Cranberries Icicle
first mate of the acceptance Cranberries Icicle
his family was hunted down and slaughtered by magic hunters when he was 4. his biological mother hid him and he survived. the acceptance crew found him and raised him, they consisted of a comatose Ppickles, Juniper Berries (acting Captain), Oliver (acting First Mate), and Floof (also only 4 years old) Juniper, and Oliver adopt him (they are brother and sister vibes) he grows up for the next 23 years thinking of Floof as a sister figure, Oliver as a father figure, and Juniper as a mother figure, taking care of the big comatose dragon in the captains cabin. one day when he is 27 he goes into the Captains cabin to clean the dragon... but the dragon is gone, in her place is a humanoid girl, about his age, he falls madly in love. if you think about it its kind of weird because she is the mom of both his sister, and parental figures. but shes also his age, because immortality technicalities. he eventually woos her. 400 years old now the father figure of the ship, and fiance to the Captain (the dragon) his main motivation is to protect his family.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
tall, buff, dextorous, heavy but light on his feet, well balanced
Body Features
icy white hair, pale blue skin, 3 tattoos, 1 saying i love ppickles on his upper left arm, 1 with the red acceptance symbol on his back, 1 with the red acceptance symbol on his inner right wrist (enchanted to be able to communicate with all operatives of the acceptance firebranders.) cursed right arm (cursed to be made of ice), 3 scars, a burn scar on his face from Ppickles claws, a scar on his left lower arm, a scar on his right upper arm, really long thin pointed ears.
Facial Features
1 burn scar on his face from ppickles claws, dark turqoiuse eyes, thick white eyebrows, very sharp cut features.
Identifying Characteristics
cursed arm, tattoos, eyes
Physical quirks
cursed arm,
Special abilities
a powerful icementalist, super strength, communication with all acceptance firebrander members, protection from mental magic, half immortality
Apparel & Accessories
12 peircings:
2 to make a cuff in the right ear, 4 studs in the right ear, 1 nose stud, 1 hoop in the left eyelid, 3 hoops in the left ear, 1 dangling snowflake from the left ear (enchanted to grant enhanced strength at will), an armband on his left upper arm, 1 choker of icicles (enchanted to protect from mental magic and grant half immortality)
Specialized Equipment
two double sided giant anime size ice greatswords, 1 ether steel knife
Mental characteristics
Personal history
his village was attacked by human magic hunters, his biological mother hid him and he survived. the acceptance crew found him and raised him, they consisted of a comatose Ppickles, Juniper Berries (acting Captain), Oliver (acting First Mate), and Floof (also only 4 years old) Juniper, and Oliver adopt him (they are brother and sister vibes), Oliver hunts down the magic hunters, their bodies were left to the seagulls. he grows up for the next 23 years thinking of Floof as a sister figure, Oliver as a father figure, and Juniper as a mother figure, taking care of the big comatose dragon in the captains cabin. one day when he is 27 he goes into the Captains cabin to clean the dragon... but the dragon is gone, in her place is a humanoid girl, about his age, he falls madly in love. if you think about it its kind of weird because she is the mom of both his sister, and parental figures. but shes also his age, because immortality technicalities. he eventually woos her. 400 years old now the father figure of the ship, and fiance to the Captain (the dragon). he discovers his sister is still alive, she becomes the acceptances worst enemy. they call her ice cream to annoy her.
