The Dusk Watch *Virtue*

[Taloned-Owl]

Greetings... You are here because you have taken interest in The Dusk Watch. Excellent.

Our humble little group is looking to grow in numbers. We must fight for our cause. Join the cause

What is our cause, you ask? Well, The Dusk Watch is an assembly of anti-heroes who mostly operate at night and under the radar. Though we're rejected from the society that we protect because of our... abrasive methods, we still seek it's approval.

But don't get us wrong. We're sticking to our methods. Save us the lectures on how to properly cuff a villain. My deadly choke hold detains him just fine. Don't like the way I smashed a thug's head into the pavement? Tough. We're not going to change. We just want you to understand. Vigilantes are heroes too.

We arn't reluctant heroes. Nothing or noone is forcing us to do this. "This" is what we do. Understand that we love our job. We just love doing it our way.

So have you been rejected from society because of your savage techniques. Then I highly recommend you take The Dusk Watch into consideration. Join our cause.

Vigilantes are heroes too.

Thank you for your time.

-Taloned Owl

OOC: Ok, I know what you're thinking. Not another federation of borderline vigilantes! But, I still hope you take us into consideration. We're looking for a few good people who play vigilante types or fallen hero characters.

We're looking to be the group of heroes who take a more "professional" stand on vigilantism. For instance, if a hero is charged with using unnecessary force, we'd be the group that comes to his aid with lawyers.

There will be moderate roleplay only in this group. No leet speak, but no stabbing teammates for forgetting to type "(())" or "OOC". We won't be PvP oriented, though we won't shy away from a super group rumble or two. We're currently thinking of events to host that would fit the them of our group. We're still trying to get this idea off the ground as the group isn't more then a week old! (So get in while it's hot!)

Here's the application. Just fill it out, reply here, and send an in-game tell to Taloned Owl, Snow Guard, or Static-Blast. We will get with you ASAP!

Hero Name:
Alter-Ego:
Other Aliases:
Identity:
Occupation:
Legal Status:
Marital Status:
Known Relatives:
Place of Birth:
Base of Operations:

Race/Ethnicity:
Height:
Weight:
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Eye Color:
Hair Color:

Personality:
Skills and Special Training:

Bio:

[Taloned-Owl]

Here is an example, using Taloned Owl's Information.

Hero Name: Taloned Owl
Name: Olivia Aural Talone
Other Aliases: Olivia Jones, Senadina Danilova, Senadina D., Ms. Jones, O.W.L. Oleysa Dedovic.
Identity: Private
Occupation: Unemployed
Legal Status: Citizen of Russia with a criminal record under the name Oleysa Dedovic. Citizen of the U.S. under the name Olivia Talone.
Marital Status: Single - was at one time engaged to marry Stepan Zerov, Head of a Russian Crime syndicate.
Known Relatives: Goran Dedovic (Adoptive Father), Oleg Dedovic (Elder Twin Brother, Presumed Dead), Aleksandra Dedovic(Elder Sister) Sophie Jones(Mother, MIA)
Age: 24
Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia
Base of Operations: Paragon City, RI - Bendis Boat house.

Race/Ethnicity: Of mixed descent (African - Russian)
Height: 5"10
Weight: 142 lbs.
Build: Lean and Athletic
Eye Color: Chestnut
Hair Color: Black (Crimson Streaks)

Personality: Some people would consider her emotionally unstable. She has her highs. She has her lows. Depends on the day... though it's recommended that you never cross her on either day. She may come off as smart, but she's not that bright. She's introverted and reserved. She is also tactful when possible. From talking to her, you would get a sense that she is wise beyond her years, but ie I said, she's not that bright. It's just common sense to here.

Special Skills: Various ties to the Paragon City and Russian Underworld Mafia Dealings. Skilled Detective. Skilled Actress. Skilled Martial Artist. Speaks English, Russian, and Japanese fluently. Skilled Pick Pocket and Thief. Trained Assassin, but is out of practice.

Bio:
The Dedovics:
In Russia, The Dedovic name is equaled to that of riches and power. The Dedovics have been a very Influential name to all of Moscow. In the limelight, The Dedovics are known for their community service, donations to the Russian community business, Contributions to the school system, etc. But what no one knows is that The Dedovics operate as an underground Crime Syndicate. Like their aboveground counterparts, Crime Syndicate holds Moscow under an Iron fist.

