Post by mystique on Jan 25, 2006 9:10:02 GMT -4
Given Name: Raven Darkholm
Codename: Mystique
Age: Unknown as her shapeshifting abilities allow her to suppress her natural aging process.
Detailed Description of Powers: Mystique is a mutant metamorph, she can shift the atoms and molecules of her body at will to mimic the appearance of any human, humanoid or semi-humanoid being of either sex.
Her control is so exact that she can replicate another person's retina, finger, palm and skin-pore patterns. Not even vocal cords are beyond her ability to duplicate.
Her shape-shifting abilities also allow her to also heal herself of surface and interior tissue damage. This also allows her to withstand all pathogens and poisons.
Although her abilities allow her to resemble other people, she cannot diminish or increase her body mass, nor can she duplicate the powers of other mutants. She has not tried to imitate non-humanoid beings, animals, plants, or inanimate objects. This might interfere with the proper functioning of her internal organs and possibly result in her death.
Originally from: Austria
Known Family: Greydon Creed (son)
Kurt Wagner (son)
Physical Description: 5' 10", 125 lbs. She has long red hair, indigo colored skin, yellow eyes, and an athletic build.
Other:(Feel free to include any extra information here, such as attitude, temperament, likes, dislikes... etc.) Mystique has a hatred for Humans. Perhaps, due to the fact that she has witnessed several attempts by Humans to destroy the Mutant race, and only wishes to protect her own.
Bio: Mystique's origins are shrouded in mystery. Because she can eliminate the outward signs of aging, it is impossible to determine her true date of birth. Apparently, she learned to use her mutant ability at a very young age. Hiding from those who would want to kill her
As an adult, she put her powers to practical use as a covert operative. It is thought that she was enlisted by the Allies during WW2 for covert operations involving certain Nazi officials. But this has not been verified. Mystique has concealed her mutant ability and criminal intentions by assuming an endless string of cover identities. As Raven Darkholm, she rose rapidly through the U.S. Civil Service. She ascended to the position of deputy director of the Defence Advanced Research Planning Agency in the U.S. Department of Defence.
To continue her criminal activities, Mystique established the second incarnation of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. A subversive organization founded by the mutant terrorist known as Magneto. Mystique's Brotherhood gained notoriety when it attempted to terminate U.S. Senator Robert Kelly, an anti-mutant activist investigating the perceived threat posed by superhuman beings. The X-Men thwarted the Brotherhood's assassination agenda, as well as several other acts of terrorism perpetrated by Mystique and The Brotherhood.
As anti-mutant sentiment increased, Mystique feared that the climate had become too dangerous for the Brotherhood to continue its activities. The sinister shapeshifter offered the Brotherhood's services to the government and then sealed the deal by bringing Magneto to justice. The new Freedom Force officially entered the government's employ shortly afterwards, and Mystique received a full presidential pardon.
But she could not stay on the right side of the law for long. After Freedom Force fell apart, Mystique returned to her old ways. The death of her long-time friend Irene along with several battles with powerful mutants left Mystique mentally unbalanced. As a result, she became a quest of the Xavier Mansion. But even this did not last long. She recoved quickly and disappeared. She resurfaced in France, only to be hunted down by Sabertooth. She survived the attack by catching the killer off-guard Revealing that she was the mother of their child. Greydon Creed.
Wanting revenge on Greydon for sending Sabertooth after her, she killed General Amond Guadier who had been supplying Greydon's anti-mutant group with weapons. This brought the Xmen into the scene, where it was revealed that Greydon was not an only child. Nightcrawler was her son as well.
Later, after being captured by X-Factor, she was forced to join the government sanctioned mutant team and wear an inhibitor collar to prevent her escape. Mystique nonetheless managed to flee. Ironically, Mystique's most ambitious terrorist act led to the eradication of the lethal mutant plague known as the Legacy Virus. The metamorphic mutant reassembled the Brotherhood and released a new, dangerous strain on the deadly disease targeting normal humans. The Brotherhood then descended upon the Muir Island research facility of bio-geneticist Moira MacTaggert, seeking to destroy the scientist's work in pursuit of a cure. MacTaggert was able to divine an antidote to the virus based on Mystique's modifications, though she sustained fatal injuries in the attack.
When Members of the X-Corps, tried to recruit Mystique, they discovered that she had infiltrated the X-Corps already by using the identity of newcomer, “Surge” Pretending to have electric powers, she wore a pack which generated electricity and gave the impression “he” had electricity powers. Mystique quietly manipulated X-Corps behind the scenes. She then took the place of Jakob Eisen, the leader of the anti-mutant group (whom she had killed) and claimed to have executed Surge, leading to an X-Corps attack on their headquarters. Mystique freed Mastermind (who was partners with her) and hinted at a secret scheme which had only just been actively put into motion. She had Blob and Avalanche and some others attack and, in one case, kill X-Men and other X-Corps members so the plans could go undisturbed. As Mystique's schemes went into motion, she got close to Banshee by impersonating the mutant Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man) and slit his throat. Leaving Banshee to die, she monitored the situation from a control room. When there was a security breach, she went to investigate - only to encounter an angry Abyss, one of the X-Corps’ possible recruits. He angrily sucked her into his inter-dimensional void to stop her rampage.
