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The Life and Times of Whitley Schnee (A RWBY Adventure AU)
- Thread starter Magoose
- Start date
- Fantasy
Well I suppose this combined with Whitley running away from home would be a source of Willow deciding to change, or die trying to do so.
Alright so what is essential?
This is not essential, and is a burden until 2 years from now.
Basically this seems something best to claims when Whitley returns as proof that he is honoring the Schnee name, and until he hits a growth spurt is a liability that if he loses it he'll get major stress.
Useful but not essential imo.
Hm. Well if Willow is inclined to intentionally follow up on the whole kill herself with it this would be useful to take.
Although given the quality it would be useful for combat, and seems like a plot hook.
Valuable for stress, and memories of better time we either need to take this, or the
This is helpful for stress, and is a reference to the WoR related to the SDC, which had Santa Schnee wearing a cool scarf.
Useful for not getting caught, and gaining entry into a combat school.
This is necessary if we want to find employ trainers, and/or make use of any plans within the archives.
Useful but it belongs to Weiss.
This would be useful if we had a plan to immediately use it, and the combat skills to back it up.
There are likely plans within there that might prove rather useful for building connections through financially successful ventures. This is a long-term utility though,
We'd need an ID here to avoid detection.
Well what Whitley can do without training is somewhat limited given he has a rather noticeable Semblance.
Meh.
The location should allow us to avoid the need of a fake ID, and offer trainers for combat.
Bad idea. Like yea most of them won't try to kill Whitley, but going into another hostile environment is a bad idea imo.
[X] Plan Zero to Hero
-[X]Mother's Revolver: Once, a long time ago, when your mother was young, she dreamed of being a huntress. She stuck to a tradition where she would use only dust… but instead of a sword or dagger, she used a Mechashift Pistol she designed herself. She lost sight of those dreams when she married Jacques… and lost any hope of being a huntress when she realized that she was trapped in a loveless marriage. Now it just sat in a room. Unloaded… because if she had loaded it, Mother may have killed herself years ago in a drunken episode. (Gain Item: Schneefall)
-[X]Weiss' Scarf: A gift from Weiss on your birthday. It was a red scarf that was embroidered with the Schnee family Emblem. She made it for you… to celebrate how far you have gone to be better. To be worthy of your name. (Gain Item: An Embroidered Scarf)
-[X]Fake ID: Your Father was… paranoid for your safety, and always planned to travel as different people, so that you were never… targeted for kidnapping and ransom. It always worked out in the end. It may even help you stay away from your father. (Gain Item: Fake ID)
-[X]Argus: The Northern coastline, a beautiful city and home to Sanctum Academy and the Brilliant 300 man melee. A Place where legends are born… and a quiet enough town that no one ever notices it.
The Archive is an oh so tempting plot hook, but I think the Revolver is simply a superior immediate plot hook that plays into becoming a tourney fighter as a means for grinding combat. Also it plays well with the flavor of tragedy we picked.
The Scarf is all about how Whitley has improved himself so far to live up to the Schnee name, and will keep him focused on continuing to do so. Also I've associated a red scarf with Nicholas Schnee ever since the WoR.
While I'm rather tempted to take the money a Fake ID should be sufficient to gain entry to the combat school, and it seems more interesting for a story as Whitley as the hardships needed to graduate from Sanctum Academy will be the cherry on top of the first milestone being independent from the yoke of his parental unit.
The reason for Argus is it being an out of way place for Whitley to gain some combat training.
Heading back, but feel free to give feedback, and I'll contemplate swapping things around based upon it.
Chronobreak
Chara Appreciator
- Location
- Chicago
- Pronouns
- He/Him
...deal. A sword is better for a White Knight anyway, even if it isn't as auspicious as Schneefall. The original owner is more meaningful to, I really don't care for Willow after what she just did.
But I just really want White Fang Whitley. It'd be so cool.
Getting into a swording competition with Adam would be fun.
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Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
THe Coat is special in other ways.
But it does not break the laws of physics like that.
That is not what the coat does at all.
At least not entirely what it does.
Lets just say that it would be an intervention that would have went... poorly.
Well Stress is a hidden thing, and you may have gotten a negative health trait out of that.
You are still stressed, but not nearly as badly as say... if you chose Weiss and then Weiss became Jackass's good little girl.
The Revolver itself is very well made, and is perfect for a little, growing huntsmen.
