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[align=center] The following names were drawn at random and have been awarded the following prizes:[/align] 1. Antain - The Red Baron 2. Gallien Vyese - Thancred Minion 3. RiniKett - Sleipnir 4. Amondrask - Hoary the Snowman 5. JudicialHunter - Tender Lamb [align=center]Thank you for participating, please stay tuned for future giveaways! In the meantime, please feel free to drop the Ebonbrand Linkshell page, and enjin! Winners, please check your inboxes for the mogstation codes~[/align]

Odette would make use of a duelist fighting style like Charlotte of Samurai Showdown, or Raphael in Soul Calibur, given she uses a rapier herself (Keeping her more sinister dagger use away from the public eye). Whilst her greatest weapon is her charm, yet as far as combat would consider she is first and foremost a duelist, and a natural performer at that. The field is her stage, her footsteps a flourished yet carefully orchestrated dance only as flamboyant as practicality allows. It would be remiss not to mention the somewhat humiliating steps she puts would-be assailants through when able to talk them down, the slice of a belt here or the nick of a cheek there; yet never crossing that line of the inhuman. A master of her blade, Odette's use of the rapier is one of few things she truly excels at; an ambidextrous wielder that fights first and foremost with her weaker should the situation be anything short of life and death. Over-confident and mirthfully entertained, this is the Odette that many witness in duels, brawls and the face to face of any enemy whom would publicly engage her. [video=youtube] Additionally, her moves would have a lot of flared sass... Not unlike this scene from The Mask of Zorro, except it would be she doing the kissing. A disorienting move, perhaps? She may or may not also leave you half clothed in the process. [video=youtube]

I'd be interested as well, depending on availability!

[align=center]A tumbleweed bounces through the desert, kicking up trailing amounts of sand in it's lazy roll through golden sands. The camera pans slowly over boots crunching in the dirt, leaving in their wake a mottled array of footprints that vary in size and depth. Buckles are tightened, laces threaded, bullets loaded, pages flipped... Night falls and the desert is silent save for the whispered gust of wind over the dunes. As the camera crawls over the nearest dune, an encampment is seen scattered with tents and the dampened smoke of a recently extinguished fire. Under the cover of night humanoid silhouettes approach with blades drawn... Ice snakes its way through the flaxen particles of sand toward the tent and the screen fades to black. Gunshots. "Do it! FIRE!" shouts a man's voice, a loud horn overlapping the din to echo throughout. A flurry of images; blood splattering the sand, smoke from the barrel of a gun, a miqo'te holding his head at the ears in pain, spells flung through the air, an elezen lifting an ornate card, a midlander's leg severed at the knee... One man with speed and strength never before seen. One team of mercenaries under the leadership of a one-eyed foreigner. One largely constructed sonic weapon dragged into the desert. "When pants are worn, you know shit's goin' down."[/align]

BUMP! I hope everyone had a lovely Valentione's Day. I will be drawing the winner in 7.5hrs from this post, so it's your last chance to sign up for the draw. Good luck to everyone! ♥

Excellent! Please pop Odette on the roster~ ♥

OP updated with meme silliness. [sorry, Odette].

BUMP BUMP BUMP anyone wanting to sneak in and buy some last minute.

[align=justify]Odette stared for several long minutes in silence, her ocean-hued gaze lingering upon the gaudy sweater that had been thrust into the space between she and the white-haired centurion. Bright orange and yellow in zig-zagged pattern, made all the worse for it’s uneven stitching, the garment was truly an eyesore that almost forced instinctive recoil. “You cannae be serious….” stated the blonde, her attention slowly weaving upward from the sweater to the man who held it; his expression unreadable save for the smallest hint of pride for his hard-worked creation. “What is this, Boss…? Some kind of… garlean tradition? A form of will-based torture? It’s–” “I made it,” he cut her off matter-of-factly, not lowering his hands that grasped the brightly coloured attire at the shoulders to show it off in all it’s unholy glory. The golden orb of his functioning eye lifted to meet her gaze expectantly, the two of them locked in an awkward standoff. Odette sighed heavily and reached out to take the ugly sweater from his grasp, the paler band of the pure-blood’s missing bonding ring not lost on her. I suppose there are worse ways t’cope with divorce… she groaned internally as she draped the monstrosity over her arm and unbuttoned her tunic. Septimus himself retracted his gloved hands, one lifting to rub at the nape of his neck as she went about exchanging one garment for the other without a care for the foyer’s locale nor the golden gaze that passed over her. Tugging down the gifted sweater shortly after, the garment several sizes too big that it might be considered insulting, the highlander scratched at her shoulders that had already began to itch. I need a raise.[/align]

I also did a thing. Help. http://sonataofsteel.tumblr.com/ IC and OOC but character focused.

