ℒady sylvanas windrunner

[Player name] Noah
[Age] 21
[Personal Journal] eatme
[Other characters currently played] Mami Tomoe / Puella Magi Madoka Magica / musketeering

[Character name] Sylvanas Windrunner
[Age] Unknown. She’s an undead elf so could be anywhere from 150 and upwards. Appears to be in her early 30’s.
[Canon] Warcraft
[Point in time taken from canon] Towards the end of the War of the Lich King (Wrath of the Lich King, post-Battle for the Undercity, pre-Fall)

[Background]
Wiki

[Personality]
We are the Forsaken. We will find our own place in this world and slaughter anyone who stands in our way.

The leader of the Forsaken, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner, is likely one of the greater tragedies to befall Azeroth. Suffering in death and undeath at the hands of Arthas Menethil, the undead queen is outwardly cold, quiet, calculating, manipulative, and very powerful. A tactical leader, she commands the Forsaken neither through fear nor control, as she has earned their undying loyalty time and time again. She is vocal in her disdain for certain individuals, as those who have not earned her respect are unworthy of it.

Her loyalty to the other races of the Horde is forged of convenience, while she remains a staunch supporter of Warchief Thrall, many are wary as to when this may change. Especially when one remembers the events at Wrathgate; though Putress had gone rogue, it didn’t change the fact Sylvanas had overseen the creation of the contagion and authorized its use against the Scourge. Outside the necessity of her allegiances, very little kept the Banshee Queen in check.

Since her release from the former Lich King’s control, Sylvanas began her own machinations. She would lead the Forsaken, give them a place to sharpen their blades for the time when they may exact their revenge on Arthas. Words of honor have no place with the Queen. Tactics such as poisons and chemical warfare are not below her, and are in fact preferable in insuring victory for her forces. Deceit and double-crossing are tools common of Sylvanas, though she herself has little in terms of mercy for those who show her the same courtesy. The betrayers suffer greatly at her hands before she ultimately disposes of them. Those who stand in her way are granted even a swifter death.

What remains of her former life is buried deep beneath her own coldness and lust for revenge. Her loyalties to Silvermoon remain, offering the newly rekindled sin’dorei aid in troops and provisions as they pushed back Scourge forces that still tainted their land as well as secure them a place within the Horde. Though, this loyalty only goes so far once war on Arthas is declared, as she was just as willing to withdraw the same support when Lor’themar Theron was hesitant on sending his own forces. Sylvanas never forgets the past: hatreds, loyalties, even loved ones, each have their time and place. The warmer memories have little in both. Her need for revenge on Arthas is all-consuming, as when he does eventually fall, Sylvanas is left with a gaping emptiness. Many view what the Forsaken are as a curse. Sylvanas included. Denied the release of death, they were shackled to a world that in turn denies them. Without revenge, what else do they have?

[Abilities]

Ranger | Regarded as the best shot in Azeroth, Sylvanas is highly skilled with a bow and arrow. She never misses a target, and when she does it’s deliberate. In close combat, she wields two short swords that are just as deadly. She’s able to track a target and blend into the woods.

Poisons | A very skilled practitioner. She’s able to create most poisons, many of them very deadly to the right target.

Undeath | Sylvanas is an undead elf as well as a faction leader. While it is possible to kill her, the ways are very few and very difficult. Magic, especially light magic, is very effective. Falling from insanely high and landing on the ground as a pile of gore is also very effective. But as far as stabbing, slashing, or piercing weapons go, those can be brushed off easily. Stab her a few hundred times? That might work.

Banshee | She retains control of her own body, but Sylvanas’s actual form is that of a Banshee. Because of this, she can commune with other spirits as well as leave her body and possess another, living or dead. Why she doesn’t do this regularly is pretty obvious: while she’s off, her body is little more than a lifeless husk that someone could easily come and tamper with.

Willful | Though her body was under the Lich King’s control for a time, Sylvanas’s mind was always her own. Her will is nearly unbreakable, so simple mind control will not work on her.

[Other important stuff] There are two vocal tones to her voice, sounding as a woman's voice and a hiss speaking in unison.

[Sample post]
[First Person]
- If someone provoked or attacked you, what would you do?
One so foolish will be spared no mercy.

- Murder. What is your opinion?
It serves well as a means to an end.

- Would you consider yourself a hero or a villain? Why? Neither is an option as well, but still tell why.
The true villain is the one who was so proud as to not kill me when he had the chance. The is no act I can do that will ever compare to the atrocities he has committed.

- Do you stand up against authority, go against all odds, and if you could, pierce the heavens with your fighting spirit? If not, would you if you could?
[Glaring.] I am starting to grow tired of you.

- If you could go back home, would you? Why or why not?
You truly think I wish to remain caged within this realm? I have no need to explain myself to the likes of you.

