The Hope Seekers

Appearance 

Kythax is small at 5ft5 and rather stocky for an Avyloci her age, however, she is strong and often can take more on than she appears to be able to. She has black feathers atop her head, tipped in green, yellow, orange and pink. Her base skin colour is mostly white, though with large grey patches and splatters. Her arms and legs have stripes of pink, orange, yellow and green. Kythax has a black tail though tipped in the brighter colours. She has three music note tattoos, one on her right shoulder and two on her tail. Her wings on the inside are a grey gradient with black spots, on the outside the top edges are grey with black specks though the lower part are striped with vibrant colours. 

 

Kythax can always be seen with her pink headphones and never goes anywhere without them. The headphones are programmed to play her favourite music either out loud or through the ear cups. She can often be seen wearing bright colours and 'punk' clothing which contrast with her lighter skin tones. No matter what she's wearing, she'll always be seen with fingerless gloves, her headphones, the green band on her tail and her black high lace up boots. In addition to this, she can always be seen with one large black and green striped feather, this feather she was told belonged to the Eldest of her tribe at the time of her birth. It links her back to her own world. 

 

Weapons

Because Kythax wasn't raised by her own kind, she doesn't use the weapons of her own species. As such, she'll often use two small energy guns, these are usually used for close range, however, they can be combined in order to create one long range gun. In close combat situations, the guns will emit an energy blade which can cut easily through flesh and most types of human metals. However, because of the blade edge, she often hates to use them for fear of accidentally cutting someone she shouldn't and will usually opt for the gun if she has to. Kythax has been offered the traditional bow though she seems to scorn it. She still has the bow though it lies unused in her own room.

 

Personality

Kythax is a curious and adventurous soul. The circumstances of her upbringing on an entirely different planet to her own have ensured that her curiosity and love of adventure has been nurtured and encouraged. Usually, this adventurousness centers around exploring both new places and new technology. In her spare time, Kythax can often be found expanding or perfecting her maps, or playing around with whatever little device she happens to be building at the time. This curiosity is also often centered around technology and she loves inventing new things. Even though most of these experiments never work, she enjoys them nonetheless. She also enjoys Earth technology (In other words, vintage technology). She may complain about the lack of advanced devices, but everyone knows she's secretly fascinated by them.

 

Kythrax is also ambitious. Every goal she sets for herself is high, and she strives to reach them. Her short term goals usually have something to do with her inventions and completing each idea she has for them. Her long term goal is to map as much of the universe as she possibly can get to, as that's something she's wanted to do since she was young. Unfortunately, however, this ambition can also lead into obsession and unless there's someone to keep her in check, Kythrax will usually be up to the early hours of the morning working on her latest project.

 

Kythax is very intelligent and her upbringing ensures she picks things up quickly and easily. Unfortunately, she can also be quite critical and prejudiced in regards to her species' culture. This apparent arrogance is usually just to mask a lack of belonging either in her birth culture or the one she was brought up in. She often feels uncomfortable among her own kind, as if others might think her odd or unusual. Unfortunately, these thoughts are justified. Despite the tolerant and accepting nature of the Avyloci, Kythax is still often viewed as odd or unusual. This leads her to naturally scorn the customs the two cultures do not share.Kythax is often called impulsive. Despite her intelligence and ambition, she'll often simply jump into things without fully thinking about them. This has landed her into trouble more than a few times, unfortunately. This contrasts with her critical nature, while she'll often make spur of the moment decisions, afterward she’ll berate herself for not thinking further about things. Nonetheless, she never quite seems to learn from her own mistakes, though she can often see them quite clearly. She is, however, quite critical of others, especially the Avyloci's lack of technology, she's the skeptic of the group and will often critique other's ideas. So long as she doesn't do it in arrogance, however, she can be incredibly helpful.

 

Kythax is generally quite reserved around people she doesn't know well and will often seem unwilling to interact with others. Her critical, impulsive and fierce nature may lead people to believe that she is also bold and direct, however, in actual fact, Kythax is more often passive-aggressive. If angered or insulted she'll often show it more though body language rather than starting a fight. However, if pushed or given a good reason, she will fight back and when she does, she can hold a grudge for a long time.To explain further, like most people who are passive-aggressive; when irritated, Kythax will show this through her body language, tone of voice and though the use of shorter sentences to express displeasure. Kythax will not begin an argument unless she is insulted directly or unless she believes there is a justifiable reason for it. However, when she believes there is a reason for an argument, she can become blunt, saying things still indirectly, but making it far more obvious. By this stage, Kythax is usually ready for an argument and one will find her actually quite capable of holding her own when forced to.Kythax has also been called conceited and when in talking about the things she loves, can come across as very opinionated. Her prejudice means she has a certain arrogance toward the less technologically advanced. She will always make her opinions known on her favorite subjects, and will argue them passionately. She also has difficulty asking for help and will often use manipulation to get it to avoid appearing weak to others.

