Line #121 DarthWiki/CardiansUKLondon


1	->''"We live underground, and so will you!"''
2	-> '''--Jessie, trying to be convincing.'''
3
4	[[{{DarthWiki/Cardians}} The Cardian Syndicate]] is a custom hunter conspiracy within the world of WOD: HTV, unique in that its members' ranks and jobs are represented by card suits as per the organization's namesake. The Cardians members themselves are mostly normal humans thrust into the world of the supernatural and set to defend what is valued most in their organization: Secrecy. With the help of their Aces (High ranking Cardians members) and a little luck, they just might not die.
5
6	Within the conspiracy there are various Cardians divisions. Among them stands Cardians UK: London. Located in the London underground and connected by a vast network of abandoned and unfinished subway tunnels, the UK headquarters is probably one of the best hidden. Using these tunnels, they are capable of safely and secretly navigating the entirety of the city. Though their base is located in London, all of the UK falls within their jurisdiction.
7
8	Started on the 3rd of July, 2014, the campaign is currently ongoing with 10 main players and 2 GameMasters with sessions every Thursday.
9
10	----
11	!Player Characters
12
13	[[foldercontrol]]
14
15	[[folder: Demarcus Volker]]
16
17	-->''"The lack of context disturbs me..."''
18
19	-> ♠ \| 41 \| German \| Human
20	->'''First Appearance:''' Season 2
21
22	[[/folder]]
23
24	[[folder: Dylan Churchill]]
25
26	-->''"I'm done, Nope. I'm done."''
27
28	-> ♣ \| 38 \| British \| Human
29	->'''First Appearance:''' Tutorials
30
31	* ScarsAreForever: Has a big one covering his left side.
32	* ShellShockedVeteran
33
34	[[/folder]]
35
36	[[folder: Eleni Dalca]]
37
38	-->''"Don't worry, the worst that could happen is––well, uh, actually it'd be pretty bad. Nevermind."''
39
40	-> ♣ \| 22 \| American \| Human
41	->'''First Appearance:''' Tutorials
42
43	A well-meaning but weak-willed girl who moved to London to earn a degree in illustration. She was made a Cardian after being harassed by vampires, watching her school get set aflame by the Ace of Clubs, and generally having a bad time. While generally friendly, she punches and stabs threats to the team with alarming regularity.
44
45	* ActionGirl: Hardly surprising for a club. She's spent a lot of time slashing enemies into bits.
46	* GlassCannon: She dishes out damage quickly, but gives up her defense to do so.
47	* HotBlade: When she inserts a matching magical ruby into her gladius, the sword gets hot enough to sear granite.
48	* FlamingSword: In a few major fights, her gladius set aflame. However, in recent times, the flames have burned her hand rather than her enemies.
49	* PlatonicLifePartners: With Stevie.
50	* ScarsAreForever: She had a scar across her nose (courtesy of an accident with her brother) before she even joined the Cardians, and she's only gotten more battered since.
51	* TheBerserker: For a few months, she was influence by a demon inhabiting her sword and very much became this.
52
53	[[/folder]]
54
55	[[folder: Ish Jade]]
56
57	-->''"Shoot good, yes?"''
58
59	-> ♣ \| 29 \| Russian \| Human
60	->'''First Appearance:''' Season 1
61
62	* BoomHeadshot: Her primary method of disposal.
63	* CreatureOfHabit: Get mission, shoot enemies, start all over, and that's fine by her.
64	* EmotionSuppression
65	* EveryoneHasStandards: Considered trigger happy, but will never shoot without some kind of threat.
66	* FakeRussian: Played by a non-Russian player.
67	* GoThroughMe: Willing to put herself in danger if it means helping the younger members see one more day.
68	* ImprobableAimingSkills
69	* MadnessMantra: [[spoiler: Jingle Jingle]]
70	* MiseryBuildsCharacter:[[spoiler: Nightmares every night, apparently was in a mental hospital, and she an Ex Russian Mafia hitman. Wonder what that would do to a person.]]
71	* MoreDakka: Boasts the most firepower out of the 10 members
72	* PastimesProvePersonality: Can be found either shooting in the range or talking with other members.
73	* SinkorSwimMentor: Вы должны убить других или быть убитым . Это все, что вам не придется беспокоиться о ребенке.
74	* SweetTooth: Very fond of Novas Baking.
75	* TheGunslinger
76	[[/folder]]
77
78	[[folder: Ivan Archambault]]
79	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/941fbcbe996e1ed9f44d93bba85b2d63.png]]
80	[[caption-width-right:200:Broken Crown]]
81
82	-->''"Everyone here gives me too much credit..."''
83
84	-> ♥ \| 25 \| Scandinavian \| Human
85	->'''First Appearance:''' Season 1
86
87	[[ManipulativeBastard A heart]] with a troubled past and an even more [[StoicWoobie troubled conscience]]. Ivan comes from a rich and well known family, but is, unfortunately, TheUnfavorite.
88
89	* AgentPeacock
90	* ButtMonkey: Suffers the most embarrassment and indignant injury of any of the members.