Gender Identity
male
Sexuality
unknown
Education
self taught biologist, homeschooled, war tactics, politics, leadrship,
Employment
first mate of the acceptance
Accomplishments & Achievements
making friends, wooing ppickles, mercy,
Failures & Embarrassments
being afraid of holding lily, nearsighted, saving silver without consent, he loves to sew, ballet, overprotective
Mental Trauma
his sister hates his guts, his daughter hates his guts, his family was brutally murdered, raised by bloodthirsty vampire, raised by bloodthirsty nature spirit, sister figure is therapist
Intellectual Characteristics
big brain about: biology, war, all fighting
smooth brain about: socialization, the greater good,
Morality & Philosophy
family takes priority over EVERYTHING
for the greater good mentality
pretending to murder innocents when possible
saving innocents when possible
Taboos
hurting fam
especially ppickles
rape
drugs
alcohol
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
keep fam safe, especially ppickles
Savvies & Ineptitudes
good at biology, bad at socializing, good at reading, good at combat, good at ice magic, good at tactics
Likes & Dislikes
like: black coffee, water, cold, biology, family,
dislikes: heat, warmth,
Social
Contacts & Relations
tries to avoid contact with anyone outside of the acceptance firebranders, as anyone he becomes friends with is a danger to him and his family. noy unless they have their own sure way of being protected or they are ok to be abducted.
he is good friends with sean who is alive and "definitely not" dating kadam
and good friends with orchid who is dead and definitely dating reeds
he is dating ppickles, "totally not" avoiding marriage
father figure to blueberries, thomas, breeze, candy, taru, dandelion, hije, silver, reeds, orchid, and fletcher.
Family Ties
son figure to, Oliver and Juniper Berries
dating Ppickles
brother figure to floof
father figure to: blueberries, thomas, breeze, candy, taru, dandelion, hije, silver, reeds, orchid, and fletcher.
Religious Views
since he works with gods on a daily basis i guess you could say he is part of the ensor religion, but doesnt share their practices just beliefs.
Social Aptitude
inept, though he does like to talk about science.
Mannerisms
loves science conversation, or just lecturing about science, is ver threatening even without meaning to be, cleaning or sharpening weapons in public spaces while glaring at easy targets, gets in peoples faces when they talk, doesnt respect personal space, pushing or shoving, poking when he talks for emphasis. cracks his knuckles or pops his neck before beggining a task. gets flustered easily and loses his train of thought when looking at ppickles
Hobbies & Pets
familiar is Owl the snowy owl
arctic fox: frisky, shiver
canise: Fletcher
Wild Unicorn: Blizzard
hobbies: torture, biollogy, combat trainning, weight lifting
Speech
often trails off in speech, unless talking about science, or combat. gets flustered easily and loses his train of thought when looking at ppickles
Wealth & Financial state
unbelievably wealthy, mainly because hes dating a dragon.
handsome, 3rd strongest mortal alive, biologically smart, good dad, psychopath
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Alignment
chaotic good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
second in command to the acceptance firebranders, first mate to the acceptance ship.
Age
frozen age: 27 years on this earth: 432
Date of Birth
3400 PA
Birthplace
the frozen woods
Children
Current Residence
the acceptance ship
Gender
male
Eyes
dark turqouise
Hair
white, windswept, icy
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
pale light blue, almost white
Height
7ft
Weight
170 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
uses murder more than words
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Fletcher and Cranberries discuss morality
3730 PA
Fletcher and Cranberries are going out for groceries. Fletcher is pissed that Cranberries just takes what he wants and doesn't pay.
Cranberries compares it to the setup Fletcher had back home, Fletchers little village would provide him with what he needed, and in return he kept them safe. A lot cheaper than funding a whole army.
Fletcher points out that Cranberries doesn't protect people.
Cranberries is like "oh don't I?"
Fletcher like, "no u don't!
U steal food and supplies, u limit peoples knowledge, u assassinate, abduct, and torture who u like!"
Cranberries laughs, "is that what u think?"
Fletcher folds his arms, "that's what I know."
Cranberries chuckles "it's not so black and white. It's all shades of grey.
We assassinate world leaders who are trying to conquer and start needless wars, we abduct and feed on slave traders, hunters, murderers, rapists. We keep knowledge of weapons of mass destruction from the people, so then they can't wipe out an entire country with the press of a button. We may be the villains in this story, but that doesn't mean we are bad people. We take food and other supplies, and in return, we keep the whole world safe from mass destruction."
Fletcher chews on this for a while. "But none of them know how you help them? And while you may help the millions you ruin the lively hood of each individual u rob."
