Post by Linna on Jul 15, 2009 6:12:33 GMT -5
The Person-
Name: Liora Satomi (meaning: light of wise beauty)
Birth date: September 29th
Age: 21
Personality: Liora is a young and budding but very talented fashion designer with a great artistic ability. Sensitive, perceptive, creative and passionate on a whole, she puts all her heart and soul into whatever she engages herself in. Though for however energetic, focused and dedicated she is, Liora is just as poised, tempered and balanced. Even if she just launched her own clothing brand and is getting herself known on the fashion market, she nevertheless knows how to take pleasure in the small things in life (for examples, see habits). She deeply values her family and friends, and is always ready to lend an ear, shoulder or hand for whatever the need. Sometimes she may give the appearance of being withdrawn from activities, but Liora is just a very watchful young lady and is actually quite involved with her environment as a result. Even if she appears reserved or reclusive at times, she is actually very approachable and can be quite sociable. When meeting new people, she reserves judgment until she gets to know them on a personal level, but once she determines for herself that she does not like someone, it is hard for her to not be overly critical. All in all though, Liora is a good-hearted, kind, sincere, imaginative, and spunky ball of energy to be around and talk with! When engaged in conversation, she is thoughtful and open to all kinds of subjects. Elegant, charming, and a lover of beauty and harmony, Liora is also very graceful, feminine and fluid in her movements. If ever aroused, though, she can have a ferocious anger. Sensitive and moved by emotions, such defining characteristics also determine whether or not she will be a passionate and loyal friend or a treacherous enemy. However, designing, belly-dancing and horse-back riding are different ways that help her channel her energy and emotions, such hobbies serving as emotional outlets and ways of expression for Liora.
Self Perception: Though Liora is not one to deny her talent or refuse compliments, she does not like to be given too much unnecessary attention. She believes in her dreams and in herself and views herself to be a hard-working, determined young lady. At the heart of it, though, she is just a business woman who wants to succeed, achieve her dreams, and make the most of life, building for herself a life that has meaning and passion.
Mannerisms: Liora is a very ‘non-verbal’ speaker, her facial expressions, hands and postures able to convey a lot of her emotions and thoughts. But just as ‘expertly’, she can remain quite ‘stoic’ when concentrated or people-watching. She has a careful way of speaking but she can get quite passionate, this coming through verbally and non-verbally.
Pet Peeves: Liora loathes disrespect, cruelty, vulgarity, viciousness and conflict between people.
Hobbies: designing (everything involved, from visual conception to material creation), being with her friends, tai-chi and yoga (learned by and practiced with her mother!), belly-dancing and horse-back riding
Habits: Liora enjoys sitting down with her mother for a cup of tea mid-afternoon when the days permit, if not each weekend, and a relaxing aperitif with her father on weekend evenings. She equally is a regular at a particular tea lounge on Venus where literature readings of all sorts take place two times per week.
Family:
Koray Satomi ~ Father, 42. Cinnamon-colored locks fall in straight, layered chunks about his face, the longer pieces coming down to around his cheek-bones whereas the back is shorter and lies at his neck. His complexion is that of a light, milk-chocolate tone and nicely sets off his deep, Persian-indigo colored hues. Koray works as Chief Executive for the Imports/Exports service of A.S.T.R.A.S. (Avionic Space Transports Relocation And Shipping). He has been working for ASTRAS for the past 10 years, though he has been associated with avionic services ever since a young age. Koray is hard-working, fair and just in his ways, and has great organizational skills.
Ayla Satmoi ~ Mother, 38. Strawberry-blond locks fall to the middle of her shoulder blades, her hair mostly straight save for a few, restless waves. Bright, hazel eyes shine out from a warm, olive-toned, Mediterranean complexion. Apart being a dedicated and passionate wife and mother, Ayla has been a loyal employee at Ourania* department stores for the past 18 years. If not found at the spa and sauna service on the third floor (commonly referred to as ‘The Springs’), she can be found across the hallway assuring tai-chi and yoga classes. Lucky to have flexible hours because she is recognized as a working-mother, Ayla has always been able to resolve professional and private-life duties. As such, she has always been able to drop off and pick up her daughter from school. She is loving and caring as a mother, gracious and welcoming at Ourania, and all around passionate and generous in all domains of her life.
O’Malley ~ a rusty red, 2 year old male kitten whose paws, belly, tip-of-his-tale and right ear and eye are colored white. Liora stumbled upon him on Venus when he was just a few months old and, after trying to search for his Mama Cat or Owner to no avail, she happily took the little bundle home. She originally ‘nicknamed’ him Ally Cat, but gave him a more ‘proper name’ as O’Malley. Ever since she scooped him up from the streets, O’Malley has never left her. Liora can be seen almost everywhere with him, save for when she is at school, obviously. He is quite a good traveler, though, adjusting nicely between her constant back-and-forth’s between Kalina, Venus and UCLAs, Earth.
