Post by Kiet on Feb 28, 2007 1:11:56 GMT -5
Upon application, every character will be assigned a spirit guide based on their personality/biography fields. Unlike your character's god and alignment, this isn't something you get to choose; it chooses you.
You'll also have the opportunity to interact with your spirit guide when he/she is connected to the game. For more information on these characters, please read The Story of Shèng Zhōng (Sacred Place).
Shǔ, the Clever
Líng, the Diligent
Born a natural leader, Líng had already led his herd for many years when the dragons began to quarrel among themselves and he was called from his family to aid with the resolution. Commanding respect for his willingness to work hard, Líng was known as unswervingly patient, tireless, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint. Like him, those he watches over are the diligent, logical, and systematic. Once come to a descision, often they are difficult to persuade otherwise, and these animals are often reluctant to try anything new or overly dangerous. Despite an innate caution, those watched over by Líng make excellent leaders and often have the potential to accomplish great things.
Baras, the Courageous
The first of the tigers was a magnetic character whose natural air of authority conferred a certain prestige on him. He was tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding and soft in mysterious, unexpected places. He is the spirit guide of many natural born warriors, and it is said that he watches over the battlefield, giving strength to those who fight in his memory. Baras chooses those who are moody, reckless, hot-headed, selfish, impatient, impulsive, opinionated and rebellious, as well as those who are independent, brave, confident, dynamic, intense, energetic, sacrificing and faithful.
Kirsa, the Wise
The first fox and the finest philosopher among the animals, Kirsa is known for saying very little but possessing great wisdom and virtue. She has tremendous sympathy for mortals and, as a messenger of Kiet, appears to lead the living to the corpses of their deceased loved ones. Those who are guided by Kirsa are often intense and passionate beneath their relaxed, coy exteriors, affectionate and pleasant to be around. Seldom do they lose their tempers. Kirsa chooses those who are fair, withdrawn, solemn, crafty, rational, temperamental, sensitive and motivated by attention to detail, as well as those who are haughtily indifferent, self-indulgent, judgmental, self-righteous, deceptive, self-centered and condescending.
Irbis, the Noble
Irbis, the first of the leopards, is associated with strength, heath and harmony, and is symbolic of rulership. A person chosen by Irbis wears the crown of destiny and is capable of great achievements if he or she knows how to harness his or tremendous energy, intelligence and talent. In her time, Irbis was known for having a charitable nature, but at the same time was also one of the most unpleasant creatures imaginable; she used cunning, lies and trickery to discredit her rivals while possessing a hunger for power and unlimited sexual lust. Irbis chooses those who are ruthless, imperious, arrogant, dogmatic, pompous, despotic, intolerant, demanding, as well as those who are noble, dignified, honest, charismatic, vibrant, magnanimous, expansive and powerful.
Moghai, the Intuitive
Zhān, the Proud
Xiàng, the Gentle
Monkey: Hóu, the Cunning
Lǎo Yīng, the Resilient
The first of the eagles, even before he was gifted with keen eyesight, was a master hunter from the skies. Even when there was little food to be found in the fields and valleys, Lao-Yīng was able to find nourishment, and when he had excess, he would share willingly with others whom he saw struggling. It was because of his generosity that the dragon god Qi placed Lao-Yīng in the heavens among the stars she made when she shook her mane and tail across the night sky. Lao-Yīng can still be seen today, a bright sentry in the sky that stays sedentary. Lao-Yīng choses who are giving without being self-sacrificial, persevering, and determined, and steadfast.
Láng, the Loyal
Sensitive to the feelings of those around him and treating his followers with a great degree of empathy, Láng is associated with justice, honesty, intelligence, loyalty, straightfowardness, and responsibility. Láng is the protector of the hard worker and the unselfish and idealistic. He scorns weakness and arrogance. While living, the wolf was the epitome of a great leader and instilled loyalty into the hearts of his pack with great strength and courage, and kept all promises he made be they to the tiniest mouse or to the great dragons themselves. He always pushed his followers to overcome personal vices and drawbacks, and refused perhaps a little stubbornly to ever consider the task futile. An optimist, Láng believed each animal had potential and inner strength, and only the cowardly and feeble were unable to draw it out.
Gōng Zhū, the Judicious
Representative of virility, Gōng Zhū is the champion of the tolerant and patient. Modest, supportive, introverted and reserved, those associated with Gōng Zhū tend to solve their problems not by reacting quickly but by ruminiating and considering the issue carefully before reaching a conclusion. An advocate of reason, Gōng Zhū was a thoughtful creature who preferred the expected and habitual and would always protect himself and those he loved with great strength but never lashed out of vengence or anger. Of the animal heros he was more reluctant to come to the aid of the dragons, but was pursuaded by careful reason and the need to defend his family and the world's beauty from harm. It was ultimately Gōng Zhū's love of nature and the witnessing of the great destruction wrought by the dragons that finally drew him from his wary consideration into taking action.