Cranberries smiled sadly, "it may be true that no one knows what we do for them. But that's how we like it. If people knew we were good, then they would surrender so less often. And we also only rob from the rich, we are like Robin hood and hus band of merry men."
Fletcher has never heard of Robin Hood.
So Cranberries describes the entirety of Robin hoods lore to him, when Fletcher returns to his time takes on the name Robin hood. And becomes the legend.
Omyever hes so annoying!!!
3500 PA
“so then with that goat truffle-?”
The wind rattled the branches against the bars of the cell.
Cranberries sighed this wasn't the first time he'd been sentenced to death. But it was the first time he had to wait for the execution with a drunk idiot guarding him.
“Listen can you just shut up.” Cranberries was not quick to anger. He was usually a very patient man. but this man just grated him the wrong way. The slow drip drip drip of the leaking ceiling was driving him mad as he sat waiting to be rescued in this damp dark cell.
“Ohhhh welllll Iiiiii'm sorrrrrrryyyyy! Do you you have someplace To be? He he he hah hahah” he said stumbling around to the bars and yanking Cranberries close to his face. Cranberries reeled away from the stink of liquor on his breath. He laughed for a while at his own joke while Cranberries tried to block out the lunatic.
The man settled down against the bars of the cell and just started mumbling himself. Cranberries slipped closer he overheard “is sand called that because it's between the sea and the land? Are bushes just short trees? What- gck!” Cranberries slipped his knife from the man's neck and snatched the keys through the bars.
“I'm not sure friend but best of luck to you” he strode out of the cell free at last.
to-do list for the big day
3801 PA
1 get up
2 get ready
A brush teeth
B shower
C comb hair
D make sure you look extra nice
3 eat breakfast
4 do chores
5 buy stuff during shore leave
A suit complete with turquoise bow tie
B cake white with gold accents 3 layers
C white decorations
D party planner with access to wyre lights
E hire a band Taru approves of
F nvm Taru will just do the music himself
6 wait for nightfall and hide the goods
7 get the girls to distract The Target with a girl's night out.
8 set up the party
9 wait for her return
10 get married
Happy Birthday Orchid
3717 PA - 3720 PA
The creaking hull of the ship groaned as waves splashed against its shell, sending spray several meters in the air. The wind was lively playing with people's hair tugging at clothes, skin, cargo, whatever it could get its hands on. There was singing to be heard over the rush of the wind loud enough it carried to the whole ship. A tall pale blue winter elf, with long pointed ears and dark turquoise eyes stood up. His hair was windswept frosty white. He wore a dark blue vest with gold lining, a gray tunic underneath with ripped sleeves to show off his defined muscles. He looked tired, his eyelids drooped, it was his hibernation period after all, but that didn't stop the huge smile on his face. He slid a slice of cake over to his friend, the plate scraped against the table with a loud scratching sound. With bushy hair and buck teeth, and mushrooms sprouting from her head. Orchid grinned. She had her usual Jean jacket over a dandelion yellow shirt that waved ever so slightly in the wind. Cranberries ruffled her bushy hair, being careful of the delicate mushrooms. “Happy birthday Orchid!”
3 years later
There was a quiet drip drip drip accompanied by that musty smell that always follows rain. Cranberries stepped out, his fine shoes scraped against the stone walkway as he shuffled past rows of Graves. His usual outfit was replaced by a fine dark suit, with bloodstains on the sleeves. The wind lazily ruffled the leaves as making a rushing hiss noise As it went. Cranberries shuffled along the damp cold ground. Scraaaape scraaape scraaape. His shoes were getting muddy but he didn't care, he'd probably just shoot another stuffed up nobleman and get another fancy pair. His head was bowed, his breathing heavy and strained. He arrived at one of the graves and knelt down the mud was cold and damp. When he looked up you could see frosty tears glistening on his cheeks. He murmured a few words among them you could hear him choke out in a throaty dry voice, harsh from too much crying. “I'm sorry” “I miss you” and at long last “happy birthday Orchid.” He shakily placed down a bouquet of Orchids, his hands trembled violently. He stayed there a moment longer letting the freezing tears stream down his cheeks. At last he stood up barely bothering to wipe off the mud on his fine suit pants. Before he scraaape scraaape scraped back down the walkway. And for the first time in his life he felt the cold. He'd never felt cold before, he was told it felt like a biting lack of warmth. To Cranberries he felt a biting lack of something and he sure didn't feel warm. He shivered. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping. Clouds lazily drifted through the giant blue disrupting sunbeams and casting shadows like great big fish swimming above. Cranberries cursed the day for being so fine, no world deserved happiness without Orchid in it. He didn't deserve happiness without Orchid there. He bowed his head in shame and walked away.
