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Welcome to the Fa'e Diary of Naolin
Like all diaries, this diary is meant to be private. This means you need to ask the permission of XBear before you post in here. Please do not ask to buy this Fa'e child, they are NOT FOR SALE. What are the FA'E, anyway? To find out more about them, please visit the FA'E HQ. There are always lots of people there, and our HQ Sheriffs will gladly help you out if you have questions. So please, do not post here and ruin an exciting story, ok? Now, read away and enjoy the little and big adventures of Naolin.

Random Facts About Naolin
Reborn: 01/31/05
Gender: Male
Guardian: XBear
Favorite Colors: blue, since he is blue and he is clearly the prettiest
Favorite Food: sugary things
Personality: social
Powers: unknown
Partial to: pretty people heart
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That which guides.


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The soul reborn.


User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.Name: Naolin
Age: Youth
Race: Fa'e [Aztec]
Height: Too short [under 5']
Weight: Really light
Blood Type: Unknown
Appearance: Aside from looking older and gaining some lean muscle, Naolin's markings did not change much during his recent growth. Facial hair has sprouted out much to his amusement, and he generally wears them in chops. His tailfeathers are also tipped with gold. He still has his stretched lobes and labret, and has taken to wearing thrift store clothing. Usually, depending on the weather, he is found shirtless, but usually carries an old wifebeater of sorts in case he has to go inside anywhere. The same goes for a torn up pair of sandals he found gods know where. His 'style' has no real consistency, except that it is usually well worn and comfortable, if not too big for him. Though, he has become fond of rather large, and overly tacky belt buckles.
Personality: Erratic. He's having a hard time re-adapting to Fa'e life. Prone to mood swings and frequent picking of fights. Also is obsessive about figuring out Airi's ulterior motives for bringing back so many deceased deities. He believes that it is not right for anyone to be meddling in the affairs of dead ancient forces, especially in such numbers. What value does any god or goddess retain without support among the masses? Or with the rest of the pantheon dead? This path of thinking (and thinking and thinking) has added to the instability of his actions lately.

As for a moral compass, Naolin's has always been well, skewed. He has no qualms with stabbing someone just to watch them bleed (it's comforting), and considers it a-okay to fight dirty and lie, steal, or cheat to gain an advantage. However, he understands that there are consequences to his actions in this life more so than ever, so generally he behaves.

He hates being a Fa'e, and has all but given up on the possibility to regain himself properly in such a form. He's undecided on what to do next in life.
Language: Naolin has always understood, and as long he has been able to speak, Nahuatl. It is a language that is all but dead in Mexico, and among the Fa'e, only he and Xochitl can speak it. Naolin is able to speak English as well, and knows a handful of Spanish. Since he lived with a Russian for upwards of a year, he developed a decent understanding of it.
Recently: Finding himself in less than satisfactory living situations soon after becoming a teen, Naolin had to ditch the ever so common 'regain godly awesomeness' task in favor of not returning to Mictlan anytime soon. The Fa'e lived with, worked for, and begrudgingly learned much from a man named Nicolai, a Russian chemist with a flair for creating drugs and an odd past. The stint came to a sudden halt when Naolin's guardian finally managed to track him down at Nicolai's base of operations and Nicolai promptly kicked the Fa'e out. He doesn't like to discuss his ongoings during said year too much, but considers the time spent a valuable learning experience. Skills learned include, but not limited to: smoking, drinking straight vodka, living in small confined places, staying up all night, functioning properly during the night, high pain tolerance, the ability to patch up 'minor' wounds, how to fight dirty for self-preservation (and fun), self control, human history, hodge podge of Russian, that women -can- be useful, to use makeup to conceal general Fa'eness, recipes for many drugs, the usefulness of connections (and friends), and how to get the s**t kicked out of oneself.
Currently: Preforming sacrifices and planning a trip to Mexico.