Residence: A one-room apartment when at UCLAs and otherwise the Satomi family residence on Kalina, Venus
Occupation: Budding Fashion Designer and Student at UCLAs for a degree in Fashion (Designing and Marketing)
Social Status: A talented, budding Fashion Designer in both UCLAs and Kalina, Venus
Income: She still is mostly supported by her parents, her education at UCLAs being taken care of by Ayla and Koray. From what she earns by marketing her brand, though, Liora tries to contribute to daily expenses at UCLAs as best as she can (though that is not much nor consistent for the moment). Considering that both Ayla and Koray have a steady income (and are rather well-off) and have been saving for Liora’s education ever since she was born, money problems are essentially non-existent for the Satomi family (i.e. they live very comfortably).
Established Connections: Udara Dunia and the Dunia Family of Earth, Ruo (?) and Mami-Rin Meiyahima of Neptune
Talents: fashion designing, drawing and painting, belly-dancing and horse-back riding
Strengths: diplomatic (in business affairs pertaining to her brand and socially because she can have a nice objective look on things), determined and focused, easygoing and sociable, idealistic (insofar that she believes “dreams really do come true” with a bit of hard work and a good, positive attitude), peaceable, perceptive and sensitive (Liora can pick up the small details in things most usually overpass), balanced and tempered, good-hearted and sincere, strong-headed (she is a loyal friend and fierce enemy) and emotionally-deep (linked with her sensitivity)
Weaknesses: sensitive (though it is a strength, it can also be a weakness when she is too easily hurt/offended), changeable (like fashion, unfortunately), impatience of criticism (this is linked to her sensitive side and will to please; though she can handle constructive feedback, words can easily wound her), generosity (she can have too generous of a spirit of which brings the risk of Liora being taken advantage of), over-extending herself (sometimes she does not know how to pace herself between all her activities), self-indulgent (insofar that she does not restrict herself from wearing her own brand or indulging in fashion and little pleasures in life), commitment (insofar that if Liora does not commit to something of her own accord, it is better not to try and “get her” to do anything. Also, in a romantic sense, she is afraid of having her heart broken.)
Appearance-
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 138 lbs
Hair & Eyes: Liora has unusually “cerise/thulian pink” colored locks that fall down in wavy layers to the middle of her shoulder blades. With a thick assortment of long bangs brushed across her forehead, a pair of beautiful “mountbatten pink” colored eyes shine out from her milk-chocolate colored complexion.
Body Type: Slender and nicely-curved with soft-toned muscles
Dress Style: True to her designer core, Liora has a classy look in dressing, and though she is fashionable, she has a modest streak to her style.
Noticeable Scars or Marks: Occasionally, Liora can be found with band-aids decorating her fingers after needlework (accidents still do happen regardless of her ‘expertise’ level in designing). Other than that, her skin is essentially flawless.
General Description: The following is my current choice avatar for Liora that perfectly depict her hair, eye and skin color.
The next two pictures are references for her hair cut.
Note: “cerise pink”, “thulian pink” and "mountbatten" are the names and references of the colors found on Wikipedia that I’m using for Liora. Cerise translates to cherry in English. In regards to skin color, ‘dark intermediate’, ‘Mediterranean’ or ‘olive skin’ are equally Wikipedia colors.
Character-
Biography: As an only child, Liora has been greatly doted upon by her parents, though she cannot really be qualified as ungratefully spoiled. She has been brought up with strict rules and good morals, her parents wishing her to grow up as a well-rounded lady.
First enrolling her in horse-back riding lessons ever since a young age (8), Liora eventually chose for herself belly-dancing classes (age 13). Yoga and tai-chi have been apart of her life ever since she can remember, a practice taken up of her own will to be ‘more like her mother’ and to satiate her curiosity of what Ayla practiced and taught on a daily basis. As an ‘innate’ lover of beauty and fashion, though, Liora first picked up needlework when she was in her teenage years (age 13), starting off slowly by mending her own clothes before passing onto small creations and finally ending up to full-out designing (by the end of high school). Her practice of belly-dancing only furthered her initial interest and passion in needlework as she whole-heartedly enjoyed picking out costumes, sizing up her fellow ‘dance-mates’ and learning how to resize and repair ensembles.
Age 15 was a milestone for Liora because, having attained the legal age to get a job, she joined her mother at Ourania during the summer. Being as she had effectively been hired to help-out in the ‘fashion’ department, this constituted her first working experience with clothing sales. The summer before her 17th birthday she worked for Ourania a second time around, but the following summer Liora took the initiative to work elsewhere, and more precisely in a fashionably hip boutique for women’s clothing, “Rush of Vogue”. She maintained a part-time job there during her last year in high-school, Liora mostly taking elective classes while designing and working on the side. As her last year in high school neared the end, she courageously presented a few of her designs to her manager at Rush of Vogue and thereon successfully marketed her first self-made, brand-name pieces.
