Yay! New icon!

Anyway, the short of it, in case I do something crazy with this journal before finishing the profile and picture-y-stuff I'm doing:

Umbrael is a really old, dinosaur-lizard-like-thing with powers over darkness. Or... Some essence of darkness in the form of a really old, dinosaur-lizard-like-thing. Either way, he's old, and he controls darkness.

He's also a real jerk, probably because living so long has made him really bored with the world. Oh, and don't forget bitter and all that stuff that goes with your typical ancient character. His jackassery ranges from just picking on his underlings like that obnoxious relative you had, to doing crazy shit to throw off humans trying to 'slay' him (i.e., throwing a rock at them instead of actually fighting, crying, etc.), to injuring people who say the wrong thing to him. The last one, he doesn't do as often if his brother/resident healer-guy isn't around. There's a long, awkward story there, but I need to wake up in the next few hours. >.>

Yeah, but more commonly, Umbrael just uses his words to piss people off. Mostly, because he knows he's pretty much guaranteed to get away with saying anything - because he's the king of the Raahk, and the only guy with darkness powers around (another long story). Yeah, he's a bit cocky like that. But don't get him wrong - He's not going to wipe out humans or take over the world or something, nor is he a two dimensional jerkass character - see, there's kind of this problem going on with his species dying out. And various packs of were-animals trying to take advantage of this. Not to mention dissent within his own ranks, as a few packs of Raahk think Umbrael isn't really fit to rule anymore, or that Raahk are superior to humans, or something else equally crazy and distracting. And individual humans are always unpredictable. And don't forget that he has to keep tabs on the groups that are loyal to him, and make sure the rest of his systems are running smoothly. So maybe, just maybe, his snappy tongue is a defense mechanism for all the stress on his shoulders.
... No, he really is just a dick.

... oh, yeah, the lizardy-dinosaur-thing? The natural form, known as a 'Raahk'. They can kind of morph themselves into a humanoid form, buuut, like the one you see in his default avatar, they aren't... exactly human. The ears, the skin, and the weird hair/eye colours. And, the sharp teeth, but you can't see them there. They have another illusion to go over that, which makes them appear human to everyone but other Raahk. ... and some were-animals. ... and people who have stronger magic than the average human. And really observant people who scrutinize a disguised Raahk for a good period of time. Yeah, they're still working out the bugs on that.
Oh, and the morph-spell is triggered by the collar they wear, and the illusion is in the gem-thingie on it.

... PS, concentrated copper really hurts Raahk for some reason. Don't ask.

PPS, for the time being, if you need to contact me, drop a comment here. ^^;

( Other point form personality notes to make a good profily-thing out of: )

If... IF you haven't already, everybody in Luceti should probably defriend this journal. ... Yeah, sorry. >.>

UR-URUR-URUUUUUUH! what the f-

...

Oh, you're shitting me.

[[Since I can't turn him into a human, I'm going for the next best/worst thing. PS, pretend that's actually what a rooster crow sounds like. I mean, I typed it phonetically, but I doubt that's how people usually write it, so, uh. .... *zzz morning post zzz*]]

You guys are going on about being animals as if it's a bad thing.

Personally, I think it's an improvement. [[snicker]]

So, I'm not dead yet. That's a good sign at this stage, I think.

Also, I seem to have missed the conclusion of that whole hostage situation. Which reminded me of how useless I've been in general. I think I'm kind of tired of that.

I've been pondering some other things, too, but I'm going to save them for when I'm coherent enough to lock entries properly.

Ugh, note to self, don't get sick again.

P.S., New guys, I can change into a giant lizard. I'll try to let people know before I do so, but if you see a black dinosaur-thing walking around with filial wings, try to remain calm.

[[His voice is fairly raspy. Also, there is running water in the background.]]

Aaaah... I... [[cough]] Don't think 'm going to be able to help at all, actually. Hehheh, sorry.

Normally, I'd be a jerk and see how many people can figure out who I really am or something, but, toying with people during an epidemic is a little much for me.

So, as a Filial created from a reptilian base, could I fall victim to the same diseases as mammal-based Filial?

Since, in my unresearched opinion, there's probably been at least one non-human-thing that's fallen ill, and since I've been sore, headachey, and nautious for the past twelve hours, I'm going to go ahead and say yes, I could.

... P.S., I missed writing.

ooc: Er, okay, so technically, I haven't finished logging this in that action post, 'cause I am slow, but I wanted to post this before it's too late... So I've got like, twenty minutes, aahaha.

Anyway, Umbrael's got a vaguely human-ish form now, as you can see here and here (for his terrible outfit, disregard the ridiculously huge thing behind him). Also, he's getting the non-lethal strain of virus. >.> my clock says it's 11:30-ish, but if it's too late for the mods, then I'll totally redo this! Knowing my luck, I'm going to be too busy anyway...

[[voice-post]]
... Don't panic if you see a big black lizard walking through town today.

