History: Since there is no wiki for it yet, here’s the comic source! The setting of our story is 1920’s Melbourne, Australia. Yes, you got your flappers, your crooks, your “rotten bastards” and a handful of charismatic characters. The city is currently under a tense stand-still due to an array of five unforeseen bombings within the chain of government buildings. The suspected arsonist is a mysterious, unknown woman named only Violet- and the government has set up a specific team of specialists to bring her to justice. The story closely revolves around these events and the links between them and the characters that are introduced into each setting, one by one. Let’s rewind a bit, back to the place of Elijah Elkwood’s childhood...
As of yet, not much is known of Elijah’s birthplace, although it can be safely assumed he was born where he was raised; that being Perth, Australia. Elijah, as well as his family, are all Australian Aborigine. He lived with his Mother, his little sister: Petunia, and his adopted brother, Meredith. Elijah’s childhood, from what we can tell in flashbacks and side stories, is abundant in pleasant, happy memories and fond stories of sibling affection. Elijah’s sister, Petunia, recalls these memories as images of her previous life in Perth, surrounded by the protection and comfort of her brothers. In the comic she tells of Elijah’s courage and bravery when they were children, and of his intelligence and ability to prove himself as a encouraging older brother. He “stood up against things he thought were wrong.”, and according to Petunia: “Nothing could stop him.” Elijah, smart and confident, was said to be a quick thinker and a great conversationalist.
The artist Nozmo once briefly summarized Elijah in his early teens (15 years old), as a bookworm who always knew what to say or do in a sticky situation. He gave great advice and was always up for a all or nothing deal. Elijah’s old love of reading is definitely brought into light in the present setting of the story- namely, his clever use of words and phrasing. Years past, and Elijah and Meredith mature into adulthood. For reasons that are still unknown to us, he and Meredith set off to Melbourne, perhaps to start off in their careers in the booming world of politics. I will be taking Elijah from when he meets up again with Meredith in Parliament. (Ch. 9)
Appearance:ONE & TWO. Elijah carries the dark complexion of the aboriginals of western Australia. His skin is fairly clear, and he has no visible markings as of yet. His hair is short, and everywhere! Well, sort of. It's just wavy, and tends to stick out in ends from all sides- that is if he hasn't pulled a comb through it (and even then one little strand always manages to stick up.) His hair is a unique shade of naturally light purple- his sister Petunia also shares a bright hair color like him. His eyes are a light blue color.
Personality: From the complex mind of Elijah himself, a multitude of personalities reside both in secret and in face. He has learned to keep his emotions in balance between the world he has stepped into and the one he ultimately left behind.
DEFAULT SUAVE JERK MODE. Perhaps Elijah’s most common display of character- his keen, smooth-talking persona. Throughout the comic Elijah glides in and out of this state, and it is as natural to him as fitting on a glove. He retains a more level-headed piece of mind, and tends to come off almost as arrogant. Whether it’s making a deal with a slightly worrisome mercenary or having someone crash into him in the hall, Elijah maintains his perfected mask, although it will often slip at the tell-tale sign of a joke or a shock. Elijah knows when to “turn on the charm” so to speak, even if it is for something as diminutive as making small talk. Elijah has been known to use his sly demeanor to pull information from others, or change the odds in a certain situation. He isn’t easily intimidated when in this phase, although it’s safe to say Elijah’s overall atmosphere makes it very difficult to try and intimidate.
THE JOKER. So really, Elijah isn’t always a venomous, grinning, otherwise intelligent business stick in the mind. With his own erratic plans conducted in his mind, come the triggers that release a very inappropriate sense of humor. Elijah finds things funny, both in a cynical and obvious way, depending on how he sees it. He had to hold back laughter after he and Meredith were blatantly hit on by one Mr. Cyril, and he could barely contain himself when poor Meredith had honestly and openly admitted that he was “romantic, in that old, funny sort of way.” (He actually COULDN’T contain himself and ended up in a laughing fit either way). Elijah is almost more light-hearted in this sense, as he often finds ways to amuse himself whilst trudging through work and evil schemes (whatever THOSE may be). While Elijah really has no problem taking jabs at other people, it doesn’t mean he won’t go out of his way to make others laugh. With Meredith, it was in the form of apology (although he would never admit it.) Making stupid faces until Meredith laughed was a confirmation that almost all was in fact, forgiven. It would be an overstatement to assume Elijah was something of a prankster, as he has never actually tried to prank anyone or spend most of his time finding things humorous- but it is something to take note of. The fact that Elijah, under the speculated layers of his skin, actually has a sense of humor (and bad taste, at that) is something all in itself.
