Lwa |
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Portrayed by Yaya Alafia |
Statistics |
Full Name |
Lynette LaCroux |
Age |
20 |
Height |
5'0" |
Build |
Petite |
Eyes |
Jade |
Hair |
Ebony |
Skin |
Mocha |
Factions |
N/A |
Quoted!
Lynette has tangled with the petro-lwa known as Marinette. After winning a deal with the spirit, she now keeps her in an amulet that is on her person at all times.
Reputation
An up and coming mambo, Lyn has been known to ask for the magical aid and teachings of a number of more well learned masters. Some of them having a name for themselves in the mystical community.
Biography
Born in 1997, Lynette LaCroux was different from the start. Born to two devout followers of Lwa, they originally thought the girl's odd eyes, which were like that of a snake's own, was a blessing from the spirits. It takes a village to raise a child, and her early years within the small community outside of Iberville Parish, was a testament to this saying. Every family had a hand in the care, and teachings, of everyone else's children. Attending homeschooling, her lessons were in English as a secondary language, basic reading, writing, and math skills, and most of all, religion.
Lynette's abilities in the supernatural arts were basic, at best, allowing her to animate and manipulate small objects or shadows. The hope that her parents had in her power was called into question and led some elders of the community to suggest that her body was more so a vessel for something much greater. She was then treated with kid gloves by the rest of the village, and would later be lead to the fateful event that would awaken her true powers.
What was supposed to be a normal night for a ritual was quick to turn on its head for the girl. The subject that was set on the block for sacrifice that night was not the ripe throat of a goat or a few dangling hens, but Lynette herself. With multiple hands to hold her down, she continued to put up a fight but was quickly losing both strength, and time. The loud symphony of drums and chanting wasn't enough to drown out her frantic, panicked screaming, and in a flail, her hand wrapped around the dagger that was driven down toward her chest. The blade made purchase, but the outcome was not what it was supposed to be.
Crimson began to flower and spread against white fabric, but its origin was not Lynette's chest, but that of the main mambo herself. After a shuffle and gawk of surprise, the priestess fell back, leaving Lynette, dagger in hand, its blade still deep within her breast. In shock, the group silenced themselves and stood back, and the girl sat up on the stone table that was meant to be her deathbed. Thinking it was nothing more than some weird fluke, or maybe in some mixture of fear and anger, Lynette drew the blade out of her chest, and thrust it back in. She did this again, and again, until, one by one, every member of the ritual congregation fell.
From that night onward, Lynette has been on the run, fearful of her past catching up with her. Her abilities are still strange to her, and mostly uncontrollable. If becoming a walking voodoo doll wasn't enough, she also suffers from random visions and divination spells. She survives in the best way she knows how, usually relying on thievery here and there, and is often nomadic, rarely staying in once place for long periods of time. Her abilities are still strange to her, and mostly uncontrollable.
After first arriving in Gotham, the fates conspired to have her meet with a certain 'Master' of the Dark Arts. From them on out, her life was an adventure of woven chance meetings that provided her the chance to study for herself and learn to control, and grow, her abilities. She left the city and returned to her nomadic ways, only to return once more with a stronger handle on herself, her abilities, and a renewed desire to aid the people of her beloved Gotham.
Character Details
Lynette use to be a cautious, and rather paranoid, young woman. Though she usually keeps to herself and is often nomadic, she will take the time to help out others, if it is in her power to do so.
