❖ PROFILE ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Name: Seraphiel Alias(es): Sera Meaning:
Seraphiel: "Seraphiel holds the highest rank of the Seraphim . . . In some texts, he is referred to as the Angel of Silence. Eponymously named as chief of the Seraphim, one of several for whom this office is claimed, Seraphiel is one of eight judge angels and a prince of the Merkabah . . . He is beautiful like lightning and the light of the morning star." Particularly important is that he is called the Angel of Silence. The rose has been a symbol of secrecy and silence for a long time. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite gave her son Eros a rose, and he gave it to Harpocrates, the Greek god of silence, so that the affairs of the gods would remain secret.
Gender: male Herd: Primrose & Hope Location: wandering Bonded: no one
If there's one thing that's constant and immovable, it's Sera's stubbornness. This is reflected in his temperament: "adamantine" (diamond-like; in reference to Satan's unbreakable chains and unbreakable angel armor in Paradise Lost, the walls that surround Tartarus, among various other poetic literary sources). As a foal, while he's still growing up, Sera tends to be a bit selfish and self-serving... as are all young children; I plan for him to grow out of this as he matures. Seraphiel isn't evil, but he is impulsive and emotional, taking all statements by others to heart very seriously while saying (or doing) things he doesn't mean whenever he loses his temper. Seraphiel never feels like he's fully part of something: his appearance sets him apart from the herd and he feels like he doesn't have a family because Messiah isn't the most paternal figure in the world. Sera envies pure angeni and close-knit families because he feels like they have everything he doesn't. As Sera grows, he becomes increasingly confused and lonely. He feels like he inherited some "black mark" from his father and this affects his relationships with almost all other Soquili. Sera struggles with self-doubt; he doesn't know if he's "good" or "evil" because he doesn't feel like he is either, but others often treat him like he's rotten and its out of his control. Sera perceives this to be worse than it actually is, because he takes everything to heart and, over time, becomes slightly paranoid. This is also a source of a lot of frustration for Sera; he wants to believe that he's not doomed to be a likeness of his dad, but then he does something selfish without meaning to or really thinking about it, and wonders if he really is a bad person. As he grows from a foal to an adult, Seraphiel will gain confidence in himself, become gentler and learning to be altruistic.
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Beauty and the Beast: Sera meets a pretty young filly/colt who becomes his playmate. Later, he develops a childhood crush on her/him, only to be snubbed by her/his family due to his [Sera's] dark coloring and (or) his father's line. [Disclaimer: not a lover/breeding plot.] His/her family cuts off all contact with Sera, prohibiting the two foals from even talking to each other, and Sera loses a friend. He goes to the ladies in his own family (his mother, Florian; his aunt, Briallan; his grandmother, Shoshana), seeking advice and wisdom: why was he treated like this? What can he do? At this point, Sera learns a little of his father, even if not directly told who his father is. Sera puts two and two together and notices that his father is treated with disapproval by some Soquili, and he perceives a stigma on his father's line. Ultimately, he and his family are unable to do anything to convince his friend's parents that he is a suitable companion for their daughter, and he loses touch with the filly/colt. [participants: Florian, Briallan, Shoshana, a filly/colt and his/her herd/family]
Black Sheep: After the incident with his filly/colt-friend, Sera views his parentage with a new perspective. He becomes a little paranoid about how other Soquili treat him, and mentally questions if he is being judged for everything he does in and out of the herd. He seeks support from his siblings and asks them how they feel they are being treated, and if they feel the same doubts that he does. This can go either way, depending on how his brother(s)/sister(s) feel. If they don't share Seraphiel's fears, Seraphiel will begin to feel isolated and will start becoming secretive; he will feel alone and wonder, "Why me?" If Sera's siblings do share his fears, they may decide to have a family discussion with their mother. [participants: Seraphiel's siblings]
Born on a Bed of Roses (the Primrose Path): Sera becomes frustrated and begins developing a guilt complex over his blood relationship to his father. To compensate, he throws himself into his mother's family line deeper than ever before, developing an insatiable desire to intimately know their history. He begins to form a strong identity centering on the entire herd itself; no longer is he just a son of Florian, but a son of the Primrose and Hope herd. He views his grandmother as his mentor, perhaps eliciting mild envy or hurt in his mother because he seeks out Shoshana's advice more than Florian's. Sera also develops a desire for male role models, and begins attempts to interact with his grandfather, Oracle; his uncle, Winter Rose; and his cousin, Cadhla. Sera begins viewing direct blood relation with increasing importance. [participants: the entire herd]
Fall from Grace: (This may be tied into the previous plot.) Seraphiel may inadvertently start minor conflict within the herd because he places an inordinately strong emphasis on blood relation. In contrast to the ways of the herd, he does not view (for example) Shilo, Meykal, or Kisha as his family members because he is not related to them by blood. Possibly he gets into an argument about the relevance and importance of blood ties in a family, and makes a thoughtless statement like, "If you aren't blood related, you aren't my real family." This can result in a retort about Seraphiel's father, maybe something like, "Your father is blood, but he doesn't raise you, we do," and this results in hurt feelings all around. Sera is left feeling torn, confused, hurt, and angry, and doesn't even know if he should be filled with guilt and remorse. [participants: the entire herd]
Speak of the Devil and the Devil Shall Appear: For the first time, Sera meets his father. Seraphiel is immediately drawn in by Messiah's charming, charismatic nature and led to implicitly trust his father; he is unable to understand why his grandmother dislikes Messiah so much. Regardless of how Florian behaves towards Sera's dad, Sera will be overjoyed at Messiah's appearance and not even think twice about why Messiah was missing for much of Sera's childhood. If Sera's siblings react badly to their father's appearance, Seraphiel will likely incite an argument with them, defending Messiah. Perhaps Messiah witnesses this? [participants: the herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Blood is Thicker than Water: Seraphiel ignores any warnings he gets from his herd and actively seeks out Dad for what he thinks is some father-son/daughter "bonding" time, not realizing that Messiah agrees not out of paternal love but out of a desire to manipulate his children. Sera's siblings may be invited as well (but not their mom) on the first encounter. This strengthens Sera's trust in his father, even if his siblings (or his mom or grandma) react badly. Messiah takes this opportunity to learn about his children -- what they love and hold dear, what their values are, how impressionable they may be -- and evaluate their "usefulness." There may be another outing for family bonding, and Florian may come along -- if Shoshana permits this outing, she may insist that it be done under her supervision. Seraphiel is not the center of attention; he pays close attention to how his mother and father interact. [participants: Messiah, possibly Sera's siblings, possibly Florian]