With the launching of “V-Beauty”, Liora was encouraged by her teachers to apply to prestigious fashion & commercial schools on and outside of Venus. Doing as advised, she spent her summer visiting different universities but eventually fell in love with UCLAs. With the support of her parents, she is now in her third year at UCLAs for a Bachelors Degree in Fashion (Designing and Marketing). Residing in a one-bedroom apartment she has had ever since first entering UCLAs, Liora has a particular and personalized schedule because she is heavily working on marketing her latest V-Beauty line in Kalina, Venus. Undeniably talented and hard-working, Liora has inevitably shined brighter than other students studying for the same Bachelors Degree and thus is able to have a very flexible agenda:
- Week 1 & 3 in any given month is spent in school for an intensive week of studies
- Week 2 & 4 (5 if there is one) in any given month is spent in Kalina, Venus designing and marketing her new line for V-Beauty. Sometimes when solely designing, Liora stays in her apartment in UCLAs.
- If ever she needs to hold important business meetings during week 1 & 3, Liora is normally given leeway.
- During the time spent in Kalina, Venus, she is constantly reachable by phone and email, regular webcam conferences taking place between professors and fellow-students.
Education: Liora is your average student, only giving her whole heart in subjects that passion her. As such, anything related to art, home economics and sport always grabbed her attention; art for obvious reasons, home economics due to sowing and the fact that it strikes an inner cord in direct relation to her nurturing, generous side, and sport because not only is it linked to well-being, but designing sports uniforms is equally fun! She is currently in her third year at UCLAs and succeeding quite outstandingly in her Fashion (Designing and Marketing) Bachelors Degree.
Beliefs: Liora believes in a Supreme Power and Destiny, but outside of such large notions, she merely tries to live as best as she can, one day at a time. She is grateful for all that she has and all that she lives, and as such tries to give as much of herself in return, whether that be in her work and studies or to her family and friends. Liora equally feels that the natural beauty all around humans on any planet is the most blatant truth that there is a higher power that governs life.
Goals: 1° To obtain her bachelor’s degree in Fashion (Designing and Marketing). 2° To continue the development of her brand name and eventually open up her own boutique. 3° To become a mother.
Favorite Food: Ramen Noodles and Chocolate Milkshakes
Favorite Activity: Besides designing? Being with her friends, of course!
Favorite Memory: A close tie between launching her own clothing brand and her first day at UCLAs.
Other~
Zodiac Sign: Libra
The Senshi/Knight (if applicable)-
Identity: Sailor Venus
Element: Metal
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire
Symbol: A stylized version of the original symbol, insomuch that the top circle shapes an elegant heart (just like the golden, not orange, symbol below).
Transformation Sequence (long): “Rise of the Bright Star”, the yellow sapphire on her bracelet responds and it begins to shine brightly as her symbol appears inside the heart in a brilliant bronze. “Bring me Light and Love! Dusk and Dawn! VENUS, enamor!” The bronze symbol inside the yellow sapphire explodes into sparkling light that is cast outwards around her body in a detonating-like fashion, causing her entire body to glitter with golden sparkles. The actual bracelet dissolves into nothing more then a band of golden-white light around her wrist and Liora arcs her right arm up over her head from left to right, such a movement leaving a flowing trail of light in the shape of an upside-down crescent-moon. The crescent breaks down into little "sprinkles" of light, almost like miniature molten comets, that swirl about her form to reveal her fuku and settle to solidify into her Glamour Chain around her waist.
Transformation Sequence (short): “Star of Venus!" As her bracelet instantaneously fades into a sparkling ring of light around her wrist, Liora arcs her arm up over her head from left to right and leaves a trail of flowing light in the shape of an upside-down crescent-moon. "Enamor!" Holding her right arm diagonally above her, Liora flicks her wrist upwards so the palm of her hand faces skywards. Such a movement causes the sparkles of light around her wrist to immediately flow down her arm and body in flowing sheets of golden metal. The magic melts away her clothes and replaces them with her fuku while the sparkles of light from the down-turned crescent fly around her form in comet-like formation and solidify into her Glamour Chain. The whole sequence looks like a quick, downwards cascade of golden and bronze.
Transformation Item: The following bracelet composed of real soft peach-colored pearls, sterling silver and a deep, yellow sapphire as the heart. When transforming, her symbol burns a brilliant bronze inside the gemstone. When transformed, the bracelet is not visible on her person.
Weapon (if applicable): Glamour Chain ~ a magically empowered metallic chain composed of linked hearts (gold – silver – bronze). It will appear around her waist as soon as her first transformation and Venus will surprisingly be able to wield it quite expertly from then on out.
