Age: Thirty-nine (appears).
Race: Mixed Blood (Immortal x Aukari).
Domains: Devotion, Pain, and Deja vu.
Date of Birth: Vhalar 111 Arc 297.
Title: Warden
Job:
Knight (Warden of the North)
Professor (History and Languages)
Languages Fluent:
Vauni (Sau'ei)
Common
Languages Conversational:
Draketh
Languages Broken:
Rakahi
Mark: Nyvora
Partner: Elyna Burhan
Ex-Partners: Vanessa (64, deceased), Avari (Mortalborn).
Children:
Marcus
Vaughn
Elsie
Current Scars: Seventeen diagonal lines across chest.
Removed Scars:Burns on his forearms, an old left shoulder injury, and a slave brand on his right thigh.
Face Claim: Luke Evans
They slipped away in the night, Vri’s love of the world taking them west where they lived and loved for a time until Aruki’s fear of being hunted for treason finally consumed her, but not before a child was born. Only four arcs into his life, Malcolm, named by his father in a manner that would in no way reflect his heritage, along with his dark hair, sailed east in search of Jesine to ask that she care for the boy as one of the only women he trusted that still walked the earth.
The boy was plagued by nightmares and the recurring image of his mother bursting into flames, with both the undersides of his arms scarred as a result. Taking pity on the boy, Jesine pulled Malcolm into Emea, casting him into a deep, restful sleep where he remained for the next eleven arcs until Vri visited again. Bidding that Jesine wake her younger brother, the Mortalborn did as she was asked, but left Malcolm with a parting gift, the mark of Nyvora, allowing him to visit her again in dreams where the two still communicate from time to time.
In dreams Jesine had taught her brother many a thing about the world, but this knowledge all seemed so unclear once returned to the realm of men. Vri watched over his son for a time, helping him find his inner calm and instilling key values and life lessons. Vri taught Malcolm what he knew of the Aukari customs and languages, encouraging him to take his own life path rather than bend to the will of man or higher power. Malcolm never returned to his mother’s home.
He came from the shadows, tall, dark, and imposing; movements slow, measured almost, and stopped in a spot of moonlight like a stray cat, all long, lean limbs, yellow eyes and graceful foot falls. Aruki, startled, looked around with fright to see who had gasped, only to realise the sound has been drawn from her own form. He looked but a boy, and yet Aruki knew she stood in the presence of a being far older than his youthful disposition dare tell. To the naked eye he seemed palpable, yet Aruki felt that if she were to reach out and touch him her hand would pass through as though he were a shadow, no more than a trick of the eye. There was no way that the woman could know that this stranger and been watching her for weeks, and yet, something about him felt familiar, inviting and warm, and like a moth drawn to the flame, Aruki rose, stepped into the light, and let herself burn.
His name was Vri and in his presence the hours passed like minutes, and no time spent at his side would sate the pull she felt in the absence of his aura. “You’ve put a spell on me,” Aruki smiled softly, the gesture and the ease at which it came to take control of her mouth still felt strange. They had talked every night since their initial meeting, two seasons ago, Aruki chanced at a guess and yet could have sworn a lifetime had passed them by, that Vri was not just a confidant and dear she admit, lover, but someone she had known all her life.
“Love,” he gave her that big toothy grin she had come to adore and kissed the top of her hand.
Aruki pushed the man’s hair back from his face to tuck behind his right ear, drew the pad of her thumb across his lower lip, and marvelled at the idea of eternal youth, where he had been and where he would go next. She was silent for a time before she spoke, “All right?”
Vri kissed the end of her thumb and echoed, “All right?”
“I’ll go with you,” she whispered, “tonight.”
Abilities: Eternal Bond, Burning Touch, and Second Sight.
Devotion: Eternal Bond.
Eternal bond allows the mortal born to sense when a loved one is in danger and increases attack and defence skills significantly for the duration of the battle. In its minor form the user can check on a loved one and their state of wellbeing, and with higher levels of meditation, it is possible to build a mental image of their exact location and even foresee a person's end.
Drawbacks: Nosebleeds, bloodshot eyes, unbearable headaches, and sore limbs are just some of the downsides to using this ability. With each connection made, the mortal born experiences the same sense of dread, panic, or unease his loved ones feel in real time, which can be overwhelming and in serious cases may even lead to a heart attack.
Pain: Burning Touch.
With one touch this ability allows the user to heal physical wounds by taking them upon himself, be it a small cut or a missing limb, burning touch is a powerful and often deadly gift. As well as take pain away, the mortal born can also give it back in return, trading his own pain for health.
Drawbacks: Pain is intensified and wounds take twice as long to heal, often resulting in infection if not cared for properly. This ability also runs the risk of taking on unforeseen illnesses, including all kinds of diseases, and leaves the user with bloodshot eyes and a blood nose.
Déjà vu: Second Sight.
The ability to implant false memories in someone's mind, causing them to believe something that isn't true, be it pleasant or menacing. This ability can be less effective against individuals with strengths in meditation. Second sight also allows the user to draw out memories upon extended contact.
Drawbacks: Using second sight leaves the user completely drained of energy for a handful of days following its use and can leave him more susceptible to illness, or divine intervention.
Race: Mixed Blood (Immortal x Aukari).
Domains: Devotion, Pain, and Deja vu.
Date of Birth: Vhalar 111 Arc 297.
Title: Warden
Job:
Knight (Warden of the North)
Professor (History and Languages)
Languages Fluent:
Vauni (Sau'ei)
Common
Languages Conversational:
Draketh
Languages Broken:
Rakahi
Mark: Nyvora
Partner: Elyna Burhan
Ex-Partners: Vanessa (64, deceased), Avari (Mortalborn).