Devil in the Details: Messiah has left the Primrose and Hope herdlands, and Seraphiel is discontent. Sera still believes blood relation is extremely important for a family, and he wants his mother and father form a traditional, ideal family unit... even if it means separating his mother, siblings, and himself from the herd. He learns what lifemating is and completely overlooks Florian's decision not to lifemate with Messiah and those implications (specifically, that Florian and Messiah do not want to stay together for their entire lives). Sera attempts to reunite Florian and Messiah, disregarding the feelings and desires of everyone else involved, only to have his attempts backfire. In the process, he manages to offend members of the herd, anger his father, and upset his mother and grandparents. After being called selfish and inconsiderate, Messiah begins to distance himself from both his family and his herd. [participants: the entire herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Brand of Cain: Frustrated, Seraphiel leaves the protection of the Primrose and Hope herd for what is meant to be a short time. This is meant to be a spiritual retreat, a time when he can relax, view the world with a fresh mind, and make a clean start. He leaves the herd with the hopes of coming to terms with his father's lineage and then finding a love in his life. Instead, he hears about a dark Soquili with six wings -- a stigma, the "mark of Cain," -- and this spurs him into an attempt to find all members of his father's family. Sera sets out on a mission to prove that not all descendants of Lucifer are corrupt, but doesn't know what he will find. [participants: various relatives of Messiah? <3]
Baptism of Fire: Sera wanders alone, not ready to face his herd and family just yet -- he is still torn and upset over what happened in Devil in the Details. He travels the wilderness until he meets an angeni of the opposite sex, and he is awed at first sight. He attempts to speak to her, but she turns him down. Unwilling to give up, he follows her. She tells Seraphiel that he's acting irrationally, but he responds that he doesn't care, he's no longer sure what's rational or not... not to mention he's starting to view her evasiveness as a game, like "playing hard to get." The angeni attempts to escape by leaping over a long fall such as a ravine, a canyon, or a waterfall, using her wings to help her, thinking that Sera would stop. (If Seraphiel has wings, then at the beginning of this RP he had suffered an injury -- this plot requires him to be unable to fly for at least a short time.) Seraphiel attempts to leap across as well, but his hoof gets caught and he can't make the distance. To the angeni's horror, he falls, tumbling against rock on the way down, and falls unconscious. He awakens to find the angeni treating his wounds. Sera apologizes, and the two finally have a real conversation. He expresses wonder of her "purity" and abilities as a result of her angeni blood. Seraphiel begins to feel envy. After healing, he returns to the Primrose and Hope herd. [participants: an angeni!]
Devil's Advocate:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Without realizing it, Seraphiel is being manipulated by his father, doing Messiah's dirty work. This gets him in trouble with some unsavory (kalona?) Soquili. Sera refuses to believe that his father is anything but the poised, debonair gentleman he appears to be and steadfastly continues trusting Messiah. Meanwhile, other Soquili treat Sera like a bringer of bad luck and misfortune because whenever Seraphiel appears to get involved, arguments and disagreements come about. Seraphiel notices that he seems to have a talent for getting other Soquili to lose their temper. His herd doubts him. Sera's relationship with his mother deteriorates; he and Florian grow increasingly distant. Sera feels like he can no longer confide in his own mother. [participants: Messiah, kalona?, Florian, the entire herd, other Soquili]
Thirty Pieces of Silver (the Price of Treachery):(Not as planned out as the above plots) Messiah continues to manipulate Seraphiel; Sera is his father's tool. Sera had already he created mistrust within the Primrose and Hope herd. This time Sera's behavior has grave consequences: he causes a family and/or a couple to break apart (probably only temporarily, just for the duration of this plot, but Sera is unaware of this). Sera takes the blame for this, and his relationship with the herd (and with his grandmother) worsens until there is a verbal fight. Sera is turned away from the herd. Upset, he leaves them for a few days. When Sera attempts to rejoin his herd, his herdmates are not yet ready to accept him again. Hurt and angry, Seraphiel tells Shoshana that he needs some time to himself. He finds Messiah and/or "evil" Soquili, telling them of his troubles. These Soquili convince Sera that the herd never looked out for him, that he's better off without him. They work Seraphiel into a rage until Sera agrees. Seeking to harm the herd from inside, Sera plots with the evil Soquili and organizes an attack on the herd. In turn for the kalonas' help, Sera promises to aid them when called upon (i.e. Sera kind of "sells his soul" to the Soquili version of the mob).[participants: Messiah, kalona? (evil Soquili), the entire herd, other Soquili]
Fire and Brimstone:(Not as planned out as the above plots) The attack planned in Thirty Pieces of Silver occurs. Florian and/or Shoshana and/or Oracle confront Seraphiel. Sera comes to the conclusion that he is inherently evil because he is a son of Messiah. [participants: Messiah, kalona? (evil Soquili), the entire herd, other Soquili]
Judgement Day: Seraphiel becomes self-destructive. At times, he feels overcome by guilt, but he oscillates between remorse, regret, and a feeling of complete and utter helplessness, believing that he is a beast. He wanders the wilderness with the intention of harming himself: he burns in the desert sand, freezes in the mountains; his body aches and he does not have to face other living beings. However, he runs into the angeni he met in Baptism of Fire. He confesses to her, asking her to put him out of his misery, but instead she treats him with pity and foregiveness. She helps Sera come to terms with his actions, and after receiving her support, they once again part ways. He asks her for something to remember her by. [participants: an angeni]
Prodigal Son:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Seraphiel returns to the herd, seeking forgiveness. This RP will involve his attempts to mend his relationships with the herd members. Whether Sera is accepted or turned away, he will feel remorse for his treachery. [participants: the entire herd, especially Florian]
(Warplot)Wages of Sin (Original Sin): Long after the incidents in Thirty Pieces of Silver and Fire and Brimstone, the kalona-mob calls upon Seraphiel's for his assistance. But Sera's done with his wrongdoing and wants nothing to do with them. They begin hunting him down. Sera finds other Soquili who made deals with the mob, and they band together against the kalona. However, their loved ones are taken hostage. [participants: LOTS of Soquili, hopefully! 8D;]
(Warplot)Dark Horse:(Not as planned out as the above plots) The Soquili-mob plans another attack on Sera and his allies... but there is a mutiny within the mob! A "dark horse" becomes its new leader, and (s)he seeks out Seraphiel and his allies to make a truce.
Vixen is sweet and gentle to a fault. She is trusting to the point that she is naive and clueless in the ways of world, having never been exposed to cruelty or deceitful individuals.
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She is lost (separated from her brother).
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Vixen is sweet and gentle to a fault. She is trusting to the point that she is naive and clueless in the ways of world, having never been exposed to cruelty or deceitful individuals. Her compassion could easily be taken advantage of. Vixen is peaceful, doing her best to avoid conflicts, but not realizing that running away from a conflict is sometimes worse than being confrontational. For all her kindness and compassion, she has a difficult time understanding other individuals; others seem unpredictable to her.
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Out of memory: an often undesired state of computer operation where no additional memory can be allocated for use by programs or the operating system. Such a system will be unable to load any additional programs, and since many programs may load additional data into memory during execution, these will cease to function correctly. This usually occurs because all available memory, including disk swap space, has been allocated.
