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- *Steam Name: Raptorian
- *Steam ID: STEAM_0:1:419522897
- *Discord Name & ID: Raptorian#9627
- *Timezone: EST
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*Caste you're applying for: Kingpin*Character Name: Ich'Kurah'Paloun'Tehr
*Brief summary of the character (be creative):
A hideous creature with a leathery hide stretched over its artificial vessel, with small beady abyssal eyes jutting out from its body on stalks. Placed firmly atop the hierarchy, second only to the Nihilanth itself, this creature thinks itself superior by nature to all. However in its presiding over humanity and Xenians alike, it does not feel hatred, nor any ill-will towards those below it. It is simply by its nature that it is superior, and by the other's nature that they are inferior. In its born-wisdom it sees the peace the Nihilanth has gifted to it, and sees clearly what it owes to the Psychic God. Dutiful, wise, and incredibly intelligent, Ich'Kurah'Paloun'Tehr is the master of this city, and will defend it at all costs.
*Why do you want to play this character?:
I find the setting incredibly intriguing, and a chance to grow my skills as a roleplayer with an exotic experience. I chose the Kingpin in particular as I wanted to try and tackle a role that has almost no prior establishment, and portray it in all of its oddity and mystery. I hope to make all interactions interesting with the psychic-slug, and hopefully improve the experience of everyone involved in the process.
Full Backstory (Optional):
IN THE SPAWNING PITS OF THE KINGPINS, A MESSAGE RESOUNDS THROUGH THE MIND. "ORDER THUS PEACE THUS HAPPINESS THUS ORDER THUS PEACE THUS..."
Thousands of years passed in Xen as the Nihilanth plotted its escape from the cosmic horror of the Combine. Meticulously considering every possibility, every outcome, it had realized that for it to succeed it must pass down its own psychic capability. And such, two creatures came to be, the Kingpin and the Controller. Both psychic amalgams of flesh and mind, the Nihilanth sculpted the Controller after itself, yet forged the Kingpin to be an entity of its own distinct signature.
Ich'Kurah extended one of its chitinous appendages out from the warm, soothing pool that it had been formed in. Dragging itself with all of its might so it may view the world around it. The psychic message droned on in its conscious, like a sweet alluring lullaby, for it was all it had known in its creation. The brain of a Kingpin was incredibly large, spanning most of its body, in order to produce the massive psychic capability innate to the creatures.
Ich'Kurah dragged itself to a balcony, overlooking a massive civilization resting upon a floating island in the borderworld. It felt perfectly familiar in this place, as if it had existed for eons in this realm before its conception. Indeed, the Nihilanth's psychic capabilities were not its only gift. It had imparted upon the Kingpin's its experiences, its knowledge, though not entirely. Viewing a marching line of Vortigaunt slaves as they carried large drums for the creation of Grunts, it nearly cried out in rage as it saw one of them shirk his burden, lazily allowing all of the others to work in his stead.
Out of pure instinct alone, it shot forth psychic energy to the Vortigaunt, a stream of violent demands and reprimand causing it swiftly and brutally stiffen up, nearly killing the creature. Though it quickly detected this, and in a small panic ceased its assault. The terrified slave contributed with all his might, glancing around, terrified. The Kingpin was sated, and if were able to, would have let a sigh of relief. It knew its place, and understood its purpose. As long as it kept order, it would bring happiness upon all...
"I never thought I'd see a Resonance Cascade, let alone create one..."
The Nihilanth sprung forth as portals ripped open, sending hordes of wildlife and slaves alike into the foreign planet. It knew this may be its only opportunity to not only escape the Combine, but the greater powers that be. It called all of the Kingpins together, near the Nihilanth's own chamber, placing upon them a simple task: To maintain the portals and the assault.
Eager and dutiful as it was from birth, Ich'Kurah tore the seams of reality apart and sent a legion of his own oversight to assault Black Mesa. Not very experienced in combat, he sent soldiers through wildly to their death. As the incident proceeded, he watched as a particularly abnormal human tore through the facility, launching some form of rocket into the sky. Suddenly, he was struck with a violent psychic assault not too dissimilar to the one he lashed upon the Vortigaunt slave so long ago.
The Nihilanth knew that he must not squander this opportunity. It was clear to him that this "Freeman" would disrupt his plans, and doom all Xenians to be at the mercy of the Combine. He surged the minds of the Kingpins under his command, using his own power to maintain the portal, and blessing them with enhanced powers so they might succeed in this invasion.
What was once wild strikes and hordes became precisely placed scalpels, constantly flanking and surprising the enemies of Xen. It was not long before Black Mesa fell, and the militant creatures adorned in white retreated. It appeared the abnormal human had failed to pass through to Xen, and as such, the portals only tore further as the contents of Xen spilled onto the Earth and assaulted its lands.
Humanity fell before the might of the Nihilanth, and its immense pleasure with itself resounded through all under its command. It knew that the creatures of this planet could, no, must be put to use should it hope to ever truly escape the Combine once and for all. And as such, it began to horde them together in great urban centers, its hierarchy maintained as it moved Xenian civilization from the borderworld and onto Earth. Great factories were constructed, and a new regime was installed.
A reward to the Kingpins for their dutiful service, it placed each of them in an urban center, giving them their own small realm to rule over. And though serving the Nihilanth was its own gift, Ich'Kurah proudly accepted his new domain. Ruling over Xenians and humanity alike, what would this Kingpin do in service to its master, and how could it stop the Combine? It faced the future with determination. Order, thus peace, thus happiness...
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- Tell us about yourself: I'm one of the current Vortigaunt Leads at WN and love to create and contribute to RP, even if my own is lacking sometimes.
- Are you new to Willard Networks?: I've been around for a few months.
- Are you familiar with anyone around Willard Networks?: A good amount of people, its the community that makes me dedicated to the server more than anything.
- What's your favorite thing about Half Life?: Its contributions to the gaming industry and lore alike land the games in some of my favorites of all time.