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Aug. 21st, 2012 09:29 amOut Of Character
Name: Lel
Age: over 21
Journal:![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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Contact: leloipa on aim and plurk,
In Character
Name: Amelia Peabody Emerson
Canon Point: After Crocodile on the Sandbank. She is married to Emerson, but has not yet become pregnant with their son.
Sex/Gender: female
Actual Age/Apparent Age: 31
Belongings:
Skills and Powers:
Amelia has no powers, but she does have a number of skills.
Sheer force of Personality
When faced with Amelia's determination and attitude, most people eventually give in and let her do as she likes.
Housekeeping Skills
Amelia excels at everything that came with running a household in the 1890s. This included cooking with and without electricity, cleaning, bargaining for supplies, and ordering servants about. Put her in any environment, and she will immediately set about putting it in order and cleaning it. Curtains are often involved.
Languages
She is fluent in Italian, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Currently she is quickly learning Arabic, Hieratic, and Hieroglyphics.
Parasol
Amelia carries a black parasol with a stout steel shaft with her wherever she goes. In crowds she uses it's sharp tip to persuade people to move out of her way. In dangerous situations she often uses it as a club.
Physical Description:
Amelia is a slim and tiny dark-haired woman with steel grey eyes. She is not a conventional beauty. In a ruthless self-assessment in the first book she describes herself.
I am too tall, I am too lean in some regions and too amply endowed in others. My nose is too large, my mouth is too wide, and the shape of my chin is positively masculine. Sallow complexions and jetty black hair are not in fashion this season; and I have been informed that eyes of deep a grey, set under such forbidding black brows, strike terror into the beholder even when they are beaming with benevolence. Which my eyes seldom do.
She generally maintains a strictly proper and upright posture. Her tastes in clothing run to the practical. Dark colors and plain fabrics. When on digs in Egypt she takes great delight in donning the most radically practical of women's clothing. Split skirts, working gowns, and the most voluminous turkish trousers. However, after meeting her husband and Evelyn she began to adopt more becoming clothing when at home and at society functions. Frilly tea gowns in pastel colors.
Book Description:
A plain leatherbound book. that would be at home in any 1889 library. Her bookmark is likewise plain and made out of leather.
History:
Amelia was born the youngest child and only daughter of the Peabody family. Until the age of 31 she contented herself with caring for her aging father and managing his household with her customary practicality. Her father was a scholar of the Ancient World, and Amelia found it quite a pleasant life. In between bullying the local merchants into giving her excellent deals she studied her father's books. In this way she acquired an education far more advanced than many women of her time, and an equally unusual streak of stubbornness and independence.
When her father died Amelia's life changed dramatically. To everyone's surprise, her father died a wealthy man, and he left his entire fortune to his only daughter. Amelia swiftly made a decision to avoid gold-digging relatives and suitors by making a trip to visit the ancient wonders of the world. But she made it no further than Egypt. There, she fell in love. First, with the land and people. And second, with Radcliffe Emerson. An irascible and hot-tempered Egyptologist just as stubborn as Amelia. They married within the year and swiftly embarked on a married life that both relished thoroughly.
Personality:
Amelia is a stubborn, opinionated, determined, and occasionally hypocritical woman. She has opinions about everything, and believes herself to always be right. She has a poor opinion of all men's competence save her husband, and firmly believes that the world would be a much better place if women ran it. It isn't that she hates men. She merely holds the opinion that , as a sex, they are occasionally useful in a crisis but almost entirely useless in day to day affairs. Then again, she equally disapproves of women behaving in the manner of silly and helpless girls.
She thinks of herself as a practical no-nonsense woman, and thinks that very few people share that character trait. Because of this she often takes charge of situations, ignoring any arguments to the contrary. At the same time, she has a secret fondness for sensationalist romantic novels and dramatics, and often interprets real world events as if they were plots from such books.
She enjoys pyramids, excavating, taking care of people (especially when they don't want to be taken care of), and a good argument. She finds nothing so enjoyable as crawling through the dark and filthy substructures of various pyramids, armed with nothing more than a pith helmet and a candle. But a good rousing argument with a respected opponent runs a good second. She has occasionally been guilty of deliberately provoking arguments for the fun of it. Favorite subjects include the mistreatment of women and native Egyptians, weak-minded females, misguided lovers, automobiles, the general incompetence of males, current fashion, and any opinion she disagrees with.
She firmly believes in equal rights for both women and egyptians, and often regrets that she had not been born a hundred years later. At times she bitterly resents the strictures put upon her actions by the British society and culture of her time. But in some ways she is very much a woman of her times. For example, she complains bitterly about current women's fashions but still maintains a keen interest in the subject and has clothes made in the latest fashion every year.
