Player Name: Bear E-mail: realisticfakefish at gmail Preferred Contact:naturalcyber Timezone: CST Current Characters in Victory Road: Thace
Character Name: Scorpia Series: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Timeline: Post-canon (like, minutes after the last episode ends) Canon Resource Links: This is one I found. It's not written as well as I'd like, but for the most part it's not directly contradicting canon. (Although I will say, since it is a fan wiki: Scorpia and Perfuma wouldn't have had time to start dating before the finale. I can definitely see a post-canon romantic relationship developing out of their 'friends-with-romantic-interest' relationship as depicted on screen but in my opinion, "already dating" stretches things.)
Personality: Within moments of screentime, Scorpia proves to be incredibly cheerful and friendly. She describes herself as a hugger, and even makes an excited outburst "Kitty!" upon seeing Catra for the first time. She's also devoted to helping her comrades, even if her methods aren't always the most successful. Her first instinct when her ship is about to be blown up is to grab the other soldiers before jumping overboard, and in later seasons, she is happy to help move heavy crates for others who are having trouble with it. Something else that's apparent early on is that she's devoted to her position, and has taken time to become better at it. Force Captain Orientation is something of a running gag, but when paired with the way she throws herself into research to help Catra with managing the day-to-day minutia of Horde in later seasons (something she's less skilled at), shows that she gives every job her all, and seeks out ways to be better yet, even if they don't come naturally.
She's a well trained soldier, and a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Scorpia also clearly enjoys fighting both before and after she defects from the Horde. Fighting may not have been her base inclination, but she's lived her whole life doing it, and it brings her joy to do it well.
Scorpia could also be described as overly trusting, but it's less trust and more determination and stubborn loyalty. She has trained herself to always look on the bright side, to push down doubts and insecurities and to ground herself in what she considers her best qualities: loyalty and bravery. There's no indication that she's like Adora, who begins the series truly ignorant of what the Horde really is. But she is loyal, and she clings to that very, very hard. It causes her to stay at Catra's side, excusing and overlooking Catra's increasingly uncaring and unstable behavior, well past when even other members of the Horde have realized that Catra is best avoided.
This is why her turning point of acknowledging that Catra is 'a bad friend' and abandoning her to go save Entrapta. Scorpia's loyalty had been abused to the point where she couldn't ignore any longer how harmful it was to the people who cared about her (Entrapta and Emily) and it finally caused her to break ties with Catra and the Horde. On the other hand, her leaving was not intended to be permanent. Her loyalty had just shifted to the one person who had shown her real loyalty and friendship in return. Scorpia left fully intending to risk her very life for her friend and then return to the Hoard.
A big part of that is because Scorpia had literally known nothing else her whole life. Scorpia describes her family as willingly turning over their land and Runestone to the Horde, but canon implies that it was probably not the truth. Or at least, not the whole truth. It's also well demonstrated that the Horde has a lot of child soldiers (Catra, Adora, Kyle, Lonnie are all depicted/stated as being teens or not much older) so there has almost certainly been indoctrination in Scorpia's past. One thing that Scorpia finds out is demonstrably false once she leaves the Horde is the fact that she would 'not fit in' and 'be disliked' by other Princesses. Shortly after meeting the Princess and interacting with them off the battlefield, Scorpia herself admits that she was wrong in thinking that.
Perhaps because of growing up in the Horde and being exposed to such a harmful culture, Scorpia has tremendous insecurities about herself. One of her morning rituals is even pushing down those doubts and insecurities. In an early episode, Scorpia states that although she is technically a Princess, that she wasn't planning on going to the party because of how she wouldn't fit in and wasn't liked. Later she is seen rationalising that it was a good thing she was with the Horde, because she wasn't 'cut out for' being a Princess, and was only good for being a soldier.
Even after defecting from the Horde, those insecurities continue. Scorpia talks about how she's only good as 'the muscle' and displays awkwardness and reluctance in social situations. It's only with the encouragement of Perfuma that she begins to think of herself 'I can do this.'
Overall, Scorpia is a kind and loving person who was manipulated and hurt in subtle ways under the care of an evil organisation. She has more growing and becoming to do, but she's made a start, found friends who support her for who she is, and is getting a better grasp on how the world works outside the Horde.
