Post by VARDISH HELSTRY on Jan 4, 2011 17:09:16 GMT -5
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ONE WORLD DRIVEN INTO MADNESS ,
[/color][/font]ONE WORLD DRIVEN INTO MADNESS ,
madness driven by the depths below[/font][/color]
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Vardish Helstry
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ONE LIE TELLS A THOUSAND STORIES ,[/color][/font]
the greatest stories that were ever told[/font][/color]
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FULL NAME[/color] , Vardish Helstry
NICKNAME[/color] , N/A
SPECIES[/color] , Sorceror
AGE[/color] , 47
BIRTHDAY[/color] , December Eighth
HEIGHT[/color] , 6' 3"
BODY TYPE[/color] , Lean / Athletic
ALLIANCE[/color] , Ethaia
HOMETOWN[/color] , N/A [Born and raised in Ash Forest]
PROFESSION[/color] , Assistant
SEXUALITY[/color] , Heterosexual
APPEARANCE[/color] , Vardish is often seen in black trousers and tunic, the latter of which has an ornate gold pattern sewn into it. Unless in a situation where it would be considered inappropriate he wears a black cloak with gold trim. Around his waist is a belt with several hidden pouches which he had made custom. He tends to wear simple clothing that seems to demand a subtle sense of sophistication. Although not often seen, Vardish has several more outfits deemed extravagant which are specifically for social events.
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ONE MAN CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE ,
a future journey into outer space[/font][/color]
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SO, WHAT ARE YOU INTO?
Politics
Magic
Reading
Power/ Control
Expansion of Knowledge
Manipulation
Women
Hunting
Apothecary
Writing
Exploration
AND WHAT DO YOU HATE?
Dragons
Thiveans
Rationalists
Higher Authority
Smiling faces
Being deceived
Royal Families
Loud People
Ignorance
Commitment
OKAY... WELL, WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?
Overthrow Ethaian Royal Family, Drive dragons to extinction, Mastery of Necromancy
GOOD LUCK, THEN. WHAT ARE YOUR FEARS?
Fire, Being betrayed, Being discovered for using Dark Magic
YIKES. NOW, LIST TEN CHARACTERISTICS THAT DESCRIBE YOURSELF.
Charming, Manipulative, Intelligent, Calculating, Decisive, Adaptive, Apathetic towards most, Malevolent, Dominant, Aggressive
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ONE WORD BREAKS THE CODE OF SILENCE ,
[/color][/font]ONE WORD BREAKS THE CODE OF SILENCE ,
silence tells me all i need to know[/font][/color]
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NOW WE'RE GETTING NOSY. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.
Vardish was the single child of two sorcerers, both dead. His relationship with his father was more of a student/ teacher kind. His mother, however, treated him as a son and was his only source of affection growing up. As a result he finds it impossible to have a serious relationship with another. Due to his near non-existent family life Vardish has no desire to have a family of his own.
SOUNDS INTERESTING. OKAY. NOW, JUST TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR PAST.
Vardish was born to two Sorcerers who lived in seclusion within Ash Forest. His father, and mother to a lesser extent, practiced dark magic and avoided civilization at the risk of persecution. When Vardish was born his father only saw an opportunity to continue his work, to preserve his legacy. He put his son through vigorous training as soon as possible, determined to create little more than a servant.
Not knowing any better Vardish obediently complied to his father's every demand. He grew intense feelings of hatred and contempt, but not knowing any better he never acted on them. While his father trained him in dark magic his mother thought it important to broaden his range and began his training in earth magic. He loved the time he spent with his mother. Often times they'd walk through the forest striking up pointless conversation while identifying different plants and their uses. He excelled and greatly enjoyed his new found grasp over the earth, however the seeds of corruption were already rooted deeply within him.
As the years progressed his lingering hunger grew ravenous and Vardish felt compelled to increase his knowledge of dark magic, the arts of earth becoming an afterthought. By the age of seventeen already was he an equal match to his father. Driven by his son's success, or possibly envy, Vardish's father began to perform dangerous feats. These atrocious acts would eventually lead to Vardish's rise to power.
At the age of eighteen already did he command an immense grasp over the dark arts, one that he would have to use to stop his father and end his mother. His father had gone on a trip to the nearest cities for some supplies they could not obtain elsewhere. When he returned he had in his possession an ancient tome containing many dark secrets. Vardish's father refused to say where he acquired it, falsely claiming it had been a gift. One thing that stood out to his father was control over the deceased, and he became determined to master it. His father failed miserably.
When trying to enhance his abilities by stealing the souls of the lost Vardish's father got in over his head. Incapable of controlling the now angered spirits he became demonically possessed. In his enraged state he attacked the only person he could find, his wife. By the time he heard his mother screaming it was already too late. Vardish arrived to find his mother in a pool of blood and his father sitting on top of her, carving symbols into her flesh.