91	* CainAndAbel: [[spoiler: The Cain to his comatose sisters Abel]]
92	* HandsomeLech
93	* HeelFaceTurn: He started out as seen below, but is now more of an introverted mother hen, albeit a sarcastic, dry one.
94	* RoyalBrat: Started out as a rich brat who got his kicks by harassing others.
95	* ScarsAreForever: Often suffers from this due to his ButtMonkey nature. [[spoiler: Flaunts a nasty one over his missing eye as well, showing it's loss was not of natural causes.]]
96	* SuperSenses: Recently given a mechanical eye which allows him to monitor body heat and heart rate. Perfect for spotting liars...
97	* TheLancer: Realistic and snarky, one of the more level-headed members.
98	* TheUnfavorite: As mentioned above.
99	* WhiteHairBlackHeart
100
101	[[/folder]]
102
103	[[folder: Jessie Mcbride]]
104	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/e7108aac57a2605b78bf13ad8639b390.png]]
105	[[caption-width-right:200:The Talkative Beautician]]
106
107	-->''"Come on guys, what's the worse that can happen?"''
108
109	-> ♥ \| 23 \| American \| Human
110	->'''First Appearance:''' Tutorials
111
112	* ActionGirl: Pretty much a required trait when you're a Cardian, but more so since she got her bow.
113	* Determinator: Her virtue is fortitude and her bow is powered partially by her will.
114	* EvenTheGirlsWantHer: When a sheet was made asking the characters who they would date of the same gender, Jessie's name turned up the most.
115	* FragileSpeedster: Very fast and very agile, but lacking in armor and health.
116	* MotorMouth: Can lapse into this when time is short or the situation is dire.
117	* PinkMeansFeminine
118	* PluckyGirl: Arguably the most peppy of the group.
119	* StatuesqueStunner: Striking looks + The tallest female in London coast = this.
120	* GirlyGirl: One of the girliest and spunkiest members of the team, shares this role with Nova.
121	* TheHeart: Or at least one of them.
122
123	[[/folder]]
124
125	[[folder: Jonathan Harrison]]
126	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/e8162908097bac7a98552fd9d726bfe4.png]]
127	[[caption-width-right:150:some caption text]]
128
129	-->''"Cry, you little bitch."''
130
131	-> ♣ \| 20 \| American \| Human
132	->'''First Appearance:''' Tutorials
133
134	[[ActionHero A club]] and the most [[TheBigGuy physically able]] of the group. An ex-gang member and [[GoodOldFisticuffs resident boxer]], Jon acquired robotic arms after a bad scrap with the BigBad.
135	He is currently in a coma due to being tackled off a building by a [[DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu monster he flipped off.]]
136
137	* ArtificialLimbs: Flaunts robotic arms due to a messy run-in with the BigBad.
138	* DeathGlare: Can shoot a mean one given his intimidation stat, but prefers physical threats.
139	* DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu: Tended to give monsters the finger whenever he was able.
140	* DoNotTauntCthulhu: ...One instance of the above landing him in a coma...
141	* GoodOldFisticuffs: The only member to use primarily his fists.
142	* LightningBruiser
143	[[/folder]]
144
145	[[folder: Nova]]
146	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/novatoken_by_fuzzlespup_d7ttrrl_8.png]]
147	[[caption-width-right:200:It's tough to be a god]]
148
149	-->''"Uh... yes, they '''are''' nice shoes, aren't they? ...And nice wallets. And cellphones. They're mine, I promise."''
150
151	-> ♥ \| 20 \| Indian? \| Human
152	->'''First Appearance:''' Tutorials
153
154	* AGodAmI: As far as she's concerned, she's a GodInHumanForm.
155	* AesopAmnesia: A chronic sufferer should the lesson be pride related. [[spoiler: Mostly.]]
156	* AuthorityInNameOnly: She's a god-to-be, you know! Too bad that that holds virtually no power just yet, even in her convent.
157	* BitchInSheepsClothing: Attempted. It may have worked for a few months, but the near constant slip-ups that happen when one ''lives with'' the people she put up a front for didn't exactly help. She's since settled for more of a LovableAlphaBitch vibe to anyone who's seen far enough past the façade.
158	* BeneathTheMask: See the above.
159	* BerserkButton: '''''"Did I say you could touch me?"'''''
160	* BreakTheHaughty: She's been put in her place [[PrideBeforeAFall more]] [[PrincessInRags than]] [[DidYouActuallyBelieve once]].
161	* DangerousDeserter: You don't exactly just leave the Cardians and have a good time afterwards. [[spoiler: [[FakeDefector That, or you get a better 'this is all part of the plan' signal.]]]]
162	* MoralityChain: Only thing stopping her from deserting (and meaning it) ages ago was her loyalty to Atticus. Now that he's gone, there's a bit less reason to stay... [[spoiler: besides the house arrest shock anklet, courtesy of Freak.]] 'Fortunately' this only happened after losing what was her motivation to go in the first place.