Victory Road Sample: Perfuma would love this town! Flowers everywhere, of every color and shape Scorpia can imagine and a few she would never have thought up on her own. The air even smells sweet, and the sun is so bright and warm. The people here are so friendly too, and Scorpia has honey for her Pokemon friends (and some for herself) and pots and dirt for growing things too. Maybe she will end up a farmer after all? Perfuma would probably like that.
Speaking of, Scorpia looks down to make sure little Perfuma is comfy. She seems to like the pot, and is sipping a little bit of water while one of the giant (cute!) bugs buzzes overhead. "This is the life, isn't it? Let me tell you, little Perfuma, I think I could stay here forever. What about you? Do you like it?"
The 'Oddish' in return means that little Perfuma likes it here, Scorpia thinks. She's certainly getting a better hang of understanding all the little differences in tone and expression on her new friend.
"Yeah, me too." Scorpia closes her eyes and lets the grass tickle her face as it's swayed by the sweet breeze. She can feel the warmth of the sun, and hear the sounds little Perfuma's leaves make as she moves. It's almost perfect. If only she could be here with her friends, and Perfuma. Would Perfuma be happy that Scorpia had named her Pokemon friend after her? Little Perfuma was a cute flower. Well, plant that would probably grow into a flower someday.
"I hope she comes here. You'll love big Perfuma. She's so confident and strong--"
The words fade and Scorpia goes very, very still. Who's that cute little Pokemon with the lovely pink flower? It's so beautiful. "Oh wow. You're so-- wow. Hi! I could just hug you!"
The only thing stopping Scorpia from reaching out is that some Pokemon don't like hugs, and she's trying to be better about not hugging people who don't want it. She really is. But maybe if she moves really slowly and asks. "Do you think I could maybe pet you? Or hug you?"
"Min!" The cute Pokemon pushes something out in front of itself. Looks like one of the Pokemon berries, but Scorpia doesn't know which. Awww! A gift. This is so amazing.
"Thank you--" A blink and the stranger is gone, gift left where it was standing. Scorpia pushes down feelings of disappointment and more loneliness. A gift means it liked her right? "Maybe it was just shy," she tells little Perfuma.
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Character
Name: Scorpia
Series: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Timeline: Post-canon (like, minutes after the last episode ends)
Canon Resource Links:
This is one I found. It's not written as well as I'd like, but for the most part it's not directly contradicting canon. (Although I will say, since it is a fan wiki: Scorpia and Perfuma wouldn't have had time to start dating before the finale. I can definitely see a post-canon romantic relationship developing out of their 'friends-with-romantic-interest' relationship as depicted on screen but in my opinion, "already dating" stretches things.)
Personality: Within moments of screentime, Scorpia proves to be incredibly cheerful and friendly. She describes herself as a hugger, and even makes an excited outburst "Kitty!" upon seeing Catra for the first time. She's also devoted to helping her comrades, even if her methods aren't always the most successful. Her first instinct when her ship is about to be blown up is to grab the other soldiers before jumping overboard, and in later seasons, she is happy to help move heavy crates for others who are having trouble with it. Something else that's apparent early on is that she's devoted to her position, and has taken time to become better at it. Force Captain Orientation is something of a running gag, but when paired with the way she throws herself into research to help Catra with managing the day-to-day minutia of Horde in later seasons (something she's less skilled at), shows that she gives every job her all, and seeks out ways to be better yet, even if they don't come naturally.
She's a well trained soldier, and a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Scorpia also clearly enjoys fighting both before and after she defects from the Horde. Fighting may not have been her base inclination, but she's lived her whole life doing it, and it brings her joy to do it well.
Scorpia could also be described as overly trusting, but it's less trust and more determination and stubborn loyalty. She has trained herself to always look on the bright side, to push down doubts and insecurities and to ground herself in what she considers her best qualities: loyalty and bravery. There's no indication that she's like Adora, who begins the series truly ignorant of what the Horde really is. But she is loyal, and she clings to that very, very hard. It causes her to stay at Catra's side, excusing and overlooking Catra's increasingly uncaring and unstable behavior, well past when even other members of the Horde have realized that Catra is best avoided.