Goran Dedovic operates as the Leader of this crime syndicate. Upon introducing his Children to the family business, he made sure each of them received the finest training in combat to form the perfect group of assassins. While each of his children were adequately trained in the use of Daggers, Shuriken, Weaponry, each of his three children specialized in one particular category. His eldest daughter, Aleksandra, was trained to use all Projectile weaponry with precise efficency. His eldest twin son, Oleg, can take down an enemy with any blade. Oleysa, his youngest twin daughter, was trained in nearly several martial art forms. She can take down any foe given enough time.

Oleysa earned the name O.W.L. from the way she left opponents as the "Only Woman Living". Oleysa would later on adapt the stealth and predetorial characteristics of her namesake.

The Big Exposure:
A secret operative named Stepan Zerov was successful in infiltrating the Dedovic's Crime Syndicate. Stepan operated undercover under the name Sacha Danilova as the leader of a crime syndicate known as the "Swans". Sacha Danilova was also a rich bachelor in the limelight. Goran noticed potential in the newest crime syndicate to hit the scene. Goran decided that he wanted the two crime syndicates to consolidate into one large crime syndicate. As a piece offering to the "Swans", Goran offered Stepan Zerov Oleysa's hand in marriage.

The marriage of Sacha Danilova to Oleysa Dedovic was a highly publiscized event, even boasting live feed to all the citizens of Moscow. The marriage was said to be the second most publiscized wedding in history. Unfortunately, this was a bad Idea. The wedding led to the apprehension of all the Dedovics, and even some Crimebosses ony there for the wedding. It was exposed to all of Russia that the Dedovics were more than what met the eye.

The Escape:
Goran was able to pull some strings(And mostly bribery) and have the Police Department release him and one of his children. The other two would have to stay, and be subject to Daily Beatings, Torture, Cruel Treatment, Etc. Goran, torn between having to choose between his children, chose Aleksandra, his eldest.

Oleysa and Oleg were left to rot in prison. They were beat daily, tortured, and then beat again. Oleysa was able to hold her ground, being trained in hand-to-hand combat... however, Oleg was not able to hold up so well. Finally, Oleg and Oleysa staged an escape. Oleysa was able to escape, though her brother could not move as fast as his sister. She was able to free to America, while he had to stay in Moscow.

The New Life:
Upon hearing about his daughter's escape, Goran had his daughter located promptly. After pulling more strings(And A LOT more bribing) he had Oleysa assigned a new Identity as Olivia Talone. He purchased property for her in some place called "Perez Park" and sends her money all the time. She has allianced herself with some of Paragon's greatest heroes, the supergroup known as "The Icons".

While out on patrol, Taloned Owl saves a young heroine calling herself Psionic Gypsy from the cult, Circle of Thorns. After discovering that the young heroine is Orphaned, Taloned Owl takes her in and pays for her schooling.

The Noct'urni
Since the breakout, Olivia has learned a thing or two about crime. After taking a much needed sabbatical, and doing some more training. She concluded that the life of crime was not for her. But instead of quitting altogether, she seeks to use her adept fighting skills in a way which may benefit the world.

After four months in Paragon, Olivia discovered that an underground civilization, The Noct'urni, entered a secret war with the Circle of Thorns. The Circle of Thorns were going to use The Noct'urni's Warrior Queen's magic items to open portals to parallel dimensions. Opening the portals would allow vicious aliens of all sorts to make earth a galactic battleground. Olivia decided to get involved. The Noct'urni did fight back the Circle of Thorns, but not without a price. The Warrior Queen had fallen in battle. In honor of the queen and Olivia's aid in the battle, the tribe declared Olivia their Warrior Princess(Since an outsider can not be declared Queen). Olivia now proudly wears the fallen Queen's Magic items: Faith's Wings and Hope's Brooch.

The Sabbatical:
Olivia discovered that the Noct'urni were a people that could open teleportals at their whim, and they arrived in America via a portal from Africa. Olivia decided it was time for a much needed break from the crime fighting in Paragon, so she decided to follow the Noct'urni back to their homeland. Proclaimed as The Warrior Princess of the Noct'urni, Olivia decided that the time has come for her to learn about her newfound power. She wanted to honor the fallen Warrior Queen as much as possible.

Once Olivia arrived in Africa, she learned of a decendant of the fallen Warrior Queen named Zuri. Young Zuri was to take her place as the rightful Warrior Queen, but due to Zuri's mothers death, there was no one adequate enough to train her. It was then Olivia stepped up to the plate, training Zuri to her maximum potential.