Gender: female Herd: none Location: wandering (occasionally cared for by Enfys & Alizarin) Bonded: none
Memory comes across as blank and apathetic. This is not a true character trait and is not the case in her periods of lucidity, but is a result of her condition. She is forgetful, not only in the scatterbrained sense but also in the sense that she has large gaps (days to weeks) in her memory, which is an ongoing and frequent problem. During these episodes she is not be able to process the majority of events occurring in the world around her, and her ability to react emotionally and deliberately is very limited. This also endangers her life, as during these episodes she is unable to care for herself in terms of obtaining food and simultaneously she is a prime target for predators in this dissociated and physically weakened state. Memory also generally has a difficult time remembering individuals, through no fault of her own, although there are a few exceptions that are deeply imprinted in her memory.
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Sona: Nonviolent. Sweet. Loyal. A Gardener. Believes in happy ever after. 11:02 PMLatonia de la Courtel Not sure if this is helpful or not. XD 11:03 PMStrife asfdafsd aasdfas ahhhh 11:03 PMLatonia de la Courtel Either one would understand if he was a wanderer/lived elsewhere/had other interests/ladies etc 11:03 PMStrife i don't know i like both sides i don't know what I want sera to do............... 11:03 PMStrife omg the best ladies 11:03 PMStrife understanding sona, slightly grudging kesha ahhh 11:03 PMStrife flip a coin o/ 11:04 PMLatonia de la Courtel I mean, Sona would be sadder... Like, Kesha has 2 main guys so she's like "you want other women that's kinda fine... I like bragging you're mine when you want to be" 11:04 PMStrife aWWWWW ;__; 11:04 PMLatonia de la Courtel Sona's like "Oh ok that's...I mean that's fine I'm probably not all that interesting I'll just be gardening I guess?" 11:04 PMStrife OMFG NO 11:04 PMStrife that's like 11:04 PMStrife the biggest 11:04 PMLatonia de la Courtel XD 11:04 PMStrife unintentional guilt trip ;___; 11:04 PMLatonia de la Courtel She just wants her guy to be HAPPY 11:05 PMStrife okok i want seraph to grow up 11:05 PMLatonia de la Courtel and she's happy with her roses and someone who might want to give her attention (I mean she's got 2 dads that would probably not be happy buuuut) 11:05 PMStrife asfasdfasd 11:05 PMLatonia de la Courtel XD 11:06 PMStrife Maybe Sona, then... >> And Sera wanders and has a fling and makes her sad then he's like DDDD: when he realizes how much it has affected her and realizes he actually really really like genuinely cares? 11:06 PMLatonia de la Courtel Eeeee *covers face with hands and squeaks into them* That would be delicious and really really cuuuute? 11:07 PMStrife yeSSssss ;w; And sera feels bad and like grows up and ahhhh 11:07 PMStrife well not like. by grows up I mean. stops acting selfish >> 11:07 PMLatonia de la Courtel XD 11:07 PMStrife anjd realizes he loves her 11:07 PMStrife yes? no? 11:07 PMLatonia de la Courtel That would be wonderful <3 11:08 PMLatonia de la Courtel omg so very wonderful 11:08 PMLatonia de la Courtel All of the yes 11:08 PMStrife yess A++ I'm into this *_* 11:09 PMLatonia de la Courtel @_@ Heeere for thisssss <3 11:09 PMStrife p.s. let me know when/if you want permissions ok 11:09 PMStrife <33333 11:09 PMLatonia de la Courtel Sure thing can do <3 11:09 PMStrife i am so bad at writing romancey/sweet stuff though ;_; i'm like.... aHHhhh 11:09 PMLatonia de la Courtel he has some ladies lined up, yeah? Anyone he's trying with? 11:09 PMStrife /lays down... let me think 11:09 PMLatonia de la Courtel Well Sona is from a bitchy line and a really flattery romantic line that somehow got tied together? 11:10 PMLatonia de la Courtel So she can be the sweet one and he can just STAND THERE AND LET HER LOVE HIM
Name Meaning: Seraphiel - quoted from here, "...Seraphiel holds the highest rank of the Seraphim . . . In some texts, he is referred to as the Angel of Silence. Eponymously named as chief of the Seraphim, one of several for whom this office is claimed, Seraphiel is one of eight judge angels and a prince of the Merkabah . . . He is beautiful like lightning and the light of the morning star." Particularly important is that he is called the Angel of Silence. The rose has been a symbol of secrecy and silence for a long time. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite gave her son Eros a rose, and he gave it to Harpocrates, the Greek god of silence, so that the affairs of the gods would remain secret.
Temper: Adamantine
Personality: If there's one thing that's constant and immovable, it's Sera's stubbornness. This is reflected in his temperament: "adamantine" (diamond-like; in reference to Satan's unbreakable chains and unbreakable angel armor in Paradise Lost, the walls that surround Tartarus, among various other poetic literary sources). As a foal, while he's still growing up, Sera tends to be a bit selfish and self-serving... as are all young children; I plan for him to grow out of this as he matures. Seraphiel isn't evil, but he is impulsive and emotional, taking all statements by others to heart very seriously while saying (or doing) things he doesn't mean whenever he loses his temper. Seraphiel never feels like he's fully part of something: his appearance sets him apart from the herd and he feels like he doesn't have a family because Messiah isn't the most paternal figure in the world. Sera envies pure angeni and close-knit families because he feels like they have everything he doesn't. As Sera grows, he becomes increasingly confused and lonely. He feels like he inherited some "black mark" from his father and this affects his relationships with almost all other Soquili. Sera struggles with self-doubt; he doesn't know if he's "good" or "evil" because he doesn't feel like he is either, but others often treat him like he's rotten and its out of his control. Sera perceives this to be worse than it actually is, because he takes everything to heart and, over time, becomes slightly paranoid. This is also a source of a lot of frustration for Sera; he wants to believe that he's not doomed to be a likeness of his dad, but then he does something selfish without meaning to or really thinking about it, and wonders if he really is a bad person. As he grows from a foal to an adult, Seraphiel will gain confidence in himself, become gentler and learning to be altruistic.
Family: Parents: Florian x Messiah Paternal Grandparents: Narcissa x Lucifer Maternal Grandparents: Shoshana x Oracle Siblings: Discordia, Canaan Aunts & Uncles via Lucifer: Leliel, Yahweh, Genesis, Leviticus, Hesediel, Lilitu, Ashmedai Cousins via Leliel: Lithial, Apsinthion, Medea Cousins via Genesis: Incurva in Sol, Exodus, Sirach, Cousins via Leviticus: Babylon, Demosthenes, ??? Cousins via Hesediel: Ananel, Zacharael Cousins via Ashmedai: Schism, Strife, Ritual, Ireul Cousins once removed via Zacharael: Arcadia Sinclair, Julian Sinclair, Morrigan Sinclair Cousins once removed via Ananel: Eleniel, Sarphiel, Nimrahiel Nieces & Nephews via Canaan: Eden, Enoch, Zamiel Great-nieces & -nephews via Enoch: Apocrypha, Sama'el, Guntram Great-nieces & -nephews via Zamiel x Rouxe: Riomie, Dumah, Elijah, Ezra Great-nieces & -nephews via Zamiel x Verity: Saoirse, Vassilis, Diantha, Caspar, Briathos, Amalia, ???
