Post by yendor on Mar 30, 2011 19:00:37 GMT -5
Mr. Colt
Rex made his way into the world on February 8, 1888, aboard a train, of all places. Though Rex doesn’t remember his parents, only has a locket with their pictures, as the train was hit by an avalanche (the hillside was weakened by rainfall). Thankfully, he, and most of the other passengers survived, two of which were Mr. and Mrs. Cranston, who adopted him, unable to have children of their own (at the time).
The Cranstons, of New World money (Mr. Cranston an import/export baron, Mrs. Cranston a woman of status and wealth), adopted Rex, and raised him as their own, even when they were later blessed with four children of their own. The two of them recognized Rex’s incredible intelligence at an early age, when they found him reading one of Mrs. Cranston’s books, written in Latin, at the age of four.
A prodigy on the rise, Mr. and Mrs. Cranston made sure their son had the finest education, tutors, and experiences while growing up. Rex’s intellectual appetite knew no bounds, and, although he didn’t take after his father’s occupation, he did show an interest in antiques and history.
At the age of twelve, he was allowed to travel with Colonel Stanson (old friend of the family, and Rex’s guardian while traveling abroad) to what would become known as Jerusalem to visit the Holy City. On the trip there, they ran into the Bulaski Family, who were traveling with their children, whose daughter, Marlene, took a special shine to Rex, and vice versa. The two of them were nearly inseparable on the trip, playing various games and spending the hours discussing various topics, both current and historical. When it was time to go their separate ways, the two of them exchanged addresses, and continue to write to this day.
Rex spent his early teenage years exploring the world with Col. Stanson, as well as the company of tutors and local experts of wherever they were staying. Whether it was good or bad luck, their travels took them to France, just in time for the outbreak of WWI. Briefly they were captured and held prisoner by the Germans, though one of a group of civilians taken prisoner (all were at the wrong place, at the wrong time). A combination of Col. Stanson’s aging military and martial prowess, and Rex’s intelligence, they managed to escape, freeing the other prisoners at the same time. Of course, neither knew it at the time that some of those they freed were Old World nobility, from Eastern Europe. Without asking permission, the father of the family decided to betroth Rex to one of his daughters, as a very deep and touching means of rewarding the young man. The marriage will be finalized when both Rex and the child are of age [which occurs sometime after the character begins adventuring].
At the age of seventeen, while attending college for courses on “The Theoretical Application of Engineering in New Fields” [Weird Science], he ran into Lady Angeline Maraby [Mare-a-bee], a raven haired beauty who stood out for the times, showing an intense interest in engineering, especially the theoretical applications thereof. Oddly, the two of them viewed the other as friendly, but intense, rivals, competing over everything, from who could score the highest, to who knew the most obscure and ancient bits of knowledge. Little did Rex know then (or now), but the rivalry stemmed from unacknowledged, mutual affection, nor the fact that Lady Angeline is an imitation of a living being Upon the age of 18, and the last of his course days, they parted ways.
Before Rex left to seek his fortune, and his way in the world, he ran into a stranger, who, as far as he could tell, had no home, no family, no food, no shelter, and no financial means. A kind soul, if not highly intellectual, Rex felt bad for the poor man, and shared his resources. A hot bath, three meals (breakfast, lunch, supper), change of clothes, a bed for the night, and some funds, Rex woke the next morning to find his guest gone. He found a note, written on some odd paper (parchment, of all things), in perfect writing [as if the writer was a calligrapher], that said “Your kindness will be remembered.”
From the time of leaving home at eighteen, to his current age of twenty-five, Rex spent his time experimenting on metallurgy (weapons), physical pursuits (gymnastics, climbing, sports), and doing his best to make his adopted city of ?, safer for folks. Although he tests his experiments, and fighting abilities, on thugs, gangsters, and the like, he spends an equal portion on archaeology, antiques, languages, and historical information.
Rex made his way into the world on February 8, 1888, aboard a train, of all places. Though Rex doesn’t remember his parents, only has a locket with their pictures, as the train was hit by an avalanche (the hillside was weakened by rainfall). Thankfully, he, and most of the other passengers survived, two of which were Mr. and Mrs. Cranston, who adopted him, unable to have children of their own (at the time).
The Cranstons, of New World money (Mr. Cranston an import/export baron, Mrs. Cranston a woman of status and wealth), adopted Rex, and raised him as their own, even when they were later blessed with four children of their own. The two of them recognized Rex’s incredible intelligence at an early age, when they found him reading one of Mrs. Cranston’s books, written in Latin, at the age of four.
A prodigy on the rise, Mr. and Mrs. Cranston made sure their son had the finest education, tutors, and experiences while growing up. Rex’s intellectual appetite knew no bounds, and, although he didn’t take after his father’s occupation, he did show an interest in antiques and history.
At the age of twelve, he was allowed to travel with Colonel Stanson (old friend of the family, and Rex’s guardian while traveling abroad) to what would become known as Jerusalem to visit the Holy City. On the trip there, they ran into the Bulaski Family, who were traveling with their children, whose daughter, Marlene, took a special shine to Rex, and vice versa. The two of them were nearly inseparable on the trip, playing various games and spending the hours discussing various topics, both current and historical. When it was time to go their separate ways, the two of them exchanged addresses, and continue to write to this day.
Rex spent his early teenage years exploring the world with Col. Stanson, as well as the company of tutors and local experts of wherever they were staying. Whether it was good or bad luck, their travels took them to France, just in time for the outbreak of WWI. Briefly they were captured and held prisoner by the Germans, though one of a group of civilians taken prisoner (all were at the wrong place, at the wrong time). A combination of Col. Stanson’s aging military and martial prowess, and Rex’s intelligence, they managed to escape, freeing the other prisoners at the same time. Of course, neither knew it at the time that some of those they freed were Old World nobility, from Eastern Europe. Without asking permission, the father of the family decided to betroth Rex to one of his daughters, as a very deep and touching means of rewarding the young man. The marriage will be finalized when both Rex and the child are of age [which occurs sometime after the character begins adventuring].
At the age of seventeen, while attending college for courses on “The Theoretical Application of Engineering in New Fields” [Weird Science], he ran into Lady Angeline Maraby [Mare-a-bee], a raven haired beauty who stood out for the times, showing an intense interest in engineering, especially the theoretical applications thereof. Oddly, the two of them viewed the other as friendly, but intense, rivals, competing over everything, from who could score the highest, to who knew the most obscure and ancient bits of knowledge. Little did Rex know then (or now), but the rivalry stemmed from unacknowledged, mutual affection, nor the fact that Lady Angeline is an imitation of a living being Upon the age of 18, and the last of his course days, they parted ways.
Before Rex left to seek his fortune, and his way in the world, he ran into a stranger, who, as far as he could tell, had no home, no family, no food, no shelter, and no financial means. A kind soul, if not highly intellectual, Rex felt bad for the poor man, and shared his resources. A hot bath, three meals (breakfast, lunch, supper), change of clothes, a bed for the night, and some funds, Rex woke the next morning to find his guest gone. He found a note, written on some odd paper (parchment, of all things), in perfect writing [as if the writer was a calligrapher], that said “Your kindness will be remembered.”
From the time of leaving home at eighteen, to his current age of twenty-five, Rex spent his time experimenting on metallurgy (weapons), physical pursuits (gymnastics, climbing, sports), and doing his best to make his adopted city of ?, safer for folks. Although he tests his experiments, and fighting abilities, on thugs, gangsters, and the like, he spends an equal portion on archaeology, antiques, languages, and historical information.