Voodoo |
Lynette, an up and coming mambo of her own right, has skills in the ways of Voodoo. Working under the basic two principles of Law of Similarity, and Law of Contact/Contagion, she can take a few basic steps into accessing the world of supernatural forces. Lynette can influence luck, animate objects, and even shadows. She can also become subject to premonitions and divinations. Her main ability deals with biological manipulation, and by using her own body as the conduit, she becomes a living, breathing voodoo doll. |
Acute Sense |
For whatever reason, Lynette has borrowed another ability from her friend the snake, and its sense of smell. Acute and edging toward the line of super human, Lynette's sensory organ does not use her nostrils, but more so her tongue. When exposed to air, even if for a few moments, her tongue can 'smell' the air around her and, if strong enough, she can track a scent to its point of origin. |
Photographic Memory |
A picture is worth a thousand words, and the words in Lynette's mind should be in the millions by now. From faces to locations, she has the ability to remember things perfectly and lock that information away into her memory for good. |
Luck Manipulation |
Is that door locked? Will that car start? The light is green instead of red? Lyn has a minor, almost infantile level of control over the luck force. Sometimes, and more than likely, it doesn't work for the baby Mambo. But, sometimes the fates work with her and help her manipulate chance in her favor. |
Magical Biomanipulation |
Where most practitioners of Voodoo use dolls created by their own two hands to affect others in a physical manner, Lyn has the ability to use herself. By focusing on an individual and calling on the powers of the Lwa, Lyn can harm herself, resulting in her impending wounds to occur on her target. For now, her power is simple, but can be lethal depending on the point of purchase her self-infliction takes. Lyn must be able to see who she is targeting, but due to her training, can now affect an area more so than just one target at a time. |
Visions And Premonitions |
When touching certain items, or standing in certain places, Lynette will have a premonition. Though this has come more under her control, Lyn still had a difficult time in what she receives. Her visions can be full of information or as vague as a foggy window on a rainy day. The details are still, rarely, up to her. |
Stealth |
Never one to keep to the open, unless she has no other choice, Lynette is most at home in the shadows. In connection to her small ability to manipulate the darkness itself, and a need to 'take' whatever she needs, Lynette has adapted to moving in silence and under the radar of others. |
Sleight Of Hand |
A girl's got to eat, and after living on the streets for so long, Lynette has learned a thing or two about making some peoples' pockets lighter. From slips of cash and coin, to a sudden misplacement of someone's watch or wallet, she has no issue with using her five-finger-discount to secure her own survival. |
Occult Knowledge |
After studying with the likes of Papa Midnite, Fenris, and others willing to offer their knowledge, Lynette has gained a wealth of occult knowledge that continues to grow. |
Amulet Of Marinette |
After winning a deal with the petro-lwa, Marinette, Lynette house the spirit in a crimson amulet that is always on her person. At times, she can draw on the spirit's power when using her own magic. |
Biomanipulation Backlash |
Using one's self as a Voodoo doll does have its draw backs. Even if Lynette doesn't feel the pain she inflicts upon herself (that transfers to others), she does have to take time to 'heal' depending on the degree of damage caused to another. The more severe the action, the more time Lynette is out of commission. Sometimes it's only for a few minutes, other times, it's for a few days. |
Snake Like Features |
Born with eyes of solid hue and slit pupils, this makes Lynette easily stick out around more normal looking folks. Due to more extensive training, Lyn has also developed a pattern of crimson scales that start at the nape of her neck and run down her spine. |
Brumation |
Most things don't do well once the weather dips below a certain point, but for Lynette, and her more reptilian infused body, it's a whole other story. Lyn becomes sluggish, apathetic, and even runs the risk of falling into a dormant stasis. |
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RP Logs & Journals
December 24, 2016: Terra Might Not Be So Bad
Peter Quill gets accosted, and finds assistance in the most unlikely of people.
(permalink: log:5060 | tags: lwa starlord witchdoctor | posted: 05 Jan 2017 05:00)
April 25, 2016: Mysteries and Magick in NY - Pt. I
Something fell is happening in the homes of some devastated parents — their children are disappearing. In their place, dolls that are exact replicas, down to scars and birthmarks, are left in their place. Constantine, Lyn, and Witchdoctor head to the New York Society Library in hopes of learning more from the hidden knowledges kept in The Silent Stacks, maintained by June Moone.
