03.2023 | WELCOME BACK! Hello friends old and new! I'm so excited to welcome you all back to SITW! I've made some changes to the plot and added the ability to play supernatural charcaters! So come and check it out! I can't wait to jump back into this little town with all of you!
A strange history surrounds the town, it is a place where mysterious and supernatural things have been known to happen. The reputation of the town reguarly draws in visitors and newcomers alike. While some residents avidly believe in the supernatural, others are far more skeptical. What do you believe?
DETAILS Species: Human Species Appearance: N/A. Occupation: Astronomer/ semi-retired researcher Residence: country home Age: 37 Birthday: October 15 Height: 6'2'' Weight: 174 lbs Hair Color: Blond/ light brown Eye Color: blue/grey Sexual Orientation: pansexual but equally awkward with all sexes
Notable features: n/a
PERSONALITY Likes: breakcore style techno, disco music, bright lights and interesting textures Dislikes: uneven sidewalks, Strengths: problem solving, not easily discouraged Weaknesses: stubborn,
General personality: Elrond has both optimism and dark humor in spades. Mostly due to the circumstances life has placed him in. He isn't one to back down from a challenge. He also has a deeply sentimental side. Elrond once found it very difficult to open up to others but over time has learned that he would rather risk being burned than to wonder what might have been if he reached out. So Elrond is easy to make conversation with even if the conversation itself is questionable.
HISTORY
Education: masters in Astrophysics Years in Sweetwater: 1 Family Members: Divorced parents and two younger siblings none of which currently live in Sweetwater
General History: Elrond grew up with unusually well adjusted parents. His mother was an accomplished concert musician and his father a mathematics professor. They both had a mixed appreciation for fine art, pop culture and the sciences. They themselves had a hands off approach to parenting for most of Elrond's childhood. He developed quickly a love for space and dreamed of being an astronaut.
As he grew up his parents encouraged his love of space and Astronomy. It wasn't until his late teens that he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting the cones in his eyes. One that meant his sight would slowly deteriorate. Then he went away to college his parents worried endlessly and would show up unannounced to check on him.
He buried his head in school like his life depended on it. Elrond desperately learned everything he could about the stars and rocket science he could get his hands on. He was lucky to have a slow progression and was able to make it through most of his Bachelors with only some peripheral loss. Both his parents came to the decision of a amicable divorce for 'creative differences'. By this time they had both grown confident in Elrond's independence. His father remarried and had two kids in quick succession. His mother did begin dating again but didn't settle down into remarrying anyone. Between his father starting a new family and his mother's new found sense of freedom neither showed up as much to fret over him.
Tragically due to the nature of the disorder his Night vision was the first to fade. It became exceptionally difficult to continue his studies but he still managed to push through a masters program and participate in several rewarding research projects.
Within the past few years the vision loss had begun to significantly impair his ability to live un-aided. Despite having prepared since diagnoses for the eventual decent into legal blindness he was still challenged each year with new difficulties. His move to Sweetwater was a bittersweet decision. There were numerous reasons to move away from the city and lessen his work load. Still he found himself uncomfortable with the confrontation that he was entering retirement decades earlier than his colleagues. He still assists in projects remotely albeit on the mathematics side rather than the observational. He also still enjoys making his way out to the dark mountains even if he can't see the stars himself anymore. Elrond currently can still see light sources and a blurred tunnel vision when in a well lit place.
Elrond still values his independence strongly but is overwhelmed by crowded or loud areas. He also hasn't been able to drive in a long time. Thus even in Sweetwater a place already quiet and uncrowded he is a bit of a recluse.
OOC Your OOC Name: Belladonna Discord ID: belladonnaxoxo