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Name:
Kim Raziel Swift

Nickname:
She goes by Raziel, or just Raz.

Age:
Eighteen

Birthday:
July 25th

Gender:
Female

Titan Parent:

Hyperion, Titan of Light

Claimed:

Technically, Raziel isn't claimed by Hyperion, but she was told of her heritage by a star nymph.

Mortal Family:
» JACQUELINE SWIFT

(her mom. will add the info later)

» ROYCE SWIFT

(her 'dad'. will add the info later)

» KAYDEN SWIFT

(her half-brother. will add the info later)

Years in Camp:
4

History:
Despite the fact that he was in pieces in Tartarus, Hyperion had somehow adapted something short of Kronos' style - that is, to appear and contact mortals through their dreams. And that was what led to the affair of Hyperion and Jacqueline Swift.

A Greek mythology and astronomy enthusiast, Jacqueline had almost everything she needed right before her eyes: a stable teaching career, vast amounts of money, a loving husband and an adorable son. No one could understand how she still felt that something was missing in her life, not even she herself. At night she would just lean against the open balcony of their condo and gaze up at the night sky, asking the stars countless questions that would of course return no answer. She was successful in some aspects - in material things, especially - but why did it feel like it wasn't enough?

And that was when Hyperion entered her life.

Or more specifically, her dreams. The first encounter unnerved yet enthralled Jacqueline at the same time, but she didn't think too much of it. It was just a dream, after all. But then, how could a dream leave her with so much giddiness and warmth that she felt like a blissful teen in love? The peculiar occurrence left her in spirits so high that she thought she might just soar with the stars. It was soon followed by another, then another, just as if she lived a different life in her dreams as a totally different person. A person head over heels for a Greek Titan. In fact, Jacqueline had been called a queen more than once. Of course, she thought the whole idea was absurd, but in dreams, anything can happen, right?

Then, imagine her great surprise when she found herself pregnant. The incident left her utterly shocked and speechless. There was no way it could happen. How could dreams have crossed the border towards reality? How can this be possible? Especially when her husband Royce had been away for quite a few months now, working as a chef on a cruise ship. Hyperion left her then, leaving her with chilling words - 'She will have power greater than that of the gods.'

What was supposed to be a joyful reunion between husband and wife was broken when Royce Swift was met with the sight of his wife cradling a baby girl in her arms and their son Kayden hugging her leg in turn. It started the rift between the two, the bitterness that would soon cause bigger problems than they could imagine.

Raziel lived a gray childhood. Jacqueline loved her daughter, she really did, but she couldn't stand the sourness and the indifference displayed by her husband Royce. As a result, she spent more time in the academy she taught in rather than at home. She hated seeing the pain in her husband's eyes, betrayal etched in every line of his face. She was selfish enough not to consider the needs of her two children, both needing to be showered with a mother's love and affection. Kayden, the firstborn son, was affected by this, but he suffered lesser damage than his half-sister Raziel. Royce had always given Kayden attention, had always made him feel loved, but he wasn't that giving to his "daughter". It wasn't like he hated her, really. Raziel just reminded him of what his wife had done. It was hard to care for Raziel who brought him so much pain just by being there. The fact that she received little care from both parents had a huge impact on Raziel's life. Sure, Kayden and Raziel got along fine, but there was always something in a parent's love that a sibling cannot really give.

Raziel then focused her energy on school, thirsting for affection she failed to receive at home. Due to her dyslexia and ADHD, she couldn't attain the title of 'smartest kid in class'. Instead, she settled for the next thing that was sure to get people's attention: being the class troublemaker. She would pull pranks, joke around, and even get the lowest scores on purpose just to get called out. This set Raziel on the path of a rebel going on extreme lengths just to get noticed. It was the harsh reality for the girl that she needed to be the worst she can be to get the attention she deserved.

Finally, Royce and Jacqueline finally got fed up with all the 'ignoring' arrangement and after a few long years, decided to settle the problem. This ultimately ended in both of them filing for divorce. Raziel was ten years old at this time. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the young ten-year-old accidentally eavesdropped on a shouting match between her parents. They had just finished fighting over the custody of her older brother Kayden, and when Jacqueline brought Raziel up, Royce had responded with an indifferent 'Keep her. It's not like she's even mine.' Raziel was young at the time and didn't understand, but she mentioned it in passing to her brother, who looked at her in shock and without thinking, told her what exactly that phrase meant. It broke the young girl's heart.

This only worsened Raziel's condition. She ended up doing worse things in school but she was no longer doing it solely for attention. It had turned into a way to let off steam, to vent out her frustrations and negativity. It was then that she found her home in music. Raziel started to sing. She sang her heart out, letting the notes carry her emotions, even if they fell on deaf ears.

But one day, the teacher heard her sing while she was messing the walls up with crayons. With her talent recognized, Raziel started to gain popularity through entering contests and programs. This also resulted into her ending up in a huge social circle with "friends" and fans, even. For her, it was like winning the lottery. She finally got the recognition she worked so hard for, and her school wouldn't need to kick her out because she had become a big asset in singing competitions.