Children via Whiskey: ???, ???, ??? Children via Ereshkigal: ???, ???, ??? Children via Arabella Nox: ???, ???, ??? Children via Coquette Sinclair: ???, ???, ???, ???
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Breeding & Plot/Personality Information: Any breedings must be background-plotted (RPed is highly preferable, but it's usually not feasible on my part at this point in time). In Sera's earlier timeline, where Sera is selfish and conflicted, he will be unlikely to find or take a lifemate since he would not be prepared for a loving relationship. He would not handle foals very well and might abandon them if he is unwilling to put them over his selfishness. He is impressionable at that point, and may give in to a darker part of his nature if coaxed to do so. The lady would have to actively (aggressively?) pursue him to maintain a relationship after foals have grown. His central timeline involves him becoming somewhat angry (and even evil?). At some points he actively deceives others and is generally very bitter. He would seek out company to alleviate loneliness, but would likely not fall in love. I am hoping to develop Sera's character enough so that he will soften up later on in his timeline -- maybe enough for him to find a lover to accept him for his past deeds. In the early or late portions of his timeline, Seraphiel may grow out of his insecurity and, depending on the situation, may grow out of his selfishness. Eventually he will be altruistic and well-adjusted. (Maybe there could be more drama pulled in when he regrets his younger years and meets the children he had before he was ready?)
Beauty and the Beast: Sera meets a pretty young filly/colt who becomes his playmate. Later, he develops a childhood crush on her/him, only to be snubbed by her/his family due to his [Sera's] dark coloring and (or) his father's line. [Disclaimer: not a lover/breeding plot.] His/her family cuts off all contact with Sera, prohibiting the two foals from even talking to each other, and Sera loses a friend. He goes to the ladies in his own family (his mother, Florian; his aunt, Briallan; his grandmother, Shoshana), seeking advice and wisdom: why was he treated like this? What can he do? At this point, Sera learns a little of his father, even if not directly told who his father is. Sera puts two and two together and notices that his father is treated with disapproval by some Soquili, and he perceives a stigma on his father's line. Ultimately, he and his family are unable to do anything to convince his friend's parents that he is a suitable companion for their daughter, and he loses touch with the filly/colt. [participants: Florian, Briallan, Shoshana, a filly/colt and his/her herd/family]
Black Sheep: After the incident with his filly/colt-friend, Sera views his parentage with a new perspective. He becomes a little paranoid about how other Soquili treat him, and mentally questions if he is being judged for everything he does in and out of the herd. He seeks support from his siblings and asks them how they feel they are being treated, and if they feel the same doubts that he does. This can go either way, depending on how his brother(s)/sister(s) feel. If they don't share Seraphiel's fears, Seraphiel will begin to feel isolated and will start becoming secretive; he will feel alone and wonder, "Why me?" If Sera's siblings do share his fears, they may decide to have a family discussion with their mother. [participants: Seraphiel's siblings]
Born on a Bed of Roses (the Primrose Path): Sera becomes frustrated and begins developing a guilt complex over his blood relationship to his father. To compensate, he throws himself into his mother's family line deeper than ever before, developing an insatiable desire to intimately know their history. He begins to form a strong identity centering on the entire herd itself; no longer is he just a son of Florian, but a son of the Primrose and Hope herd. He views his grandmother as his mentor, perhaps eliciting mild envy or hurt in his mother because he seeks out Shoshana's advice more than Florian's. Sera also develops a desire for male role models, and begins attempts to interact with his grandfather, Oracle; his uncle, Winter Rose; and his cousin, Cadhla. Sera begins viewing direct blood relation with increasing importance. [participants: the entire herd]
Fall from Grace: (This may be tied into the previous plot.) Seraphiel may inadvertently start minor conflict within the herd because he places an inordinately strong emphasis on blood relation. In contrast to the ways of the herd, he does not view (for example) Shilo, Meykal, or Kisha as his family members because he is not related to them by blood. Possibly he gets into an argument about the relevance and importance of blood ties in a family, and makes a thoughtless statement like, "If you aren't blood related, you aren't my real family." This can result in a retort about Seraphiel's father, maybe something like, "Your father is blood, but he doesn't raise you, we do," and this results in hurt feelings all around. Sera is left feeling torn, confused, hurt, and angry, and doesn't even know if he should be filled with guilt and remorse. [participants: the entire herd]
Speak of the Devil and the Devil Shall Appear: For the first time, Sera meets his father. Seraphiel is immediately drawn in by Messiah's charming, charismatic nature and led to implicitly trust his father; he is unable to understand why his grandmother dislikes Messiah so much. Regardless of how Florian behaves towards Sera's dad, Sera will be overjoyed at Messiah's appearance and not even think twice about why Messiah was missing for much of Sera's childhood. If Sera's siblings react badly to their father's appearance, Seraphiel will likely incite an argument with them, defending Messiah. Perhaps Messiah witnesses this? [participants: the herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Blood is Thicker than Water: Seraphiel ignores any warnings he gets from his herd and actively seeks out Dad for what he thinks is some father-son/daughter "bonding" time, not realizing that Messiah agrees not out of paternal love but out of a desire to manipulate his children. Sera's siblings may be invited as well (but not their mom) on the first encounter. This strengthens Sera's trust in his father, even if his siblings (or his mom or grandma) react badly. Messiah takes this opportunity to learn about his children -- what they love and hold dear, what their values are, how impressionable they may be -- and evaluate their "usefulness." There may be another outing for family bonding, and Florian may come along -- if Shoshana permits this outing, she may insist that it be done under her supervision. Seraphiel is not the center of attention; he pays close attention to how his mother and father interact. [participants: Messiah, possibly Sera's siblings, possibly Florian]
Devil in the Details: Messiah has left the Primrose and Hope herdlands, and Seraphiel is discontent. Sera still believes blood relation is extremely important for a family, and he wants his mother and father form a traditional, ideal family unit... even if it means separating his mother, siblings, and himself from the herd. He learns what lifemating is and completely overlooks Florian's decision not to lifemate with Messiah and those implications (specifically, that Florian and Messiah do not want to stay together for their entire lives). Sera attempts to reunite Florian and Messiah, disregarding the feelings and desires of everyone else involved, only to have his attempts backfire. In the process, he manages to offend members of the herd, anger his father, and upset his mother and grandparents. After being called selfish and inconsiderate, Messiah begins to distance himself from both his family and his herd. [participants: the entire herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Brand of Cain: Frustrated, Seraphiel leaves the protection of the Primrose and Hope herd for what is meant to be a short time. This is meant to be a spiritual retreat, a time when he can relax, view the world with a fresh mind, and make a clean start. He leaves the herd with the hopes of coming to terms with his father's lineage and then finding a love in his life. Instead, he hears about a dark Soquili with six wings -- a stigma, the "mark of Cain," -- and this spurs him into an attempt to find all members of his father's family. Sera sets out on a mission to prove that not all descendants of Lucifer are corrupt, but doesn't know what he will find. [participants: various relatives of Messiah? <3]
Baptism of Fire: Sera wanders alone, not ready to face his herd and family just yet -- he is still torn and upset over what happened in Devil in the Details. He travels the wilderness until he meets an angeni of the opposite sex, and he is awed at first sight. He attempts to speak to her, but she turns him down. Unwilling to give up, he follows her. She tells Seraphiel that he's acting irrationally, but he responds that he doesn't care, he's no longer sure what's rational or not... not to mention he's starting to view her evasiveness as a game, like "playing hard to get." The angeni attempts to escape by leaping over a long fall such as a ravine, a canyon, or a waterfall, using her wings to help her, thinking that Sera would stop. (If Seraphiel has wings, then at the beginning of this RP he had suffered an injury -- this plot requires him to be unable to fly for at least a short time.) Seraphiel attempts to leap across as well, but his hoof gets caught and he can't make the distance. To the angeni's horror, he falls, tumbling against rock on the way down, and falls unconscious. He awakens to find the angeni treating his wounds. Sera apologizes, and the two finally have a real conversation. He expresses wonder of her "purity" and abilities as a result of her angeni blood. Seraphiel begins to feel envy. After healing, he returns to the Primrose and Hope herd. [participants: an angeni!]
