If They Were Exalted

[demetheus]

I guess I should give an explanation first. Exalted is a tabletop roleplaying made by White Wolf Game Studios. It is also the source of my user name Demetheus. It concerns the Exalted a group of humans who were granted incredible supernatural powers in order to fight the enemies of the gods. The Exalted won their battle and went on to lead a glorious First Age only to have crumble to ruin due to depravity, betrayal, and an ancient curse.

The primary characters in Exalted are the Solar Exalted, the Chosen of the Unconquered Sun and the former leaders of Creation in the First Age. The Solars are the embodiment of heroism, they are chosen for the incredible potential for excellence. The Solars are the akin to the heroes of old: Beowulf, Odysseus, Achilles, Gilgamesh, and more. They also embody heroic virtues and are natural leaders. The kids of Sector V actually fit well into the mold of the Solar Exalted. This is what I think each kid would be were he or she to be chosen by the Unconquered Sun and why.

There are some game terms you should understand first though. The Solar Exalted are divided into five castes each with its only specialty. All beings in Creation also have some representation of the four primary virtues: compassion (Empathy, forgiveness, etc), conviction(determination, the willingness to do what has to be done), temperance (self-control), and valor (bravery). Finally though the Solar Exalted are the embodiment of heroes they are flawed heroes. They suffer from an ancient curse put upon them by their ancient enemies. The curse ensures that the Exalted will be dogged by the treachery and hubris that was displayed in the slaying of their enemies. For the Solars this manifests primarily as a twisting of the very virtues that make them heroes. Sometimes they overindulge in their primary virtue and other times they temporarily abandon it altogether when the curse takes hold. We all have our failings and so do the kids of Sector V. With that said, on with the analysis!

Nigel Uno, Numbuh One
Caste: Zenith
Primary Virtue(s): Conviction and Valor
Virtue Flaw: Foolhardy Contempt

Why: The Zeniths were the leaders and priest-kings of the First Age. They stood as inspirationsfor mortal and Exalt alike. They were also great judges striving toward righteous action. Nigel definitely embodies these traits. He's a natural leader, able to inspire greatness within both himself and the other members of the KND. He fights for a righteous cause and there are few things shake his determination. Nigel is also very much willing to put himself in danger at the forefront of the charge even when has nothing but his faith in the righteousness of his cause to aid him. Unfortunately Nigel also has a tendency to jump in without considering the full consequences of his actions. Those under the sway of Foolhard Contempt will often put themselves in danger without thinking about the personal risks involved. In some cases they'll even refuse to retreat even when it is wise to do so.

[demetheus]

Hoagie P. Gilligan, Numbuh Two
Caste: Twilight
Primary Virtue(s): Temperance
Virtue Flaw: Ascetic Drive

Why: The Twilights were the most powerful sorcerors, scholars, and magical craftsmen of the First Age. They were capable of building unparalleled marvels and putting to use some of the most unfathomable information. While Hoagie is no sorceror (God help the villians if he was), he is bar none the most technologically capable member of Sector V. His understanding of technology and general intelligence can border on superhuman at times. Hoagie while very determined also displays an astonishing capacity for focus and self-control. He's able to come up with complex plans particularly where they involve machines and their use. Unfortunately Hoagie isn't nearly the social person he wishes he could be. Those under Ascetic Drive will often turn their backs on the world to meditate or engae in some kind of ritual to focus their thoughts inward. At times Hoagie has been known to prefer tinkering with the technology at his fingertips rather than interacting directly with the world.

Kuki Sanban, Numbuh Three
Caste: Eclipse
Primary Virtue(s): Compassion
Virtue Flaw: Could be either Red Rage of Compassion or Heart of Tears

Why: The Eclipses were the diplomats of the Realm, venturing forth to ensure the wheels of the bureaucracy worked with out a hitch through various treaties, bargains, and simple understanding. While Kuki doesn't seem like much of a diplomat at first she is a wonderfully empathetic individual. She's incredibly conversant able to convey ideas easily even when the method of doing such doesn't involve speech. Kuki is able to make friends easily even winning over enemies at times (such as the cats in Operation Z.E.R.O.). Kuki is obviously very thoughtful and aware of other people's feelings however her compassionate nature has a dark side as well. At times Kuki will simply burst into tears over the state of things as one under the sway of Heart of Tears. However Kuki is also capable of great bursts of irrational anger especially in cases where she sees someone in danger or in pain. This pretty well describes the Red Rage of Compassion Flaw.

Wallabee Beetles, Numbuh Four
Caste: Dawn
Primary Virtue(s): Valor and Conviction
Virtue Flaw: Berserk Anger

Why: The Dawns were the warriors and generals of the Unconquered Sun. They lead the Exalted armies in battle against the foes of the gods and were capable of crushing many powerful opponents in one on one combat. Wally is almost perfect personification of a Dawn. He oftens tends toward direct and physical methods to solve problems and he never shies away from violence. Of all the members of Sector V he is perhaps the best when comes to out and out combat and he's definitely no slouch when it comes to one on one fighting. Admittedly as he is now Wally isn't much of a general but some episodes have shown that he has the potential for it. Wally is rarely ever cowardly (His feelings not withstanding) and is more than willing to charge into dangerous situations often intent on delivering a beat down to whoever he happens to be up against. He's also willing to make tough decisions and even at times rather amoral ones to get the job done. However Wally is impetuous to a fault and at times dives into a fight with the simple desire to mow down whatever opposition stands against him. While he wouldn't attack his friends outright, at times he does turn his frustrations upon them.

Abigail Lincoln, Numbuh Five
Caste: Night
Primary Virtue(s): Conviction and Temperance
Virtue Flaw: Deliberate Cruelty

Why: The Night caste composed the spies and the enforcers of the Unconquered Sun. With their unmatched stealth they were able to discovers the secrets of their enemies then quickly and decisively put an end to them in the dark of night. Abby is the best espionage agent in Sector V. She's capable of both spying on and attacking her enemies from concealment. Abby is also calm and collected compared to many of the other members of the team and she prefers to know what she's getting into before starting a fight. Like Wally she's capable of making tough decisions and sticking with them, there's a reason she's second in command. Abby however is very intolerant when it comes to her enemies and at times even seems to relish the punishment she lays down on them. At times more than the most of the other kids (Wally might be an exception) she'll taunt and demoralize them after beating (cruelty doesn't have to manifest physically after all).

So what do you guys think?

[numbah777]

Personally I never played exalted I am more of a d20 person so I couldn't be sure. But if its knd table top role play that you want try this link:
boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=314848