But then, along with her rise to fame also came enemies. Raziel was still, after all, a troublemaker. She did things her way, she spoke whatever she wanted, and she didn't give a damn about what others might think. This earned her many enemies, like one girl by the name of Delilah "Delly" Winston. Delly was a popular cheerleader who hated Raz's guts. She and Raziel immediately disliked each other at first meeting, and unknown to Raz, it soon became the spark that set off the next series of unfortunate events.

Delly had gotten in Raziel's nerves countless times. The last time, however, was the most memorable - yet also the most life-threatening.

Delly had trespassed on the most sensitive topic to the demititan - the issue of her being the result of her mother's extramarital affair. How she found out, Raz didn't know. In fact, she didn't really care. All Raz could see at the time was red, and she didn't realize what she was doing until she finally did it. At thirteen years old, her ancient heritage finally manifested itself in the form a small fireball that formed on her palm. When the fire caught her attention, Raz did the something a thirteen-year-old would do if their hand caught fire: she freaked out. She tried to shake it off. She'd swear that it was all she had wanted to do. She definitely did not mean to throw the fireball at Delly.

It didn't completely burn Delly though. She dodged at the last minute, leaving her with a singed sleeve and only a mild burn. And, of course, a permanent desire to see Raziel crushed.

The rumors spread like wildfire (ironic use of words, doncha think?) and they soon led to Raziel's alienation from the student body. Raziel hated it. Only a few people would dare talk to her, and that was to ask about the whole incident. Torn from the animosity she received in school and the ignorance she received from her mother who never spent time at home, Raziel broke into pieces and teetered on the verge of depression at the very young age of thirteen. No one took her seriously because she was young and it was only due to a talent show in the following week that Raz hadn't done anything to endanger her life.

Raziel showed up in the talent show clinging to music like it was her lifeline. But then, just as she took the stage and about to sing, a few hellhounds suddenly broke in the auditorium, terrorizing the masses. It was utter chaos and Raziel could only stand shocked at the intrusion, not believing her eyes. It was only thanks to the guidance counselor-slash-satyr who smuggled her out of the fray and into camp that she was unscathed.

Raziel spent her first weeks in camp wallowing in self-pity in the confines of the Hermes cabin. Fortunately, due to the fact that many other demigods shared tragic experiences, she soon found herself embraced with welcoming arms by other campers and it started her slow but sure healing process. Though she was assured that her family was informed of her whereabouts, Raziel couldn't care less and instantly wanted to live in camp rather than outside. She found her home in camp. It was a place where no one judged her for her past.

However, Raziel wasn't satisfied with this. The fact that she was crammed into the limited space offered by the Hermes cabin along with the rest of the unclaimed especially annoyed her. She slowly began to revert back to her rebel ways, often breaking curfew just to sit and stare at the stars. It was her favorite pasttime, besides singing. Raziel had always felt a connection with heavenly bodies for reasons unexplained. She looked up to the stars and, like her mother years before, pleaded for help. That was when a star nymph landed in front of her, explaining her heritage and everything.

Now, Raziel doesn't maintain close contact with her family and says she hates them. In all honesty, she's just in denial. Well in any case, the fact that they make her attend a summer school for delinquents doesn't improve this relationship.

At present, Raziel lives her life searching for love, meaning and significance. She is trying to find the thing that's missing from her life, much like what Jacqueline had done before. The question whether Raziel indeed follows her mother's footsteps or not remains unanswered, and only the Fates can tell.

Appearance:

Raziel's hair is a dark shade of brown streaked with highlights of a lighter shade. She used to keep it short, only barely reaching her shoulders, but recently she has been letting it grow out. It is wavy towards the end, getting lighter in color as well. Most of her bangs are swept to the side and partly covers her left eye. Her eyes are almond-shaped with brilliant green pupils that tend to look a little more blue at a different angle. She uses a bit of eyeliner to trace the outline of her eyes, earning her something short of a punk look. Despite this sorta gangster style, her face breaks out into a friendly grin more times than she can count and she generally tries not to look too intimidating. Raziel has next to no insecurities with her teeth and she flashes her pearly whites without as much as a second thought. There is a dash of freckles across the bridge of her nose, though they aren't really noticeable at first glance.

Raziel is fairly light-skinned and her skin doesn't get easily tanned. She supposes that her skin is as resistant to tanning as she is to fire. At 5'5", Raz's height is just enough for her to stand taller than most girls below her age. She has a medium build with little muscle from her running around and frequent partying. She can come off as attractive to most and she uses this to her advantage along with her great social skills. Knowing that she is rather good-looking for someone not a child of Aphrodite, Raziel carries herself in strides that practically scream confidence - chin up, chest out, etc.

Raziel has an okay taste in fashion, I suppose, preferring rock/punk-style clothes as an everyday attire. Shirts with grungy prints and skintight jeans are enough. Though she may look to be somewhat boyish, Raz isn't averse to wearing girly clothes for special events and has worn gowns and dresses on more than one occasion. She prefers clothes that she is comfortable with, of course, and would likely not wear heels to spar in an arena.