- What were you doing before now?
Merely contemplating slitting your throat. Now it is certainty.

[Third Person]

Sylvanas rarely rested in her room. She did not sleep as often as the living, especially in a realm where the simple act of dreaming would ultimately prove to be a hindrance. It was a short rest, then she readied herself for another venture out to the border. The trunk was filled to the brim when she had opened it. Her weapons were there, two swords, bow and quiver, pouches and packs of potions and poisons. It wasn’t enough to last her long in a battle. But there was something else in here, now resting in the palm of her hand.

A lockbox. Ornate in design, though not very big. Only the size of a jewelry box.

Her gaze lingered, fingers trailing the latch that held shut what remained of those warmer days. With a small click, Sylvanas opened the lock box and only looked at its contents. Alleria’s gift, safely cushioned in mageweave cloth, gleamed softly in the pale light. Unconciously, her fingers began to trace the inscription on the back, words once etched into a still beating heart many years ago.

To Sylvanas. Love Always, Alleria.

In a world of dreams, where truths can make themselves visible, such thoughts could potentially betray Sylvanas. Hidden from anyone who would use it against her, none could know of its existence. Tightening her grip on the box, it was a folly to chance this now. She locked the box and sealed the trunk shut, her eyes turning to what remained ahead.

[Why do you want to play this character in Somarium?] With the growing fantasy casts, thought it would be fun to throw a curveball in.
[Which rule was your favorite and why?] Be nice to other players, same as always.
[Any questions?]

Player Information

Name: Noah
Personal Journal: eatme
Age: 21
Contact Info: [aim] noahofdreams | [plurk] cookierobots
Other Characters Played: Midna | humsalament

Character Information

Character Name: Sylvanas Windrunner
Character Series: Warcraft
Character Age: Unknown. She’s an undead elf so could be anywhere from 150 and upwards. Appears to be in her early 30’s.
Character Gender: Female
Original Canon
Canon Point: Towards the end of the War of the Lich King (Wrath of the Lich King, post-Battle for the Undercity, pre-Fall)
Background Link: Wiki
Personality:
We are the Forsaken. We will find our own place in this world and slaughter anyone who stands in our way.

The leader of the Forsaken, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner, is likely one of the greater tragedies to befall Azeroth. Suffering in death and undeath, the undead queen is outwardly cold, quiet, calculating, manipulative, and very powerful. A tactical leader, she commands the Forsaken neither through fear nor control, as she has earned their undying loyalty time and time again. She is vocal in her disdain for certain individuals, those who have not earned her respect are unworthy of it. Her loyalty to the other races of the Horde is forged of convenience, while she remains a staunch supporter of the Warchief, many are wary as to when this may change. Especially when regarding the events at Wrathgate.

Since her release from the former Lich King’s control, Sylvanas gain a new focus entirely. She would lead the Forsaken, give them a place to sharpen their blades for the time when they may all exact their revenge on Arthas. That does not discount her own efforts, for she is no mere public figurehead of her people. Sylvanas is truly a leader born of military rather than of blood. She commands her troops, but her presence is always on the battlefield when it is needed. Words of honor have no place with the Queen. Tactics such as poisons and chemical warfare are not below her, and are in fact preferable in insuring victory for her forces. Lying and double-crossing are also tools common of Sylvanas, though she herself has little in terms of mercy for those who show her the same courtesy. The betrayers suffer greatly at her hands before she ultimately disposes of them.

What remains of her former life is buried deep beneath her own coldness and lust for revenge. Her loyalties to Silvermoon remain, offering the newly rekindled sin’dorei aid in troops and provisions as they pushed back Scourge forces that still tainted their land as well as secure them a place within the Horde. Though, this loyalty only goes so far once war on Arthas is declared and she's required to twist a few arms. Sylvanas never forgets the past: hatreds, loyalties, even loved ones, each have their time and place. The warmer memories have little in both. Her need for revenge on Arthas Menethil is all-consuming, and nothing will stand in her path.

Abilities:

Ranger | Regarded as the best shot in Azeroth, Sylvanas is highly skilled with a bow and arrow. She never misses a target, when she does it’s deliberate. In close combat, she wields two short swords that are just as deadly. She’s able to track a target and blend into the woods.

Poisons | A very skilled practitioner. She’s able to create most poisons, many of them very deadly to the right target.

Undeath | Sylvanas is an undead elf as well as a faction leader. While it is possible to kill her, but the ways are very few and very difficult. Magic, especially light magic, is very effective. But as far as stabbing, slashing, or piercing weapons go, those can be brushed off easily.

Banshee | She retains control of her own body, but Sylvanas’s actual form is that of a Banshee. Because of this, she can commune with other spirits as well as leave her body and possess another, living or dead. Why she doesn’t do this regularly is pretty obvious in that her body is little more than a lifeless husk that someone could easily come and tamper with.

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