Later it was learned that both Nightcrawler and Abyss were offspring of a creature known as Azazel. During a battle with Azazel and his followers, Abyss tried to use his powers and freed Mystique. Raven revealed to Kurt that Azazel was his father. Later, after the X-Men defeated Azazel, Mystique slipped away to reassume her life of crime.
And in the Interview:
Who do you want to play?: Mystique
Why?: To me, Mystique is a strong woman and a hero of sorts. Even if she tends to lean more to the criminal side of the law. She has survived in a world of mutant-hating frenzy longer than most. I have been drawn to her ever since I started collecting comic.
Have you ever RP before? Where?: Yes. Unfortunately, the threads have been deleted.
How many times would you say you should post a day?: It really depends on how many (if any) storylines I may be involved with. Due to circumstances I cannot be online for long periods of time (i.e. over two hours).
Do you mean to stick with this site (in other words, will you NOT quit after a month or two?): Yes.
Please write a sample post for the character you want below: (*Ideas: Do something with someone (but don't control their character). Make it more than a one liner. Just post like you would in any other place.)
The grey clouds mingled softly with the smoke from stone chimneys, as yellow eyes gazed out over the cityscape from a hooded trench coat. The iron railings of the terrace restaurant were cold to the touch, much colder than the air around her. How many times has she stood in this exact spot over the years, looking out over the horizon. This was her favourite spot in the entire city. From the top of the Eiffel Tower she could look down on the people below. In more ways than one. Humans were beneath her. She had made a promise to herself years ago in this exact spot, that they would never control her as they had. A promise she has never broken.
A well dressed middle aged man walked out onto the terrace and took a seat at a table close to her. He was balding, with glasses and drastically over-weight. She noticed him the moment he walked into view. Time to go to work. Seamlessly, she redefined her body into someone completely different. Her yellow eyes became blue, red hair became blond. Indigo skin turned flush pink. Even her age was masked to resemble a twenty-something year old woman.
She turned and began walking towards the man. Not looking at him, but seeing him none-the-less. She waited for the right moment, no more than a foot away, to begin.
“Monsieur Jones?” She spoke is a perfect Parisian accent. “Is zat you?”
The man looked up, and gazed into her bright blue eyes.
“Jackie?” A huge smile crossed his face. “Wow, funny meeting you here!” He motioned her to join him. He had taken the bait. “I thought after our little rendezvous on the weekend and then you not calling me after, well, I thought that it was just a one night thing.”
“I am so sorry.” She gave him a timid smile as she sat opposite him. “But my boss has had me working long hours. Ze merger is very important to him. If it does not go zrough…”
“Oh don’t worry, it’ll go through. My company wants this as much as your boss does.”
She gave him a look of relief, and made tears whell up in her eyes for that extra effect. “I am so glad to hear zat! I was so worried!”
“No need to worry your pretty little head.” His smile implied more than just sympathy. She had seen that expression too many times. He leaned closer towards her. “Now what do you say you and I get together later on this evening? Think of it as a victory celebration.”
“I would love to.” She gave him a look that almost made him jump across the table. “But unfortuntaly, I must work late zis evening. I must help to prepare the final contracts. It will be a long night. I do not know where to begin with zem.”
“Maybe I can help you there.” He said reaching down to the briefcase next to him. “These are the negotiation contracts that my company in putting into the final merger contracts. I think it would speed the whole process up if you’re boss knew exactly what he was getting out of this. That way, he could finalize his contracts earlier, and everyone is happy a whole lot sooner.”
She took the folder from him and slipped it into her coat, making sure that he caught a glimpse of her full breasts as well.
“Oh zank-you! You have no idea what zis means to me!”
“Well why don’t you show me your appreciation tonight.”
Slowly, seductively, she stood up. “I will be at your room around 8 pm.” She smiled and blew him a kiss.
“I’ll be ready.” He grinned back.
She walked away from the table slowly, trying to hold down the repulsive nausea feelings building within her. At least she wouldn’t have to ’visit’ with him again. With each step she changed her appearance again. Blue eyes became hazel, blond hair became brown. Her transformation was complete before she reached the security cameras at the entrance to the building from the terrace. Folder hidden within her coat.
The door was being held open by an older gentleman, for a young woman that she had just impersonated. She could tell from their interaction that this was a secret lovers meeting. Something she already knew about. And how she would love to go back outside and watch as they all met up with each other. But there were things to do. This part of her plan was over.