This is why her turning point of acknowledging that Catra is 'a bad friend' and abandoning her to go save Entrapta. Scorpia's loyalty had been abused to the point where she couldn't ignore any longer how harmful it was to the people who cared about her (Entrapta and Emily) and it finally caused her to break ties with Catra and the Horde. On the other hand, her leaving was not intended to be permanent. Her loyalty had just shifted to the one person who had shown her real loyalty and friendship in return. Scorpia left fully intending to risk her very life for her friend and then return to the Hoard.
A big part of that is because Scorpia had literally known nothing else her whole life. Scorpia describes her family as willingly turning over their land and Runestone to the Horde, but canon implies that it was probably not the truth. Or at least, not the whole truth. It's also well demonstrated that the Horde has a lot of child soldiers (Catra, Adora, Kyle, Lonnie are all depicted/stated as being teens or not much older) so there has almost certainly been indoctrination in Scorpia's past. One thing that Scorpia finds out is demonstrably false once she leaves the Horde is the fact that she would 'not fit in' and 'be disliked' by other Princesses. Shortly after meeting the Princess and interacting with them off the battlefield, Scorpia herself admits that she was wrong in thinking that.
Perhaps because of growing up in the Horde and being exposed to such a harmful culture, Scorpia has tremendous insecurities about herself. One of her morning rituals is even pushing down those doubts and insecurities. In an early episode, Scorpia states that although she is technically a Princess, that she wasn't planning on going to the party because of how she wouldn't fit in and wasn't liked. Later she is seen rationalising that it was a good thing she was with the Horde, because she wasn't 'cut out for' being a Princess, and was only good for being a soldier.
Even after defecting from the Horde, those insecurities continue. Scorpia talks about how she's only good as 'the muscle' and displays awkwardness and reluctance in social situations. It's only with the encouragement of Perfuma that she begins to think of herself 'I can do this.'
Overall, Scorpia is a kind and loving person who was manipulated and hurt in subtle ways under the care of an evil organisation. She has more growing and becoming to do, but she's made a start, found friends who support her for who she is, and is getting a better grasp on how the world works outside the Horde.
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Rocket
Starter: Rocket Starter: Oddish. Bonus Starter: Skorupi
Password: Atomic Fireball
Samples
RP Sample: TDM thread
Victory Road Sample:
Perfuma would love this town! Flowers everywhere, of every color and shape Scorpia can imagine and a few she would never have thought up on her own. The air even smells sweet, and the sun is so bright and warm. The people here are so friendly too, and Scorpia has honey for her Pokemon friends (and some for herself) and pots and dirt for growing things too. Maybe she will end up a farmer after all? Perfuma would probably like that.
Speaking of, Scorpia looks down to make sure little Perfuma is comfy. She seems to like the pot, and is sipping a little bit of water while one of the giant (cute!) bugs buzzes overhead. "This is the life, isn't it? Let me tell you, little Perfuma, I think I could stay here forever. What about you? Do you like it?"
The 'Oddish' in return means that little Perfuma likes it here, Scorpia thinks. She's certainly getting a better hang of understanding all the little differences in tone and expression on her new friend.
"Yeah, me too." Scorpia closes her eyes and lets the grass tickle her face as it's swayed by the sweet breeze. She can feel the warmth of the sun, and hear the sounds little Perfuma's leaves make as she moves. It's almost perfect. If only she could be here with her friends, and Perfuma. Would Perfuma be happy that Scorpia had named her Pokemon friend after her? Little Perfuma was a cute flower. Well, plant that would probably grow into a flower someday.
"I hope she comes here. You'll love big Perfuma. She's so confident and strong--"
The words fade and Scorpia goes very, very still. Who's that cute little Pokemon with the lovely pink flower? It's so beautiful. "Oh wow. You're so-- wow. Hi! I could just hug you!"
The only thing stopping Scorpia from reaching out is that some Pokemon don't like hugs, and she's trying to be better about not hugging people who don't want it. She really is. But maybe if she moves really slowly and asks. "Do you think I could maybe pet you? Or hug you?"
"Min!" The cute Pokemon pushes something out in front of itself. Looks like one of the Pokemon berries, but Scorpia doesn't know which. Awww! A gift. This is so amazing.
"Thank you--" A blink and the stranger is gone, gift left where it was standing. Scorpia pushes down feelings of disappointment and more loneliness. A gift means it liked her right? "Maybe it was just shy," she tells little Perfuma.