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Name: Jade
Age: hahaha TWENTY SOMETHING
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IC Information:
Name: Jareth, the Goblin King
Fandom: Labyrinth
Timeline: From after the movie's timeline, but I'm not taking that shitty manga "sequel" into account (at least, none of the events that take place--though I AM taking some of the canon history from things that are revealed in that book).
Age: Immortal, and doesn't really keep track of it--but safe to say, he's old.
Appearance: Oh, bb. So totally with the times and current.
LOL JUST KIDDING. Jareth looks straight out of an 80s movie because...he's straight out of an 80s movie. But a lot of his appearance is just what he naturally looks like--most notably his eyebrows and "makeup", which isn't really makeup at all, and his whacked out hairstyle. Jareth is tall, lanky and lithe--not the most physically strong man, but a striking figure none the less. He can also change his appearance at will, and as this isn't exactly a "powerful" ability, he'll probably keep most of that ability in the Facility. He'll always look like himself--he can just change his hairstyle/color, outfit, etc.
Abilities: In his own world, he holds absolute power. He can literally change and shift the world as he pleases to suit his own needs and wants, can read minds and know someone's innermost thoughts and secrets, can grant wishes, can teleport and shapeshift. Even on different fields of play (the human world, other universes, etc), Jareth holds a LOT of power (though not in the same capacity as his own world, The Underground). At the facility, though, his powers would be lessened by quite a bit--I think he would still be able to shapeshift into his owl form, he can do basic glamours/parlor tricks, maybe grant the teeniest, tiniest wishes--but he wouldn't be able to manipulate his world nearly as much. His mind-reading would be lessened to the extent of he can get feelings, he can sense certain little things/emotions from a person, but he cannot get inside their heads as he usually does. (Obviously any of these can be amended based on mod-restrictions, etc.)
Personality: Jareth is, to put it simply, a dick. He's the charismatic leader of the goblins and the Underground, and as such, holds power over the entire realm. Power which he abuses as often as possible--he plays games, he cheats, and he uses your weaknesses, memories, wants and desires to win whatever it is he wants. He is conceited--though he'd never use that word, because a King without confidence will not be a King for very long, he justifies, he is cold, calculating and verbose. Jareth is the kind of person that will tell you you're never going to see your family again, but he'll say it with such a saccharine tone and phrasing that, if you aren't paying attention? You may think he's giving you nothing but pleasant news. Mortal lives mean little to him. Jareth exists to teach, to rise above, and to succeed in his Kingdom's prosperity. He exists to get what he wants, regardless of who he has to crush under his expertly crafted heel along the way. He believes himself to have a very solid moral code, and that at the end of the day he is truly helping these poor souls. ...maybe.
But it's not to say that Jareth was just born into this and was this way from day one--or that he even fully understands that the things he does are "wrong." He is a Fae, and a very high-ranking one at that. It's important to note that Jareth is the only real Fae in his own world...there are many creatures of all types, but none on his level or of his own species. It's not, as some would assume, by choice. Jareth is powerful, but above all he is feared--not only by his subjects, but by his own kind. He is the Goblin King, and the Child-Stealer. His title doesn't only hold bearing over the human realm, his job transcends universes and species. He can just as easily take a Fae child as he can a human child. To be feared by your own kind, for a job that they themselves gave to you...is a very curious thing. It's a very lonely life. Which Jareth typically buries underneath his large population of "loyal" subjects, even though most of them are loyal out of...you guessed it...fear. And being an immortal, invulnerable, all powerful ruler makes not feeling any remorse or complex emotions incredibly easy. He also has a bit of a bad habit...which I'll get into later.
That being said, his Kingdom (his Labyrinth, the Underground) is truly the only thing he cares about, which is interesting considering that his Kingdom is a living being that is linked to Jareth in more ways than one. But as much as he tries to hide it...he does care about his subjects, and he very much cares about his goblins. He's not above teaching them lessons and punishing or killing them, but on the whole, he very deeply loves his Kingdom and all those inhabiting it.
History: Before the events of the movie, Jareth had already ruled the Underground for over 1300 years. He is a leader and very important noble of the Unseelie Court (the "darker" side of Fae), but is very much set apart from all other Fae because of his job title and vicious nature. Jareth could attend Fae events, but he would not be spoken to--as is the customary tradition regarding someone of his power and importance.