One of the mark thats distinguishes Raziel from the rest is the tattoo on her right arm. She got it when she was fifteen (with a fake ID). The tattoo is of a bird with a musical staff curling from its beak, symbolizing her love for music.

Playby:
Cassadee Pope

Personality:

Things change. Raziel used to cope. But there comes a point when too much becomes too freaking much, and Raz has flown far beyond that point.

Before, she was sociable. Now, she hardly is. While not completely antisocial, Raziel has the tendency to get annoyed by the general public. It's not hard to set her off nowadays, and even the simplest things could ignite the fuse. Resentment grew over the years. There were many causes - the rift between her and her family, between her and camp, between her and the father who never bothered to even check up on her... basically, a whole lot of rifts between her and the world. Raziel is still full of energy but it's channeled in the wrong ways - through pyrokinesis, for instance. Controlling fire is cool and okay, setting it on others is another story. Unfortunately, Raziel indulges herself in the latter.

She was a tough shell to break before. Now, her shell strengthened into titanium shields. She loses faith in humanity, more each day. As such, it's very rare for her to let people in. Since not a lot of people would even want to worm their way into Raz's stone-cold heart, Raziel hardly cares about anyone anymore. Her loyalty is nearly extinct - she has learned how to detach herself, convinced herself that most of the population is just a bunch of selfish shallow asses. The ones who weren't had already gone somewhere Raz wished she could follow.

Ironically though, Raziel still longs for love and affection. She hasn't received much of it as a child. Some part of her hates herself because of this, but as hard as she tries to convince herself that she isn't capable of loving or of being loved, she still so desperately wants it. But Raz is stubborn; she doesn't show it. The fear lingers in her heart - that she is going to die without properly feeling what love is. It frustrates her, causes her to vent in dangerous ways.

And so, Raziel remains a troublemaker. She turns a blind eye to rules, considers them far beneath her. Tell her what to do and she'll probably just scoff and tell you to fudge off. She grew up crossing lines and breaking rules, because that was how she got attention. Raz is practically an attention-seeking prat. She does whatever she wants in whichever way she chooses - people can go stick their noses elsewhere because she doesn't give a damn what they think.

Raziel doesn't realize that this is a view she brought on herself. That if she hadn't acted so selfish and self-righteous, she would see the world as a better place, have better people in her life. However, the damage was done.

But if one thing hadn't changed - it was Raziel's unending desire to be different. She still feels privileged. Special. She is a daughter of a Titan among demigods and she flaunts the fact well. She goes by 'Raziel' instead of Kim because it stands out more. Although she is arrogant, cocky and narcissistic, Raz finds ways to deviate from traditions. The spotlight motivates her to a certain degree. She likes being recognized for her feats, for her talents, and for she is. As her favorite quote goes, "Why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you were born to stand out?"

Fatal Flaw:
Raziel's desire for attention and love leads her to do things that are out of the norm and most of the time, it does more harm to her than good. This has landed her in bad and complicated situations that ended up harming others or herself.

Talents:
Photokinesis. Being a daughter of the Titan of Light, Raziel is gifted with the ability to control light. She has gained considerable control over it, considering that she had been practicing since she was thirteen years old. With the presence of a light source like the sun, Raziel can bend rays of light according to her will without coming close to even draining her. This ability only takes a lot out of her energy if she works to intensify or diminish the light in a certain area (i.e. making the light from a fluorescent bulb bright enough to blind anyone looking at it).

Pyrokinesis. Another power inherited from her Titan father, this ability to manipulate fire and heat comes natural to Raziel. Though she has less mastery over it compared to photokinesis, she is able to make a small amount of fire do her bidding (i.e. summoning small flames on her palms and creating small fireballs). However, she is completely powerless when this fire grows out of control. She is working on improving this power and she is gradually getting better. There may come a time when she can master the use of this deadly power (power boost has been obtained for this). Raziel is also a little heat-resistant, able to stand higher temperatures than normal.

Combat Skills. Considering that Hyperion is the greatest Titan warrior next to Atlas, Raziel has undoubtedly inherited some of her father's great skill. While her skills with swords and other short-range weapons are limited, she has accuracy and precision under her belt and can put five arrows in a three-inch circle from forty yards. She is good with any long-range weapon in general.

Pets:
Raziel used to have a stubborn white pegasus named Starlight. One day it just disappeared, and no one knows why. Raz refuses to speak of the incident.

Weapons:
Raziel owns a black and gold bow and a collection of arrows with celestial bronze tips. Occasionally she stocks up on special arrows (i.e. explosive arrows) but this only happens when there is a big battle ahead of her. Her bow shrinks down into a bracelet she always wears on her left wrist and her quiver and arrows are concealed as a necklace with a matching design.

Year-Round or Summer:
Year-Round

Theme Song:
Decoy - Paramore

Other:
This character was made in collaboration with Summer.