The Ghost
Riven
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Full Name | Riven |
Alias(es) | Ghost, Ash, Silver |
Character Class(es) | Sniper, Infiltrator, Scout |
Homeworld | Unknown |
Age | Young Adult |
Faction(s) | N/A |
Species | Eldorai/Yuuzhan Vong Hybrid |
Gender | Female |
Orientation | Lesbian |
Force Sensitive | Force Dead |
Force Alignment | N/A |
Character Alignment | Chaotic Neutral |
Height | 5'0 |
Weight | Very light |
Hair | White/Silver |
Eyes | Red |
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Most of Riven's origins are wrapped in mystery for she was a genetic experiment in a program that sought to manufacture artificial super soldiers that were resistant to the Force. They did this through combining and splicing the DNA of a Force Dead species known as the Yuuzhan Vong with that of other species. After trial and error eventually subjects like Riven were created, those successfully implanted with the DNA and genes of the Vong to create a person that was innately Force Dead.
For most of her life Riven was raised in captivity along with another of her kind, Eldorai but cut with the blood of the Yuuzhan Vong like herself. While they never knew if they were actually blood related they still considered one another as sisters, becoming the only point of companionship and affection amidst otherwise grueling trials and tests. As a result Riven lacked much of a childhood and her social growth was heavily stunted.
The tests often inflicted upon both Riven and her sister were primarily to test their resistance to the Force, this included various powers being willfully inflicted upon them from crushing forces to electrical torture. While the two were extremely resilient to these powers they were not entirely impervious. A Force Push would make them stumble rather than fall, the stasis would slow their movement rather than halt it, and lightning would try to coil around them rather then connect, but some bolts still made contact...
It was discovered that the Force itself had an aversion to the two sisters. They were not 'resistant' exactly but rather the will of the Force itself simply avoided them, they were voids within its presence that it wanted nothing to do with. If a bolt of electricity connected it would cause pain, the tricky part was forcing that to happen. Regardless of how exactly they were resistant to the Force the tests were deemed a relative success.
For years they continued though. The goal eventually became to see just how far the two could be pushed, how much it would take to cause them serious harm. Amidst the torment they relied upon each other to stay strong, but as luck would have it an anonymous tip was sent out from the facility; a call for an end to torture and inhumane treatment. One of the workers had grown a conscience.
In only a few more weeks a liberation group formed to try and dismantle and rescue the prisoners within the facility and put an end to the experiments. It was a bloody affair as the lab fell into chaos as prisoners were freed, some killed in retaliation, and both the liberation group and security forces of the facility suffered heavy losses.
Both Riven and her sister were two of the prisoners rescued as they were led from their holding cell with clutching hands as the sound of conflict was loud in their ears. The halls were slick with blood, bodies lay strewn upon the ground, and often were they forced to take shelter as their rescuers fought their way out. Their progress was swift and soon they could see the exit of the facility. They'd never once seen an open sky and for the first time hope was replacing despair, a normal life awaited them.
With a resounding snap of another shot echoing through the halls Riven felt a weight suddenly pull her down as she fell forward and hit the floor, blood staining her hand and face as she tried to pull herself up and turn around. She hadn't let go of her sister's hand and soon the reason she had fallen became evident. A bullet had rang down through the hall and fatally struck her; her lifeless body having dropped immediately while her gaze remained locked on the exit, the freedom, that was only seconds away.
If there was ever a chance for Riven to have become a socially adjusted person it died there in that hall with her sister.
What followed was the life of someone that didn't know how to live. Riven was raised within the same liberation group that freed her, and while she remained the socially stunted child that she grew up as she took on their ideals to fill the fact she had none of her own. It was a fake calling that she followed, one that she walked simply because she didn't know what else to do.
Riven was trained to fight, her inherent Eldorai talents granting her exceptionally good aim and reflexes and her Force Dead nature making her particularly deadly against any Force Users they encountered. For years did Riven just follow the group, from battlefield to battlefield, never really stopping to think, never stopping to make bonds, she just aimed her gun and pulled the trigger in the belief that what she was doing was good.
With time the liberation group changed its views, corrupted from within into something darker and self-serving, but the elf couldn't even tell the difference. Aim and shoot. Reload. Aim, shoot. Reload. Aim... Shoot...
She became a machine, unable to think for herself, unable to hold her own goals, desire, or purpose.
And then she showed up...
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TRAITS
Strengths
- Deadeye - Riven possesses a deadly accurate aim, capable of making shots with uncanny precision whether it's firing a rifle or throwing a knife.