Well, you know what they say about sirens.... Apologies, friendo. I took a few days off this week to recharge my batteries and have a busy weekend ahead. That being said, I'll try to catch you in game tomorrow or pass on your name to one of the officers. Things will be back to normal next week!

WHILST YOU DISTRACTED ME WITH THIS.... [video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1c2KzJbcGA I SEE HOW IT IS. *Points to eyes and points at Sept.* (Also, thank you! ♥)

Hey there Yandros, thank you for your interest! I'll keep an eye out for you tomorrow and send a tell your way to sort something out. Please look forward to it!™ ♥

February 5, 2016 update. (The Signet remains downstream $$$) [align=center][/align] [align=justify]Odette didn't visit the Quicksand often, but when she did it was with a big fat cigar wedged between her pearly teeth. She'd never been one to shy away from the hustle and bustle of a crowd, despite general views on the human(oid) condition. Her smoke, which smelled suspiciously of moko grass, had already withered down to half-length and been tapped away into the ashtray that sat nearest her elbow and the third glass of whiskey in lightly-scarred hand. With thickly heeled boots resting upon the table's edge, wooden chair kicked back onto it's hind legs, the shapely siren watched the comings and goings of the patrons from beneath the wide brim of her hat with the occasional wink directed at some attractive passer-by. Full lips intermittently parted from cheesy grin to billow a portion of ashen smoke toward the high ceiling of the adventurer's guild or chat idly into a linkpearl that nestled into the bronze curve of her ear. It had been strangely devoid of cussing as of late, and somehow she had grown to miss that. It was time to spice things up a bit. Securing the hand-rolled cigar between her lips with a few sharp pulls, bronzed digits drifted downward to the pouch that rested just below the risen hem of her short-cut breeches and rifled through it's contents for several moments. Finally, when she found what it was she sought, the highlander lifted it to candlelight for idle inspection; a gleam upon the pearl's surface matching the wry tug of her pearly grin. There was but a moment that passed between that glance and the inebriated bend that lowered her hand toward the floor, and but a single moment after that before aforementioned pearl was sent rolling across the tavern's stained carpet and into fate's grasp.[/align] [align=center]-✖-[/align] [[OOC: Hello everyone! Amesoeurs is still alive and going strong. We've still got space for more of our ilk; those for value wit, charm, and morally ambiguous perspectives in a mature setting! Our desire is to promote a friendly, welcoming community of novel characters, rogues, merchants, outcasts, and others who walk interesting paths. If you're interested, give the OP a quick read and contact one of the aforementioned characters in-game to set something up. IC is preferable over OOC, but we'll find some way of getting one to you regardless.]]

I'm still slumming it with the Intuous 3 tablet, though I'm using Photoshop CS6 program-wise.

[align=center][/align] In the spirit of Valentione's Day, inspired by the generosity of RiniKett and our friends at the Wayfarer's of Eorzea, Ebonbrand are giving away a selection of mounts and minions to five lucky forumites! That's right, by simply stating your interest and listing the items from 1-5 in order of preference, you'll go into the draw to win one of five mogstation gift codes! Winners will be selected by a random number generator and posted on the 15th of February 2016, the same day as the celebration end. This giveaway is sponsored by and made possible by Ebonbrand's current recruitment drive! Whilst awaiting the results, we encourage you to swing by our FC Page for further information regarding how you can get on board with our little family of unsuspicious mercenaries. [align=center]----------------------- The Red Baron [Mount] Roam the wilds of Eorzea aboard the Red Baron! A suit of warmachina customized and operated by XIVth Legion tribunus Nero tol Scaeva. Your friends will look upon you with envy as you take to the field and skies in this crimson mechanical marvel. ----------------------- Sleipnir [Mount] The undying steed of the elder primal Odin. This item allows you to summon forth Sleipnir, the legendary mount of the elder primal Odin. An exceptional addition to your stable! ----------------------- Tender Lamb [Minion] A soft and fluffy lamb to call your very own. A lovely, tender lamb, complete with fleece, white as snow. Where ever your adventures may take you, this adorable companion is sure to go. ----------------------- Hoary the Snowman [Minion] You'll be cold but never alone with this darling snowman! This minion was crafted to commemorate the Starlight Celebration. When friends ask if you want to build a snowman, you'll be one step ahead with this dapper snow gentleman. ----------------------- Thancred [Minion] A clockwork doll crafted to resemble Thancred. This minion has been crafted at the behest of the Adventurers' Guild in celebration of the Rising, Eorzea's annual celebration of rebirth. Though perhaps not as irresistibly charming as the man himself, ladies still swoon at the sight of this dashing miniature. ~Good Luck to All!~[/align] ------------------------ Edit: [align=center] The following names were drawn at random and have been awarded the following prizes:[/align] 1. Antain - The Red Baron 2. Gallien Vyese - Thancred Minion 3. RiniKett - Sleipnir 4. Amondrask - Hoary the Snowman 5. JudicialHunter - Tender Lamb [align=center]Thank you for participating, please stay tuned for future giveaways! In the meantime, please feel free to drop the Ebonbrand Linkshell page, and enjin! Winners, please check your inboxes for the mogstation codes~[/align]