Jareth is The Goblin King, the Child-Stealer, the Erlking, Der Erlkönig--the list goes on based on legend and lore in each respective area of the world or universe. His role is not limited to simply taking children--children are just the easiest to take, the most open to suggestion, and the most often "wished away." He is a Fae force that exists to give repercussions to actions.
Jareth's Kingdom, The Underground, exists within it's own world and universe. It really is an object of Jareth's creation, in the sense that his life force is what operates it. The Underground lives and breathes, but is affected greatly by the state of Jareth himself. When he's in the human world (or any other world), it is a much more dark and desolate place. The inhabitants easily can tell when and where Jareth is based on the state of the Kingdom (this also goes for his moods, which can be very dangerous for the goblins if he's none too pleased). It's almost as if...each part of the Labyrinth is directly created from some part of Jareth's mind and subconscious (the Junkyard for nostalgia and longing, the Bog for unbearable circumstance, etc etc)--as well as what he assumes the fears of "regular people" might be. In that respect, the Labyrinth bends and twists based on whatever the current "runner" of the Labyrinth has inside their mind (as seen when Sarah is running the Labyrinth and keeps meeting things that are reminiscent of her life). The board shifts based upon the construct of the player, basically.
He is in love with his power and position, but at the same time has grown to resent it, which he doesn't quite understand. His biggest flaw, which is customary for many Fae, is his curiosity and love of chance. He is intrigued by the human spirit, which is the reason he tests it so often. Jareth enjoys playing games, and he doesn't enjoy losing...but at the same time, losing is so very different, that he'd be lying if he said it wasn't the smallest bit intriguing.
One "hobby" of his that he refrains from letting ANY BEING (human, Fae, goblin, etc.) know about are his little "field trips" to the human realm. Sure, there are many times he visits Earth on "business"--when he's researching his next player, when he's stalking via barn owl form--but these visits are nothing like that. Jareth, over the years, has formed the bad habit of disguising himself as a human (his alter ego being Jeremy Quinn) and spending time on Earth for no malicious reasoning. Simply to...spend time among people. Typically he visits crowded areas, places where people are happy and cheerful, places where he can strike up conversation for no reason other than talking. But spending time in his human "form" for extended lengths takes a toll on The Underground, so these trips are very brief. If you asked him, he could not tell you WHY he enjoys these visits--and then he would probably kill you, just for knowing about them. What can I say? He's a passionate guy.
Which brings us to the events of The Labyrinth movie. The Wikipedia page is here for a more extended write-up, but in general: a young girl named Sarah is frustrated, even though all things considered--she is living a wonderful life. She is rather spoiled and, like many teens, considers her plight and lot in life to be oh-so horrible and tragic. She has a baby brother, Toby, who she is "forced" to babysit "constantly." Sarah escapes into a world of fantasy, literature and theater to deal with her unhappiness--and one day, in a moment of youthful abandon and melodrama--wishes for the Goblin King to take Toby away. It's at that point that it is revealed that the Goblin King is very real, and very strict. Jareth arrives and takes Toby, as requested. Sarah wants to "win him back," as she immediately regrets what has been done, and Jareth gives her the opportunity. All she has to do is solve the Labyrinth within 13 hours--and if she fails, her baby brother Toby will be turned into a goblin and be one of Jareth's forever.
Like any proper villain, Jareth plays off of her insecurities and memories. He cheats and manipulates her, twists her words (words being the ultimate source of power for Jareth), and inhabits the role of villain as well as some warped version of a love interest (again, playing upon the literature Sarah has obsessed over in the past--the dashing rogue trope). Eventually, Sarah arrives to face him at the end of the Labyrinth, where Jareth gives her a choice: to have all of her dreams come true, all of Jareth's magic at her disposal and forget about Toby--or to have Toby back and receive none of the things Jareth is promising. As any good heroine worth her salt, however, Sarah of course picks the noble route and regains her brother, Toby, and they're both transported to their home. Jareth is "defeated" but not dead, as she was not the first runner of the Labyrinth and most definitely not the last.