163	* NeverGotToSayGoodbye: Lost her family and didn't even know until she was about to join them. Also never got to say goodbye to her best friend, who left when she wasn't around.
164	* [[TheOathbreaker Oathbreaker]]: Spilled a secret or two to her bestie that she really ought not to have spilled. [[spoiler: She's since learned her lesson.]]
165	* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: Sort of, she's known only as Nova and nothing else. Then No(T)va, Starchild, etc. etc., after [[spoiler: selling her name in the goblin market.]]
166	* SugaryMalice: Sweet, Cute, Manipulative as Hell. All part of [[ManipulativeBastard the job]]
167	* TeamChef: A habit for baking-based-bribery gone good.
168
169	[[/folder]]
170
171	[[folder: Oakley 'Ollie' Pines]]
172
173	-->''"Worst Birthday ever."''
174
175	-> ♥ \| 19 \| Canadian \| Human
176	->'''First Appearance:''' Season 2
177
178	* BerserkButton: Harming innocent creatures, supernatural or not.
179	* CovertPervert: Despite his innocent nature, his vice is lust.
180	* [[GranolaGirl Granola Guy]]: Was an active environmentalist before joining up with the Cardians and has an innate love for nature.
181	* LonelyRichKid: Originally from a neglectful, rich family. He often wonders if they even notice he's gone.
182	* SoapBoxSadie: Used to take part in a lot of protests and the like, usually just to get on his parents nerves and scorn his family name.
183
184	[[/folder]]
185
186	[[folder: Stevie Tanning]]
187
188	-->''"Guys it's okay! I'm okay."''
189
190	-> ♦ \| 24 \| American \| [[spoiler: Sin Eater]]
191	->'''First Appearance:''' Tutorials
192
193	* BadassDriver: The first person the team turns to when driving is needed, normal or otherwise.
194	* DrivesLikeCrazy: ...Even if it is a bit of a roller coaster for everyone else.
195	* MrFixit: As the lone Diamond besides the Ace, Stevie takes care of most repairing and crafting needs like a pro.
196	* PlatonicLifePartners: With Eleni.
197	* WatchThePaintJob: Despite his driving tendencies, this is his attitude about most cars, and particularly the ones he drives and/or works on.
198	[[/folder]]
199
200	!Aces
201
202	[[folder: 'Freak']]
203	[[quoteright:287:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/e07f4d779d246feae35e5f3ff0109566.png]]
204	[[caption-width-right:287:some caption text]]
205
206	[[/folder]]
207
208	[[folder:Chigaru]]
209	[[/folder]]
210
211	[[folder: Nick]]
212	[[/folder]]
213
214	[[folder: Nina]]
215	[[/folder]]
216	!Non-Player Allies
217	[[folder:Savannah]]
218	[[/folder]]
219
220	[[folder:Mr.Copper]]
221	[[/folder]]
222
223	[[folder: Tobias]]
224	[[/folder]]
225
226	[[folder: Victus]]
227	[[/folder]]
228
229	[[folder: Wake]]
230	[[/folder]]
231
232	!Non-Player Enemies
233	[[folder: Endcorp]]
234	[[/folder]]
235
236	[[folder: Dannifer]]
237
238	[[/folder]]
239
240	[[folder: Aristarkh Ilyich]]
241	[[/folder]]
242
243	!Others
244	[[folder: Benny Copper]]
245	[[/folder]]
246
247	[[folder: Atticus Finch]]
248	[[/folder]]
249
250	[[folder:Pilot]]
251	[[/folder]]
252	----
253	!!Tearjerker
254	* Several examples can be found in the "Mirror World" sessions, where the Cardians UK crew ventures in an [[AlternateTimeline alternate universe]] through a mirror:
255	** The whole alternate world was something of a BadFuture, with a supernatural force having [[TheBadGuyWins taken over]] the entirety of the UK and the human race either hiding or dead.
256	** Part of the team found a town square decorated with broken tokens of the aces, giving a pretty clear sign that they'd been killed in this timeline. The whole scene was sad, but it was even more heartbreaking when an empathy roll revealed that the Ace of Clubs, Nick, from the canon timeline was wondering if his mom had been killed as well.
257	** Jon found his own alternate-self's corpse with a ring on his finger. There was no sign of his alternate-self's spouse at the time, but one brainwashed soldier had her helmet removed, revealing [[spoiler:Jessie's]] face as well as a matching wedding ring dangling from her necklace. Mirror-world Ari only made it worse by adding, [[spoiler:"You should've seen her face when I made her kill you."]]
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259	!!This Roleplay provides examples of:
260	* BreakTheCutie: It often seems the sweetest members suffer the deepest trauma.
261	* CarMeetsHouse: Cass's solution to a situation that was already pretty haywire.
262	* CombatPragmatist: Goes along with the GrayAndGrayMorality thing, taken more literally with the dirty fighting specialty.
263	* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Cardians UK London headquarters is located in an abandoned subway underground.
264	* GrayAndGrayMorality: Anything goes when you're trying to keep the balance between the supernatural and normal world.

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