THE BIG BROTHER. Elijah’s world is centered perfectly on its axis, and it’s towering pillars are made up of his motives, his job, and the people he loves more than anything. Dark and daunting he may be, Elijah holds a firm grip on his affections towards his siblings. His love ranges from silly pet names to overprotective murderous mode: “What did he do?! I’ll fucking cut that son of a bitch!!” When it comes to his little sister Petunia, Elijah drops all inhibition and turns into a complete, slobbery big brother mess. He showers her with compliments, endearments, and fawns over her a great deal. To Elijah, Petunia is simply the “smartest, cutest, prettiest, everything about her is RADIANT,” and more. During their childhood, the author explains Elijah was the one who doted over her the most, although it was quite clear he and Meredith loved Petunia equally and without fail. It is rather uncommon of a villain to show such honest love and attachment to a (still living) sibling, but it is actually a grave reminder of how human Elijah actually is. His unconditional love for them only further proves the complexity of his own emotions. Elijah’s love does not only come in affections, however. When Petunia becomes upset because of Elijah and Meredith’s decision to move to Melbourne, Elijah promptly and seethingly stops her in her tracks and makes his intentions known, no questions asked. It was obvious that Petunia wanted to follow Elijah and Meredith into the big city, but Elijah knew- he could not place her in such a world. A world in which, even despite Elijah’s decision, found its way into Petunia’s life forever. After she left home on her own, she faced discrimination, segregation, and hardship. It was clear then, that Elijah wanted to protect her from what he knew he would eventually face.
And then there is Meredith, whom perhaps is the only other person who knows Elijah better than Elijah knows himself. Elijah and Meredith share a history reaching back to their childhood, when Meredith first came into the Elkwood family and was introduced to who would be his first and only best friend. As much as he dotes on his petite baby sister, Elijah also shares the same admiration for Meredith. When Meredith loses yet another game of chess and refuses to play again, Elijah pinches his cheeks and calls him “an adorable baby”. Clearly, Elijah labels himself as the older, playful big brother who would indeed do anything for his siblings, as well as do everything in his power to embarrass them. Meredith is not so easy to pester, however, and therein lies many of the problems he and Elijah face not only as foster brothers, but as a team. Elijah is openly honest with Meredith, almost to a fault. He exposes perhaps the few questions he has only ever asked himself in secret to Meredith, such as the one line that sums up many of his actions: “Meredith, am I a villain?” In the comic, we see that Meredith agreed that he was, but it was only when situations became worse did his expression show he was actually beginning to believe it. Elijah knows when to apologize to Meredith, although he doesn’t do it as well as he should. He feels guilt, especially when it has affected Meredith in some way.
THE VILLAIN. Petunia once said, “Even now, Elijah is still the same, except sometimes when I look into his eyes, something in them is burning.” This sentence sums up perhaps Elijah’s most complex personality of them all. Aside from the mysterious entity known as Violet, Elijah seems to have made himself into the main villain of the story. Not only by action, but also by reflection of his own character, and of his own doing. It’s easy to see Elijah knows he does terrible things (kidnapping government officials, leaving your younger sister in the hands of a killer, indulging in torture and pain...) and it is true, that he knows the difference between right and wrong. Being the intelligent man that he is, Elijah can detect when others are affected by him. He labels himself a villain, and one must wonder if it is purely out of self-pity for himself that he does, or if it is perhaps a self-acknowledgement that he understands is long overdue. Instead of enlightenment, he feels hopelessness, or even an obligation to his new found identity. If Elijah truly has changed as his sister said, then he’s incredibly aware of it. Elijah often takes on a darker image that does not reflect his default, mischievous exterior- in fact, it overlaps it. What Petunia describes as a “burning” is perhaps Elijah’s own intent showing through from his heart. Just as his passion strives for the familiarity of his siblings, so does his passions for making sure his own plans and wishes all come true. As mentioned above in his motivation, it is most likely that something affected him during his early adulthood- something that changed him, or meant to change him all together. Whatever it was, it seemed to have done the trick, and has shaped Elijah into a dead on, one-track mind.
Abilites: Nothing really here, except for Elijah's play of words and his way around a gun. Other: n/a! SAMPLES First Person:This way! Third Person:It's 2am, and Elijah is in the kitchen.
On the small side table, to be specific- with a good few stacks of documents settled on one side, and newspapers on the other. It would've been a usual sight to see, him eyeing his work with a hand on his chin and the other balancing a pen between his fingers. But fortunately, for him, he wasn't dressed down to the nail- in fact his simple dress shirt was looked a little worn.