The Return:
After her five month dissappearance, Olivia Talone has returned to the states. Only this time, Olivia has returned with out Faith's Wings and Hope's Brooch. She has reverted back to her normal form. No longer does she require the strength and flight of the magic items, which were given to Zuri, who is now the Noct'urni's Warrior Queen.

She is now back to using her old means of transportation: Talons and grappling hook. Her outfit has reverted back to her normal wear, prior to the incident with the Noct'urni. Though she has update her look with minor adjustments.

Taloned Owl also breaks affiliation with The Icons on good terms, suggesting that the Team takes her roommate in: Deidre Claibone, a teenaged heroine known as Psionic Gypsy.

[Esbat]

Esbat's in... anyone else gettin' in on this? :)

[Malibu Sally]

Ummm... I have to ask; Why was this thread tagged with the ":mad:" smilie? Seems out of place.

[WingZ]

im lazy i just dont feel like it right now..& this from a leader.. shameful

[Xanatos]

im lazy i just dont feel like it right now..& this from a leader.. shameful

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Nice group concept Taloned Owl! Really like th e"professional vigilante" theme you've got going.

[Taloned-Owl]

Malibu Sally - Um... well... I didn't know what else to use... I'm sorry...

Xanatos - Thank you for the compliment ;)

Snow Guard & Esbat - GET ON YOUR APPICATIONS NOW! Oh, and I'd like to apologise. I'm not going to be in game until Tuesday the 21st. I'm on an impromptu vacation. I hope you guys are teaming and taking care of recruitment.... ;)

[Esbat]

Hero Name: Esbat
Alter-Ego: Cheryl Dominic
Other Aliases: Dr. Dominic, "Bat", "Batty"
Identity: Richmond Thule
Occupation: Inventor
Legal Status: Citizen w/o criminal record
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Dr. Eugene Dominic - Adopted Father, deceased; Various deceased Sibilings - Sneak Thief, Beautiful Death, Luna Hawk; Gabriel Marcos "Horndog" Asher (aka Dog Fight) - Brother.
Place of Birth: Unknown
Base of Operations: Mobile

Race/Ethnicity: Possible Aryian
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 123lbs
Build: Petite
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black / Greying

Personality: Ruthless, introverted, bitchy at times
Skills and Special Training: Home schooled in the ways of Mechanical / Electrical / Computer / Biochemical Engineering via her father. Basic / Limited unarmed combat knowledge. Avid motorcyclist.

Bio: Cheryl Dominic was once the loving daughter of former world renowned biochemist Dr. Eugene Dominic. Cheryl's father was intent on discovering the link between the moon and the effects on humans. During his research he created a formula for an experimental compound capable of mimicking the physiological changes on a person's metabolism and chemical balance during the full moon.

In the past various chemical manufacturers had sent hired goons and saboteurs to his laboratory to try and steal or foul up his research, but one fateful night, while helping her father clean out the lab, another set of thugs broke in intent on stealing this newly developed compound.

One of the thugs found Cheryl and Dr. Dominic hiding in a broom closet and dragged them both out. After a brief discussion the thugs decided to wreck the lab and set it ablaze while leaving Cheryl and her dad bound and gagged in the midst of the inferno.

The intense heat made several beakers shatter spilling chemicals all over the two. By sheer chance a spare beaker of the experimental compound was left behind and soaked Cheryl allowing her to subconsciously channel a protective field around her. She survived the blaze but her father died of severe burns and smoke inhilation.

Vowing revenge Cheryl travelled the country in search of the person who sent the thugs only to arrive in Paragon City to find the chemical manufacturer's home office and main labs destroyed during the Rikti Invasion.

She now uses her powers to wreak terrible havoc on the remnants of the Rikti invaders that stole her chance for revenge.

Due to the death of her sister(s) Sneak Thief, Luna Hawk, and Beautiful Death, Cheryl has become unstable. This instability has lead to her being captured by Council agents as she was exploring the recently discovered Striga Isle.

[Taloned-Owl]

Thank You both!

[WingZ]

This SG is now disbaning.
thx to everyone who joined & try to get it going.. I just dont have the time or want to run an SG anymore.

Thx all

[RAGNARöK]

"It's a disappointment to see such a loss of fine recruits. “I” won't let this opportunity slip by you guys and gals. PAYROLL (http://www.cohpayroll.com/) is welcoming any Stragglers from The Dusk Watch disbandment. Please checkout our threads at these two locations. Our Recruiting thread and/or general chat at PAYROLL(Virtue) (http://www.cohguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=280) and our Team discussion thread at PAYROLL/Bunker-13 (http://www.cohguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1537). Thank you for your time.”