Abilities/Attacks (in order of appearance):
1°) Golden Heart Tumbler ~ In Love and Beauty Shock fashion, Venus places a kiss upon her fingers, pulls a golden heart into formation and throws the magically-empowered metallic heart at her target. The attack in motion temporarily blinds the opponent and damage comes in the form of bashing and bruising.
2°) Glamour Chain Knockout ~ Her metallic chain composed of linked hearts (gold – silver – bronze) is shot at the target for a forward crack impact. The attack can create welts, cut flesh, break bones and send the target flying. The magical and metallic components of the chain make for a greater impact. The whip can also be flung to deflect attacks or wrap around intended targets, be them allies or not.
3°) Meteor Beam Showering ~ A myriad of small and slender shiny metallic beams is created and launched at her target. When launched, they appear to be like a plethora of miniature meteors that streak through the air and shine their metallic colors (gold, silver & bronze). The beams are thin like needles and just as sharp, thus cause piercing and slashing damage. The needles are apt to stick in skin and clothing materials like horrible splinters, and explode against metallic materials. The magical properties make for a more severe impact. With experience, Venus will be able to split the mass of needles in two so that she can hit two targets at once or hone in on one target from two angles.
4°) Glamorous Spin Out ~ With the aide of her Glamour Chain that shines its brilliant metallic colors, Venus rapidly constricts a target with her burning hot weapon and hurls them up into the air. The constriction is as strong as a boa, thus capable of breaking through flesh, squeezing down bones and strangling the target due to compression of their torso. Damage simultaneously comes in the forms of burns being as the whip turns almost molten-like. Venus then sends the target flying into an object for a smashing impact, or, with proper teamwork, tosses the opponent into an ally’s attack.
5°)
6°) Blades of Beauty ~ description in France
7°)
Fuku-
Description: In addition to the fuku, Venus’ Glamour Chain is located around her hips (a la canon).
Color Palette: Soft orange, crème and yellow
Why did you choose this palette: I feel these colors best symbolize light and metal. They give Venus a nice, bright look whereas orange is to bronze what crème is to gold. Also, the yellow hearts make reference to her yellow sapphire gemstone and the heart of her transformation bracelet.
The Planet:
Planet: Venus
Climate: Tropical
Theme: Mind Body & Soul Harmony, Beauty (Inner and Outer), Fashion, Health & Well-Being
Hot Spots:
Ourania Department Stores ~ Ourania is a very renown, planet-wide chain of enormous five-story department stores that revolve around the Venusian themes. Customers, both men and women alike, can come for all sorts of needs and desires, products and services ranging from clothing and accessory items to food and cooking sections to fitness centers and spas to beauty merchandise for all tastes and more.
Caelestis Creek Malls ~ These are also large planet-wide open rather than enclosed malls that connect all 75+ stores by way of large sidewalk 'corridors'. The center is composed of a large plaza that is usually a stage for music and has a handful of benches for all visitors. Greenery decorates the open-door pathways that lead the clientele to a plethora of different stores, ranging from restauration to apparel to fitness to beauty to spas and salons. Such mall complexes allow for chain stores and local competition to install in such a vistor-attractive space.
The Acidalia Spas ~ Located only in the capital of Venus (Kalina), these are the planet's largest and most upstanding spas. They are very well reputed throughout all the System of Sol and attract literally millions of visitors each year. These spas equally excel in rekke healing, acupuncture and other spiritual centering and health focuses that contribute to the high amount of attractivity Acidalia boasts.
Gardens of Murcia ~ Equally located in Kalina, these large gardens give life to transplanted Earthen flora. The myrtle, however, is the most abundant flower in these gardens being as it is the 'national' flower of Venus.
Amica Lounge ~ This cute cafe in Kalina is a fun artist's lounge where drinks of all kinds are served around the large 'lobby' that is constantly decorated with artistic ventures of all sorts. Ranging from paintings to sculptures to clothing lines and more, art lovers can come and enjoy a relaxing time at Amica while admiring different artistic pieces and buying the ones that most strike their fancy. Sometimes local bands come to play to further heighten the attractivity of the spacious lounge, people enjoying drinks, small snacks and mingling.
Short Description: The actual planet is not inhabited. Rather, the hazy sky is littered with enormous dome-enclosed cities of all sizes that are connected by highly-regulated 'skyway tunnels'. These contraptions are made out of the same technology that created the domes, all of which create and control artificial weather and gravity. Demographic policies are strictly managed by the government and aim at keeping population and touristic levels harmonized so as to avoid an over-saturation of citizens or tourists. Wildlife spaces can be found in the cities and are perfectly upkept, their protected sites adding to the charm, beauty and health of Venus. The economy thrives off of all activities that are directly derived from the planet's themes, and thus the people of Venus are very respectful, balanced, health-conscious, and spiritual.