That sword is for a legend that is already fully grown.
You could always escape? I've planned for you getting caught just in case.
That is a secret.
The Thing about the White Fang is that they are already radicalized, and they have no qualms in murdering children.
Think about that for a moment.
Now I know that Blake is awesome, but she hasn't been... disillusioned by Adam yet... also being abused by adam to leave and try to change...
Not yet.
unless you can offer them something... you are a target.
...No comment.
It is not a trap option.
I never give traps. They are just plot hooks.
Pyrrha is 15, and is about to start her second year at Sanctum. and she has one her first of 4 tourney victories.@Magoose You mentioned Whitley is 12 at the moment - how old is Pyrrha at the moment? She's apparently the same age as Weiss in canon, so I'm just trying to work out how much younger Whitley is than his closest sister, and also if he does join Sanctum how many years behind Pyrrha would he be (just in case we can get the Pyrrha-as-sempai mem going)
Nicholas Brooks
Redeemer and Destroyer
- Location
- United States
Iaido vs HEMA I assume. Or fencing. Depends on what kind of sword it is. Anyway I'm a man of my word so...
[X] Plan Snow Leopard
- Pronouns
- Revan
This looks like a good plan, but I think that it would be a better idea to go to mistral. In mistral there is a more wide crime web that could be of some used for us. We have always been someone that was from nobility, so they would not think instantly to search for us with some criminals. We might hate it, but Jaques is good at making deals and running things to get the most of it, maybe some of that passed to us and with that we could become someone powerful in the crimeworld. Obvioulsy we would need to find a way to hide our real identity but that can be achieved in after we have made some contacts in Mistral
- Location
- California
I like the thought behind this a lot, but I'm unwilling to change votes.
Warmach1ne32
Machine of War and Quests
- Location
- Indonesia
QM mentioned it is a Greatsword which is 6 feet long...
Inverted Fallecy
Beware the Dialogue that Spews Forth!~
- Location
- Somewhere behind a Screen.~
[X] Plan Lone Snowflake
- [X]Grandfather's Sword: Nicholas' Schnee's Greatsword, currently just gathering dust in the main hallway, overlooking the front door. Everyone would notice it going missing. But it was not supposed to be hung up like some artifact… it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, you are also far too small to use it properly right now, but it is a legacy you wish to uphold. (Gain Item: Winter Fluch)
- [X]Weiss' Scarf: A gift from Weiss on your birthday. It was a red scarf that was embroidered with the Schnee family Emblem. She made it for you… to celebrate how far you have gone to be better. To be worthy of your name. (Gain Item: An Embroidered Scarf)
- [X]Fake ID: Your Father was… paranoid for your safety, and always planned to travel as different people, so that you were never… targeted for kidnapping and ransom. It always worked out in the end. It may even help you stay away from your father. (Gain Item: Fake ID)
- [X]Vacuo: A Land where titles and names do not matter. Scared by war and still rebuilding, Vacuo is a perfect place to find yourself. No one cares who you are in Vacuo… only what you can do.
- [X]Grandfather's Sword: Nicholas' Schnee's Greatsword, currently just gathering dust in the main hallway, overlooking the front door. Everyone would notice it going missing. But it was not supposed to be hung up like some artifact… it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, you are also far too small to use it properly right now, but it is a legacy you wish to uphold. (Gain Item: Winter Fluch)
- [X]Weiss' Scarf: A gift from Weiss on your birthday. It was a red scarf that was embroidered with the Schnee family Emblem. She made it for you… to celebrate how far you have gone to be better. To be worthy of your name. (Gain Item: An Embroidered Scarf)
- [X]Fake ID: Your Father was… paranoid for your safety, and always planned to travel as different people, so that you were never… targeted for kidnapping and ransom. It always worked out in the end. It may even help you stay away from your father. (Gain Item: Fake ID)
- [X]Vacuo: A Land where titles and names do not matter. Scared by war and still rebuilding, Vacuo is a perfect place to find yourself. No one cares who you are in Vacuo… only what you can do.
Nicholas Brooks
Redeemer and Destroyer
- Location
- United States
Pardon me I appear to be completely blind.
Honestly I disagree about it being a good plan as it takes nothing imo that falls under the essentials of keeping Whitley from being dragged back to an abusive family situation. Like don't get me wrong long-term things can be fun, but I doubt we'll keep them if Whitley is dragged back.