Once Amelia has decided on a course of action she cares very little for what anyone else thinks. She simply charges ahead on her plan and expects everyone else to go along with her. Most of the time people do. It's generally easier than earning the sharp side of her tongue. Many a local official fights the urge to run and hide when they see her heading toward them with a determined expression on her face.
Although she has not studied medicine, she has made a point of learning as much about it as she could. And fancies that she could be quite good at it due to 'having steady hands and much less squeamishness about blood than many males of my acquaintance'. She occasionally remarks on her disappointment that no one has ever asked her to amputate anything.
Many of Amelia's more outrageous personality traits came about as a direct result of her past. She grew up as an intelligent determined woman in a world where ambitious women were often discouraged. Unlike many other women, her life taking care of her father gave her the opportunity to educate herself, and she is fully aware of the strictures of her society. From this history she formed her strong interest in history, he facility with languages, and her strong interest in women's suffrage and rights. In a time when women's suffrage was as much about sensible clothing and access to education as it was about gaining the vote. From the need to manage her father's household, she developed her stubbornness and customary manner of handling business.
World Description:
Egypt and England, c. 1898.
Samples
First Person/Action brackets:
[The video shakes slightly as it slowly resolves into the image of a small dark-haired woman in turn-of-the-century clothing frowning sternly at it.]
I am not accustomed to having my plans inconvenienced. However, it seems that this may be more than a slight delay. If, as I have been reassured by several people, there is truly no easy way to return to Luxor as intended then I shall make the best of this situation. I wish to speak to whoever considers themselves in charge of this dismal community immediately.
Good Gad! I have lived in tombs that were less suited for human habitation! I refuse to allow this state of affairs to continue. If someone can direct me to a source of water and buckets I will begin work immediately.
Third Person/Prose: Instropsection and description are the game here, give us a good idea of your characters feelings and thought processes. Please structure this as a log within the game. A good way to start would be your character’s reaction to waking up within The Library, however using that is not required as long as it’s set within the game.
Name: Lel
Age: over 21
Journal:
leloipaContact: leloipa on aim and plurk,
In Character
Name: Amelia Peabody Emerson
Canon Point: After Crocodile on the Sandbank. She is married to Emerson, but has not yet become pregnant with their son.
Sex/Gender: female
Actual Age/Apparent Age: 31
Belongings:
- One black parasol, with a stout iron shaft and a pointed tip.
- Her 'Useful Belt of Tools' which includes a packet of matches in a waterproof holder, a candle, a pen and notebook, a knife, a small sewing kit, a medical kit, spare ammunition, and a small revolver.
- One 1889 style dress, with skirt, blouse, stockings, and button up shoes.
Skills and Powers:
Amelia has no powers, but she does have a number of skills.
Sheer force of Personality
When faced with Amelia's determination and attitude, most people eventually give in and let her do as she likes.
Housekeeping Skills
Amelia excels at everything that came with running a household in the 1890s. This included cooking with and without electricity, cleaning, bargaining for supplies, and ordering servants about. Put her in any environment, and she will immediately set about putting it in order and cleaning it. Curtains are often involved.
Languages
She is fluent in Italian, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Currently she is quickly learning Arabic, Hieratic, and Hieroglyphics.
Parasol
Amelia carries a black parasol with a stout steel shaft with her wherever she goes. In crowds she uses it's sharp tip to persuade people to move out of her way. In dangerous situations she often uses it as a club.
Physical Description:
Amelia is a slim and tiny dark-haired woman with steel grey eyes. She is not a conventional beauty. In a ruthless self-assessment in the first book she describes herself.
I am too tall, I am too lean in some regions and too amply endowed in others. My nose is too large, my mouth is too wide, and the shape of my chin is positively masculine. Sallow complexions and jetty black hair are not in fashion this season; and I have been informed that eyes of deep a grey, set under such forbidding black brows, strike terror into the beholder even when they are beaming with benevolence. Which my eyes seldom do.
She generally maintains a strictly proper and upright posture. Her tastes in clothing run to the practical. Dark colors and plain fabrics. When on digs in Egypt she takes great delight in donning the most radically practical of women's clothing. Split skirts, working gowns, and the most voluminous turkish trousers. However, after meeting her husband and Evelyn she began to adopt more becoming clothing when at home and at society functions. Frilly tea gowns in pastel colors.