Name: Liora Satomi (meaning: light of wise beauty)
Birth date: September 29th
Age: 21
Personality: Liora is a young and budding but very talented fashion designer with a great artistic ability. Sensitive, perceptive, creative and passionate on a whole, she puts all her heart and soul into whatever she engages herself in. Though for however energetic, focused and dedicated she is, Liora is just as poised, tempered and balanced. Even if she just launched her own clothing brand and is getting herself known on the fashion market, she nevertheless knows how to take pleasure in the small things in life (for examples, see habits). She deeply values her family and friends, and is always ready to lend an ear, shoulder or hand for whatever the need. Sometimes she may give the appearance of being withdrawn from activities, but Liora is just a very watchful young lady and is actually quite involved with her environment as a result. Even if she appears reserved or reclusive at times, she is actually very approachable and can be quite sociable. When meeting new people, she reserves judgment until she gets to know them on a personal level, but once she determines for herself that she does not like someone, it is hard for her to not be overly critical. All in all though, Liora is a good-hearted, kind, sincere, imaginative, and spunky ball of energy to be around and talk with! When engaged in conversation, she is thoughtful and open to all kinds of subjects. Elegant, charming, and a lover of beauty and harmony, Liora is also very graceful, feminine and fluid in her movements. If ever aroused, though, she can have a ferocious anger. Sensitive and moved by emotions, such defining characteristics also determine whether or not she will be a passionate and loyal friend or a treacherous enemy. However, designing, belly-dancing and horse-back riding are different ways that help her channel her energy and emotions, such hobbies serving as emotional outlets and ways of expression for Liora.
Self Perception: Though Liora is not one to deny her talent or refuse compliments, she does not like to be given too much unnecessary attention. She believes in her dreams and in herself and views herself to be a hard-working, determined young lady. At the heart of it, though, she is just a business woman who wants to succeed, achieve her dreams, and make the most of life, building for herself a life that has meaning and passion.
Mannerisms: Liora is a very ‘non-verbal’ speaker, her facial expressions, hands and postures able to convey a lot of her emotions and thoughts. But just as ‘expertly’, she can remain quite ‘stoic’ when concentrated or people-watching. She has a careful way of speaking but she can get quite passionate, this coming through verbally and non-verbally.
Pet Peeves: Liora loathes disrespect, cruelty, vulgarity, viciousness and conflict between people.
Hobbies: designing (everything involved, from visual conception to material creation), being with her friends, tai-chi and yoga (learned by and practiced with her mother!), belly-dancing and horse-back riding
Habits: Liora enjoys sitting down with her mother for a cup of tea mid-afternoon when the days permit, if not each weekend, and a relaxing aperitif with her father on weekend evenings. She equally is a regular at a particular tea lounge on Venus where literature readings of all sorts take place two times per week.
Family:
Koray Satomi ~ Father, 42. Cinnamon-colored locks fall in straight, layered chunks about his face, the longer pieces coming down to around his cheek-bones whereas the back is shorter and lies at his neck. His complexion is that of a light, milk-chocolate tone and nicely sets off his deep, Persian-indigo colored hues. Koray works as Chief Executive for the Imports/Exports service of A.S.T.R.A.S. (Avionic Space Transports Relocation And Shipping). He has been working for ASTRAS for the past 10 years, though he has been associated with avionic services ever since a young age. Koray is hard-working, fair and just in his ways, and has great organizational skills.
Ayla Satmoi ~ Mother, 38. Strawberry-blond locks fall to the middle of her shoulder blades, her hair mostly straight save for a few, restless waves. Bright, hazel eyes shine out from a warm, olive-toned, Mediterranean complexion. Apart being a dedicated and passionate wife and mother, Ayla has been a loyal employee at Ourania* department stores for the past 18 years. If not found at the spa and sauna service on the third floor (commonly referred to as ‘The Springs’), she can be found across the hallway assuring tai-chi and yoga classes. Lucky to have flexible hours because she is recognized as a working-mother, Ayla has always been able to resolve professional and private-life duties. As such, she has always been able to drop off and pick up her daughter from school. She is loving and caring as a mother, gracious and welcoming at Ourania, and all around passionate and generous in all domains of her life.
O’Malley ~ a rusty red, 2 year old male kitten whose paws, belly, tip-of-his-tale and right ear and eye are colored white. Liora stumbled upon him on Venus when he was just a few months old and, after trying to search for his Mama Cat or Owner to no avail, she happily took the little bundle home. She originally ‘nicknamed’ him Ally Cat, but gave him a more ‘proper name’ as O’Malley. Ever since she scooped him up from the streets, O’Malley has never left her. Liora can be seen almost everywhere with him, save for when she is at school, obviously. He is quite a good traveler, though, adjusting nicely between her constant back-and-forth’s between Kalina, Venus and UCLAs, Earth.