 

History

The battle between the Rasharrn and the Avyloci has been going on for centuries. Each would gain the upper hand at one time or another, but neither side could win the war. Lately, however, the war has been going badly for the Avyloci who are quickly finding themselves more and more desperate. The Avyloci have often reached out to a neighboring planet with far more technological advancements for weapons in exchange for herbs. However, the Avyloci are unsuited to these weapons as they're loud and clumsy. The species of the neighboring planet eventually has tried sending soldiers over. However the atmosphere proved unsuitable to their own physiology despite their armor. As a last ditch effort, the Avyloci agreed to send over one child to the Jezzec people to be raised as one of their own. The child would learn to use Jezzec weapons and technology, then returning them to the Avyloci to fight in the war. If this child was successful, the Avyloci would send more children over.

 

Kythax grew up with a loving host family, her mother, father and sister. She was raised knowing both the language of the Jezzec, and the languages of the seven tribes as agreed when she was born. Her family was kind and taught her all about their technology, how to build and manipulate things. Kythax's natural curiosity from the beginning made her a quick learner and she was taught from a younger age than most Jezzec children. This enabled her to advance quickly in her studies, very soon she was able to build and take apart simple appliances and toys. Kythax at first was an outgoing and social child. She'd talk to anyone and everyone, having no qualms about walking straight up to a stranger and telling them all about her day. However, as Kythax grew, she quickly became aware that most were not as friendly as her host family. Since she was the only one of her species on the planet, she was the target of much prejudice. Most Jezzec knew the Avyloci weren't as technologically advanced as they were, so they often treated Kythax with scorn. Viewing her as more of a pet to teach charming tricks to, rather than a person who was just as capable as themselves. 

The Jezzec are a very advanced race technologically however they have yet to reach any other planet other than their own which has advanced to a level that they themselves have. This has given the Jezzec a sense of superiority. This isn't to say they're all cruel and cold, but they tend to view those from other planets the way humans view their pets. Cute to have around, but they really cannot be taken seriously. This is what Kythax has endured all her life. This isn't to say she hasn't found others who are willing to give her a chance, they're just few and far in between. This has given her a natural suspicion of others motives.

 

Because of this, Kythax quickly developed a passive and reserved demeanor. She redoubled her efforts in her studies in order to prove everyone wrong. In her spare time she'd often retreat to an 'IPad' like device which would enable her to go on virtual journeys, so realistic that it felt as real as the outside world. That's where Ky's love of travel was born, she loved to see new places, new things. Kythax was very young when she started school. Most Jezzec children begin school far later because of their long lifespan. This, in addition to the prejudice already against her, was a large obstacle for Kythax when she began her schooling. But due to her training all her life, she already surpassed most of her peers in the area's of technology and navigation. For the most part, Ky began her education as much of a loner. Of course, there were quite a few kids who seemed friendly enough toward her. But Kythax soon learned that they saw her just the same as everyone else, a pet, a novelty. She eventually found solace with a group of 'geeks', students who had a similar interest to her. She fit in with them for a little while, until she began to pull far ahead of them in her skill. The group quickly grew jealous, and hated that they were 'loosing to a lesser species' and cast her out of their group. Luckily it wasn't long after that, that Kythax met Jenko and after a rather entertaining introduction, they became very good friends. He was able to help her deal with all the bullying she'd received over the years and the two became quite a pair.Kythax would hang out with Jenko at every opportunity, they'd run through the tunnels together and she'd show him what it was like to fly without mechanical wings. They often had a great time together, eventually finding a secret hideout in an abandoned facility not too far from the school. This is where they hid when things were becoming too hard or they just needed to escape the world for a little while.

 