Children:
Marcus
Vaughn
Elsie
Current Scars: Seventeen diagonal lines across chest.
Removed Scars:Burns on his forearms, an old left shoulder injury, and a slave brand on his right thigh.
Face Claim: Luke Evans
Origin
Son of Vri, who as a result of losing Anaza to old age, steered clear of any more meaningful relationships with mortals, became fascinated with a young Aukari woman who had trouble controlling her fire (and thus walked the line of life and death). Intrigued by the race and their struggle to control their inner turmoil, Vri was drawn to the stranger, Aruki, a warrior with a fiery heart, and set to bestow love where only fear resided.They slipped away in the night, Vri’s love of the world taking them west where they lived and loved for a time until Aruki’s fear of being hunted for treason finally consumed her, but not before a child was born. Only four arcs into his life, Malcolm, named by his father in a manner that would in no way reflect his heritage, along with his dark hair, sailed east in search of Jesine to ask that she care for the boy as one of the only women he trusted that still walked the earth.
The boy was plagued by nightmares and the recurring image of his mother bursting into flames, with both the undersides of his arms scarred as a result. Taking pity on the boy, Jesine pulled Malcolm into Emea, casting him into a deep, restful sleep where he remained for the next eleven arcs until Vri visited again. Bidding that Jesine wake her younger brother, the Mortalborn did as she was asked, but left Malcolm with a parting gift, the mark of Nyvora, allowing him to visit her again in dreams where the two still communicate from time to time.
In dreams Jesine had taught her brother many a thing about the world, but this knowledge all seemed so unclear once returned to the realm of men. Vri watched over his son for a time, helping him find his inner calm and instilling key values and life lessons. Vri taught Malcolm what he knew of the Aukari customs and languages, encouraging him to take his own life path rather than bend to the will of man or higher power. Malcolm never returned to his mother’s home.
Stranger No More
Aruki sat on the front steps of her family home with her head bowed, arms folded, and toes pointed together. She was crying but it was too late in the night for anyone inside to hear her, and so it was the stars who shared in her pain, her unrelenting sobs breaking the silence that might otherwise linger. Aruki was surrounded by people who loved and cared for her, but too often this made her feel even more alone. Her father, mother, and two younger sisters had all been blessed with Faldrun’s mark, while it seemed the immortal she had been faithful to all these years had forgotten her. “Please,” she looked up at the starlit sky, cheeks wet with tears and green eyes searching, “bestow your blessing, fire lord…”He came from the shadows, tall, dark, and imposing; movements slow, measured almost, and stopped in a spot of moonlight like a stray cat, all long, lean limbs, yellow eyes and graceful foot falls. Aruki, startled, looked around with fright to see who had gasped, only to realise the sound has been drawn from her own form. He looked but a boy, and yet Aruki knew she stood in the presence of a being far older than his youthful disposition dare tell. To the naked eye he seemed palpable, yet Aruki felt that if she were to reach out and touch him her hand would pass through as though he were a shadow, no more than a trick of the eye. There was no way that the woman could know that this stranger and been watching her for weeks, and yet, something about him felt familiar, inviting and warm, and like a moth drawn to the flame, Aruki rose, stepped into the light, and let herself burn.
His name was Vri and in his presence the hours passed like minutes, and no time spent at his side would sate the pull she felt in the absence of his aura. “You’ve put a spell on me,” Aruki smiled softly, the gesture and the ease at which it came to take control of her mouth still felt strange. They had talked every night since their initial meeting, two seasons ago, Aruki chanced at a guess and yet could have sworn a lifetime had passed them by, that Vri was not just a confidant and dear she admit, lover, but someone she had known all her life.
“Love,” he gave her that big toothy grin she had come to adore and kissed the top of her hand.
Aruki pushed the man’s hair back from his face to tuck behind his right ear, drew the pad of her thumb across his lower lip, and marvelled at the idea of eternal youth, where he had been and where he would go next. She was silent for a time before she spoke, “All right?”
Vri kissed the end of her thumb and echoed, “All right?”
“I’ll go with you,” she whispered, “tonight.”
- - -
Domains: Devotion, Pain, and Déjà vu.Abilities: Eternal Bond, Burning Touch, and Second Sight.
Devotion: Eternal Bond.
Eternal bond allows the mortal born to sense when a loved one is in danger and increases attack and defence skills significantly for the duration of the battle. In its minor form the user can check on a loved one and their state of wellbeing, and with higher levels of meditation, it is possible to build a mental image of their exact location and even foresee a person's end.
Drawbacks: Nosebleeds, bloodshot eyes, unbearable headaches, and sore limbs are just some of the downsides to using this ability. With each connection made, the mortal born experiences the same sense of dread, panic, or unease his loved ones feel in real time, which can be overwhelming and in serious cases may even lead to a heart attack.
Pain: Burning Touch.
With one touch this ability allows the user to heal physical wounds by taking them upon himself, be it a small cut or a missing limb, burning touch is a powerful and often deadly gift. As well as take pain away, the mortal born can also give it back in return, trading his own pain for health.
Drawbacks: Pain is intensified and wounds take twice as long to heal, often resulting in infection if not cared for properly. This ability also runs the risk of taking on unforeseen illnesses, including all kinds of diseases, and leaves the user with bloodshot eyes and a blood nose.
Déjà vu: Second Sight.
The ability to implant false memories in someone's mind, causing them to believe something that isn't true, be it pleasant or menacing. This ability can be less effective against individuals with strengths in meditation. Second sight also allows the user to draw out memories upon extended contact.
Drawbacks: Using second sight leaves the user completely drained of energy for a handful of days following its use and can leave him more susceptible to illness, or divine intervention.