(permalink: log:4132 | tags: constantine june-moone lwa witchdoctor | posted: 04 May 2016 15:12)
April 23, 2016: I just wanted a Churro!
Lyn went to the mall for a Churro, and the beasts of a hellish dimension showed up. It must be Saturday.
(permalink: log:4065 | tags: flash lwa witchdoctor | posted: 23 Apr 2016 18:39)
April 17, 2016: Marinette or Bust
Lyn requests the aid of Fenris and John to aid her in a spiritual battle with the petro lwa, Marinette.
(permalink: log:4084 | tags: constantine fenris lwa | posted: 26 Apr 2016 00:42)
April 08, 2016: John Constantine 101
Chas calls up Lyn, asking her to return home.
(permalink: log:4083 | tags: constantine lwa | posted: 26 Apr 2016 00:30)
April 07, 2016: Are You New?
Diana shows Kara and Caitlin the Invisible Plane; Plans are made to visit Themyscira; Kal-El drops in with some bad news; Aquaman arrives; and the mysterious mambo Lyn makes a showing.
(permalink: log:4162 | tags: aquaman fairchild lwa supergirl superman wonder_woman | posted: 08 May 2016 18:14)
April 04, 2016: Voodoo Spaceman
Audrey brings Peter Quill to X-Red's DCI office to see if Roberto can't get him a job. Lyn drops by, seeking assistance with a supernatural problem.
(permalink: log:3913 | tags: lux lwa starlord sunspot | posted: 05 Apr 2016 08:00)
April 02, 2016: It's Elemental
Four strange, scientifically augmented beings have come to New York, and they have come for Captain America!
(permalink: log:3892 | tags: agent_13 captain_america lux lwa starlord tiny | posted: 02 Apr 2016 23:15)
March 25, 2016: Lettin you walk
Matt meets up with Lwa to save someone who doesn't need saving.
(permalink: log:3855 | tags: daredevil lwa | posted: 28 Mar 2016 16:46)
March 24, 2016: Trigger Warning
Northstar and Lwa push each other's buttons in rapid succession.
(permalink: log:3809 | tags: lwa northstar | posted: 25 Mar 2016 22:39)
March 04, 2016: Weird Eyes and Hair Club
Storm and Lwa make new friends! Spoilers: those friends are each other.
(permalink: log:3559 | tags: lwa storm | posted: 05 Mar 2016 22:41)
March 02, 2016: Papa Don't Preach
Lynette meets the fabled Papa Midnite
(permalink: log:3534 | tags: constantine lwa | posted: 05 Mar 2016 12:07)
March 02, 2016: Accidental Meeting
Lwa meets Superman at the site of a car accident.
(permalink: log:3521 | tags: lwa superman | posted: 05 Mar 2016 09:01)
February 28, 2016: Dark and Pretty
Constantine catches up with Lwa at a Gotham Cemetery.
(permalink: log:3440 | tags: constantine lwa | posted: 28 Feb 2016 13:35)
February 27, 2016: The Adventures of Captain Deadpool (and friends)
Lwa and Tiny go out for Mexican food. Deadpool did, too.
(permalink: log:3421 | tags: deadpool lwa tiny | posted: 27 Feb 2016 11:53)
February 26, 2016: It Can Take A Punch
Another disturbance on the streets of New York …
(permalink: log:3431 | tags: dimensional_search lwa simmons spider_woman tiny | posted: 27 Feb 2016 21:10)
February 26, 2016: Was it weird for you, too?
Immediately following the events of Smoking and Joking, John brings Lyn somewhere safe to rest form her ordeal of the prior days.
(permalink: log:3423 | tags: constantine lwa | posted: 27 Feb 2016 12:26)
February 25, 2016: Smoking and Joking
John, following Lyn, blunders into one of Joker's traps.
(permalink: log:3422 | tags: constantine joker lwa | posted: 27 Feb 2016 12:21)
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