One important bit of his history worth noting--Jareth was present during the F3 trip to The Underground, and has screwed with a great many members of the Facility population. If accepted, I'll be talking with each member of the Facility that he interacted with to get the okay for Jareth to keep the information he knows about them. And of course, everyone is more than welcome to remember Jareth!
Roleplay Sample - Log: Oh, honestly.
This was just shameful. Truly, truly shameful. Not even a quarter of the way in, and already weeping and carrying on? Jareth sighs, annoyed, and scowls at the human boy--who couldn't be older than 16 years--through the crystal orb in his hand.
"Barely through the first portion of the maze, and getting tears all over my impressive stonework."
He was speaking to himself, really, but the chorus of giggles and applause that rings out around him via his goblins wasn't unwelcome. Jareth turns to them to flash a predatory smile of victory, before turning back to the orb...his expression switching to disgust.
"Pitiful."
And with a snap of his fingers he's standing in front of the boy, who--to his credit--immediately kneels at his feet. It's too hard, the boy insists, it's too much. How very unsurprising. How very typical. He had such high hopes for this one, too. At least to the hedge maze, he'd wagered. Jareth sneers and "sympathizes," of course it's too much, of course it's tiring--how unfair it is that he must suffer.
He can feel the gears in the boy--was his name Adam? It was so easy to forget, when he was so much like the others. He can feel the gears in the boy's head turn and see the change in his facial features, thinking about how easy it would be. How his dreams could come true. How he never truly wanted a little sister in the first place. About how cruel it was for his parents to adopt another child, seemingly out of nowhere, and transfer all the love and affection that was once reserved for he and he alone.
Too easy.
In a flash, right as he is given the word, Jareth gives the boy a look of disgust and--the boy is back home. No memory of his sister. His parents don't even remember thinking about adopting a daughter. All the pictures have vanished from their household. All Adam's dreams have come true--
--though Jareth does take one long, thin, bone-white finger and place it directly through the boy's heart--a lingering injury that will never show itself, but that will fester, that he will feel, and that he will never quite understand. Perhaps Adam would kill himself, later on in life. Wouldn't that be a treat.
Once he's back in his throne room, Jareth bounces the little girl on his knee and smiles. Another goblin places a colander on her head, and Jareth smiles wider.
Ah--the life of a public servant.
Roleplay Sample - Journal: [The feed clicks on and your communicator is filled with the picture of a man lounging luxuriously on a throne. His expression is somewhere between entertained and annoyed, and the room he's in is silent--except for whispers, and subsequently more voices shushing that whisper, followed by giggling. The man's appearance is interesting, to say the least. A riding crop is held in his right hand.]
Hello.
This is rather...unexpected. Never before has a group of individuals such as yourselves been so unceremoniously dumped upon my doorstep.
Not that my subjects and I aren't exceedingly pleased at your arrival. But my kingdom is more...invitation only.
[Jareth smiles at that, and a chorus of muffled laughter rings out around him. He allows it for a few seconds and then smacks the riding crop in his right hand against the side of his throne, causing all of the snickering to cease at once.]
I am Jareth. The Goblin King. And while you are in my kingdom, I am also your King--and you will treat me as such. Respect my realm and we shall have no problems, whatsoever.
Welcome to The Underground.
[He grins again as the giggling that was previously silenced starts up even more raucous then before, and before the feed cuts several of the goblins come into view--jumping and darting around--as their King joins them with a quiet laugh of his own.]
Note: I used the entry that I used for the F3 trip, as a reminder of how I write his first person entries...only because I'm not sure how I want Jareth to open to the facility as a denizen, yet!! But if you need me to write that first entry out, I can do that too.
This game includes horrible mental and physical torture of your character. After reading the rules/faq for clarification, how do you expect your character to handle this and continue to function? Jareth is a very strong mental and physical being, but he has never had to deal with pain or death inflicted upon his own person...ever. He is the big bad in his own world, and more than that--invulnerable and immortal. It will be very interesting to see how he reacts to things that, up until now, he's only apathetically observe happen to others.
Questions? Comments? Crazed and creative statements? Those go here. Bout to bring some GLITTER up in here.