Devil's Advocate:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Without realizing it, Seraphiel is being manipulated by his father, doing Messiah's dirty work. This gets him in trouble with some unsavory (kalona?) Soquili. Sera refuses to believe that his father is anything but the poised, debonair gentleman he appears to be and steadfastly continues trusting Messiah. Meanwhile, other Soquili treat Sera like a bringer of bad luck and misfortune because whenever Seraphiel appears to get involved, arguments and disagreements come about. Seraphiel notices that he seems to have a talent for getting other Soquili to lose their temper. His herd doubts him. Sera's relationship with his mother deteriorates; he and Florian grow increasingly distant. Sera feels like he can no longer confide in his own mother. [participants: Messiah, kalona?, Florian, the entire herd, other Soquili]
Thirty Pieces of Silver (the Price of Treachery):(Not as planned out as the above plots) Messiah continues to manipulate Seraphiel; Sera is his father's tool. Sera had already he created mistrust within the Primrose and Hope herd. This time Sera's behavior has grave consequences: he causes a family and/or a couple to break apart (probably only temporarily, just for the duration of this plot, but Sera is unaware of this). Sera takes the blame for this, and his relationship with the herd (and with his grandmother) worsens until there is a verbal fight. Sera is turned away from the herd. Upset, he leaves them for a few days. When Sera attempts to rejoin his herd, his herdmates are not yet ready to accept him again. Hurt and angry, Seraphiel tells Shoshana that he needs some time to himself. He finds Messiah and/or "evil" Soquili, telling them of his troubles. These Soquili convince Sera that the herd never looked out for him, that he's better off without him. They work Seraphiel into a rage until Sera agrees. Seeking to harm the herd from inside, Sera plots with the evil Soquili and organizes an attack on the herd. In turn for the kalonas' help, Sera promises to aid them when called upon (i.e. Sera kind of "sells his soul" to the Soquili version of the mob).[participants: Messiah, kalona? (evil Soquili), the entire herd, other Soquili]
Fire and Brimstone:(Not as planned out as the above plots) The attack planned in Thirty Pieces of Silver occurs. Florian and/or Shoshana and/or Oracle confront Seraphiel. Sera comes to the conclusion that he is inherently evil because he is a son of Messiah. [participants: Messiah, kalona? (evil Soquili), the entire herd, other Soquili]
Judgement Day: Seraphiel becomes self-destructive. At times, he feels overcome by guilt, but he oscillates between remorse, regret, and a feeling of complete and utter helplessness, believing that he is a beast. He wanders the wilderness with the intention of harming himself: he burns in the desert sand, freezes in the mountains; his body aches and he does not have to face other living beings. However, he runs into the angeni he met in Baptism of Fire. He confesses to her, asking her to put him out of his misery, but instead she treats him with pity and foregiveness. She helps Sera come to terms with his actions, and after receiving her support, they once again part ways. He asks her for something to remember her by. [participants: an angeni]
Prodigal Son:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Seraphiel returns to the herd, seeking forgiveness. This RP will involve his attempts to mend his relationships with the herd members. Whether Sera is accepted or turned away, he will feel remorse for his treachery. [participants: the entire herd, especially Florian]
(Warplot)Wages of Sin (Original Sin): Long after the incidents in Thirty Pieces of Silver and Fire and Brimstone, the kalona-mob calls upon Seraphiel's for his assistance. But Sera's done with his wrongdoing and wants nothing to do with them. They begin hunting him down. Sera finds other Soquili who made deals with the mob, and they band together against the kalona. However, their loved ones are taken hostage. [participants: LOTS of Soquili, hopefully! 8D;]
(Warplot)Dark Horse:(Not as planned out as the above plots) The Soquili-mob plans another attack on Sera and his allies... but there is a mutiny within the mob! A "dark horse" becomes its new leader, and (s)he seeks out Seraphiel and his allies to make a truce.