- Wick - Focus, commitment, sheer will. Riven locks in hard on her objective and will rarely let it go without good cause, if she's coming for you she won't give up easily.
- Routine - To Riven a lot of her work is daily routine, as a result she has become extremely proficient in the assembling and disassembling of her rifle, traps, and other firearms and gadgets.
- Wallflower - Being extremely shy, anxious, and unable to even look people in the eye, Riven performs very poorly in social situations and prefers to avoid them.
- Glass Cannon - While being fast and agile, and decently strong for her size, Riven is unable to take a lot of punishment and is easily injured.
- Flight - When it comes to fight or flight she typically finds herself doing the latter rather than chance a direct confrontation. (She will return however...)
- Addiction - Whenever Riven finds herself anxious or nervous (typically in social situations) she'll indulge in her addiction of tobacco to calm her nerves, which is often.
- Trapper - Riven is known to trap wherever she sets up her rifle in a variety of fashions; her nest is never safe to just walk into.
- Subtle - She's talented in getting around unnoticed and quietly, her quiet demeanor and short stature lending itself to such.
- First-aid - Knowing just enough about bandages, splints, and disinfecting has saved her a limb more than once.
- Force Dead - Riven has a complete absence within the Force making her impossible to detect through it. She is also highly resistant, but not immune, to powers of the Force both detrimental and beneficial. Force Healing would have just as much of an effect on her as Force Lightning; not much.
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DESCRIPTION
Standing at a diminutive 5'2 and often hooded, masked, and cloaked in black, one might find Riven easy to miss in a crowd.
With pale skin and crimson eyes she gives off something of a haunting appearance, especially combined with the long silver silken hair that typically drapes out from beneath her hood. Her eyes are often very focused and intent on whatever their subject of study is and she has a tendency to over-analyze the target of her curiosity. Her lips are thin and hold a deeper shade of red, typically held in a light frown. Most betraying of her species are her long pointed ears that are clearly visible whenever her hood is down. Often she holds an expression of neutrality, but when it comes to social situations her mannerisms shift entirely to one that is shy, meek, and evasive. She can rarely look anyone in the eyes and her voice remains a gentle whisper barely audible even when directly conversing with someone. In such situations she often pulls out a cigarette, lighting it with a shaky hand to calm her nerves as soon as possible.
Her body is slim and athletic allowing her to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease as she lightly slips and slides her way through rubble and heavy deep forests alike. When she's working she is often garbed in heavy thick and dark clothes, most noticeably is the cloak she wears that folds over her shoulders and is trimmed and decorated almost entirely with long black feathers granting her a crow-like appearance when she stalks the heights of buildings and ruins. Always is a large rectangular durasteel case that she carries upon her back with slings over her shoulder; the vessel of her cherished tool of destruction ready to be assembled. With an assortment of tools and gadgets at her disposal she seems relatively armed to the teeth.
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FRIENDSNameDescriptionCharacter name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.
ENEMIESNameDescriptionCharacter name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.
OTHER RELATIONSHIPSNameDescription'The Benefactor'Riven's mysterious benefactor. Riven seems to regard her very highly but never reveals her identity.No doubt one of many doctors on Riven's contact list, but one she's rather fond of.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.Character name/link or tagDescription about the relationship.
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WeaponsEQUIPMENT
Riv-20 "Horizon Killer" Anti-materiel Sniper Cannon - Riven's signature rifle, requires assembly in-field, gets carried around in a large durasteel case, will blow up just about anything at dramatic ranges.
Shiva Knives - Purchased from Locke and Key Mechanics. Knives mainly meant for throwing, and exploding. Usually carrying up to three in a strap around her thigh.
LO-22S Pistol - Purchased from Lilaste Arms. A powerful sidearm that Riven employs when she's unable to set up her rifle. Packs a punch. Like all her firearms it fires kinetic rounds.
- Utilizes LO-KI/22 standard slug rounds, designed for maximum armor penetration and effective against Force Users.
Armor
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Gear
Achlys Grenades - Purchased from Locke and Key Mechanics. Smoke grenades with a variety of sensor-inhibiting effects. Typically carries up to two or three on her belt depending on how much space she has.
Droids
PNCR - Precision Navigation & Companion Recon unit - "Pincer" - A personal droid mainly used to assist in assembling Riven's Horizon Killer as well as to serve as a spotter and tracker. She seems to have formed an emotional attachment to it.
Ships
Scorn-class Interceptor (For her participation in aiding the Sith Order with an annihilation).
Vehicles
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