Name: Jade
Age: hahaha TWENTY SOMETHING
AIM: survivenakedeyes
MSN:
Y!M:
E-MAIL: jackismightier@gmail.com
Are you new? If not, list your current characters: Noooo hi IT'S LUCAS LEE'S MUN
IC Information:
Name: Jareth, the Goblin King
Fandom: Labyrinth
Timeline: From after the movie's timeline, but I'm not taking that shitty manga "sequel" into account (at least, none of the events that take place--though I AM taking some of the canon history from things that are revealed in that book).
Age: Immortal, and doesn't really keep track of it--but safe to say, he's old.
Appearance: Oh, bb. So totally with the times and current.
LOL JUST KIDDING. Jareth looks straight out of an 80s movie because...he's straight out of an 80s movie. But a lot of his appearance is just what he naturally looks like--most notably his eyebrows and "makeup", which isn't really makeup at all, and his whacked out hairstyle. Jareth is tall, lanky and lithe--not the most physically strong man, but a striking figure none the less. He can also change his appearance at will, and as this isn't exactly a "powerful" ability, he'll probably keep most of that ability in the Facility. He'll always look like himself--he can just change his hairstyle/color, outfit, etc.
Abilities: In his own world, he holds absolute power. He can literally change and shift the world as he pleases to suit his own needs and wants, can read minds and know someone's innermost thoughts and secrets, can grant wishes, can teleport and shapeshift. Even on different fields of play (the human world, other universes, etc), Jareth holds a LOT of power (though not in the same capacity as his own world, The Underground). At the facility, though, his powers would be lessened by quite a bit--I think he would still be able to shapeshift into his owl form, he can do basic glamours/parlor tricks, maybe grant the teeniest, tiniest wishes--but he wouldn't be able to manipulate his world nearly as much. His mind-reading would be lessened to the extent of he can get feelings, he can sense certain little things/emotions from a person, but he cannot get inside their heads as he usually does. (Obviously any of these can be amended based on mod-restrictions, etc.)
Personality: Jareth is, to put it simply, a dick. He's the charismatic leader of the goblins and the Underground, and as such, holds power over the entire realm. Power which he abuses as often as possible--he plays games, he cheats, and he uses your weaknesses, memories, wants and desires to win whatever it is he wants. He is conceited--though he'd never use that word, because a King without confidence will not be a King for very long, he justifies, he is cold, calculating and verbose. Jareth is the kind of person that will tell you you're never going to see your family again, but he'll say it with such a saccharine tone and phrasing that, if you aren't paying attention? You may think he's giving you nothing but pleasant news. Mortal lives mean little to him. Jareth exists to teach, to rise above, and to succeed in his Kingdom's prosperity. He exists to get what he wants, regardless of who he has to crush under his expertly crafted heel along the way. He believes himself to have a very solid moral code, and that at the end of the day he is truly helping these poor souls. ...maybe.
But it's not to say that Jareth was just born into this and was this way from day one--or that he even fully understands that the things he does are "wrong." He is a Fae, and a very high-ranking one at that. It's important to note that Jareth is the only real Fae in his own world...there are many creatures of all types, but none on his level or of his own species. It's not, as some would assume, by choice. Jareth is powerful, but above all he is feared--not only by his subjects, but by his own kind. He is the Goblin King, and the Child-Stealer. His title doesn't only hold bearing over the human realm, his job transcends universes and species. He can just as easily take a Fae child as he can a human child. To be feared by your own kind, for a job that they themselves gave to you...is a very curious thing. It's a very lonely life. Which Jareth typically buries underneath his large population of "loyal" subjects, even though most of them are loyal out of...you guessed it...fear. And being an immortal, invulnerable, all powerful ruler makes not feeling any remorse or complex emotions incredibly easy. He also has a bit of a bad habit...which I'll get into later.
That being said, his Kingdom (his Labyrinth, the Underground) is truly the only thing he cares about, which is interesting considering that his Kingdom is a living being that is linked to Jareth in more ways than one. But as much as he tries to hide it...he does care about his subjects, and he very much cares about his goblins. He's not above teaching them lessons and punishing or killing them, but on the whole, he very deeply loves his Kingdom and all those inhabiting it.