Elijah glances at his watch, then back to his papers. Something is in the oven- warm, and sweet. It smells pretty good...a more rural lifestyle wouldn't be so much of a dramatic change for him, really. But it had been some time- since he could properly place the emotion that was a domestic familiarity to the world.
No, nothing of marriage, or children, or valued legitimate jobs. That is, not until now...
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As of yet, not much is known of Elijah’s birthplace, although it can be safely assumed he was born where he was raised; that being Perth, Australia. Elijah, as well as his family, are all Australian Aborigine. He lived with his Mother, his little sister: Petunia, and his adopted brother, Meredith. Elijah’s childhood, from what we can tell in flashbacks and side stories, is abundant in pleasant, happy memories and fond stories of sibling affection. Elijah’s sister, Petunia, recalls these memories as images of her previous life in Perth, surrounded by the protection and comfort of her brothers. In the comic she tells of Elijah’s courage and bravery when they were children, and of his intelligence and ability to prove himself as a encouraging older brother. He “stood up against things he thought were wrong.”, and according to Petunia: “Nothing could stop him.” Elijah, smart and confident, was said to be a quick thinker and a great conversationalist.
The artist Nozmo once briefly summarized Elijah in his early teens (15 years old), as a bookworm who always knew what to say or do in a sticky situation. He gave great advice and was always up for a all or nothing deal. Elijah’s old love of reading is definitely brought into light in the present setting of the story- namely, his clever use of words and phrasing. Years past, and Elijah and Meredith mature into adulthood. For reasons that are still unknown to us, he and Meredith set off to Melbourne, perhaps to start off in their careers in the booming world of politics. I will be taking Elijah from when he meets up again with Meredith in Parliament. (Ch. 9)
Appearance: ONE & TWO. Elijah carries the dark complexion of the aboriginals of western Australia. His skin is fairly clear, and he has no visible markings as of yet. His hair is short, and everywhere! Well, sort of. It's just wavy, and tends to stick out in ends from all sides- that is if he hasn't pulled a comb through it (and even then one little strand always manages to stick up.) His hair is a unique shade of naturally light purple- his sister Petunia also shares a bright hair color like him. His eyes are a light blue color.
3.
DEFAULT SUAVE JERK MODE.
Perhaps Elijah’s most common display of character- his keen, smooth-talking persona. Throughout the comic Elijah glides in and out of this state, and it is as natural to him as fitting on a glove. He retains a more level-headed piece of mind, and tends to come off almost as arrogant. Whether it’s making a deal with a slightly worrisome mercenary or having someone crash into him in the hall, Elijah maintains his perfected mask, although it will often slip at the tell-tale sign of a joke or a shock. Elijah knows when to “turn on the charm” so to speak, even if it is for something as diminutive as making small talk. Elijah has been known to use his sly demeanor to pull information from others, or change the odds in a certain situation. He isn’t easily intimidated when in this phase, although it’s safe to say Elijah’s overall atmosphere makes it very difficult to try and intimidate.
THE JOKER.
So really, Elijah isn’t always a venomous, grinning, otherwise intelligent business stick in the mind. With his own erratic plans conducted in his mind, come the triggers that release a very inappropriate sense of humor. Elijah finds things funny, both in a cynical and obvious way, depending on how he sees it. He had to hold back laughter after he and Meredith were blatantly hit on by one Mr. Cyril, and he could barely contain himself when poor Meredith had honestly and openly admitted that he was “romantic, in that old, funny sort of way.” (He actually COULDN’T contain himself and ended up in a laughing fit either way). Elijah is almost more light-hearted in this sense, as he often finds ways to amuse himself whilst trudging through work and evil schemes (whatever THOSE may be). While Elijah really has no problem taking jabs at other people, it doesn’t mean he won’t go out of his way to make others laugh. With Meredith, it was in the form of apology (although he would never admit it.) Making stupid faces until Meredith laughed was a confirmation that almost all was in fact, forgiven. It would be an overstatement to assume Elijah was something of a prankster, as he has never actually tried to prank anyone or spend most of his time finding things humorous- but it is something to take note of. The fact that Elijah, under the speculated layers of his skin, actually has a sense of humor (and bad taste, at that) is something all in itself.
THE BIG BROTHER.