February 4th, 2016 Update: [align=center]Hello, and welcome to Ebonbrand. [/align] Now located in the seventh ward of the Mists with a medium-sized HQ, Ebonbrand are on the hunt for mercenaries and medics to shape Eorzea into a better, brighter tomorrow. Weekly missions encourage us to stay on our toes and keeps the blood pumping... sometimes out of our bodies. These missions aren't at all suspicious, or morally gray, despite how dangerous they can be. Weekly meetings are far less entertaining, but mandatory if you don't want to end up impaled on some mook's lance. I should probably find a way to spice those up... [align=center] [/align] Recently, the Teknoworks Headquarters has undergone a bit of a transformation. An 'upgrade' if you will. After a long mission, what better way to kick back and relax than throwing down a few gil and knocking back several drinks with your fellow mercenaries? Ebonbrand are now the proud owners of their own Gambler's Loft. The Loft is open to all members, with special events for the wider public to come. Please look forward to it!™ [align=center][/align] This is the door to the Boss's office where you go to sign your paperwork and become a member of Ebonbrand after being wowed by such an amazing recruitment campaign. Tell our emotionally-stunted fearless Leader Septimus Nerva that Odette sent you... it gets me paid [seriously], just like this endorsement that may or may not have been pre-written. [align=center][/align] You won't have to put up with shit like this... [... probably ...That's a lie]. Additionally, as part of our current recruitment drive... we're throwing things away. That's right, five lucky Eorzean's will be on the receiving end of Ebonbrand generosity! Here, take a flyer, pop your name down on a piece of paper and toss it in the labelled box in the foyer! [align=center] Ebonbrand Teknoworks; Machinations and Security for a New Era! Apply today![/align]

[align=center] ♡ A weekly summary of Odette's roleplaying adventures ♡ (Bit of a short one this week, as I took a few days off for a recharge!) (Back at full force in coming weeks~)[/align] [align=center]⚔ "I'm. . . sorry, Aeron. I care about you, you know it t'be true, but it dunnae change the'fact that I am a shadow; one made all th'darker fer the light it brings. There's so that much you dun yet know. I . . . I cannae accept." "Are you so sure about that? Once the lights go out, you don't know what the shadows do. They might run about, dance all night long, contemplate their lives and even love. Maybe they just sleep when they are cast about." "It couldn't be magitek," he said, "At best, I'd ... say it's some form of aether. Magitek wasn't involved,seeing as how I didn't see any flow of ceruleum from him or any of his movements." ... And just a little OOC to show off Septimoose's hard work in redecorating! Ebonbrand now have an entertainment/gambling hall. Stay tuned for future events! ⚔[/align]

Rini, you sweetheart~ ♥ 1. Wind-up Ifrit 2. Lesser Panda 3. Blue Bird

Could use a few hugs myself. Small by comparison, but some recent drama that's pushed me back onto medication for diagnosed depression (dysthymia). It's not too big a deal, but appreciated all the same.

When... ... you go through and plan exactly what items are carried on their person ICly... and why. ... each and every scar has a corresponding story as to why it's there. ... every person in your character's history is named, given a profession and personality. ... you study techniques of their preferred weapon (such as dueling) to better act on combat. ... you write all your own songs for performances, despite the stress of deadlines. ... there may or may not be method drinking involved.

Ahahahaha Meishali. I laughed way too hard at Nate's face. ♥ Thank you, I love them.

I'm really glad you like it! I had too much fun with his hair, despite the fact I know it's straighter. We can just pretend they got out the shower or something.

Marcy, my dear. Please send an invitation Odette's way if I don't grab you first~ ♥ Do let me know if there's anything I can help with, additionally.

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