Story:
The Never-ending Story Thread (first appearance here)
Name: Michael MacFarlane
Nicknames: Michael McLongname
Titles: The Twice-Forgotten One, former leader of the Forgotten
Alignment: Currently in the service of Knowsoul, a bad guy and shade of his former self
Home: Uncertain, possibly a resident of the United States. Currently has no established home.
System: Appears to be a wholly-original character.
Synopsis: Something of a forgettable heroic Everyman-turned-haunting villain, the epitome of a Forgotten character in many ways.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Age: Likely in his late 20's.
Gender: Male.
Race: Human, white. He may be technically considered a NeShade now, however - one of the Forgotten.
Height: Likely average.
Build: Likely average.
Hair: Nothing memorable.
Eye color: Nothing memorable.
Unusual features: As a Twice-Forgotten character in the service of Knowsoul, Michael's form can dissipate into numerous black pages.
Outfits: An unremarkable attire.
Stance: At first glance, his walk and stance seem rather ordinary. Upon further examination, he tends to stand and walk with a subtle confidence, or perhaps more accurately, detachment of the material world.
Diction: Forgettable, though sometimes surprisingly cruel in its kindness.
HISTORY Once something of an Everyman among the NeS heroes, having built a romance with Losien and a strong friendship with The Last True Evil, Michael became one of the Forgotten. Having fallen as a shade of his former self, Michael set out to unleash the other Forgotten into the world and focused his revenge upon Losien and TLTE, having died at TLTE's hands. Michael was brought back to apparent life, suffering from amnesia, only to be Forgotten once again. Now in the service of Knowsoul, Michael seems to have renewed his thirst for revenge all the more, wishing to plunge the whole of NeS into forgotten oblivion.
CHARACTER
Personality: Despite his obvious desire for revenge, Michael often comes off surprisingly friendly, which only makes it all the more unnerving as he coldly executes villainous acts.
Perceptions: Everyone should be thrown into despair and regret, lost and forgotten as he is.
Politics: His previous political affiliations are unknown, though it's unlikely he supports any now.
Religion: His previous religious affiliations are unknown, though it's unlikely he follows any organized religion now. His way of life is dedicated now to his new beliefs and perceptions.
Beliefs: Memory is a cruel and merciless king of characters, and he plans to overthrow him (a metaphor not meant literally, noted since many metaphors in NeS manifest literally).
Fears: Michael is afraid of being Forgotten.
Drives: To hurl everyone into a state of regret and loss for the likes of him as Forgotten and to raise himself into a remembered character.
Social status: He was previously of an average social standing. He now stands only with Knowsoul and other Forgotten.
Occupation: His previous occupation is unknown, though his current one could be said to be Knowsoul's second-in-command.
Family: Unknown.
Relationships: Once former serious boyfriend of Losien, close friend of The Last True Evil, often leader of the Forgotten.
Hobbies: Unknown.
Likes: Unknown.
Dislikes: Unknown.
TALENTS
Potential: Michael has the potential to be a haunting reminder of what was lost and forgotten, now holding power over even the memory of other characters.
Powers:
Twice-Forgotten: It's uncertain how much of Michael's power derives from being a Forgotten character, being twice-forgotten, and from being a servant of Knowsoul. It is certain, however, that upon touch, Michael can apparently cast away the very memory of that thing from the NeS itself. He is also able to transform into numerous black pages in an ethereal fashion, disappearing and reappearing from a scene.
Abilities:
Fighting Competency: Michael is able to hold his ground in a fight against the likes of The Last True Evil.
Equipment: None.
META-STORY
Concepts: It is unknown what driving concepts are behind the creation of Michael, though it's likely that he was an autobiographical extension of the original author.
Choice: Who is your character? What choices (or lack thereof) define them, or could define them?
He is the epitome of a Forgotten character, and thus any choice relating to memory, loss, regret, nostalgia, and the like would be both his strength and weakness.
Chance: What events revolve around them, plot or otherwise? What elements outside of their (and your) control have particular significance to them? What chances are you willing and hoping to take with the character?
The likely-futile atempt to become remembered in the story.
Conflict: How does their point-of-view(s) challenge and co-exist with everyone and everything else? What conflicts do you see arising in and out of the story with them?
Any conflict relating the past with the present and future would be in his domain, co-existing with the past and challenging the present and future that would forget the likes of him.
Context: Where and when do they interact, and how are those settings significant to them? What is their context in and out of the story?
The past, memories, and the like.
Convention: Why do they exist? What themes do they bring forth? What conventions are you following and fighting against with them?
The forgettable Everyman, the angry ghost, the mix of the two.