Behind him a beam of light fell from the heavens, framing the grave and flowers in a beautiful ray of warmth and light. Cranberries had already turned away, he didn't see.
My sister's alive
3730 PA red waning crescent dark
I woke up and an unfamiliar Felise was hovering over me. I was about to raise the alarm but they put a finger to their lips, shushing me. Curious, I followed them. they led me through the bowels of the ship. I remember hearing the waves lap gently against the side of the boat, Owl fluttered onto my shoulder and hooted excitedly. I shushed him. we creeped up the stairs avoiding the creaky patches. the knowledge this felise had of the layout of the Acceptance was unsettling. eventually, we came out onto the deck. the felise led me down a rope ladder into a boat tied up to the ship, little more than a dinghy. I realized how much easier it would be to be stealthy on such a small boat. Cabbage and Kale were supposed to look out for approaching ships, they'd probably dismissed the small boat as driftwood. the felise was perfect for infiltration, even with my excellent hearing a felise would go unnoticed. in the dinghy is a particle, and a winter elf. the winter elf takes the lead, "It's good to see you brother." this I received like a blow to the face, reeling back and gasping for air. I pulled out a charm I'd never thought would see its other half ever again. I never understood why I insisted on keeping it. Its other half was gone, and so was its owner. but as I lifted my half of the broken silver heart charm. Avalanche my sister lifted the other half, they connected perfectly.
I felt icy tears stream down my cheeks. "avalanche?" i whispered. we embraced like we used to, she was taller than me now. despite towering over my crewmates I was considered short among my people. I laughed, "I have so many questions! how are you alive? how did you survive?"
she handed me an oar, "no time for questions, we need to get out now!"
then i realized this was an infiltration, an extraction, they were here to steal me from the crew.
they didnt seem to realize i was Part of the crew. "ALARM!" I shouted "INTRUDERS!" the particle cursed and Avalanche lunged for me, the look of betrayal etched so painfully clear on her face. i dodged her and grabbed her arms holding her wrists together and tying them up with rope. the felise hissed and clawed at my face i upset her balance by jumping on the edge of the boat and throwing ice underneath her feet.she yelped and fell down the particle exploded a smoke bomb and dove into the water. but by that time the crew was awake and helping "Kadam!" I shouted i pointed to the water. "In the water!" he nodded and dove in after her. in seconds we had all three of them tied up on the deck. the captain was inspecting the three of them with immense pleasure. I got her attention. " this ones my sister" i whispered her eyes widened "They were trying to 'save' me from the crew." she nods surprised but on board.
"take them to the brig, and particle, if you make this a nuisance for us I swear you will never see the light of day again." the particle whimpers but nods. "oh and gag the winter elf." Avalanche was swearing up a storm. hissing about betrayal and never trusting again. the felise was silent, but nobody wanted to get close, she looked as if shed kill you soon as look at you. I took the felise, i was used to getting clawed in the face. after many attempts to take out my eyes, we eventually got to the brig. it was in the deepest depths of the ship, 4 staircases down and through some winding hallways. it was confusing on purpose as to hopefully make escape more difficult. they were all chucked in the same cell, Ppickles dismissed the crewmates helping us. ofc by the time wed gotten to the brig the particle was flirting with Kadam. he was completely oblivious. Ppickles and I set to work chaining up the intruders. Avalanche and I didnt look at each other the entire time. Ppickles took off Avalanches gag, we sat down well out of reach of the prisoners. Ppickles smirked, "so Cranberries tells me your his sister."
