Where Myths Tread [SUDS]

[FedoraChar]

I'm really excited for this character, guys xD



Name: Shawn Armstrong

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Patron God: Thor [associated with thunder/lighting/storms, strength, defense of mankind, agriculture to an extent, and healing]

Appearance: Shawn’s presence is just as loud as her voice. Her stocky build comes from a long relationship with body-building and kickboxing—two of her greatest passions in life. Despite her tomboyish tendencies, she does put good effort into looking pretty, though sometimes her thick blonde locks can be rather… unmanageable. She refuses to cut it, however, and loves wearing it down whenever she isn’t working out. Shawn doesn’t mind dressing on occasion, though she favors comfort over fashion. It’s not uncommon to see her in tank-tops and capris.

Personality: To some, Shawn might be a little… overwhelming—if not, downright intimidating. While openly friendly and energetic, her voice is a loaded boom-box and her boisterous laughter can be downright deafening. Being the rough and rowdy type, she loves a good challenge, particularly with feats of strength (also she’s rather fond of upstaging guys). This crazy blonde loves pushing herself physically, always testing the limits of her abilities. With this background, she’s rather tomboyish, leading her to be a bit lax and emotionally insensitive in some regards.

While relatively easy-going, she isn’t known for her patience. Her temper can flare explosively, and she has been known to beat up kids who get on her bad side. She is also rather protective of her friends. Mess with them, she’ll mess with your face.

History: Shawn hasn’t particularly been observant to the weirdness surrounding her town, as she’s mostly been obsessed with building her strength. Even in elementary school, she was constantly trying to prove that she was better than the boys (and most of the time, she was). In middle school, she was particularly troublesome—often getting sent to the principal’s office for starting fist-fights with bullies (she never was a bully herself). Eventually, her parents found a proper outlet for her to vent all this: kick-boxing. She fell in love with it and continues to practice it through her high school days, alongside weightlifting.

Even with her obliviousness, Shawn has discovered a few oddities with herself. During a recent party with friends, she discovered a rather peculiar trick: she could make light bulbs glow in her hands. The first time, she actually made the bulb burst. Equal parts awed and unnerved, she’s tried multiple times to replicate the act in secret. She’s busted quite a number in all her attempts.

Other: “This will be the day we’re waiting for~”



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Name: Lydia McCormick

Age: 15

Gender: Female

Patron Goddess: Demeter [associated with agriculture and sacred law]

Appearance: Ginger through and through, Lydia sports red hair and a face full of freckles. She prefers dressing simply and modestly, though it’s common to see her jeans stained with dirt or grass given the all the work she does in the field. She grows her hair out only to keep it up in a long ponytail (she hates when it gets in her face while she works).

Personality: Lydia has a sunny—if not quiet—disposition; though shy, most find her very kind and energetic once she opens up. Ever the optimist, she looks for the best in others. She has a deep passion for botany and agriculture, though her opportunities are severely limited in Cloud’s Cross. This odd passion leaves her a bit distanced from other teenagers, leaving her a bit withdrawn (many people know her as the “plant nerd”). Yet when she finds someone with the same interests, she quickly grows enthusiastic.

If she had her druthers, she would spend all day outside working with the plants. She becomes particularly prone to seasonal affective disorder, as she has limited contact with plants during the winter. Because of her lack of social grace, Lydia is rather gullible and naïve. Sarcasm is a bit hard for her to recognize.

History:Lydia was a very quiet child, growing up, often keeping to herself. Once she was old enough to work with her family in Cloud Cross’s lonely field, she seemed to undergo a complete transformation. She came alive when surrounded by plants, growing chatty and excited. In class, she threw herself into biological studies, learning more about photosynthesis than any girl should know about at her age. Besides what she learned in class, she absorbed everything her parents taught her about agriculture—from the soil to time-tables, the importance of rotating crops, ect. This education garnered a strong work-ethic, and no fear of getting her hands dirty with good honest work.

The more she learned about the cycles and needs of plants, the more she began to realize how difficult of a place Cloud’s Cross was to raise crops. She had mentioned these concerns to her parents a few times, even going as far as to suggest finding better land, though her folks gave her some vague answers. Saddened by the state of the local flora, Lydia has tried her best to encourage them to grow—even going as far as to talk or even sing to the plants.

To her surprise, her work seems to be paying off. But lately, she has the uncanny feeling that the plants are actually listening to her. Whenever she goes out into the field, the plants seem to perk up right before her eyes. She has yet to mention this to anyone, particularly because of the odd way her parents have been acting lately.

Other: She's really... down to earth