Codename: Mystique
Age: Unknown as her shapeshifting abilities allow her to suppress her natural aging process.
Detailed Description of Powers: Mystique is a mutant metamorph, she can shift the atoms and molecules of her body at will to mimic the appearance of any human, humanoid or semi-humanoid being of either sex.
Her control is so exact that she can replicate another person's retina, finger, palm and skin-pore patterns. Not even vocal cords are beyond her ability to duplicate.
Her shape-shifting abilities also allow her to also heal herself of surface and interior tissue damage. This also allows her to withstand all pathogens and poisons.
Although her abilities allow her to resemble other people, she cannot diminish or increase her body mass, nor can she duplicate the powers of other mutants. She has not tried to imitate non-humanoid beings, animals, plants, or inanimate objects. This might interfere with the proper functioning of her internal organs and possibly result in her death.
Originally from: Austria
Known Family: Greydon Creed (son)
Kurt Wagner (son)
Physical Description: 5' 10", 125 lbs. She has long red hair, indigo colored skin, yellow eyes, and an athletic build.
Other:(Feel free to include any extra information here, such as attitude, temperament, likes, dislikes... etc.) Mystique has a hatred for Humans. Perhaps, due to the fact that she has witnessed several attempts by Humans to destroy the Mutant race, and only wishes to protect her own.
Bio: Mystique's origins are shrouded in mystery. Because she can eliminate the outward signs of aging, it is impossible to determine her true date of birth. Apparently, she learned to use her mutant ability at a very young age. Hiding from those who would want to kill her
As an adult, she put her powers to practical use as a covert operative. It is thought that she was enlisted by the Allies during WW2 for covert operations involving certain Nazi officials. But this has not been verified. Mystique has concealed her mutant ability and criminal intentions by assuming an endless string of cover identities. As Raven Darkholm, she rose rapidly through the U.S. Civil Service. She ascended to the position of deputy director of the Defence Advanced Research Planning Agency in the U.S. Department of Defence.
To continue her criminal activities, Mystique established the second incarnation of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. A subversive organization founded by the mutant terrorist known as Magneto. Mystique's Brotherhood gained notoriety when it attempted to terminate U.S. Senator Robert Kelly, an anti-mutant activist investigating the perceived threat posed by superhuman beings. The X-Men thwarted the Brotherhood's assassination agenda, as well as several other acts of terrorism perpetrated by Mystique and The Brotherhood.
As anti-mutant sentiment increased, Mystique feared that the climate had become too dangerous for the Brotherhood to continue its activities. The sinister shapeshifter offered the Brotherhood's services to the government and then sealed the deal by bringing Magneto to justice. The new Freedom Force officially entered the government's employ shortly afterwards, and Mystique received a full presidential pardon.
But she could not stay on the right side of the law for long. After Freedom Force fell apart, Mystique returned to her old ways. The death of her long-time friend Irene along with several battles with powerful mutants left Mystique mentally unbalanced. As a result, she became a quest of the Xavier Mansion. But even this did not last long. She recoved quickly and disappeared. She resurfaced in France, only to be hunted down by Sabertooth. She survived the attack by catching the killer off-guard Revealing that she was the mother of their child. Greydon Creed.
Wanting revenge on Greydon for sending Sabertooth after her, she killed General Amond Guadier who had been supplying Greydon's anti-mutant group with weapons. This brought the Xmen into the scene, where it was revealed that Greydon was not an only child. Nightcrawler was her son as well.
Later, after being captured by X-Factor, she was forced to join the government sanctioned mutant team and wear an inhibitor collar to prevent her escape. Mystique nonetheless managed to flee. Ironically, Mystique's most ambitious terrorist act led to the eradication of the lethal mutant plague known as the Legacy Virus. The metamorphic mutant reassembled the Brotherhood and released a new, dangerous strain on the deadly disease targeting normal humans. The Brotherhood then descended upon the Muir Island research facility of bio-geneticist Moira MacTaggert, seeking to destroy the scientist's work in pursuit of a cure. MacTaggert was able to divine an antidote to the virus based on Mystique's modifications, though she sustained fatal injuries in the attack.
When Members of the X-Corps, tried to recruit Mystique, they discovered that she had infiltrated the X-Corps already by using the identity of newcomer, “Surge” Pretending to have electric powers, she wore a pack which generated electricity and gave the impression “he” had electricity powers. Mystique quietly manipulated X-Corps behind the scenes. She then took the place of Jakob Eisen, the leader of the anti-mutant group (whom she had killed) and claimed to have executed Surge, leading to an X-Corps attack on their headquarters. Mystique freed Mastermind (who was partners with her) and hinted at a secret scheme which had only just been actively put into motion. She had Blob and Avalanche and some others attack and, in one case, kill X-Men and other X-Corps members so the plans could go undisturbed. As Mystique's schemes went into motion, she got close to Banshee by impersonating the mutant Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man) and slit his throat. Leaving Banshee to die, she monitored the situation from a control room. When there was a security breach, she went to investigate - only to encounter an angry Abyss, one of the X-Corps’ possible recruits. He angrily sucked her into his inter-dimensional void to stop her rampage.