Beauty and the Beast: Sera meets a young foal his age who becomes his playmate. Later, he develops a childhood crush on them, only to be snubbed by their family due to his [Sera's] dark coloring and/or his father's line. [Disclaimer: not a lover/breeding plot.] Their family cuts off all contact with Sera, prohibiting the two foals from even talking to each other, and Sera loses a friend. He goes to the ladies in his own family (his mother, Florian; his aunt, Briallan; his grandmother, Shoshana), seeking advice and wisdom: why was he treated like this? What can he do? At this point, Sera learns a little of his father, even if not directly told who his father is. Sera puts two and two together and notices that his father is treated with disapproval by some Soquili, and he perceives a stigma on his father's line. Ultimately, he and his family are unable to do anything to convince his friend's parents that he is a suitable companion for their child, and he loses touch with the foal. [participants: Florian, Briallan, Shoshana, a foal and their herd/family]
Black Sheep: After the incident with his friend, Sera views his parentage with a new perspective. He becomes a little paranoid about how other Soquili treat him, and mentally questions if he is being judged for everything he does in and out of the herd. He seeks support from his siblings and asks them how they feel they are being treated, and if they feel the same doubts that he does. This can go either way, depending on how his brother(s)/sister(s) feel. If they don't share Seraphiel's fears, Seraphiel will begin to feel isolated and will start becoming secretive; he will feel alone and wonder, "Why me?" If Sera's siblings do share his fears, they may decide to have a family discussion with their mother. [participants: Seraphiel's siblings]
Born on a Bed of Roses (the Primrose Path): Sera becomes frustrated and begins developing a guilt complex over his blood relationship to his father. To compensate, he throws himself into his mother's family line deeper than ever before, developing an insatiable desire to intimately know their history. He begins to form a strong identity centering on the entire herd itself; no longer is he just a son of Florian, but a son of the Primrose and Hope herd. He views his grandmother as his mentor, perhaps eliciting mild envy or hurt in his mother because he seeks out Shoshana's advice more than Florian's. Sera also develops a desire for male role models, and begins attempts to interact with his grandfather, Oracle; his uncle, Winter Rose; and his cousin, Cadhla. Sera begins viewing direct blood relation with increasing importance. [participants: the entire herd]
Fall from Grace: (This may be tied into the previous plot.) Seraphiel may inadvertently start minor conflict within the herd because he places an inordinately strong emphasis on blood relation. In contrast to the ways of the herd, he does not view (for example) Shilo, Meykal, or Kisha as his family members because he is not related to them by blood. Possibly he gets into an argument about the relevance and importance of blood ties in a family, and makes a thoughtless statement like, "If you aren't blood related, you aren't my real family." This can result in a retort about Seraphiel's father, maybe something like, "Your father is blood, but he doesn't raise you, we do," and this results in hurt feelings all around. Sera is left feeling torn, confused, hurt, and angry, and doesn't even know if he should be filled with guilt and remorse. [participants: the entire herd]
Speak of the Devil and the Devil Shall Appear: For the first time, Sera meets his father. Seraphiel is immediately drawn in by Messiah's charming, charismatic nature and led to implicitly trust his father; he is unable to understand why his grandmother dislikes Messiah so much. Regardless of how Florian behaves towards Sera's dad, Sera will be overjoyed at Messiah's appearance and not even think twice about why Messiah was missing for much of Sera's childhood. If Sera's siblings react badly to their father's appearance, Seraphiel will likely incite an argument with them, defending Messiah. Perhaps Messiah witnesses this? [participants: the herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Blood is Thicker than Water: Seraphiel ignores any warnings he gets from his herd and actively seeks out Dad for what he thinks is some father-son/daughter "bonding" time, not realizing that Messiah agrees not out of paternal love but out of a desire to manipulate his children. Sera's siblings may be invited as well (but not their mom) on the first encounter. This strengthens Sera's trust in his father, even if his siblings (or his mom or grandma) react badly. Messiah takes this opportunity to learn about his children -- what they love and hold dear, what their values are, how impressionable they may be -- and evaluate their "usefulness." There may be another outing for family bonding, and Florian may come along -- if Shoshana permits this outing, she may insist that it be done under her supervision. Seraphiel is not the center of attention; he pays close attention to how his mother and father interact. [participants: Messiah, possibly Sera's siblings, possibly Florian]
Devil in the Details: Messiah has left the Primrose and Hope herdlands, and Seraphiel is discontent. Sera still believes blood relation is extremely important for a family, and he wants his mother and father form a traditional, ideal family unit... even if it means separating his mother, siblings, and himself from the herd. He learns what lifemating is and completely overlooks Florian's decision not to lifemate with Messiah and those implications (specifically, that Florian and Messiah do not want to stay together for their entire lives). Sera attempts to reunite Florian and Messiah, disregarding the feelings and desires of everyone else involved, only to have his attempts backfire. In the process, he manages to offend members of the herd, anger his father, and upset his mother and grandparents. After being called selfish and inconsiderate, Messiah begins to distance himself from both his family and his herd. [participants: the entire herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Brand of Cain: Frustrated, Seraphiel leaves the protection of the Primrose and Hope herd for what is meant to be a short time. This is meant to be a spiritual retreat, a time when he can relax, view the world with a fresh mind, and make a clean start. He leaves the herd with the hopes of coming to terms with his father's lineage and then finding a love in his life. Instead, he hears about a dark Soquili with six wings -- a stigma, the "mark of Cain," -- and this spurs him into an attempt to find all members of his father's family. Sera sets out on a mission to prove that not all descendants of Lucifer are corrupt, but doesn't know what he will find. [participants: various relatives of Messiah? <3]
Baptism of Fire: Sera wanders alone, not ready to face his herd and family just yet -- he is still torn and upset over what happened in Devil in the Details. He travels the wilderness until he meets an angeni of the opposite sex, and he is awed at first sight. He attempts to speak to her, but she turns him down. Unwilling to give up, he follows her. She tells Seraphiel that he's acting irrationally, but he responds that he doesn't care, he's no longer sure what's rational or not... not to mention he's starting to view her evasiveness as a game, like "playing hard to get." The angeni attempts to escape by leaping over a long fall such as a ravine, a canyon, or a waterfall, using her wings to help her, thinking that Sera would stop. (If Seraphiel has wings, then at the beginning of this RP he had suffered an injury -- this plot requires him to be unable to fly for at least a short time.) Seraphiel attempts to leap across as well, but his hoof gets caught and he can't make the distance. To the angeni's horror, he falls, tumbling against rock on the way down, and falls unconscious. He awakens to find the angeni treating his wounds. Sera apologizes, and the two finally have a real conversation. He expresses wonder of her "purity" and abilities as a result of her angeni blood. Seraphiel begins to feel envy. After healing, he returns to the Primrose and Hope herd. [participants: an angeni!]