Book Description:
A plain leatherbound book. that would be at home in any 1889 library. Her bookmark is likewise plain and made out of leather.
History:
Amelia was born the youngest child and only daughter of the Peabody family. Until the age of 31 she contented herself with caring for her aging father and managing his household with her customary practicality. Her father was a scholar of the Ancient World, and Amelia found it quite a pleasant life. In between bullying the local merchants into giving her excellent deals she studied her father's books. In this way she acquired an education far more advanced than many women of her time, and an equally unusual streak of stubbornness and independence.
When her father died Amelia's life changed dramatically. To everyone's surprise, her father died a wealthy man, and he left his entire fortune to his only daughter. Amelia swiftly made a decision to avoid gold-digging relatives and suitors by making a trip to visit the ancient wonders of the world. But she made it no further than Egypt. There, she fell in love. First, with the land and people. And second, with Radcliffe Emerson. An irascible and hot-tempered Egyptologist just as stubborn as Amelia. They married within the year and swiftly embarked on a married life that both relished thoroughly.
Personality:
Amelia is a stubborn, opinionated, determined, and occasionally hypocritical woman. She has opinions about everything, and believes herself to always be right. She has a poor opinion of all men's competence save her husband, and firmly believes that the world would be a much better place if women ran it. It isn't that she hates men. She merely holds the opinion that , as a sex, they are occasionally useful in a crisis but almost entirely useless in day to day affairs. Then again, she equally disapproves of women behaving in the manner of silly and helpless girls.
She thinks of herself as a practical no-nonsense woman, and thinks that very few people share that character trait. Because of this she often takes charge of situations, ignoring any arguments to the contrary. At the same time, she has a secret fondness for sensationalist romantic novels and dramatics, and often interprets real world events as if they were plots from such books.
She enjoys pyramids, excavating, taking care of people (especially when they don't want to be taken care of), and a good argument. She finds nothing so enjoyable as crawling through the dark and filthy substructures of various pyramids, armed with nothing more than a pith helmet and a candle. But a good rousing argument with a respected opponent runs a good second. She has occasionally been guilty of deliberately provoking arguments for the fun of it. Favorite subjects include the mistreatment of women and native Egyptians, weak-minded females, misguided lovers, automobiles, the general incompetence of males, current fashion, and any opinion she disagrees with.
She firmly believes in equal rights for both women and egyptians, and often regrets that she had not been born a hundred years later. At times she bitterly resents the strictures put upon her actions by the British society and culture of her time. But in some ways she is very much a woman of her times. For example, she complains bitterly about current women's fashions but still maintains a keen interest in the subject and has clothes made in the latest fashion every year.
Once Amelia has decided on a course of action she cares very little for what anyone else thinks. She simply charges ahead on her plan and expects everyone else to go along with her. Most of the time people do. It's generally easier than earning the sharp side of her tongue. Many a local official fights the urge to run and hide when they see her heading toward them with a determined expression on her face.
Although she has not studied medicine, she has made a point of learning as much about it as she could. And fancies that she could be quite good at it due to 'having steady hands and much less squeamishness about blood than many males of my acquaintance'. She occasionally remarks on her disappointment that no one has ever asked her to amputate anything.
Many of Amelia's more outrageous personality traits came about as a direct result of her past. She grew up as an intelligent determined woman in a world where ambitious women were often discouraged. Unlike many other women, her life taking care of her father gave her the opportunity to educate herself, and she is fully aware of the strictures of her society. From this history she formed her strong interest in history, he facility with languages, and her strong interest in women's suffrage and rights. In a time when women's suffrage was as much about sensible clothing and access to education as it was about gaining the vote. From the need to manage her father's household, she developed her stubbornness and customary manner of handling business.
World Description:
Egypt and England, c. 1898.
Samples
First Person/Action brackets:
[The video shakes slightly as it slowly resolves into the image of a small dark-haired woman in turn-of-the-century clothing frowning sternly at it.]
I am not accustomed to having my plans inconvenienced. However, it seems that this may be more than a slight delay. If, as I have been reassured by several people, there is truly no easy way to return to Luxor as intended then I shall make the best of this situation. I wish to speak to whoever considers themselves in charge of this dismal community immediately.
Good Gad! I have lived in tombs that were less suited for human habitation! I refuse to allow this state of affairs to continue. If someone can direct me to a source of water and buckets I will begin work immediately.
Third Person/Prose: Instropsection and description are the game here, give us a good idea of your characters feelings and thought processes. Please structure this as a log within the game. A good way to start would be your character’s reaction to waking up within The Library, however using that is not required as long as it’s set within the game.