Residence: A one-room apartment when at UCLAs and otherwise the Satomi family residence on Kalina, Venus
Occupation: Budding Fashion Designer and Student at UCLAs for a degree in Fashion (Designing and Marketing)
Social Status: A talented, budding Fashion Designer in both UCLAs and Kalina, Venus
Income: She still is mostly supported by her parents, her education at UCLAs being taken care of by Ayla and Koray. From what she earns by marketing her brand, though, Liora tries to contribute to daily expenses at UCLAs as best as she can (though that is not much nor consistent for the moment). Considering that both Ayla and Koray have a steady income (and are rather well-off) and have been saving for Liora’s education ever since she was born, money problems are essentially non-existent for the Satomi family (i.e. they live very comfortably).
Established Connections: Udara Dunia and the Dunia Family of Earth, Ruo (?) and Mami-Rin Meiyahima of Neptune
Talents: fashion designing, drawing and painting, belly-dancing and horse-back riding
Strengths: diplomatic (in business affairs pertaining to her brand and socially because she can have a nice objective look on things), determined and focused, easygoing and sociable, idealistic (insofar that she believes “dreams really do come true” with a bit of hard work and a good, positive attitude), peaceable, perceptive and sensitive (Liora can pick up the small details in things most usually overpass), balanced and tempered, good-hearted and sincere, strong-headed (she is a loyal friend and fierce enemy) and emotionally-deep (linked with her sensitivity)
Weaknesses: sensitive (though it is a strength, it can also be a weakness when she is too easily hurt/offended), changeable (like fashion, unfortunately), impatience of criticism (this is linked to her sensitive side and will to please; though she can handle constructive feedback, words can easily wound her), generosity (she can have too generous of a spirit of which brings the risk of Liora being taken advantage of), over-extending herself (sometimes she does not know how to pace herself between all her activities), self-indulgent (insofar that she does not restrict herself from wearing her own brand or indulging in fashion and little pleasures in life), commitment (insofar that if Liora does not commit to something of her own accord, it is better not to try and “get her” to do anything. Also, in a romantic sense, she is afraid of having her heart broken.)
Appearance-
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 138 lbs
Hair & Eyes: Liora has unusually “cerise/thulian pink” colored locks that fall down in wavy layers to the middle of her shoulder blades. With a thick assortment of long bangs brushed across her forehead, a pair of beautiful “mountbatten pink” colored eyes shine out from her milk-chocolate colored complexion.
Body Type: Slender and nicely-curved with soft-toned muscles
Dress Style: True to her designer core, Liora has a classy look in dressing, and though she is fashionable, she has a modest streak to her style.
Noticeable Scars or Marks: Occasionally, Liora can be found with band-aids decorating her fingers after needlework (accidents still do happen regardless of her ‘expertise’ level in designing). Other than that, her skin is essentially flawless.
General Description: The following is my current choice avatar for Liora that perfectly depict her hair, eye and skin color.
The next two pictures are references for her hair cut.
Note: “cerise pink”, “thulian pink” and "mountbatten" are the names and references of the colors found on Wikipedia that I’m using for Liora. Cerise translates to cherry in English. In regards to skin color, ‘dark intermediate’, ‘Mediterranean’ or ‘olive skin’ are equally Wikipedia colors.
Character-
Biography: As an only child, Liora has been greatly doted upon by her parents, though she cannot really be qualified as ungratefully spoiled. She has been brought up with strict rules and good morals, her parents wishing her to grow up as a well-rounded lady.
First enrolling her in horse-back riding lessons ever since a young age (8), Liora eventually chose for herself belly-dancing classes (age 13). Yoga and tai-chi have been apart of her life ever since she can remember, a practice taken up of her own will to be ‘more like her mother’ and to satiate her curiosity of what Ayla practiced and taught on a daily basis. As an ‘innate’ lover of beauty and fashion, though, Liora first picked up needlework when she was in her teenage years (age 13), starting off slowly by mending her own clothes before passing onto small creations and finally ending up to full-out designing (by the end of high school). Her practice of belly-dancing only furthered her initial interest and passion in needlework as she whole-heartedly enjoyed picking out costumes, sizing up her fellow ‘dance-mates’ and learning how to resize and repair ensembles.
Age 15 was a milestone for Liora because, having attained the legal age to get a job, she joined her mother at Ourania during the summer. Being as she had effectively been hired to help-out in the ‘fashion’ department, this constituted her first working experience with clothing sales. The summer before her 17th birthday she worked for Ourania a second time around, but the following summer Liora took the initiative to work elsewhere, and more precisely in a fashionably hip boutique for women’s clothing, “Rush of Vogue”. She maintained a part-time job there during her last year in high-school, Liora mostly taking elective classes while designing and working on the side. As her last year in high school neared the end, she courageously presented a few of her designs to her manager at Rush of Vogue and thereon successfully marketed her first self-made, brand-name pieces.