History: Before the events of the movie, Jareth had already ruled the Underground for over 1300 years. He is a leader and very important noble of the Unseelie Court (the "darker" side of Fae), but is very much set apart from all other Fae because of his job title and vicious nature. Jareth could attend Fae events, but he would not be spoken to--as is the customary tradition regarding someone of his power and importance.
Jareth is The Goblin King, the Child-Stealer, the Erlking, Der Erlkönig--the list goes on based on legend and lore in each respective area of the world or universe. His role is not limited to simply taking children--children are just the easiest to take, the most open to suggestion, and the most often "wished away." He is a Fae force that exists to give repercussions to actions.
Jareth's Kingdom, The Underground, exists within it's own world and universe. It really is an object of Jareth's creation, in the sense that his life force is what operates it. The Underground lives and breathes, but is affected greatly by the state of Jareth himself. When he's in the human world (or any other world), it is a much more dark and desolate place. The inhabitants easily can tell when and where Jareth is based on the state of the Kingdom (this also goes for his moods, which can be very dangerous for the goblins if he's none too pleased). It's almost as if...each part of the Labyrinth is directly created from some part of Jareth's mind and subconscious (the Junkyard for nostalgia and longing, the Bog for unbearable circumstance, etc etc)--as well as what he assumes the fears of "regular people" might be. In that respect, the Labyrinth bends and twists based on whatever the current "runner" of the Labyrinth has inside their mind (as seen when Sarah is running the Labyrinth and keeps meeting things that are reminiscent of her life). The board shifts based upon the construct of the player, basically.
He is in love with his power and position, but at the same time has grown to resent it, which he doesn't quite understand. His biggest flaw, which is customary for many Fae, is his curiosity and love of chance. He is intrigued by the human spirit, which is the reason he tests it so often. Jareth enjoys playing games, and he doesn't enjoy losing...but at the same time, losing is so very different, that he'd be lying if he said it wasn't the smallest bit intriguing.
One "hobby" of his that he refrains from letting ANY BEING (human, Fae, goblin, etc.) know about are his little "field trips" to the human realm. Sure, there are many times he visits Earth on "business"--when he's researching his next player, when he's stalking via barn owl form--but these visits are nothing like that. Jareth, over the years, has formed the bad habit of disguising himself as a human (his alter ego being Jeremy Quinn) and spending time on Earth for no malicious reasoning. Simply to...spend time among people. Typically he visits crowded areas, places where people are happy and cheerful, places where he can strike up conversation for no reason other than talking. But spending time in his human "form" for extended lengths takes a toll on The Underground, so these trips are very brief. If you asked him, he could not tell you WHY he enjoys these visits--and then he would probably kill you, just for knowing about them. What can I say? He's a passionate guy.
Which brings us to the events of The Labyrinth movie. The Wikipedia page is here for a more extended write-up, but in general: a young girl named Sarah is frustrated, even though all things considered--she is living a wonderful life. She is rather spoiled and, like many teens, considers her plight and lot in life to be oh-so horrible and tragic. She has a baby brother, Toby, who she is "forced" to babysit "constantly." Sarah escapes into a world of fantasy, literature and theater to deal with her unhappiness--and one day, in a moment of youthful abandon and melodrama--wishes for the Goblin King to take Toby away. It's at that point that it is revealed that the Goblin King is very real, and very strict. Jareth arrives and takes Toby, as requested. Sarah wants to "win him back," as she immediately regrets what has been done, and Jareth gives her the opportunity. All she has to do is solve the Labyrinth within 13 hours--and if she fails, her baby brother Toby will be turned into a goblin and be one of Jareth's forever.
Like any proper villain, Jareth plays off of her insecurities and memories. He cheats and manipulates her, twists her words (words being the ultimate source of power for Jareth), and inhabits the role of villain as well as some warped version of a love interest (again, playing upon the literature Sarah has obsessed over in the past--the dashing rogue trope). Eventually, Sarah arrives to face him at the end of the Labyrinth, where Jareth gives her a choice: to have all of her dreams come true, all of Jareth's magic at her disposal and forget about Toby--or to have Toby back and receive none of the things Jareth is promising. As any good heroine worth her salt, however, Sarah of course picks the noble route and regains her brother, Toby, and they're both transported to their home. Jareth is "defeated" but not dead, as she was not the first runner of the Labyrinth and most definitely not the last.