Also it is nearly midnight, and I just realized there is a significantly more potent synergy with Argus than my own plan. Time to make a new plan before midnight.
I'd be happy to vote for Plan Lone Snowflake if you change the destination to Argus.
@Ramble @Glacial @RookDeSuit Would you be okay with keeping your votes for Lone Snowflake if it shifted location to Argus?
@JAGwin If Lone Snowflake changes location to Argus would you be interested in changing your vote to it? The only difference is that we choose Nicholas' sword rather than Willow's revolver as our weapon.
- Location
- California
Hmm, you know what, sure. It's only the first destination, and I'm sure we'll be able to make this work or go somewhere else afterwards.
Because with the high odds of the SDC internal politics turning into complete familial civil war as Willow, and Jacques go at it siblings need to watch the back of their siblings.
Also seeing as Argus leans into Greek themes might as well take their word for familial love.
[X] Plan Storge
-[X]Weiss' Scarf: A gift from Weiss on your birthday. It was a red scarf that was embroidered with the Schnee family Emblem. She made it for you… to celebrate how far you have gone to be better. To be worthy of your name. (Gain Item: An Embroidered Scarf)
-[X]Winter's Comm: Winter gave Weiss one of her private communicators. One that could contact her anywhere in the world. It was... a gift, to stay in touch. To remind Weiss and you both that she was okay. (Gain Item: Atlas Specialist Comm link)
-[X]1 Million Lien: You were pretty sure that all these unmarked and untracked Lien cards were for emergencies only, like ransoms, or hostage negotiations with the White Fang, if they ever reached the house. Oh well, this counted as an Emergency. (Gain 1 million Lien)
-[X]Argus: The Northern coastline, a beautiful city and home to Sanctum Academy and the Brilliant 300 man melee. A Place where legends are born… and a quiet enough town that no one ever notices it.
Look it is a scarf Weiss personally made for Whitley as a birthday present, and in a world where negative emotion attract the enemy of mankind an undeniable proof of the love between siblings is far more important to a budding hunter than a weapon meant for somebody at the peak of his career.
Funny story, but did you know Argus has an Atlas military, and I can think of all sorts of ways Winter would be able to help Whitley do things like quietly fill out the paperwork needed to attend Sanctum Academy, or just get an actual permanent ID in a manner that does not raise eyebrows. Like Winter will only be able to visit occasionally to avoid raised eyebrows, but being able to simply pay for an normal meal for the two of them to enjoy together as siblings would be incredibly useful for Whitley's growth as it reduces stress, and frankly would be something Whitley has never had the joy of doing due to his familial circumstances making family meals miserable.
Oh, and Whitley can leave a note with Klein saying he'll return her birthday gift with interest. Also burn the note, and never mention he borrowed her communicator to their parents just in case something occurs that a million Lien cannot cover.
The reason for stealing a million Lien, and going to a location where most people won't look for you is a solid strategy when legal independence at most* 6 years away. Because unless you're being incredibly lavish it would be hard to spend a million dollars irl in that amount of time assuming you don't get a job. Also Argus is a rather large city meaning it would be hard to locate Whitley even if they looked there.
*For all we know legal independence is available earlier than 18,
Also seeing as Argus leans into Greek themes might as well take their word for familial love.
[X] Plan Storge
-[X]Weiss' Scarf: A gift from Weiss on your birthday. It was a red scarf that was embroidered with the Schnee family Emblem. She made it for you… to celebrate how far you have gone to be better. To be worthy of your name. (Gain Item: An Embroidered Scarf)
-[X]Winter's Comm: Winter gave Weiss one of her private communicators. One that could contact her anywhere in the world. It was... a gift, to stay in touch. To remind Weiss and you both that she was okay. (Gain Item: Atlas Specialist Comm link)
-[X]1 Million Lien: You were pretty sure that all these unmarked and untracked Lien cards were for emergencies only, like ransoms, or hostage negotiations with the White Fang, if they ever reached the house. Oh well, this counted as an Emergency. (Gain 1 million Lien)
-[X]Argus: The Northern coastline, a beautiful city and home to Sanctum Academy and the Brilliant 300 man melee. A Place where legends are born… and a quiet enough town that no one ever notices it.
Look it is a scarf Weiss personally made for Whitley as a birthday present, and in a world where negative emotion attract the enemy of mankind an undeniable proof of the love between siblings is far more important to a budding hunter than a weapon meant for somebody at the peak of his career.