Character Goals and Obstacles: What is the relationship between the character and their goal, what obstacles and antagonists are in their way, and do they transform to overcome it? See here
Michael aims to have the likes of him - the Forgotten - to be remembered, and to throw everyone into despair and loss in revenge. Obviously, anyone not Forgotten stands in his way, particularly those like Losien and TLTE with stronger history with him. As a former shade of himself, Michael has little hope of transformation, and only his sheer drive and story convention allows him a chance at success.
Character Function: What role(s) does the character serve? See here
Primarily as antagonist.
Character Traits: What tags, etc. apply to this character? See here under "Chraacters" and here
Introductory as an Everyman, the epitome of anti-exaggeration. He isn't thrown into an exotic position either (relative to him anyway). Anything that establishes his status as a Forgotten shade of a character is applicable.
Character Grid: Where do other characters relate to this character on a grid of friendly/hostile and dominant/submissive? See here
Michael is "friendly" and somewhat submissive to Knowsoul, he is both friendly and hostile (and dominant) to TLTE and Losien, friendly and dominant to most other Forgotten, and hostile and dominant towards most non-Forgotten. He would likely only be hostile and submissive to those like Thand.
Character Web: How does this character feel about the other characters? See here
Losien: Is both still attached romantically to her and hates her.
TLTE: Is both considerate of TLTE as a close friend and disgruntled at what TLTE has apparently done to him.
Knowsoul: Considers him a means to an end, believing that Knowsoul's goal is synonymous with his own and that Knowsoul has more power to execute that goal.
The Forgotten: Comrades at arms.
Character Status: What is the character's general status? How is it shown? Is there a conflict of status with other characters? Does the character change in their general status in any circumstances? See here
As a Forgotten, he holds a mysterious status, considered by most to hold no status at all. He often acts in a higher status out of a detachment for the material world, only possibly lowering his status to those like Knowsoul and Thand.
Character Transformation: What transformation does the character make? How is it shown? Is it enough of a change? Is it surprising and interesting? Is it believable? See here
Michael transformed from an Everyman to a villainous Forgotten, which was relatively believable. His current status as Twice-Forgotten seems only believable if envisioning Michael as almost a forgotten memory himself, a ghost rather than an actual living character.
MISCELLANEOUS/NOTES
Miscellaneous: N/A
Notes: N/A
Art: N/A
Name: Michael MacFarlane
Nicknames: Michael McLongname
Titles: The Twice-Forgotten One, former leader of the Forgotten
Alignment: Currently in the service of Knowsoul, a bad guy and shade of his former self
Home: Uncertain, possibly a resident of the United States. Currently has no established home.
System: Appears to be a wholly-original character.
Synopsis: Something of a forgettable heroic Everyman-turned-haunting villain, the epitome of a Forgotten character in many ways.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Age: Likely in his late 20's.
Gender: Male.
Race: Human, white. He may be technically considered a NeShade now, however - one of the Forgotten.
Height: Likely average.
Build: Likely average.
Hair: Nothing memorable.
Eye color: Nothing memorable.
Unusual features: As a Twice-Forgotten character in the service of Knowsoul, Michael's form can dissipate into numerous black pages.
Outfits: An unremarkable attire.
Stance: At first glance, his walk and stance seem rather ordinary. Upon further examination, he tends to stand and walk with a subtle confidence, or perhaps more accurately, detachment of the material world.
Diction: Forgettable, though sometimes surprisingly cruel in its kindness.
HISTORY Once something of an Everyman among the NeS heroes, having built a romance with Losien and a strong friendship with The Last True Evil, Michael became one of the Forgotten. Having fallen as a shade of his former self, Michael set out to unleash the other Forgotten into the world and focused his revenge upon Losien and TLTE, having died at TLTE's hands. Michael was brought back to apparent life, suffering from amnesia, only to be Forgotten once again. Now in the service of Knowsoul, Michael seems to have renewed his thirst for revenge all the more, wishing to plunge the whole of NeS into forgotten oblivion.
CHARACTER
Personality: Despite his obvious desire for revenge, Michael often comes off surprisingly friendly, which only makes it all the more unnerving as he coldly executes villainous acts.
Perceptions: Everyone should be thrown into despair and regret, lost and forgotten as he is.
Politics: His previous political affiliations are unknown, though it's unlikely he supports any now.
Religion: His previous religious affiliations are unknown, though it's unlikely he follows any organized religion now. His way of life is dedicated now to his new beliefs and perceptions.
Beliefs: Memory is a cruel and merciless king of characters, and he plans to overthrow him (a metaphor not meant literally, noted since many metaphors in NeS manifest literally).