With the launching of “V-Beauty”, Liora was encouraged by her teachers to apply to prestigious fashion & commercial schools on and outside of Venus. Doing as advised, she spent her summer visiting different universities but eventually fell in love with UCLAs. With the support of her parents, she is now in her third year at UCLAs for a Bachelors Degree in Fashion (Designing and Marketing). Residing in a one-bedroom apartment she has had ever since first entering UCLAs, Liora has a particular and personalized schedule because she is heavily working on marketing her latest V-Beauty line in Kalina, Venus. Undeniably talented and hard-working, Liora has inevitably shined brighter than other students studying for the same Bachelors Degree and thus is able to have a very flexible agenda:
- Week 1 & 3 in any given month is spent in school for an intensive week of studies
- Week 2 & 4 (5 if there is one) in any given month is spent in Kalina, Venus designing and marketing her new line for V-Beauty. Sometimes when solely designing, Liora stays in her apartment in UCLAs.
- If ever she needs to hold important business meetings during week 1 & 3, Liora is normally given leeway.
- During the time spent in Kalina, Venus, she is constantly reachable by phone and email, regular webcam conferences taking place between professors and fellow-students.
Education: Liora is your average student, only giving her whole heart in subjects that passion her. As such, anything related to art, home economics and sport always grabbed her attention; art for obvious reasons, home economics due to sowing and the fact that it strikes an inner cord in direct relation to her nurturing, generous side, and sport because not only is it linked to well-being, but designing sports uniforms is equally fun! She is currently in her third year at UCLAs and succeeding quite outstandingly in her Fashion (Designing and Marketing) Bachelors Degree.
Beliefs: Liora believes in a Supreme Power and Destiny, but outside of such large notions, she merely tries to live as best as she can, one day at a time. She is grateful for all that she has and all that she lives, and as such tries to give as much of herself in return, whether that be in her work and studies or to her family and friends. Liora equally feels that the natural beauty all around humans on any planet is the most blatant truth that there is a higher power that governs life.
Goals: 1° To obtain her bachelor’s degree in Fashion (Designing and Marketing). 2° To continue the development of her brand name and eventually open up her own boutique. 3° To become a mother.
Favorite Food: Ramen Noodles and Chocolate Milkshakes
Favorite Activity: Besides designing? Being with her friends, of course!
Favorite Memory: A close tie between launching her own clothing brand and her first day at UCLAs.
Other~
Zodiac Sign: Libra
The Senshi/Knight (if applicable)-
Identity: Sailor Venus
Element: Metal
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire
Symbol: A stylized version of the original symbol, insomuch that the top circle shapes an elegant heart (just like the golden, not orange, symbol below).
Transformation Sequence (long): “Rise of the Bright Star”, the yellow sapphire on her bracelet responds and it begins to shine brightly as her symbol appears inside the heart in a brilliant bronze. “Bring me Light and Love! Dusk and Dawn! VENUS, enamor!” The bronze symbol inside the yellow sapphire explodes into sparkling light that is cast outwards around her body in a detonating-like fashion, causing her entire body to glitter with golden sparkles. The actual bracelet dissolves into nothing more then a band of golden-white light around her wrist and Liora arcs her right arm up over her head from left to right, such a movement leaving a flowing trail of light in the shape of an upside-down crescent-moon. The crescent breaks down into little "sprinkles" of light, almost like miniature molten comets, that swirl about her form to reveal her fuku and settle to solidify into her Glamour Chain around her waist.
Transformation Sequence (short): “Star of Venus!" As her bracelet instantaneously fades into a sparkling ring of light around her wrist, Liora arcs her arm up over her head from left to right and leaves a trail of flowing light in the shape of an upside-down crescent-moon. "Enamor!" Holding her right arm diagonally above her, Liora flicks her wrist upwards so the palm of her hand faces skywards. Such a movement causes the sparkles of light around her wrist to immediately flow down her arm and body in flowing sheets of golden metal. The magic melts away her clothes and replaces them with her fuku while the sparkles of light from the down-turned crescent fly around her form in comet-like formation and solidify into her Glamour Chain. The whole sequence looks like a quick, downwards cascade of golden and bronze.
Transformation Item: The following bracelet composed of real soft peach-colored pearls, sterling silver and a deep, yellow sapphire as the heart. When transforming, her symbol burns a brilliant bronze inside the gemstone. When transformed, the bracelet is not visible on her person.
Weapon (if applicable): Glamour Chain ~ a magically empowered metallic chain composed of linked hearts (gold – silver – bronze). It will appear around her waist as soon as her first transformation and Venus will surprisingly be able to wield it quite expertly from then on out.