Funny story, but did you know Argus has an Atlas military, and I can think of all sorts of ways Winter would be able to help Whitley do things like quietly fill out the paperwork needed to attend Sanctum Academy, or just get an actual permanent ID in a manner that does not raise eyebrows. Like Winter will only be able to visit occasionally to avoid raised eyebrows, but being able to simply pay for an normal meal for the two of them to enjoy together as siblings would be incredibly useful for Whitley's growth as it reduces stress, and frankly would be something Whitley has never had the joy of doing due to his familial circumstances making family meals miserable.
Oh, and Whitley can leave a note with Klein saying he'll return her birthday gift with interest. Also burn the note, and never mention he borrowed her communicator to their parents just in case something occurs that a million Lien cannot cover.
The reason for stealing a million Lien, and going to a location where most people won't look for you is a solid strategy when legal independence at most* 6 years away. Because unless you're being incredibly lavish it would be hard to spend a million dollars irl in that amount of time assuming you don't get a job. Also Argus is a rather large city meaning it would be hard to locate Whitley even if they looked there.
*For all we know legal independence is available earlier than 18,
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[X] The Santa Clause: Tim Allen Edition
- [X]Grandfather's Sword: Nicholas' Schnee's Greatsword, currently just gathering dust in the main hallway, overlooking the front door. Everyone would notice it going missing. But it was not supposed to be hung up like some artifact… it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, you are also far too small to use it properly right now, but it is a legacy you wish to uphold. (Gain Item: Winter Fluch)
- [X]Grandfather's Coat: A Soft Red Wool Coat, made by his mother when he was a young man when his father died. It was a fixture of Nicholas Schnee, even more than his famous suit of armor that he wore on expeditions. It was something that many remembered him in, with a jolly laugh, a well-kept beard… a round belly… A warm smile. It was far too big for you to wear properly, but… you couldn't leave it here. It still smelled of peppermint… it still smelled of him. (Gain Item: Grandfather's coat)
- [X]The Archives: The Schnee Family Archives… They were digitized five years ago and are now a private collection that only a select few could even access. Lucky you, you had access to all those books… maps, and plans from when Nicholas was still alive. (Gain: The Archives Scroll)
- [X]Vale: A Land of Fresh Starts and opportunities. Safe… for the most part, prosperous, and a place where you can begin again… the only problem is people noticing a white-haired runaway who looks suspiciously like… well Whitley Schnee.
- [X]Grandfather's Sword: Nicholas' Schnee's Greatsword, currently just gathering dust in the main hallway, overlooking the front door. Everyone would notice it going missing. But it was not supposed to be hung up like some artifact… it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, you are also far too small to use it properly right now, but it is a legacy you wish to uphold. (Gain Item: Winter Fluch)
- [X]Grandfather's Coat: A Soft Red Wool Coat, made by his mother when he was a young man when his father died. It was a fixture of Nicholas Schnee, even more than his famous suit of armor that he wore on expeditions. It was something that many remembered him in, with a jolly laugh, a well-kept beard… a round belly… A warm smile. It was far too big for you to wear properly, but… you couldn't leave it here. It still smelled of peppermint… it still smelled of him. (Gain Item: Grandfather's coat)
- [X]The Archives: The Schnee Family Archives… They were digitized five years ago and are now a private collection that only a select few could even access. Lucky you, you had access to all those books… maps, and plans from when Nicholas was still alive. (Gain: The Archives Scroll)
- [X]Vale: A Land of Fresh Starts and opportunities. Safe… for the most part, prosperous, and a place where you can begin again… the only problem is people noticing a white-haired runaway who looks suspiciously like… well Whitley Schnee.
[X] plan Snowfall
[X]Mother's Revolver: Once, a long time ago, when your mother was young, she dreamed of being a huntress. She stuck to a tradition where she would use only dust… but instead of a sword or dagger, she used a Mechashift Pistol she designed herself. She lost sight of those dreams when she married Jacques… and lost any hope of being a huntress when she realized that she was trapped in a loveless marriage. Now it just sat in a room. Unloaded… because if she had loaded it, Mother may have killed herself years ago in a drunken episode. (Gain Item: Schneefall)
[X]The Archives: The Schnee Family Archives… They were digitized five years ago and are now a private collection that only a select few could even access. Lucky you, you had access to all those books… maps, and plans from when Nicholas was still alive. (Gain: The Archives Scroll)
[X]1 Million Lien: You were pretty sure that all these unmarked and untracked Lien cards were for emergencies only, like ransoms, or hostage negotiations with the White Fang, if they ever reached the house. Oh well, this counted as an Emergency. (Gain 1 million Lien)
[X]Mistral: A Land of Ghosts and Criminals. You only knew the stories. People could be criminals… people could be honest. It was a land of warriors, of celebrities on one side… and a seedy underworld on the other. No one was in between… But you could make things work.
