The Secret of Ian's Heritage

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The Secret of Ian's Heritage; Ian plot ideas
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Deleted User	Jan 12 2008, 09:23:27 PM Post #1
Deleted User	Well, I was struggling to come up with an overall plot for Ian. I put more thought into it then anything that's just a hobby should get. Still without any ideas of my own, I looked instead to my ancestors--and so, too, will Ian. I left Ian's father's identity a secret because...well...I admit I didn't have much of an idea who he was either. But I've decided now to take what I know about my own heritage and apply it to Ian (while superimposing Harry Potter-type sensibilities over it). As an American of mostly Native blood, I descend from two tribes: The Cherokee and the Choc-taw. Ian's father is also from an unnamed tribe (the tribe name will not be important, seeing as how I'm just basing it of of Cherokee and Choc-taw legends and rituals and adding in the Harry Potter-verse stuff). He and Ian's mother met at the Quidditch World Cup (where witches and wizards of all nationalities gather). It was one of those "let's do it in the bathroom, it's more romantic that way" kind of romances. Thus Ian's mother was pregnant at 16. Native American wizards (known as Spiritual Men, Witchdoctors, and Medicine Men to their tribes) relied mostly on potion-making and ritual for their magic, as they used no wands. Their magic, therefore, acted much like an untrained wizard's in that it just happened during surges of emotion, though they came to control it without wands to some extent (like Voldemort did before he came to school). Ian's father was the first in about a Century to be able to use what was considered gifts of the Great Spirit (goes by many names, though you'll find almost every tribe believing in some sort of "Great Spirit" with few differences between them), so he was essentially muggle-born. He had been sent to an American School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he, much like any muggleborn, learned gradually of the Wizarding World. However, there was a specific destiny each "chosen one of the Great Spirit" must fulfill. Ian's father abandoned that destiny for the atheistic wizard society. Ian must take the place meant for his father. His ultimate destiny is to die and become a "Spirit Guide". Ian will have his own Spirit Guide to--er--guide him along the path. This guide is nothing like Annie's inner eye (for it neither knows nor tells what the future holds) or like Hellius' voices (for it has no control over him and is never sinister in nature). Indeed, this spirit is more than a voice in Ian's head. In fact, the spirit appears corporally in front of Ian, clear as day, and only when he is alone. The number of times he will see this spirit could probably be counted on one hand, as I see no need to have the Ancestral Spirit (for it is one of his ancestors who is eager to have Ian take her place so she may rest) be a constant presence. The whole thing about the "Twin Dragon" wands (read Ian's Character Page) will tie into this in a very unexpected way. So, what do I need from someone here? Well, if Ian is successful in joining Julian's clique, then I'm sure he will eventually end up doing something that would weigh heavily on his conscience. After that, the Ancestral Spirit will contact him. Words people have said to him will play back through his mind, driving him up the walls and then out of the castle in a fury. He will end up in the Forbidden Forest. Why the Forest? Because many Native traditions of manhood and womanhood involve going into the forest alone. I've tied in my Spirit Guide plot with that. After that, someone needs to find him in the morning. Preferably someone from the "good" side. That way, Ian will have what will possibly be his first REAL contact with that faction. Ultimately, the Spirit Guide will tell Ian what must be done: "You've got to be a Spirit, boy. You can't be a ghost. You've got to love, boy. For the Spirit cannot descend without love." So...ideas? Is this plot okay? I know I kind of did my own thing here with magic lore, hope that's okay.
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Hellius Surla	Jan 12 2008, 10:20:42 PM Post #2
If we see a man glorifying his race, gender, or creed, we can understand there is nothing about himself that deserves glorification. Posts: 3,365 Group: Gryffindor Prefect Member #14 Joined: Jan 3 2007 Age 17 Location California Real Name Cody Character Age 16 RP Relationship Status Single RP Location In the courtyard	Interesting, and I like how you worked in the Native Americans into the lore of Harry Potter. I would like to see more of the spirit guide, however, as it seems that it will be a partial conscience to you. I'm sure that other plotlines can be intertwined with yours, but otherwise, it looks good.



Natalie McIntire	Jan 12 2008, 11:36:50 PM Post #3
Fourth Year Posts: 662 Group: Slytherin Member #12 Joined: Jan 2 2007	That sounds cool Ian! I look forward to seeing how you weave that in.



Julian Kahn	Jan 13 2008, 12:33:50 AM Post #4
Sixth Year Posts: 1,113 Group: Slytherin Member #135 Joined: May 8 2007	When do you envisage you will attempt to join my 'clique'? As I have said earlier this is fine I am just curious as to when to expect this.
	Are you my next victim? Are you my next prey? Created with amazing skill that is Emma.


Annie Stones	Jan 13 2008, 05:46:29 AM Post #5
Third Year Posts: 540 Group: Ravenclaw Member #259 Joined: Dec 15 2007	Annie's got more of a inner voice... Otherways, good ideas.



Hellius Surla	Jan 13 2008, 11:20:16 AM Post #6
If we see a man glorifying his race, gender, or creed, we can understand there is nothing about himself that deserves glorification. Posts: 3,365 Group: Gryffindor Prefect Member #14 Joined: Jan 3 2007 Age 17 Location California Real Name Cody Character Age 16 RP Relationship Status Single RP Location In the courtyard	Copy cat....



Fredrik Tombsey	Jan 13 2008, 11:43:23 AM Post #7
First Year Posts: 8 Group: Hufflepuff Member #235 Joined: Dec 2 2007	Its like that because she isn't strong enough magically yet. Soon it will be visions too.



Deleted User	Jan 13 2008, 01:17:11 PM Post #8
Deleted User	Julian Kahn Jan 13 2008, 01:33 AM When do you envisage you will attempt to join my 'clique'? As I have said earlier this is fine I am just curious as to when to expect this. Definately going to have to wait until 3rd year, seeing as this one is almost over. Also, I think contact with his second-or-something-other cousin Bellatrix will be useful in helping along a fascination with the Dark Arts (Bella and I have them meeting over the summer. I sent a PM to James, seeing as he is also a Black and therefore related to Ian and Bella, but I haven't seen him on, lately). So probably as soon as possible when 3rd year begins. I really want to hit home the fact that Ian is pretty much selling his soul in order to belong with "the group" here (and of his own free will, no manipulation whatsoever). He'll stop being a door-mat eventually, but he's got a lot of reckoning to do beforehand (I'm talking years' worth). To Annie: I apologize for the mistake. I'll get it right from now on, I promise
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Addie Lumineux	Jan 13 2008, 06:36:01 PM Post #9
Sixth Year & Gryffindor Quidditch Captain Posts: 2,672 Group: Gryffindor Prefect Member #8 Joined: Jan 2 2007 Age 23 Location Canada Real Name Michelle Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status It's complicated RP Location Hogwarts	Sounds really interesting, can't wait to see how that turns out. I really do like how you wove the lore into it.
	Plot with Addie --- Plot with Bidelia --- Plot with Rhea


Leslie Harp	Jan 31 2008, 01:04:14 PM Post #10
Third Year Posts: 141 Group: Slytherin Member #208 Joined: Oct 8 2007	VERY interesting! Really unique idea you've got here, Ian, and you made it all fit together really nicely, well done.



Hellius Surla	Feb 20 2008, 06:20:24 PM Post #11
If we see a man glorifying his race, gender, or creed, we can understand there is nothing about himself that deserves glorification. Posts: 3,365 Group: Gryffindor Prefect Member #14 Joined: Jan 3 2007 Age 17 Location California Real Name Cody Character Age 16 RP Relationship Status Single RP Location In the courtyard	Moved to keep organized.



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