Later it was learned that both Nightcrawler and Abyss were offspring of a creature known as Azazel. During a battle with Azazel and his followers, Abyss tried to use his powers and freed Mystique. Raven revealed to Kurt that Azazel was his father. Later, after the X-Men defeated Azazel, Mystique slipped away to reassume her life of crime.
And in the Interview:
Who do you want to play?: Mystique
Why?: To me, Mystique is a strong woman and a hero of sorts. Even if she tends to lean more to the criminal side of the law. She has survived in a world of mutant-hating frenzy longer than most. I have been drawn to her ever since I started collecting comic.
Have you ever RP before? Where?: Yes. Unfortunately, the threads have been deleted.
How many times would you say you should post a day?: It really depends on how many (if any) storylines I may be involved with. Due to circumstances I cannot be online for long periods of time (i.e. over two hours).
Do you mean to stick with this site (in other words, will you NOT quit after a month or two?): Yes.
Please write a sample post for the character you want below: (*Ideas: Do something with someone (but don't control their character). Make it more than a one liner. Just post like you would in any other place.)
The grey clouds mingled softly with the smoke from stone chimneys, as yellow eyes gazed out over the cityscape from a hooded trench coat. The iron railings of the terrace restaurant were cold to the touch, much colder than the air around her. How many times has she stood in this exact spot over the years, looking out over the horizon. This was her favourite spot in the entire city. From the top of the Eiffel Tower she could look down on the people below. In more ways than one. Humans were beneath her. She had made a promise to herself years ago in this exact spot, that they would never control her as they had. A promise she has never broken.
A well dressed middle aged man walked out onto the terrace and took a seat at a table close to her. He was balding, with glasses and drastically over-weight. She noticed him the moment he walked into view. Time to go to work. Seamlessly, she redefined her body into someone completely different. Her yellow eyes became blue, red hair became blond. Indigo skin turned flush pink. Even her age was masked to resemble a twenty-something year old woman.
She turned and began walking towards the man. Not looking at him, but seeing him none-the-less. She waited for the right moment, no more than a foot away, to begin.
“Monsieur Jones?” She spoke is a perfect Parisian accent. “Is zat you?”
The man looked up, and gazed into her bright blue eyes.
“Jackie?” A huge smile crossed his face. “Wow, funny meeting you here!” He motioned her to join him. He had taken the bait. “I thought after our little rendezvous on the weekend and then you not calling me after, well, I thought that it was just a one night thing.”
“I am so sorry.” She gave him a timid smile as she sat opposite him. “But my boss has had me working long hours. Ze merger is very important to him. If it does not go zrough…”
“Oh don’t worry, it’ll go through. My company wants this as much as your boss does.”
She gave him a look of relief, and made tears whell up in her eyes for that extra effect. “I am so glad to hear zat! I was so worried!”
“No need to worry your pretty little head.” His smile implied more than just sympathy. She had seen that expression too many times. He leaned closer towards her. “Now what do you say you and I get together later on this evening? Think of it as a victory celebration.”
“I would love to.” She gave him a look that almost made him jump across the table. “But unfortuntaly, I must work late zis evening. I must help to prepare the final contracts. It will be a long night. I do not know where to begin with zem.”
“Maybe I can help you there.” He said reaching down to the briefcase next to him. “These are the negotiation contracts that my company in putting into the final merger contracts. I think it would speed the whole process up if you’re boss knew exactly what he was getting out of this. That way, he could finalize his contracts earlier, and everyone is happy a whole lot sooner.”
She took the folder from him and slipped it into her coat, making sure that he caught a glimpse of her full breasts as well.
“Oh zank-you! You have no idea what zis means to me!”
“Well why don’t you show me your appreciation tonight.”
Slowly, seductively, she stood up. “I will be at your room around 8 pm.” She smiled and blew him a kiss.
“I’ll be ready.” He grinned back.
She walked away from the table slowly, trying to hold down the repulsive nausea feelings building within her. At least she wouldn’t have to ’visit’ with him again. With each step she changed her appearance again. Blue eyes became hazel, blond hair became brown. Her transformation was complete before she reached the security cameras at the entrance to the building from the terrace. Folder hidden within her coat.
The door was being held open by an older gentleman, for a young woman that she had just impersonated. She could tell from their interaction that this was a secret lovers meeting. Something she already knew about. And how she would love to go back outside and watch as they all met up with each other. But there were things to do. This part of her plan was over.