As Kythax got older, she began to take advanced classes on top of her normal schooling. She learned about her own culture too, and how to behave in her own species’ society. Then she took advanced technology classes and by her own hobbies she also began taking advanced studies in navigation. Eventually, though, all things must come to an end. Kythax was eighteen when she came home to fine Jezzec officials at her house. They told her that her purpose was being fulfilled and she now had to go back to her own people. Kythax was devastated, she'd spent her whole life learning how to fit in and just when she was beginning to, she was going to be sent back to a home she didn't know with people she’d never met. They had no technology, she would be a goddess among commoners, but she still didn't want to go. However, she had no choice in the matter. She almost had to be dragged from her house kicking and screaming when they told her she wouldn't be living on Vael, but instead, would travel off-world all together in search of new weapons for her kind. Kythax didn't care much about the plight of her 'own kind', she had sympathy for them of course, but her home was here, her people were the Jezzec. But if she was going, at least she was going to begin to achieve her dream of travelling space, and if the found weapons the Avyloci could use, then she'd be freed from the 'purpose' and be able to do as she pleased. So Kythax agreed and set off to join the Taki'ran Seekers.Of course she was devastated to leave Jenko behind and argued vehemently to allow Jenko to come with her. However the Jezzec argued that the ship had been fitted for the Avyloci species only. To alter this for one of their own kind as would cost far too much for so little profit. Kythax was absolutely furious and her goodbye to Jenko was incredibly hard for her as he was her closest friend. She grieved for several days, not knowing when she'd see or speak to him again for communication over the distance she was going was not yet known. But eventually she did look ahead to the new life she would lead.

 

Strengths & Weaknesses

Physical

Strengths 

Kythax's small stature enables her advantages in her work. Her size enables her to get into any small spaces within the ship with relative ease which in turn, enables her to access anything that needs to be accessed in order for her to make sure the ship is running smoothly. In addition to this, Kythax is accustomed to very small or tight spaces and remaining in them for an extended period of time. Because of this, she can spend hours wedged into a crevice in the ship while she works, without becoming claustrophobic. 

 

Kythax is the youngest in the group which affords her certain liberties. She is often the one everyone looks out for the most and often she's treated as the baby of the team. Though Kythax hates being viewed like this, however, it does mean that everyone is always willing to lend a hand. This ensures that she hardly ever has to ask for help and it takes very little hinting to get it. This applies as part of her nature in that she greatly dislikes asking for help. Kythax also possesses quite small wings in relation to the other Avyloci. This means, not only is she very light, she is able to fly quickly and through more environments. Her small wings allow her to go through tighter spaces with more ease than the others; she is also able to 'lift-off' in more conditions and environments that might be otherwise too small for standard wingspans. 

 

In addition to all this, Kythax also possesses the physical advantages of her species. These include: 

~ Raptor-like vision

~ High-Metabolism 

~ Ability to eat almost any natural flora 

~ The use of a Symphylux

~ Natural affinity for languages

~ Fast regeneration rate when connected to Symphylux

 

Weaknesses

Kythax's small frame provides a massive disadvantage in battle. Because she is so light-weight, both as herself and an Avyloci, if Kythax were to be pinned down by a stronger opponent, she would be very easily injured. Her small size also causes her strength to be underestimated time and time again.

Unfortunately, Jezzec are very thick and heavy-set which caused Dub to appear more and more small and weak. This often causes her to become defensive in relation to her height. In addition, her small stature also causes all the mundane problems, like the general lack of ability to reach anything remotely high up without the use of her wings.

 

Dub's young age also causes her to be greatly underestimated. Most naturally assume she isn't as mature as someone older. For the most part, this is true, after all, she is younger. However she isn't stupid nor is she immature (especially when you put her beside Accelerate) and this causes much irritation for Kythax when she is assumed to be so. Kythax's smaller wings can also cause an issue as it takes more energy in order to fly. Also, her wing-type is designed for short fast flight, because of this, Dub often can get very tired on long flights and does need to rest, though you'll never find her admitting this.

Also, because of Kythax's light colouration, it's found that she gets more easily sunburned than other Avyloci. This hasn't been much of a problem as much of Jezzec architecture is underground, but if let out in the sun for too long without sunscreen, Kythax goes bright red (Though an Avyloci's fast regeneration rate prevents tanning). She also tends to sit on things oddly. This isn't so much a weakness as a quirk, however. Kythax has been raised in the Jezzec culture which means that she has grown up, eating her meals on the floor or on a small table (Similar to Japanese culture). As a result, when presented with a table and chairs, Dub will often sit on them cross-legged or kneeling. (I am not implying that Japanese people sit oddly on chairs, this is a quirk unique to Kythax.) 

 

Tasks

Strengths 

Technology

Navigation

Math

Geography 

Music 

Inventing

 

Weaknesses

Bugs

Art

Chemistry 

Cooking

Archery 

Failure

 

Family

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Lansi (53 years)

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Temos (55 years)

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Nesso( 16 years)

 

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Lydan (260 years)

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Heftom (300 years)

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Geslot (40 years)

 

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Likes

;➳  Her alone time

➳  Maintaining Order

➳  Dubstep

➳  Adventures

➳  Reading

 

Dislikes

;➳  Overstepping boundaries

➳  Insults and slights 

➳  People threatening her group

➳  Being stuck in one place for two long

➳ Bugs