Avalanche doesnt hold back her disgust. "I didnt realize, Icicle, that you would stoop so low as to turn us in to gain favor with the Captain. you do realize anything shes promised you is a lie."
I just look at her sadly, "if you really think i would do that, then im dissapointed in you, even for the short time i knew you i thought i made it obvious if anything I am loyal to my family."
Avalanche hissed "what is this then?!" she lifted up her chained wrists.
I leaned in "like i said loyal to my family." i lifted a hand to forestall her questions. "but we arent here for me to answer questions, we are here for you to answer questions. so id suggest you start talking."
avalanche growled "you do not get to change the subject like-"
"why did you infiltrate our ship."
"who are your companions"
"are you a part of the poisoned Orhid?"
"howd you find us?"
Ppickles and I alternate firing questions at them. to no avail, all we get is stony silence. and the occasional cough from the particle who is still recovering from her dip in the icy southern waters. I sigh, and motion to PPickles. usually at this time wed try a mixture of advanced interogation techniques (torture), and manipulation to get our answers. but I had a different idea. I whispered to PPickles outside the brig. "let me try talking to them, I may not know my sister all that well anymore, but i might be able to convince her."
Ppickles nodded "as long as i get to be there, you take the lead."
we filed back in.
"Ill make you a deal, you answer questions and ill answer questions. how about that?"
avalanche lifted her head, "fine but you answer first."
I chuckle, "not a chance, im sorry but which one of us is chained to the wall?"
she glared at me, "you know you can trust me because we need at least 4 questions answered, for all i know you wont hold up your end of the deal." I add
this infuriates her. but she all she says is "what are your questions?"
"Why did you infiltrate our ship."
"to extract you, I convinced my friends that you would be useful to our little group, I thought you would join us as soon as we got you out."
I nodded "Your turn."
"whyd you betray us?!" the question bursts from her lips, like shed been holding it back.
"depends on your definition of betray, you took a risk when guessing if i was a part of the crew or not. I might've betrayed you, but I view my actions as the least traitorous option. the crew is my family, betraying them wouldve been the worse option in my eyes, than turning in a sister i barely knew." i smirk "I think of this as me introducing you to my new family, especially since we are likely to let you go eventually"
Avalanche raised an eyebrow, "then wh-"
I hold up a finger, "ah ah, my turn."
she glares at me, eventually she spits out, "fine."
"Are you a part of the poisoned Orchid,"
*silence*
"next question" she grumbles, glaring at me.
i shrug, not willing to press the issue. "What is the names of your companions?"
there is a knock Ppickles opens the door grabs a package, and closes it. I smile a bit as I recognize the package. Ppickles turns to me, "yellow or Orange?"
"Orange now, yellow later." I advise quietly, still trying not to smile. Avalanche is going to hate this.
she nods and sets down the package resuming her mimicry of a mortal sleeping.
I turn back to Avalanche, "Well?"
Avalanche turns to her companions. the particle grunts, "indigo."
the felise stays silent.
the questions go on till we both are satisfied. id seen Oliver use this tactic before. I know it doesnt always work. but today we seemed to have gotten lucky.
a couple hours later im lying in my bed thinking. I get up.
"Oliver, we need to talk," I sent a servant to fetch the captain. I went to the cell that held Indigo, cat lady, and Avalanche. i clicked my fingers. the chains fell off Avalanche. i grabbed her by the shoulder and yanked her out the door she yelped, Probably surprised by the rough treatment. i threw her to the floor in a different cell and set to work with the chains there. she fought me, i had Oliver help pin her while i chained her up.
she glares at me as I work with the manacles. "You gonna torture me?"
"Uh no."
when Ppickle arrives she reviews the setup and joins me and Oliver sitting opposite of Avalanche.
I start, "Oliver, if you hadnt heard this is my sister Avalanche."