Not even giving his father a chance he used a rock to bash his skull in. Feeling solely responsible for his mother's death he felt obligated to bring her back, or at the very least try, even if his life was lost in the process. Gingerly picking up his mother he set her lifeless body outside before returning to the house and gathering up anything of value, including the evil tome. Before exiting he started a fire, determined to destroy any evidence of his existence.
Returning to his mother's body he began the risky ritual, unconcerned for his own health. Using every ounce of energy he possessed he was able to return minimal life to her body, but she was still in critical condition. Even had he not been convulsing on the ground in excruciating pain, due to the ritual, he wouldn't have been able to save her. All he accomplished was bringing her back so she could suffer further. He ended up plunging a dagger into her heart to kill her for the second time. Never since and never again will Vardish try and revive the dead.
Months later he found himself the traveling companion of a Dragon Rider claiming to be neutral. They first met when Vardish came across them, the man's dragon severely injured. Since leaving home he had returned his focus to earth magic as a cover for his true power. Although it was a slow process due to his limited knowledge Vardish could eventually restore the dragon to prior strength. During this stage of recovery the rider and the sorcerer often had long conversations, mostly political.
Vardish began to see things in a new light, he saw for the first time the ravaged lands and their hopeless people. He was determined to make a change, to unite everyone as a single nation. The Royal Families didn't give a damn about their people, only about keeping their coffers full. He learned all he could from the rider, absorbing his knowledge like a sponge. However it soon became evident that the rider was holding something back from him. So one night when the rider was sleeping he resorted to dark magic to read his mind, steal his secrets.
It was then Vardish learned that the rider wasn't neutral, but instead a Thivean spreading propaganda under a false persona. It was then he considered that his new political views were false, so in desperation he became determined to find the truth. Feeling completely betrayed the next time he treated the dragon he administered a lethal dose of poison. He didn't even bother sticking around to enjoy the rider's loss. It was at this point he realized that dragons and their riders were little more than tools, savage tools that would need to be dealt with.
For years Vardish traveled Validexo learning of the different political, economical, and cultural structures that the land was made of. It didn't take long for him to realize that the only way change would occur would be through conflict, and that conflict would have to consume everyone. He weighed his options finally deciding the best way about it would be getting close to one of the Royal Families. It was then a simple matter of choice, and he decided that Ethaia would be the likely victor in the war that was to come.
Through quick wit and charm he found it easy to get involved with the family. Rising their ranks he soon became well trusted and praised for his intelligence. Vardish became an advisor offering suggestions for both political and economical reform. People recognized his ability as an earth sorcerer, completely oblivious to his real power. After several decades his dedication was finally rewarded as he was offered the position as an assistant, he accepted it as if it was nothing.
Over the years Vardish's dedication to black magic has never faltered and he's become beyond proficient, but there is always room for improvement. While he is capable of using earth magic most of what he does is for show. Through twisted secrets and innocent sacrifice he has been able to preserve his youth, having the image of a man in his early thirties. When asked he attributes it to the preservative nature of the earth and a special remedy he often drinks. Although the specifics of his intentions are unknown, what he's planning is bound to have drastic effects.
((I'll more than likely expand on the history probably in the form of more posts, but we'll get to that))
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ONE WORD, ONE WORD ,
[/color][/font]ONE WORD, ONE WORD ,
tells me everything i need to know[/font][/color]
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EQUIPMENT[/COLOR]
Vardish has a suit of light leather armor which he only adorns in battle, aside from that the only weapon he carries is a dagger that's vicious in design.
WHAT SPELLS DO YOU KNOW?
His main focus is on dark magic, although his use of it is rare in public. He's capable of using it to the extremes but tends to stay away from reviving or controlling the dead. To keep up appearance he has become proficient in earth magic. Mostly his knowledge is of different plants and their many uses. He can, however, throw a few rocks around and create the simplest of barriers. Overall he's very efficient as a Sorcerer.
THE SKILL CHART.
Instructions: There are seven categories: Strength, Defense, Intelligence, Magic, Stamina, Speed, and Medical. In each box there are the number (#) symbols. In those areas you will replace the "##" With a number ranked from 0 to 10, 10 being the highest skilled. Rank your character in each of those categories. Do Not make your character too powerful, or we will ask you to adjust the statistics.
| Strength | Defense | Intelligence | Magic | Stamina | Speed | Medical | Total |
2 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
FINALLY, AT THE END! MY NAME IS Austin
[Kinda feel like I half-assed it, just tell me and I'll fix it up!]
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