[[action-post]][am I doing it right?]
*walks through town, whistling tunlessly* Okay, now whereabouts is the store?

ooc: And I'm totally not active enough for this, but I don't want to seem like any more of a boring jerk than I already, uh, seem. *cough*

(OѠO)►IN-CHARACTER ANONYMOUS MEME◄(OѠO)

[[yaaaawn]]

So, what did I miss?

[[*standard 'waah school' excuse here* >_> I'm terrible at this.]]

Hey! Get outta here, you fuzzballs! I don't care if you're being hunted - circle of life, children! It happens to all of us!

...

Wait a minute, what?

...

[exasperated huff]

Oh, by the muses-

Right, okay, that's different, fine. You keep quiet and hidden, and I won't chase you out. Or eat you. For now, I guess.

At least it's a little warmer now...

[[ooc: And if I had the time, opprotunity, and confidence, I'd try to get Umbrael do a little more than pace the area around his cave. ^^; and be more active in general, but, uh. >.>]]

... Woof, I really dodged a bullet there.

So if I understand correctly... Actually, nevermind, I don't think I want to know. I'm smart overlord, I'll piece it together, I guess.

I knew valentines day was evil!

( Private, not interesting, but I guess you could hack it if you really, really want to. )

[[ooc: Strike is muttered, small is just Umbrael speaking from further away as he finishes things off. Also: arg, I was busy the entire weekend! (aaaand will probably remain so for awhile. T-T) And... yeah, that's my story.]]

( [[Private]] )

... So, it looks like we're getting a wave of new guys again, huh?

Right, might as well give you the heads up - over by the edge of the mountains, there are some caves. In one of these caves is a rather unpleasant monster, so if any of you feel the need to explore in this general direction, well, I would recommend suppressing that urge, or at least picking somewhere else to wander. I hear the forest is nice this time of year.

[[stupidly long ooc note!: Umbrael is referring to himself, because he's a grumpy old man. Naturally, this is also an invitation for people to come up and bother him. ^^;

Uh, though I probably won't be as active, because school is kicking me in the butt (which is why I wasn't around for the hunter event... not like, y'know, this effects anyone, what with me being untalkative and playing an original character, but still), which is also why I'm having Umbrael chill out in his cave rather than go out and do stuff. ^^;
And... that's my story. ... *sleeps*

[[hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssss]]

I have a bad feeling about this.

... Well, that's kind of a dumb statement, considering our usual situation and the fact that the Malnosso just gave us another 'present', but-

Hrrrn...

I have a worse feeling than usual, let's say.

So, who else wants to forget that last week ever happened?

[[... I can't remember exactly, was little Umbrael staying at the tea shop? ^^; ]]

[[ooc:lessie if I can do it right...]]

[[running frantically]]

Ph- Pho? Phota?! Where are you? Wh-why do I have wings? What's going on?!

Aerael? Aquael? T- Terrael? Ig...

Wh- This is a game, right? Another game? O-okay, I'll find you! I will! But why didn't you tell me...

[[ooc: Ooooookay, um, presently, Umbrael is mentally the equivilant of an under-ten-year-old, and physically the size of a medium-to-large-sized dog *fails at estimating right now*.
At this point in his life, he only remembers being around five others of his kind, creatively named after their elements. He was the 'little brother' of the group, and really hasn't been on his own before. Therefore, we will have a confused, naieve, shy, and not-mean Umbrael running around, looking around for his siblings. And crying. I so hope he remembers this somehow.

And, um, he's going to keep running until he wanders into the village, so, uh, bump into him anytime?

... Also, I probably won't have time to give him appropriate-chibi icons, but the eyes in this icon seem wide and shiny enough. ^^;
*cough* and yeah. ... I also have to sleep now, so, um, don't expect immediate replies.]]

Goddamn, it's cold.

But, we all knew that already, so onto the main part of this entry-

How many of you are/were human?
... And, hell, if you want to talk about yourself more, then answer one or more of these:
1- Was there anything special about you?
2- Were humans the dominant species on your world?
3- On your world, were there other 'sentient' species around? (for example, Werewolves, or... non-humans you'd interact with)
4- If so, were there any inter-species battles going on?

And if those non-humans want a chance to talk about themselves too, then state your species and answer any of the above the questions as you want. Or, ask me/anyone else something. Entertain me.
Don't worry, I won't judge you, really.

[[OOC: Um, whilst searching for his collar/growling angrily, the journal started recording. Umbrael hasn't really noticed the thing yet, actually. ^^: If, uh, some one wants to make this one of those craaaaazy posts where the characters meet face-to-face, then, um. I'll all for it! :D]]

[[There's a low growl, which grows louder, quickly. If one listens closely, they can pick out some words at the end of it]]

... is NOT. FUNNY.

[[Another growl, though what's actually being said is clearer this time]]

And why the hell is there snow?! It's too early for snow -- at least --

[[Yup, it degrades into another angry sound, before we return to the usual rough voice]]

Promise or not, when I find out who did this, I will end them in a manner far less pleasant than my wording implies!