolved to finish the fight with his blade, not even taking a second to think before charging his opponent with his blade at the ready. The large man barely had time to block a powerful right diagonal strike by the time Aaron closed the distance. Aaron quickly followed up with a full spinning kick to the Beast's diaphragm, hurting the man a good deal even though he was so large. Though the man couldn't breath, he managed to grab Aaron's leg and toss him hammer throw style into the center of the ring.
Aaron landed on his side, hearing a loud crack and wincing in pain. Though he had definitely broken a rib, he was able to get up within seconds to see the man charging. He quickly grabbed his lighter from his pocket, watching as the man stopped in his tracks as he did so. He obviously didn't like being burned much. Smirking, Aaron flipped open the lid. "Here's one you've never seen before, grandpa." Aaron taunted, flicking the wheel of the lighter and flinging the flames towards the man with his alchemy. The man flinched like a child even though the flames went not to him, but over him, creating a whirlwind of fire behind him an equal but opposite distance away from him as Aaron. As the whirlwind died down, a figure was created from the flames. The glowing, flickering form looked exactly like Aaron, sword included. The man was bewildered, looking back and forth between both Aaron and the fiery apparition which he created. Before he knew it, both were charging him from opposite sides, blades drawn. The man had no idea what to do, trapped between an alchemist and a flame that almost seemed alive. Before he could even take another second to think, both forms closed the distance, lunging forward with their blades outstretched. They managed to catch him right through the middle, effectively cutting him in half at the waste. The flames burned both halves shut, stopping any bleeding. This only prolonged an inevitable death.
Aaron sheathed his blade triumphantly, sliding it into its resting place at the back of hip where it hung rather loosely. The referee stepped into the ring while the former King watched, his still alive top half on the ground, struggling to stay alive. Or die. He couldn't force it along any faster at this point. "Well, I guess that's that. The winner and new King of the Underground, Aaron "Crossfire" Shadovenske!" The referee announced, handing Aaron a bundle of cash as the crowd cheered, many of them betting on Aaron.
The apparition slowly faded as Aaron made his way to the door. The formerly unstoppable beast of steel was still laying on the floor, near death as Aaron left the ring and the building itself. Aaron had little feeling about what occurred. He didn't care about being King, he just wanted to live through that fight and make his money, and he did.
Later that night...
Aaron lay in his bed in his apartment, an expensive imported bottle of a clear, strong Drachman liquor clutched in his hand. The bottle was half empty and Aaron was more than half way drunk. The apartment was classy and well furnished, a stand up piano sitting in his living room with a fine hand crafted cello leaning against it. Aaron lay shirtless and shoe-less on his bed, his right side lightly bruised from his landing. His pale skin almost seemed to glow in the moonlight that shone though his window, touching his lithe, hairless body. It was almost two-o-clock in the morning when Aaron heard a loud, demanding knock at the door. Getting up and throwing his bomber jacket on in place of a shirt, he made his way to the door.
"Now who the hell could this be?.."
To be continued...
I decided to include a few links to help you imagine my character.
Aaron's jacket: (This but with no hood and with fur instead of sheepskin.) www.wilsonsleather.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11519469&cp=2280676&parentPage=family
Aaron's sword: www.strongblade.com/prod/sbva-kriegschwert.html