Fears: Michael is afraid of being Forgotten.
Drives: To hurl everyone into a state of regret and loss for the likes of him as Forgotten and to raise himself into a remembered character.
Social status: He was previously of an average social standing. He now stands only with Knowsoul and other Forgotten.
Occupation: His previous occupation is unknown, though his current one could be said to be Knowsoul's second-in-command.
Family: Unknown.
Relationships: Once former serious boyfriend of Losien, close friend of The Last True Evil, often leader of the Forgotten.
Hobbies: Unknown.
Likes: Unknown.
Dislikes: Unknown.
TALENTS
Potential: Michael has the potential to be a haunting reminder of what was lost and forgotten, now holding power over even the memory of other characters.
Powers:
Twice-Forgotten: It's uncertain how much of Michael's power derives from being a Forgotten character, being twice-forgotten, and from being a servant of Knowsoul. It is certain, however, that upon touch, Michael can apparently cast away the very memory of that thing from the NeS itself. He is also able to transform into numerous black pages in an ethereal fashion, disappearing and reappearing from a scene.
Abilities:
Fighting Competency: Michael is able to hold his ground in a fight against the likes of The Last True Evil.
Equipment: None.
META-STORY
Concepts: It is unknown what driving concepts are behind the creation of Michael, though it's likely that he was an autobiographical extension of the original author.
Choice: Who is your character? What choices (or lack thereof) define them, or could define them?
He is the epitome of a Forgotten character, and thus any choice relating to memory, loss, regret, nostalgia, and the like would be both his strength and weakness.
Chance: What events revolve around them, plot or otherwise? What elements outside of their (and your) control have particular significance to them? What chances are you willing and hoping to take with the character?
The likely-futile atempt to become remembered in the story.
Conflict: How does their point-of-view(s) challenge and co-exist with everyone and everything else? What conflicts do you see arising in and out of the story with them?
Any conflict relating the past with the present and future would be in his domain, co-existing with the past and challenging the present and future that would forget the likes of him.
Context: Where and when do they interact, and how are those settings significant to them? What is their context in and out of the story?
The past, memories, and the like.
Convention: Why do they exist? What themes do they bring forth? What conventions are you following and fighting against with them?
The forgettable Everyman, the angry ghost, the mix of the two.
Character Goals and Obstacles: What is the relationship between the character and their goal, what obstacles and antagonists are in their way, and do they transform to overcome it? See here
Michael aims to have the likes of him - the Forgotten - to be remembered, and to throw everyone into despair and loss in revenge. Obviously, anyone not Forgotten stands in his way, particularly those like Losien and TLTE with stronger history with him. As a former shade of himself, Michael has little hope of transformation, and only his sheer drive and story convention allows him a chance at success.
Character Function: What role(s) does the character serve? See here
Primarily as antagonist.
Character Traits: What tags, etc. apply to this character? See here under "Chraacters" and here
Introductory as an Everyman, the epitome of anti-exaggeration. He isn't thrown into an exotic position either (relative to him anyway). Anything that establishes his status as a Forgotten shade of a character is applicable.
Character Grid: Where do other characters relate to this character on a grid of friendly/hostile and dominant/submissive? See here
Michael is "friendly" and somewhat submissive to Knowsoul, he is both friendly and hostile (and dominant) to TLTE and Losien, friendly and dominant to most other Forgotten, and hostile and dominant towards most non-Forgotten. He would likely only be hostile and submissive to those like Thand.
Character Web: How does this character feel about the other characters? See here
Losien: Is both still attached romantically to her and hates her.
TLTE: Is both considerate of TLTE as a close friend and disgruntled at what TLTE has apparently done to him.
Knowsoul: Considers him a means to an end, believing that Knowsoul's goal is synonymous with his own and that Knowsoul has more power to execute that goal.
The Forgotten: Comrades at arms.
Character Status: What is the character's general status? How is it shown? Is there a conflict of status with other characters? Does the character change in their general status in any circumstances? See here
As a Forgotten, he holds a mysterious status, considered by most to hold no status at all. He often acts in a higher status out of a detachment for the material world, only possibly lowering his status to those like Knowsoul and Thand.
Character Transformation: What transformation does the character make? How is it shown? Is it enough of a change? Is it surprising and interesting? Is it believable? See here
Michael transformed from an Everyman to a villainous Forgotten, which was relatively believable. His current status as Twice-Forgotten seems only believable if envisioning Michael as almost a forgotten memory himself, a ghost rather than an actual living character.
MISCELLANEOUS/NOTES
Miscellaneous: N/A
Notes: N/A
Art: N/A
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