[X]Mother's Revolver: Once, a long time ago, when your mother was young, she dreamed of being a huntress. She stuck to a tradition where she would use only dust… but instead of a sword or dagger, she used a Mechashift Pistol she designed herself. She lost sight of those dreams when she married Jacques… and lost any hope of being a huntress when she realized that she was trapped in a loveless marriage. Now it just sat in a room. Unloaded… because if she had loaded it, Mother may have killed herself years ago in a drunken episode. (Gain Item: Schneefall)
[X]The Archives: The Schnee Family Archives… They were digitized five years ago and are now a private collection that only a select few could even access. Lucky you, you had access to all those books… maps, and plans from when Nicholas was still alive. (Gain: The Archives Scroll)
[X]1 Million Lien: You were pretty sure that all these unmarked and untracked Lien cards were for emergencies only, like ransoms, or hostage negotiations with the White Fang, if they ever reached the house. Oh well, this counted as an Emergency. (Gain 1 million Lien)
[X]Mistral: A Land of Ghosts and Criminals. You only knew the stories. People could be criminals… people could be honest. It was a land of warriors, of celebrities on one side… and a seedy underworld on the other. No one was in between… But you could make things work.
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- Pronouns
- male
[X] The Santa Clause: Tim Allen Edition
- [X]Grandfather's Sword: Nicholas' Schnee's Greatsword, currently just gathering dust in the main hallway, overlooking the front door. Everyone would notice it going missing. But it was not supposed to be hung up like some artifact… it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, you are also far too small to use it properly right now, but it is a legacy you wish to uphold. (Gain Item: Winter Fluch)
- [X]Grandfather's Coat: A Soft Red Wool Coat, made by his mother when he was a young man when his father died. It was a fixture of Nicholas Schnee, even more than his famous suit of armor that he wore on expeditions. It was something that many remembered him in, with a jolly laugh, a well-kept beard… a round belly… A warm smile. It was far too big for you to wear properly, but… you couldn't leave it here. It still smelled of peppermint… it still smelled of him. (Gain Item: Grandfather's coat)
- [X]The Archives: The Schnee Family Archives… They were digitized five years ago and are now a private collection that only a select few could even access. Lucky you, you had access to all those books… maps, and plans from when Nicholas was still alive. (Gain: The Archives Scroll)
- [X]Vale: A Land of Fresh Starts and opportunities. Safe… for the most part, prosperous, and a place where you can begin again… the only problem is people noticing a white-haired runaway who looks suspiciously like… well Whitley Schnee.
- [X]Grandfather's Sword: Nicholas' Schnee's Greatsword, currently just gathering dust in the main hallway, overlooking the front door. Everyone would notice it going missing. But it was not supposed to be hung up like some artifact… it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, you are also far too small to use it properly right now, but it is a legacy you wish to uphold. (Gain Item: Winter Fluch)
- [X]Grandfather's Coat: A Soft Red Wool Coat, made by his mother when he was a young man when his father died. It was a fixture of Nicholas Schnee, even more than his famous suit of armor that he wore on expeditions. It was something that many remembered him in, with a jolly laugh, a well-kept beard… a round belly… A warm smile. It was far too big for you to wear properly, but… you couldn't leave it here. It still smelled of peppermint… it still smelled of him. (Gain Item: Grandfather's coat)
- [X]The Archives: The Schnee Family Archives… They were digitized five years ago and are now a private collection that only a select few could even access. Lucky you, you had access to all those books… maps, and plans from when Nicholas was still alive. (Gain: The Archives Scroll)
- [X]Vale: A Land of Fresh Starts and opportunities. Safe… for the most part, prosperous, and a place where you can begin again… the only problem is people noticing a white-haired runaway who looks suspiciously like… well Whitley Schnee.
- Pronouns
- He/Him/His
[X] plan Snowfall