One important bit of his history worth noting--Jareth was present during the F3 trip to The Underground, and has screwed with a great many members of the Facility population. If accepted, I'll be talking with each member of the Facility that he interacted with to get the okay for Jareth to keep the information he knows about them. And of course, everyone is more than welcome to remember Jareth!
Roleplay Sample - Log: Oh, honestly.
This was just shameful. Truly, truly shameful. Not even a quarter of the way in, and already weeping and carrying on? Jareth sighs, annoyed, and scowls at the human boy--who couldn't be older than 16 years--through the crystal orb in his hand.
"Barely through the first portion of the maze, and getting tears all over my impressive stonework."
He was speaking to himself, really, but the chorus of giggles and applause that rings out around him via his goblins wasn't unwelcome. Jareth turns to them to flash a predatory smile of victory, before turning back to the orb...his expression switching to disgust.
"Pitiful."
And with a snap of his fingers he's standing in front of the boy, who--to his credit--immediately kneels at his feet. It's too hard, the boy insists, it's too much. How very unsurprising. How very typical. He had such high hopes for this one, too. At least to the hedge maze, he'd wagered. Jareth sneers and "sympathizes," of course it's too much, of course it's tiring--how unfair it is that he must suffer.
He can feel the gears in the boy--was his name Adam? It was so easy to forget, when he was so much like the others. He can feel the gears in the boy's head turn and see the change in his facial features, thinking about how easy it would be. How his dreams could come true. How he never truly wanted a little sister in the first place. About how cruel it was for his parents to adopt another child, seemingly out of nowhere, and transfer all the love and affection that was once reserved for he and he alone.
Too easy.
In a flash, right as he is given the word, Jareth gives the boy a look of disgust and--the boy is back home. No memory of his sister. His parents don't even remember thinking about adopting a daughter. All the pictures have vanished from their household. All Adam's dreams have come true--
--though Jareth does take one long, thin, bone-white finger and place it directly through the boy's heart--a lingering injury that will never show itself, but that will fester, that he will feel, and that he will never quite understand. Perhaps Adam would kill himself, later on in life. Wouldn't that be a treat.
Once he's back in his throne room, Jareth bounces the little girl on his knee and smiles. Another goblin places a colander on her head, and Jareth smiles wider.
Ah--the life of a public servant.
Roleplay Sample - Journal: [The feed clicks on and your communicator is filled with the picture of a man lounging luxuriously on a throne. His expression is somewhere between entertained and annoyed, and the room he's in is silent--except for whispers, and subsequently more voices shushing that whisper, followed by giggling. The man's appearance is interesting, to say the least. A riding crop is held in his right hand.]
Hello.
This is rather...unexpected. Never before has a group of individuals such as yourselves been so unceremoniously dumped upon my doorstep.
Not that my subjects and I aren't exceedingly pleased at your arrival. But my kingdom is more...invitation only.
[Jareth smiles at that, and a chorus of muffled laughter rings out around him. He allows it for a few seconds and then smacks the riding crop in his right hand against the side of his throne, causing all of the snickering to cease at once.]
I am Jareth. The Goblin King. And while you are in my kingdom, I am also your King--and you will treat me as such. Respect my realm and we shall have no problems, whatsoever.
Welcome to The Underground.
[He grins again as the giggling that was previously silenced starts up even more raucous then before, and before the feed cuts several of the goblins come into view--jumping and darting around--as their King joins them with a quiet laugh of his own.]
Note: I used the entry that I used for the F3 trip, as a reminder of how I write his first person entries...only because I'm not sure how I want Jareth to open to the facility as a denizen, yet!! But if you need me to write that first entry out, I can do that too.
This game includes horrible mental and physical torture of your character. After reading the rules/faq for clarification, how do you expect your character to handle this and continue to function? Jareth is a very strong mental and physical being, but he has never had to deal with pain or death inflicted upon his own person...ever. He is the big bad in his own world, and more than that--invulnerable and immortal. It will be very interesting to see how he reacts to things that, up until now, he's only apathetically observe happen to others.
Questions? Comments? Crazed and creative statements? Those go here. Bout to bring some GLITTER up in here.