Family: All dead or faded. He does not consider anyone that isn't related to him by blood family.
Close Friends: Guelmy and Aylana.
Companions: None.
Status: Back to living with his guardian.
Likes: Blood, power, the sun, human sacrifices, Red Bull, cigarettes, fighting/training, watching people, corruption of children, being free.
Dislikes: His body, his bond, Airi, being weak, Xochitl (all of her), Paynal.
Strengths: Speed, agility, defensive tactics to take enemies alive, flight.
Weaknesses: Size, strength, darkness, magic (lack there of).
Weapon: Macquahuitl, obsidian knife, sunlight.
Random/Etc.: Nao is left-handed.

Fight Style: ((Following in Arrien’s footsteps, I figured there needed to at least be a blurb about this subject as Nao likes fighting.))

Strengths // His biggest strengths are his quickness, balance, and agility, hands down. He has hummingbird like reflexes as well as maneuverability, and can change directions in the blink of an eye while coming out of some awkward positions without falling down. He relies on these abilities heavily and is easily crippled without them. This is not entirely magical, but Nao has built up a higher than normal pain and damage threshold over the past year or so on top of a good warrior’s ability to ignore injuries and battle on.
Weaknesses // Naolin is physically weak, and while he does have more muscle than he used to, his strength is significantly lower than most. His size can also be a weakness if he can’t reach his opponent’s face to land a hit there without flight (or a trampoline). This means that it is rather easy to change his momentum if he can be caught. Fighting out of direct sunlight also puts Naolin at a greater disadvantage since that is his main use of magic and strength boosting. Furthermore, he has no real defense against spell casters as of yet, and he rarely has to deal with them. He usually applies his dodge, dodge, flee, trip and kick them when down strategy in such a situation.
Weaponry // He rarely fights with his ancient weapon, as it is made from wood and stone (and is precious to him), but does use a ceremonial obsidian knife to do a lot of nasty cutting. Usually, he finds himself in situations where it is necessary to use his surroundings or a makeshift weapon (element of surprise, he says) instead of a sword or spear. Items with experience/known efficiency: sticks, chair legs (after they’ve been broken on him), trash can lids, street lamp poles, and various broken bottles.
Style // Since he is smaller than most his age, Naolin relies heavily on a defensive evasion style and going on the offense only when he knows it’ll reach its mark. He finds it in his bests interests to play off his opponent’s weaknesses, and if it takes a half hour of generally getting the s**t kicked out of him to figure those out, then he will. This being said, he rarely makes the first strike in a fight, and will resort to taunts and trash talk to persuade the opponent to do just that. When he does strike, he will fight cheap and dirty. This is not to say that this is all he does, but in most fights he ends up in, winning is all that really matters and the means generally don’t. He’s pretty against eye gouging except in matters of dire need. Magic use is generally limited to sun absorption and flight (direct sunlight is preferred), but he does actively use his wings and tail feathers to enhance his agility. UPDATE: He now has the ability of sun manipulation, but he has yet to apply it in a fight. If he can’t avoid or fully block a blow, he will attempt to aim it somewhere less damaging.
IC Modifiers Aztec sun disc returned to Nao at prom. Direct sunlight. ((More on these later))
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The hummingbird from the South.


Every fifty-two years, the Aztecs feared that the world would end, and it was believed that only by giving strength to Huitzilopochtli, their god of war and the sun, would the end of the world be otherwise delayed.

The legend was true.

Born from a ball of feathers, Huitzilopochtli was in constant war with darkness, and in order to live he had to replace his blood. Human sacrifices were mandatory of the Aztec people. At the end of the cycle, the empire fell and no more sacrifices were made. Unlike Tezcatlipocal and Quetzalcoatl, who had bonded their souls to a brick with the help of a priestess, his soul was not anchored to a tangible object. Therefore, Huitzilopochtli slowly began to fade into the spirit plane of his people, leaving his bones in Mictlan.

Since the priestess had betrayed him, he had to find other means to counter his enemies, and with haste. Without his Earthly remains and his spirit together, Huitzilopochtli knew that there would be no chance of regaining his powers, which at the time, were fading quickly.

