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Rouslyn Annastacia ke Tiberium,
Heir to the Tiberium Estates
ALIAS(ES)
► The Shooting Star
SPECIES
► Miralukan, Human Hybrid
GENDER
► Female
AGE
► 19 Standard Years
HEIGHT
► 1.7018m (5' 7'')
HAIR COLOR
► Silver
EYE COLOR
► Pale Brown
SKIN COLOR
► Pale White
HOMEWORLD
► Adumar
AFFILIATION
► Paladins of Mortis, Squire
FORCE SENSITIVE
► Confirmed
"Avoid the darkness, stay away, stay out of sight, until you feel the blast of a shooting star"
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I am a woman robbed of her past, and I will reclaim it no matter what it takes...
Personality
Stripped from her family and any sort of appropriate child-rearing society, Rouslyn can be said to have no personality at all. Her formative years were spent in chains, which did not beget the growth of personal skills; and, the horrors she witnessed while in the hands of the so called Pirate Lords sewed her lips tight, never permitting more than a few words and sentences to escape; for if the screams of a child are to be disregarded, why would their pleas be treated any different? Yet, Rouslyn is not clinically mute, but instead prefers to communicate with body language, which has led to her facial expressions being cartoonishly exaggerated as well as telepathy.
Rouslyn, due to her lack of the use of a common tongue, prefers to let her actions do much of her talking. A life in the arena, fighting day in and day out for nothing but survival, molds a mind to perceive the most genuine of interactions on the battlefield. One truly learns of another’s personality through the clashing of blades, rather than the flickering of tongues. Now, this is not to say that Rouslyn is all bite and no bark; Rouslyn’s warrior lifestyle and upbringing within a deadly arena produced a strong sense of honor. She would not be alive today if not for the help she received from her fellow gladiator and closest friend, so she respects those who have proven themselves dependable.
The code of ethics which she developed translates into the use of life debts, a practice common among the natives of Kashyyyk.
Rouslyn, due to her lack of the use of a common tongue, prefers to let her actions do much of her talking. A life in the arena, fighting day in and day out for nothing but survival, molds a mind to perceive the most genuine of interactions on the battlefield. One truly learns of another’s personality through the clashing of blades, rather than the flickering of tongues. Now, this is not to say that Rouslyn is all bite and no bark; Rouslyn’s warrior lifestyle and upbringing within a deadly arena produced a strong sense of honor. She would not be alive today if not for the help she received from her fellow gladiator and closest friend, so she respects those who have proven themselves dependable.
The code of ethics which she developed translates into the use of life debts, a practice common among the natives of Kashyyyk.
Biography
Rouslyn is the youngest of three children born to Adumarian Noble Michael Tiberium and his Miralukan wife Myrian. The couple were wanderers in their younger years; Myrian was an itinerant preacher of a religion from the unexplored parts of the galaxy, while Michael acted as her protector. Michael had forgone his duties as the head of his household, leaving the task of administration to his younger brother Luciano. However, the couple eventually returned to the relative safety of Michael's estate (as they had been hounded by privateers for most of their journey) so they may settle down. Their marriage gifted them with their children Aston, Hellyn and Rouslyn. Rouslyn was the only child to inherit her mother's Miralukan blood.
It was on the eve of Rouslyn's sixth birthday that Michael announced that his family would be touring the galaxy once more. However, this was just a cover for his true intentions: Michael planned to take his family to the Unexplored Regions of the galaxy so Myriane could return home, and so that he may escape his life of nobility.
Michael's dream for a peaceful life would never come to fruition.
During their brief stop on the planet Kashyyyk, where Michael revealed his plan to his surprised family, the Wroshyr village came under siege by the same privateers that had hounded Michael and Myriane in their youth.
After a failed attempt to escape the planet, Rouslyn's family was shattered: her father and brother were killed by Michael's arch-nemesis, the Trandoshan slaver Shivvar. Hellyn and Myriane were taken to parts of the galaxy unknown to Rouslyn, and the six year old child was imprisoned on a shuttle along with the sick and elderly captured from the village.