Olivers eyes widen but all he says is, "she looks like an Ice cream to me."
I laugh, Avalanche looks very confused. Ppickles explains "we give important people code names."
Avalanche glares at Oliver, "I am not an Ice cream."
I snicker, "maybe ice-cream sandwich?" Avalanche glares daggers at me. "that's beside the point I said. my main questions for the three of you are, why didnt Oliver tell me my sister was alive, did he lie about my parents being dead, do you actually love me or are you just using me to get what you want?" Oliver looked as though he'd been smacked, Ppickles just looked hurt and confused. avalanche huffed looking smug "and are you actually my sister? are you just some descendant, or some other kind of imposter, if you are my sister why'd you take so long to get in contact with me, I haven't seen you for almost 300 years now, what reasons do I have to trust you? how are you still alive, and how are you still young? what's your end goal?"
there was silence, it was Ice-creams turn to look hurt. then from the other cell we heard Indigo shout. "Damn man, you did not hold back."
I laughed "Im not well versed in the whole 'manipulation-to-get-what-you-want' I like everything to be straightforward and blunt."
Oliver began "I dont know why I couldnt find your sister, the only tracks i found leading from the village were the Magic hunters, I slaughtered all of them. yes your parents are dead, that i know for a fact. i found their bodies decapitated." I swallowed but nodded determined not to show emotion. Oliver finished off with "you overestimate my patience, why on earth would I put up with you if I didnt love you? there was no indication that you would come out like this! you were just a nerdy elf! Yes Juniper Berries and I love you like a son."
Ice-cream was about to give her peice, but Ppickles butt in. "cranberries, I dont know why you brought me here," I opened my mouth but she forestalled me with a hand. "But I insist, there is not a person in the whole of Ensors Universe that loves you more than I do. not even Owl could match me. I know you're not ready yet but if youd be willing id be your wife. just say the word Cranberries Ill move heaven and earth for you."
Holy f*ck i wanted to marry her right then. but i felt as though saying anything would ruin it. silence then, "Damn Girl! you go! slay queen!" yells Indigo from the other cell. Ppickles burst out laughing.
Ice-cream impatient added her piece, "Its obvious that you are convinced by the lies they've been feeding you." wow Ice-cream really just chose the quickest way to make enemies right there. Ppickles and Olivedr looked like they were gonna murder her right then and there.
"I am your sister, I dont know why you even asked you know it's true. I survived the massacre because our uncle pulled me away and covered our tracks and scent with icementalist magic. I've survived this long because this isnt my first time onboard this ship." there was a murmur of surprise. "We came onboard and stole some of your chokers. that's also when we found out that dear Cranberries is really Icicle my brother. It was so hard to leave that first trip."
Oliver cut in "what do you mean that first trip? you mean there have been more?!"
ice-cream glared at him "I'm sorry I don't speak monster."
Oliver had to hold me back from slapping her, that little B*tch.
after much swearing and death threats I eventually calmed down. "I couldn't care less if you're my sister, another comment like that and ill rip your tongue out."
avalanche hissed "fine, we've been plotting for much over 300 years on a way to extract you, and-"
"who's we?" Ppickles asks.
ice-cream was obviously holding back another biting retort.
"she's part of the Poisoned Orchid" Oliver chuckles
"Actually, I'm not, the Poisoned Orchid as you know it is dead."
*Shocked silence*
"I was, but now I'm a freelancer."
We all heard the lie. not that my sister is a bad liar.
but she should've realized a dragon, vampire, and winter elf, could spot a lie a mile away.
"So, you're part of a different organization?" I ask.
she started to deny it, but eventually just nodded in defeat.
we soon realized wed get nothing else out of her. now here I am lying in bed. we will drop them off at the location of the Poisoned Orchids old base in an hour. I don't know how I feel about the entire situation. I'm sad that my sister hates my new family, but I'm happy that she's alive. even though she thinks I want to kill her. and she might want to kill me. one thing is for sure. this ship isn't half as safe as we thought it was, we need to step up our game in security.
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