In the time where the sun god was fading, he used what little power he had remaining to splice off as much of his soul as he could spare and bond it to the feathers in his headdress. Huitzilopochtli then entrusted Paynal, his loyal servant and messenger, to find a suitable body for his return, one that could retrieve what was lost to him.

And the rest, they say, is history.
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The powers from old.


Flight // Due to his bone structure and smaller than average body, Naolin is able to fly much like a hummingbird can. This, however, uses up more energy than simply walking or running, so unless he's in the direct sunlight, he usually doesn't partake in flight.

Metabolism/Diet // Like a hummingbird, his metabolism is very high. He eats constantly and never really gains any weight, much to Naolin's displeasure. He can consume anything that his animal counterpart can, and since his teen quest, can now eat most normal foods as well. He's able to eat raw human meat, and consume blood without getting sick. As a note, Naolin has a higher than normal body temperature.

Sun Affinity // Since he's a sun god it is common sense that he aligns himself with the element. Daylight is a much favorable part of the day for him. The night and the moon, however, are far less favorable and he avoids them at all costs. He does not get burned, and can stare at the sun with no damage to his eyes.

Sun Absorbtion // With his high metabolism, his body has adapted a way for him to attain energy without constantly eating. His feathers work almost like solar panels, absorbing and soaking up the sun's rays and converting them into usable energy. They can store energy, but it's a magical reserve that burns through quickly thanks to his metabolism. They work as a strength booster in direct sunlight, which is why Nao prefers to fight outside in the sun.

Agility and Speed // He's lightweight and quick thanks to his size and affiliation with the hummingbird. It works well with his defensive fighting style and helps balance out his lack of physical strength.

Transformation // Naolin can transform into a blue and red hummingbird. This requires energy and he prefers not to use it as he's pretty much defenseless in said form.

Sun Transfiguration // Naolin is able to harness the sun and control it, molding it into shapes to use to his advantage. The larger the object made, the more energy required. He is able to control it in a way (if he wants to) so that people would be able to look at the object without straining their eyes.

The ability to create and transfigure the sun's material opens up a more offensive combat approach. He'll be able to burn, form weapons, temporarily blind an opponent (flash of light), etc.

The strength of this magic power will balance out with his size and physical strength. If a mental image is needed on how it would behave as a weapon, think of a light saber.
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The city of old reborn.


"During the fourteenth century, Huitzilopochtli told the Aztec chieftain that their new homeland would be on the island in Lake Toxcoco, and when they reached the island they were to look for an eagle eating a snake perched on a cactus growing from a rock or cave surrounded by water. This would be the location where they were to build their city and honor him."

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Details coming soon.


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The blood of old.


Nanahuatzin // The solar god from Nahua legend. Huitzilopochtli replaced him as the solar god of the Aztecs.

Quetzalcoatl //

Tezcatlipoca //

Coyolxauhqui // Huitzilopochtli's sister, whom he beheaded after she plotted to kill their mother while he was carrying him. Her head is now the moon.

Mictecacihuatl // The Goddess and Queen of Mictlan, the Aztecs' Underworld. [F]

Mictlantecuhtli // The God and King of Mictlan. [M]

Paynal // Messenger and imposter god of Huitzilopochtli. He was a loyal servant, and highly revered by his master until he made quite a big mistake.

Jaguar // A power hungry jaguar acting as a 'stand in' for Tezcatlipoca in his absence. Ulterior motives are plentiful.
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The blood of new.


Xochitl // b***h. Rainbow b***h. I really hope she dies. Painfully.

Morty // For some reason I miss the furry b*****d. Maybe I'll see him again sometime soon.

Nyoka // I haven't seen her since two or three proms ago, I think.

Lethe // Currently an unproven adversary. Oddly still a child with a mentality close to a teen's.

Aylana // The closest thing I have to a close friend in the world anymore. She's let me stay with her until I can get back on my feet. Pretty cool for a 'good' Fa'e.

Lucien // He's a douche for knocking up Aylana and then leaving her a**, even though she's all the better to be rid of him. Be a man b***h.