More information coming soon!
You'll also have the opportunity to interact with your spirit guide when he/she is connected to the game. For more information on these characters, please read The Story of Shèng Zhōng (Sacred Place).
Shǔ, the Clever
Líng, the Diligent
Born a natural leader, Líng had already led his herd for many years when the dragons began to quarrel among themselves and he was called from his family to aid with the resolution. Commanding respect for his willingness to work hard, Líng was known as unswervingly patient, tireless, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint. Like him, those he watches over are the diligent, logical, and systematic. Once come to a descision, often they are difficult to persuade otherwise, and these animals are often reluctant to try anything new or overly dangerous. Despite an innate caution, those watched over by Líng make excellent leaders and often have the potential to accomplish great things.
Baras, the Courageous
The first of the tigers was a magnetic character whose natural air of authority conferred a certain prestige on him. He was tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding and soft in mysterious, unexpected places. He is the spirit guide of many natural born warriors, and it is said that he watches over the battlefield, giving strength to those who fight in his memory. Baras chooses those who are moody, reckless, hot-headed, selfish, impatient, impulsive, opinionated and rebellious, as well as those who are independent, brave, confident, dynamic, intense, energetic, sacrificing and faithful.
Kirsa, the Wise
The first fox and the finest philosopher among the animals, Kirsa is known for saying very little but possessing great wisdom and virtue. She has tremendous sympathy for mortals and, as a messenger of Kiet, appears to lead the living to the corpses of their deceased loved ones. Those who are guided by Kirsa are often intense and passionate beneath their relaxed, coy exteriors, affectionate and pleasant to be around. Seldom do they lose their tempers. Kirsa chooses those who are fair, withdrawn, solemn, crafty, rational, temperamental, sensitive and motivated by attention to detail, as well as those who are haughtily indifferent, self-indulgent, judgmental, self-righteous, deceptive, self-centered and condescending.
Irbis, the Noble
Irbis, the first of the leopards, is associated with strength, heath and harmony, and is symbolic of rulership. A person chosen by Irbis wears the crown of destiny and is capable of great achievements if he or she knows how to harness his or tremendous energy, intelligence and talent. In her time, Irbis was known for having a charitable nature, but at the same time was also one of the most unpleasant creatures imaginable; she used cunning, lies and trickery to discredit her rivals while possessing a hunger for power and unlimited sexual lust. Irbis chooses those who are ruthless, imperious, arrogant, dogmatic, pompous, despotic, intolerant, demanding, as well as those who are noble, dignified, honest, charismatic, vibrant, magnanimous, expansive and powerful.
Moghai, the Intuitive
Zhān, the Proud
Xiàng, the Gentle
Monkey: Hóu, the Cunning
Lǎo Yīng, the Resilient
The first of the eagles, even before he was gifted with keen eyesight, was a master hunter from the skies. Even when there was little food to be found in the fields and valleys, Lao-Yīng was able to find nourishment, and when he had excess, he would share willingly with others whom he saw struggling. It was because of his generosity that the dragon god Qi placed Lao-Yīng in the heavens among the stars she made when she shook her mane and tail across the night sky. Lao-Yīng can still be seen today, a bright sentry in the sky that stays sedentary. Lao-Yīng choses who are giving without being self-sacrificial, persevering, and determined, and steadfast.
Láng, the Loyal
Sensitive to the feelings of those around him and treating his followers with a great degree of empathy, Láng is associated with justice, honesty, intelligence, loyalty, straightfowardness, and responsibility. Láng is the protector of the hard worker and the unselfish and idealistic. He scorns weakness and arrogance. While living, the wolf was the epitome of a great leader and instilled loyalty into the hearts of his pack with great strength and courage, and kept all promises he made be they to the tiniest mouse or to the great dragons themselves. He always pushed his followers to overcome personal vices and drawbacks, and refused perhaps a little stubbornly to ever consider the task futile. An optimist, Láng believed each animal had potential and inner strength, and only the cowardly and feeble were unable to draw it out.
Gōng Zhū, the Judicious
Representative of virility, Gōng Zhū is the champion of the tolerant and patient. Modest, supportive, introverted and reserved, those associated with Gōng Zhū tend to solve their problems not by reacting quickly but by ruminiating and considering the issue carefully before reaching a conclusion. An advocate of reason, Gōng Zhū was a thoughtful creature who preferred the expected and habitual and would always protect himself and those he loved with great strength but never lashed out of vengence or anger. Of the animal heros he was more reluctant to come to the aid of the dragons, but was pursuaded by careful reason and the need to defend his family and the world's beauty from harm. It was ultimately Gōng Zhū's love of nature and the witnessing of the great destruction wrought by the dragons that finally drew him from his wary consideration into taking action.
More information coming soon!