Elijah’s world is centered perfectly on its axis, and it’s towering pillars are made up of his motives, his job, and the people he loves more than anything. Dark and daunting he may be, Elijah holds a firm grip on his affections towards his siblings. His love ranges from silly pet names to overprotective murderous mode: “What did he do?! I’ll fucking cut that son of a bitch!!” When it comes to his little sister Petunia, Elijah drops all inhibition and turns into a complete, slobbery big brother mess. He showers her with compliments, endearments, and fawns over her a great deal. To Elijah, Petunia is simply the “smartest, cutest, prettiest, everything about her is RADIANT,” and more. During their childhood, the author explains Elijah was the one who doted over her the most, although it was quite clear he and Meredith loved Petunia equally and without fail. It is rather uncommon of a villain to show such honest love and attachment to a (still living) sibling, but it is actually a grave reminder of how human Elijah actually is. His unconditional love for them only further proves the complexity of his own emotions. Elijah’s love does not only come in affections, however. When Petunia becomes upset because of Elijah and Meredith’s decision to move to Melbourne, Elijah promptly and seethingly stops her in her tracks and makes his intentions known, no questions asked. It was obvious that Petunia wanted to follow Elijah and Meredith into the big city, but Elijah knew- he could not place her in such a world. A world in which, even despite Elijah’s decision, found its way into Petunia’s life forever. After she left home on her own, she faced discrimination, segregation, and hardship. It was clear then, that Elijah wanted to protect her from what he knew he would eventually face.
And then there is Meredith, whom perhaps is the only other person who knows Elijah better than Elijah knows himself. Elijah and Meredith share a history reaching back to their childhood, when Meredith first came into the Elkwood family and was introduced to who would be his first and only best friend. As much as he dotes on his petite baby sister, Elijah also shares the same admiration for Meredith. When Meredith loses yet another game of chess and refuses to play again, Elijah pinches his cheeks and calls him “an adorable baby”. Clearly, Elijah labels himself as the older, playful big brother who would indeed do anything for his siblings, as well as do everything in his power to embarrass them. Meredith is not so easy to pester, however, and therein lies many of the problems he and Elijah face not only as foster brothers, but as a team. Elijah is openly honest with Meredith, almost to a fault. He exposes perhaps the few questions he has only ever asked himself in secret to Meredith, such as the one line that sums up many of his actions: “Meredith, am I a villain?” In the comic, we see that Meredith agreed that he was, but it was only when situations became worse did his expression show he was actually beginning to believe it. Elijah knows when to apologize to Meredith, although he doesn’t do it as well as he should. He feels guilt, especially when it has affected Meredith in some way.
4.
Petunia once said, “Even now, Elijah is still the same, except sometimes when I look into his eyes, something in them is burning.” This sentence sums up perhaps Elijah’s most complex personality of them all. Aside from the mysterious entity known as Violet, Elijah seems to have made himself into the main villain of the story. Not only by action, but also by reflection of his own character, and of his own doing. It’s easy to see Elijah knows he does terrible things (kidnapping government officials, leaving your younger sister in the hands of a killer, indulging in torture and pain...) and it is true, that he knows the difference between right and wrong. Being the intelligent man that he is, Elijah can detect when others are affected by him. He labels himself a villain, and one must wonder if it is purely out of self-pity for himself that he does, or if it is perhaps a self-acknowledgement that he understands is long overdue. Instead of enlightenment, he feels hopelessness, or even an obligation to his new found identity. If Elijah truly has changed as his sister said, then he’s incredibly aware of it. Elijah often takes on a darker image that does not reflect his default, mischievous exterior- in fact, it overlaps it. What Petunia describes as a “burning” is perhaps Elijah’s own intent showing through from his heart. Just as his passion strives for the familiarity of his siblings, so does his passions for making sure his own plans and wishes all come true. As mentioned above in his motivation, it is most likely that something affected him during his early adulthood- something that changed him, or meant to change him all together. Whatever it was, it seemed to have done the trick, and has shaped Elijah into a dead on, one-track mind.
Abilites: Nothing really here, except for Elijah's play of words and his way around a gun.
Other: n/a!
SAMPLES
First Person: This way!
Third Person:It's 2am, and Elijah is in the kitchen.
On the small side table, to be specific- with a good few stacks of documents settled on one side, and newspapers on the other. It would've been a usual sight to see, him eyeing his work with a hand on his chin and the other balancing a pen between his fingers. But fortunately, for him, he wasn't dressed down to the nail- in fact his simple dress shirt was looked a little worn.
Elijah glances at his watch, then back to his papers. Something is in the oven- warm, and sweet. It smells pretty good...a more rural lifestyle wouldn't be so much of a dramatic change for him, really. But it had been some time- since he could properly place the emotion that was a domestic familiarity to the world.
No, nothing of marriage, or children, or valued legitimate jobs. That is, not until now...
OTHER
Housing Request?: I humbly ask!!! that Elijah perhaps be housed with Meredith, as they need each other to scheme/plot/plan and overall...function.
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yyyyyes indeed!
Would you like your application to be unscreened?: Yes.
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