Devil's Advocate:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Without realizing it, Seraphiel is being manipulated by his father, doing Messiah's dirty work. This gets him in trouble with some unsavory (kalona?) Soquili. Sera refuses to believe that his father is anything but the poised, debonair gentleman he appears to be and steadfastly continues trusting Messiah. Meanwhile, other Soquili treat Sera like a bringer of bad luck and misfortune because whenever Seraphiel appears to get involved, arguments and disagreements come about. Seraphiel notices that he seems to have a talent for getting other Soquili to lose their temper. His herd doubts him. Sera's relationship with his mother deteriorates; he and Florian grow increasingly distant. Sera feels like he can no longer confide in his own mother. [participants: Messiah, kalona?, Florian, the entire herd, other Soquili]
Thirty Pieces of Silver (the Price of Treachery):(Not as planned out as the above plots) Messiah continues to manipulate Seraphiel; Sera is his father's tool. Sera had already he created mistrust within the Primrose and Hope herd. This time Sera's behavior has grave consequences: he causes a family and/or a couple to break apart (probably only temporarily, just for the duration of this plot, but Sera is unaware of this). Sera takes the blame for this, and his relationship with the herd (and with his grandmother) worsens until there is a verbal fight. Sera is turned away from the herd. Upset, he leaves them for a few days. When Sera attempts to rejoin his herd, his herdmates are not yet ready to accept him again. Hurt and angry, Seraphiel tells Shoshana that he needs some time to himself. He finds Messiah and/or "evil" Soquili, telling them of his troubles. These Soquili convince Sera that the herd never looked out for him, that he's better off without him. They work Seraphiel into a rage until Sera agrees. Seeking to harm the herd from inside, Sera plots with the evil Soquili and organizes an attack on the herd. In turn for the kalonas' help, Sera promises to aid them when called upon (i.e. Sera kind of "sells his soul" to the Soquili version of the mob).[participants: Messiah, kalona? (evil Soquili), the entire herd, other Soquili]
Fire and Brimstone:(Not as planned out as the above plots) The attack planned in Thirty Pieces of Silver occurs. Florian and/or Shoshana and/or Oracle confront Seraphiel. Sera comes to the conclusion that he is inherently evil because he is a son of Messiah. [participants: Messiah, kalona? (evil Soquili), the entire herd, other Soquili]
Judgement Day: Seraphiel becomes self-destructive. At times, he feels overcome by guilt, but he oscillates between remorse, regret, and a feeling of complete and utter helplessness, believing that he is a beast. He wanders the wilderness with the intention of harming himself: he burns in the desert sand, freezes in the mountains; his body aches and he does not have to face other living beings. However, he runs into the angeni he met in Baptism of Fire. He confesses to her, asking her to put him out of his misery, but instead she treats him with pity and foregiveness. She helps Sera come to terms with his actions, and after receiving her support, they once again part ways. He asks her for something to remember her by. [participants: an angeni]
Prodigal Son:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Seraphiel returns to the herd, seeking forgiveness. This RP will involve his attempts to mend his relationships with the herd members. Whether Sera is accepted or turned away, he will feel remorse for his treachery. [participants: the entire herd, especially Florian]
(Warplot)Wages of Sin (Original Sin): Long after the incidents in Thirty Pieces of Silver and Fire and Brimstone, the kalona-mob calls upon Seraphiel's for his assistance. But Sera's done with his wrongdoing and wants nothing to do with them. They begin hunting him down. Sera finds other Soquili who made deals with the mob, and they band together against the kalona. However, their loved ones are taken hostage. [participants: LOTS of Soquili, hopefully! 8D;]
(Warplot)Dark Horse:(Not as planned out as the above plots) The Soquili-mob plans another attack on Sera and his allies, but there is a mutiny within the mob. A "dark horse" becomes its new leader, and (s)he seeks out Seraphiel and his allies to make a truce.
❖ PROFILE ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Name: Seraphiel Alias(es): Sera Meaning:
Seraphiel: "Seraphiel holds the highest rank of the Seraphim . . . In some texts, he is referred to as the Angel of Silence. Eponymously named as chief of the Seraphim, one of several for whom this office is claimed, Seraphiel is one of eight judge angels and a prince of the Merkabah . . . He is beautiful like lightning and the light of the morning star." Particularly important is that he is called the Angel of Silence. The rose has been a symbol of secrecy and silence for a long time. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite gave her son Eros a rose, and he gave it to Harpocrates, the Greek god of silence, so that the affairs of the gods would remain secret.
Gender: male Herd: Primrose & Hope Location: wandering Bonded: no one
If there's one thing that's constant and immovable, it's Sera's stubbornness. This is reflected in his temperament: "adamantine" (diamond-like; in reference to Satan's unbreakable chains and unbreakable angel armor in Paradise Lost, the walls that surround Tartarus, among various other poetic literary sources). As a foal, while he's still growing up, Sera tends to be a bit selfish and self-serving... as are all young children; I plan for him to grow out of this as he matures. Seraphiel isn't evil, but he is impulsive and emotional, taking all statements by others to heart very seriously while saying (or doing) things he doesn't mean whenever he loses his temper. Seraphiel never feels like he's fully part of something: his appearance sets him apart from the herd and he feels like he doesn't have a family because Messiah isn't the most paternal figure in the world. Sera envies pure angeni and close-knit families because he feels like they have everything he doesn't. As Sera grows, he becomes increasingly confused and lonely. He feels like he inherited some "black mark" from his father and this affects his relationships with almost all other Soquili. Sera struggles with self-doubt; he doesn't know if he's "good" or "evil" because he doesn't feel like he is either, but others often treat him like he's rotten and its out of his control. Sera perceives this to be worse than it actually is, because he takes everything to heart and, over time, becomes slightly paranoid. This is also a source of a lot of frustration for Sera; he wants to believe that he's not doomed to be a likeness of his dad, but then he does something selfish without meaning to or really thinking about it, and wonders if he really is a bad person. As he grows from a foal to an adult, Seraphiel will gain confidence in himself, become gentler and learning to be altruistic.