Abilities/Attacks (in order of appearance):
1°) Golden Heart Tumbler ~ In Love and Beauty Shock fashion, Venus places a kiss upon her fingers, pulls a golden heart into formation and throws the magically-empowered metallic heart at her target. The attack in motion temporarily blinds the opponent and damage comes in the form of bashing and bruising.
2°) Glamour Chain Knockout ~ Her metallic chain composed of linked hearts (gold – silver – bronze) is shot at the target for a forward crack impact. The attack can create welts, cut flesh, break bones and send the target flying. The magical and metallic components of the chain make for a greater impact. The whip can also be flung to deflect attacks or wrap around intended targets, be them allies or not.
3°) Meteor Beam Showering ~ A myriad of small and slender shiny metallic beams is created and launched at her target. When launched, they appear to be like a plethora of miniature meteors that streak through the air and shine their metallic colors (gold, silver & bronze). The beams are thin like needles and just as sharp, thus cause piercing and slashing damage. The needles are apt to stick in skin and clothing materials like horrible splinters, and explode against metallic materials. The magical properties make for a more severe impact. With experience, Venus will be able to split the mass of needles in two so that she can hit two targets at once or hone in on one target from two angles.
4°) Glamorous Spin Out ~ With the aide of her Glamour Chain that shines its brilliant metallic colors, Venus rapidly constricts a target with her burning hot weapon and hurls them up into the air. The constriction is as strong as a boa, thus capable of breaking through flesh, squeezing down bones and strangling the target due to compression of their torso. Damage simultaneously comes in the forms of burns being as the whip turns almost molten-like. Venus then sends the target flying into an object for a smashing impact, or, with proper teamwork, tosses the opponent into an ally’s attack.
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6°) Blades of Beauty ~ description in France
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Fuku-
Description: In addition to the fuku, Venus’ Glamour Chain is located around her hips (a la canon).
Color Palette: Soft orange, crème and yellow
Why did you choose this palette: I feel these colors best symbolize light and metal. They give Venus a nice, bright look whereas orange is to bronze what crème is to gold. Also, the yellow hearts make reference to her yellow sapphire gemstone and the heart of her transformation bracelet.
The Planet:
Planet: Venus
Climate: Tropical
Theme: Mind Body & Soul Harmony, Beauty (Inner and Outer), Fashion, Health & Well-Being
Hot Spots:
Ourania Department Stores ~ Ourania is a very renown, planet-wide chain of enormous five-story department stores that revolve around the Venusian themes. Customers, both men and women alike, can come for all sorts of needs and desires, products and services ranging from clothing and accessory items to food and cooking sections to fitness centers and spas to beauty merchandise for all tastes and more.
Caelestis Creek Malls ~ These are also large planet-wide open rather than enclosed malls that connect all 75+ stores by way of large sidewalk 'corridors'. The center is composed of a large plaza that is usually a stage for music and has a handful of benches for all visitors. Greenery decorates the open-door pathways that lead the clientele to a plethora of different stores, ranging from restauration to apparel to fitness to beauty to spas and salons. Such mall complexes allow for chain stores and local competition to install in such a vistor-attractive space.
The Acidalia Spas ~ Located only in the capital of Venus (Kalina), these are the planet's largest and most upstanding spas. They are very well reputed throughout all the System of Sol and attract literally millions of visitors each year. These spas equally excel in rekke healing, acupuncture and other spiritual centering and health focuses that contribute to the high amount of attractivity Acidalia boasts.
Gardens of Murcia ~ Equally located in Kalina, these large gardens give life to transplanted Earthen flora. The myrtle, however, is the most abundant flower in these gardens being as it is the 'national' flower of Venus.
Amica Lounge ~ This cute cafe in Kalina is a fun artist's lounge where drinks of all kinds are served around the large 'lobby' that is constantly decorated with artistic ventures of all sorts. Ranging from paintings to sculptures to clothing lines and more, art lovers can come and enjoy a relaxing time at Amica while admiring different artistic pieces and buying the ones that most strike their fancy. Sometimes local bands come to play to further heighten the attractivity of the spacious lounge, people enjoying drinks, small snacks and mingling.
Short Description: The actual planet is not inhabited. Rather, the hazy sky is littered with enormous dome-enclosed cities of all sizes that are connected by highly-regulated 'skyway tunnels'. These contraptions are made out of the same technology that created the domes, all of which create and control artificial weather and gravity. Demographic policies are strictly managed by the government and aim at keeping population and touristic levels harmonized so as to avoid an over-saturation of citizens or tourists. Wildlife spaces can be found in the cities and are perfectly upkept, their protected sites adding to the charm, beauty and health of Venus. The economy thrives off of all activities that are directly derived from the planet's themes, and thus the people of Venus are very respectful, balanced, health-conscious, and spiritual.