The shock of the sudden events, and the grueling five month journey to the pirate's space station broke Rouslyn mentally and spiritually. As if it were a sign of no return, Rouslyn and her fellow slaves were gathered in an arena aboard the station to be used for entertainment. They were to be sacrificed to the gladiatorial beasts held captive by the pirates in a death game. It was just prior to this death game that Rouslyn found her savior, both of her life and soul: the one-armed, one-eyed Wookiee Kataarin.
Despite the horrid events Rouslyn would witness in her very first fight for her life that would have normally left anyone a husk of their former self, Rouslyn fought for her life; the Acklay that had been sicked against the helpless prisoners easily mutilated the sickly Wookiees before them, leaving only Kataarin and Rouslyn standing.
When Rouslyn finally collapsed from exhaustion, Kataarin single-handedly took down an Acklay aiming to make Rouslyn its next victim. However, this took the last of his strength, so when the remaining Acklay (which itself was exhausted) came after the Wookiee to avenge its fallen mate, Kataarin could not bring himself to defend his own life.
Despite all this, the will of the Force showed itself, and revived the young Rouslyn. In a burst of emotion, her latent Force powers manifested. She telekinetically took hold of a severed Acklay limb and used it to fend off the remaining beast before she skewered it to the wall of the arena.
From that day forward, Rouslyn and Kataarin became gladiators. Rouslyn spent the next decade honing her physical body, eventually at the age of 15 being gifted a two-handed greatsword made of phrik that was only a few inches shorter than her, and a blade as "thick as a Wookiee's arm." Her fierce fighting style and brutality in the arena earned her the title "The Shooting Star."
On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Kataarin came to her in her quarters. Shortly after their induction into the gladiatorial world, Kataarin had received a prosthetic arm and the title "Feral Beast." Despite his ferocity not degrading over the years, he was beginning to show his age; he confided in his Miralukan companion that he was afraid if he were to die still enslaved, Rouslyn would find the same fate. So, using the cover of a slave riot, the two utilized their warrior abilities to attempt an escape. Unfortunately, Shivvar had other plans for the duo. The Trandoshan slaver could not afford to lose his two most prized possessions and personally led his troops in apprehending them.
Mere moments away from freedom, Kataarin ordered Rouslyn to board their escape ship alone, so he may buy her a chance to escape.
Rouslyn, with tears in her eyes, pleaded with her savior to come with her, but Kataarin was adamant. Kataarin claimed to have lived a long and wonderful life, since his dream of having a family had been fulfilled through her.
As the ship left the hangar, Rouslyn took one final look back; she witnessed Kataarin slaying numerous pirates in defence of her before being felled by Shivvar himself.
Rouslyn would remain adrift among the stars for several more weeks, as the ship she had stolen had been under maintenance, the hyperdrive not being fully functional. It was during this brief period of isolation that she took a vow to avenge both her family and closest friend one day, and take Shivvar’s head herself.
Eventually, Rouslyn was found by a passing ship, bearing the standards of the Church of Mortis and commanded by Marshal Leonatas Belisarion. On the verge of death, due to the small amount of rations on board the ship having been depleted, Leonatas took the young woman in; Leonatas utilized his healing powers to bring Rouslyn’s health back, and offered her a place alongside him in the church. Once fully on her feet once again, Rouslyn swore a life debt to the Church for saving her life (similar to how Kataarin had done many years ago), and pledged herself to the younger Lord Belisarion; Leonatas was declared her Liege Lord, thus becoming his squire.. Though it was a debt that she would have to put her dream on hold for, she knew the Church could make her strong enough to one day track down Shivvar and exact vengeance.
Appearance
The tales of ferocity that circulate about Rouslyn amongst her comrades would seemingly paint the young warrior as a beast twice her actual size in both height and weight; her muscles should be the size of boulders, and her features indistinguishable between a sentient being and a mountainside. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
In reality, Rouslyn appears delicate. She stands half a foot shorter than the average Miralukan due to her lack of nutrition during her gladiator slave years, and she is similarly thin for the same reason. However, what she lacks in body fat Rouslyn makes up for in muscle mass. She is extremely toned.
Rouslyn sports numerous scars across her body, mainly involving her forearms, upper body and back.