❖ FAMILY ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Siblings:
Beauty and the Beast: Sera meets a pretty young filly/colt who becomes his playmate. Later, he develops a childhood crush on her/him, only to be snubbed by her/his family due to his [Sera's] dark coloring and (or) his father's line. [Disclaimer: not a lover/breeding plot.] His/her family cuts off all contact with Sera, prohibiting the two foals from even talking to each other, and Sera loses a friend. He goes to the ladies in his own family (his mother, Florian; his aunt, Briallan; his grandmother, Shoshana), seeking advice and wisdom: why was he treated like this? What can he do? At this point, Sera learns a little of his father, even if not directly told who his father is. Sera puts two and two together and notices that his father is treated with disapproval by some Soquili, and he perceives a stigma on his father's line. Ultimately, he and his family are unable to do anything to convince his friend's parents that he is a suitable companion for their daughter, and he loses touch with the filly/colt. [participants: Florian, Briallan, Shoshana, a filly/colt and his/her herd/family]
Black Sheep: After the incident with his filly/colt-friend, Sera views his parentage with a new perspective. He becomes a little paranoid about how other Soquili treat him, and mentally questions if he is being judged for everything he does in and out of the herd. He seeks support from his siblings and asks them how they feel they are being treated, and if they feel the same doubts that he does. This can go either way, depending on how his brother(s)/sister(s) feel. If they don't share Seraphiel's fears, Seraphiel will begin to feel isolated and will start becoming secretive; he will feel alone and wonder, "Why me?" If Sera's siblings do share his fears, they may decide to have a family discussion with their mother. [participants: Seraphiel's siblings]
Born on a Bed of Roses (the Primrose Path): Sera becomes frustrated and begins developing a guilt complex over his blood relationship to his father. To compensate, he throws himself into his mother's family line deeper than ever before, developing an insatiable desire to intimately know their history. He begins to form a strong identity centering on the entire herd itself; no longer is he just a son of Florian, but a son of the Primrose and Hope herd. He views his grandmother as his mentor, perhaps eliciting mild envy or hurt in his mother because he seeks out Shoshana's advice more than Florian's. Sera also develops a desire for male role models, and begins attempts to interact with his grandfather, Oracle; his uncle, Winter Rose; and his cousin, Cadhla. Sera begins viewing direct blood relation with increasing importance. [participants: the entire herd]
Fall from Grace: (This may be tied into the previous plot.) Seraphiel may inadvertently start minor conflict within the herd because he places an inordinately strong emphasis on blood relation. In contrast to the ways of the herd, he does not view (for example) Shilo, Meykal, or Kisha as his family members because he is not related to them by blood. Possibly he gets into an argument about the relevance and importance of blood ties in a family, and makes a thoughtless statement like, "If you aren't blood related, you aren't my real family." This can result in a retort about Seraphiel's father, maybe something like, "Your father is blood, but he doesn't raise you, we do," and this results in hurt feelings all around. Sera is left feeling torn, confused, hurt, and angry, and doesn't even know if he should be filled with guilt and remorse. [participants: the entire herd]
Speak of the Devil and the Devil Shall Appear: For the first time, Sera meets his father. Seraphiel is immediately drawn in by Messiah's charming, charismatic nature and led to implicitly trust his father; he is unable to understand why his grandmother dislikes Messiah so much. Regardless of how Florian behaves towards Sera's dad, Sera will be overjoyed at Messiah's appearance and not even think twice about why Messiah was missing for much of Sera's childhood. If Sera's siblings react badly to their father's appearance, Seraphiel will likely incite an argument with them, defending Messiah. Perhaps Messiah witnesses this? [participants: the herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Blood is Thicker than Water: Seraphiel ignores any warnings he gets from his herd and actively seeks out Dad for what he thinks is some father-son/daughter "bonding" time, not realizing that Messiah agrees not out of paternal love but out of a desire to manipulate his children. Sera's siblings may be invited as well (but not their mom) on the first encounter. This strengthens Sera's trust in his father, even if his siblings (or his mom or grandma) react badly. Messiah takes this opportunity to learn about his children -- what they love and hold dear, what their values are, how impressionable they may be -- and evaluate their "usefulness." There may be another outing for family bonding, and Florian may come along -- if Shoshana permits this outing, she may insist that it be done under her supervision. Seraphiel is not the center of attention; he pays close attention to how his mother and father interact. [participants: Messiah, possibly Sera's siblings, possibly Florian]
Devil in the Details: Messiah has left the Primrose and Hope herdlands, and Seraphiel is discontent. Sera still believes blood relation is extremely important for a family, and he wants his mother and father form a traditional, ideal family unit... even if it means separating his mother, siblings, and himself from the herd. He learns what lifemating is and completely overlooks Florian's decision not to lifemate with Messiah and those implications (specifically, that Florian and Messiah do not want to stay together for their entire lives). Sera attempts to reunite Florian and Messiah, disregarding the feelings and desires of everyone else involved, only to have his attempts backfire. In the process, he manages to offend members of the herd, anger his father, and upset his mother and grandparents. After being called selfish and inconsiderate, Messiah begins to distance himself from both his family and his herd. [participants: the entire herd, Sera's siblings, Messiah]
Brand of Cain: Frustrated, Seraphiel leaves the protection of the Primrose and Hope herd for what is meant to be a short time. This is meant to be a spiritual retreat, a time when he can relax, view the world with a fresh mind, and make a clean start. He leaves the herd with the hopes of coming to terms with his father's lineage and then finding a love in his life. Instead, he hears about a dark Soquili with six wings -- a stigma, the "mark of Cain," -- and this spurs him into an attempt to find all members of his father's family. Sera sets out on a mission to prove that not all descendants of Lucifer are corrupt, but doesn't know what he will find. [participants: various relatives of Messiah? <3]
Baptism of Fire: Sera wanders alone, not ready to face his herd and family just yet -- he is still torn and upset over what happened in Devil in the Details. He travels the wilderness until he meets an angeni of the opposite sex, and he is awed at first sight. He attempts to speak to her, but she turns him down. Unwilling to give up, he follows her. She tells Seraphiel that he's acting irrationally, but he responds that he doesn't care, he's no longer sure what's rational or not... not to mention he's starting to view her evasiveness as a game, like "playing hard to get." The angeni attempts to escape by leaping over a long fall such as a ravine, a canyon, or a waterfall, using her wings to help her, thinking that Sera would stop. (If Seraphiel has wings, then at the beginning of this RP he had suffered an injury -- this plot requires him to be unable to fly for at least a short time.) Seraphiel attempts to leap across as well, but his hoof gets caught and he can't make the distance. To the angeni's horror, he falls, tumbling against rock on the way down, and falls unconscious. He awakens to find the angeni treating his wounds. Sera apologizes, and the two finally have a real conversation. He expresses wonder of her "purity" and abilities as a result of her angeni blood. Seraphiel begins to feel envy. After healing, he returns to the Primrose and Hope herd. [participants: an angeni!]
Devil's Advocate:(Not as planned out as the above plots) Without realizing it, Seraphiel is being manipulated by his father, doing Messiah's dirty work. This gets him in trouble with some unsavory (kalona?) Soquili. Sera refuses to believe that his father is anything but the poised, debonair gentleman he appears to be and steadfastly continues trusting Messiah. Meanwhile, other Soquili treat Sera like a bringer of bad luck and misfortune because whenever Seraphiel appears to get involved, arguments and disagreements come about. Seraphiel notices that he seems to have a talent for getting other Soquili to lose their temper. His herd doubts him. Sera's relationship with his mother deteriorates; he and Florian grow increasingly distant. Sera feels like he can no longer confide in his own mother. [participants: Messiah, kalona?, Florian, the entire herd, other Soquili]
Thirty Pieces of Silver (the Price of Treachery):(Not as planned out as the above plots) Messiah continues to manipulate Seraphiel; Sera is his father's tool. Sera had already he created mistrust within the Primrose and Hope herd. This time Sera's behavior has grave consequences: he causes a family and/or a couple to break apart (probably only temporarily, just for the duration of this plot, but Sera is unaware of this). Sera takes the blame for this, and his relationship with the herd (and with his grandmother) worsens until there is a verbal fight. Sera is turned away from the herd. Upset, he leaves them for a few days. When Sera attempts to rejoin his herd, his herdmates are not yet ready to accept him again. Hurt and angry, Seraphiel tells Shoshana that he needs some time to himself. He finds Messiah and/or "evil" Soquili, telling them of his troubles. These Soquili convince Sera that the herd never looked out for him, that he's better off without him. They work Seraphiel into a rage until Sera agrees. Seeking to harm the herd from inside, Sera plots with the evil Soquili and organizes an attack on the herd. In turn for the kalonas' help, Sera promises to aid them when called upon (i.e. Sera kind of "sells his soul" to the Soquili version of the mob).[participants: Messiah, ka