Dustin // Respectable kid, but needs to learn more about fighting. He's got a head start on most it seems.

Gulemy // Slowly becoming one of my most trusted male friends. He reminds me of the good ol' days, and it helps that we both kind of speak Spanish as his English isn't fluent yet. Parallel views on women as well as life in general cause us to get along and generally cause trouble, which is always a bash.

Sueng // Morally boring, but helped me regain my Swift. Kind of trusts too readily.

Sei //

Mik // Hypocritical Sissy Pants (punches like a cheap girl).

Iarla //

Onora //
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The necessary bond.


X // She's not who I would have originally chosen. In fact, I wouldn't have considered a woman at all. Women tend to... Ah, complicate things, and they are not to be trusted. Another reason I am not surprised at how my spirit degraded, especially since it was in her incapable care.

This one can't even cook or clean, what a waste of blood. She needs to learn her place.

Unfortunately, I am tied to her because of that other dirty woman's blood. It is a disgrace I will have to endure.

Other Influential Not-Fa'e:


Nicolai //

Albert //
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The items kept close.


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Naolin's weapon. Acquired during teen quest.

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Naolin's obsidian knife. Always kept on him and hand made of fine obsidian. Proven sharper than a surgeon's scalpel.

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Aztec Sun Disc. Acquired at Fa'e Prom from Niyati.

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Numen. Acquired at Fa'e Prom.

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Swift. Acquired at Fa'e Prom.
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The place called home.


On the outskirts of Durem lies a gothic mansion that is obviously old money. The road winding up to it is long, and it is relatively secluded. A sign that reads "Trespassers will be Eaten" is boldly staked into the ground at the gated entrance of the property. The main house is four stories, including a floor for an attic. It is old, dark, and has been in the family for quite sometime.

Next to the estate a relatively small, in ground cottage exists, freshly built in the style of the Maori people. It is obviously much younger than the main house, and is around the size of a generous one bedroom apartment.

To the East lay acres upon acres of gardens, fruit, vegetable, and flower, to name a few. A shed of sorts also is located to the East in order to store supplies for the gardens. Behind the estate is a great expanse of forest that stretches many miles. It serves as quite the buffer between them and their neighbors. To the West exists a separate, building that has been converted into a multiple car garage. A massive yard fills the remaining space between forest, buildings, and gardens.
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The memories captured.


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The quests endured.


FAE HQ
TODDLER QUEST TIME

Naolin already has a good start on a feather collection - but that's nowhere near enough! Aztec nobility and warriors often wore elaborate feather cloaks or headdresses, and while two feathers is a good start, Nao will need a lot more.

Help Naolin find some beads and ten new feathers, three of which must come from birds native to his culture. Do some research and find out what kind of feathers are best. Obviously you won't have enough for a glorious feathery work of art just yet, but every little bit helps!

Finally, to teach Naolin a bit more about his native culture, introduce him to one or more Aztec myths.


Kid Quest
Starts here. Naolin, stuck as a hummingbird, meets Paynal a servant of his in his past life. Once upon a time he was a god. Confusion played a larger part than enlightenment.


Teen Quest
Starts here. Taken to the degrading spirit plan and joined by Xo, the pair take a visiting tour of Mictlan. Meet Mictlan's King and Queen, found his bones, and had to use Xo as a shield. Ritual sacrifice ensued in order for it to be a proper party.
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The important dates.


July 22, 2006 - Xo is kidnapped and joins Nao.

Arcs of Importance:


Russian Roulette // For around a year's worth of time and effort, Nao lived with a crazy Russian chemist (and illegal drug manufacturer/supplier/dealer). Long story short, bits of this storyline will be posted out of sequence, but with roman numerals to sequence them. Think of them as backstory 'flashbacks'.
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Youth Quest: Prequel // ((I'm keeping this here for now.))
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The rules that are set.


Naolin (C) XBear
Official Art (C) Anya XD!
Fan and Commissioned Art (C) Corresponding Artist
Fa'e Breedables (C) Anya XD!
Banners (C) XBear
All Other Characters (C) Their Players

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