Rouslyn is extremely pale, but not albino. The lack of tanning on her skin comes from gladiatorial days, as the main source of sunlight she received was from a minuscule porthole in her slave quarters; arena floodlights also don't serve much good in terms of tanning, even if she wasn't consistently wearing full body armor while under them.
Her hair can be described as disheveled, as she is never one to treat it with consistent maintenance. Rouslyn almost always wears it down; the length goes well past her shoulders, ending a few inches below her armpits. She does prefer to wear it in a loose bun while training, though.
As for fashion, Rouslyn prefers subtle, yet elegant dresses. She is commonly seen in a black dress sporting a silver trim, complimented by a black shawl which is clipped together with a silver chain that hangs across her collarbone. The dress stops just above her toes in the front, but is slightly longer in the back.
While adorning these public clothes, Rouslyn wears an elaborate tiara that was fitted to rest over her eyes, as they are otherwise useless for the lady of Miralukan heritage. The eye-cover is made of silver, sports elaborate etchings on its surface as well as an opal at its apex. Rouslyn actually forgoes wearing this elaborate eye-piece for a simple black piece of cloth while in more casual clothing (such as while wearing work-out clothes), while around those closest to her, and while sleeping.
All in all, Rouslyn has a perplexing beauty when compared to her noble counterparts of the Church. Though she herself is of noble birthright, she prefers a humble outward appearance befitting her position as a squire and bodyguard. No matter what attire she is wearing, she can always be found carrying her prized Greatsword in a sling attached to her back.
Skills & Abilities
Basic Overview:
STRENGTH:
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-Despite her petite appearance, Rouslyn is actually extremely strong, being able to wield a greatsword as tall as her with a blade as thick as a Wookiee’s arm. Her bare fists and feet pack a terrifying force behind them.
ENDURANCE:
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-In terms of stamina, Rouslyn’s reserve is above average; having fought in heavy armor for most of her life, she's built up a natural reserve of energy. In terms of health, her active lifestyle and workout routines keep her in good condition.
DEXTERITY:
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-Due to her focus on power, Rouslyn is not nimble, being unable to perform ballet or free run across rooftops. Her speed is another story, however.
INTELLIGENCE:
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-Though she lacks formal education, Rouslyn is inherently smart. She has a veritable knowledge of the art of war , as well as a growing knowledge of the customs of nobility under the Church of Mortis.
CHARISMA:
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-Due to her abnormal upbringing, as well as her muteness, Rouslyn lacks any real personable skills.
Despite a natural, deep connection to the Force, Rouslyn tends to shy away from its use, as she prefers straightforward combat.
Skill Measurement:
-Novice->Adept->Learned->Master
-Special Ranking: Natural
Force Speed: Learned
-To compensate for her strength focused and heavy combat style, Rouslyn utilizes Force Speed heavily to augment both her personal speed as well as the speed of her swings. This is Rouslyn’s goto power
Telepathy: Learned
-Despite being mute, Rouslyn still needs a way to communicate in ways other than simple body language. For those things she can’t divulge through body language, she turns to telepathy.
-Rouslyn is bilingual, understanding both Galactic Basic and the language of Wookiees
Force Sense: Natural
-Force Sense is a natural skill present in those of Miralukan heritage. Having inherited more Miralukan blood than human, Rouslyn lacks proper eyesight, and thus naturally compensates for this fact by using Force Sense. She can “see” Force signatures of the planets she is on, and of the people she comes into contact with
Telekinesis: Novice
Equipment
NOTABLE PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Greatsword: a two-handed double-edged sword, made of phrik, with a blade length of 62 inches, and as “thick as a Wookiee’s arm.” Rouslyn has owned and cared for this sword since her gladiator days. In extremely wellkept condition. Her most prized possession.
Armor: Medium armor consisting of leather, durasteel plates, durasteel chain mail, and a gauntlet made of phrik. Despite having fought in heavy armor most of her life, Rouslyn finds she prefers a blend of protection and mobility. While out exploring the galaxy, she wears the pauldrons and gauntlets over "simple" clothes.
STARSHIP
None
CREDITS
None
DROID
None
PETS
None
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