(Nothing beyond High Power Scale please)

Dual-Scaling System

The primary difference between this scaling and other scales is that others rely on a numerical value each time you move up or down in scale, and so the scales only apply in one way; magnitude of power. The idea with this system is to account for two things: Power, and realism. This allows players to more accurately determine what level they want to play at by having two separate scales that interact with one another.

In regards to the power scale, each level can effectively be further codified into "high" or "low" - "high mild" or "low mild", "low advanced" or "high advanced" to give more flexibility to the tiers when further classification is needed.

Realism Scale

Realistic

Realistic is exactly what the name implies - as parallel to the real world as possible, in terms of physics, physiology, and the like. Minimal bends in the rules of physics, accurately portrayed humans, so on and so forth.

Semi-Realistic

Semi-realistic straddles the line between purely realistic, and wholly unrealistic levels of combat. Combat will still roughly follow the real world, but the common addition of powers can more easily "bend" the rules. For example: the Shoryuken. A person can jump, spin, and punch all at the same time - not that it would necessarily be viable. But with a "nudge" of powers into the somewhat unrealistic, it can become a viable technique. A character could use powers to become stronger than normal, faster than normal, or the like, but without breaking the rules wholesale. Purely hand to hand or weapons combat would still by and large be somewhat along the lines of "movie realism", but with supernatural powers (if allowed), this can mean looser rules than in Realistic.

Unrealistic

At the level of unrealistic combat, the rules of physics are loose, at best. A character could run up the side of a building indefinitely, dodge bullets, perform astounding acrobatics in mid-combat, or otherwise do things simply beyond the ken of realistic or even semi-realistic combat. Unrealistic is more common at higher power levels, because of the fantastic levels of physical abilities that many characters possess. Punching through a solid granite block, slicing through an enormous redwood tree with a single sword swipe, punching the ground hard enough to create an enormous crater - all examples of unrealistic combat.

Power Scale
No Powers

Like Realistic, this is straight forward: a character has no powers, no supernatural abilities. They are more or less a human, albeit perhaps of Olympic level ability in terms of physicality. It can also be assumed that magical weapons or armor would also be banned, as they can give spell-like abilities.

Mild Powers

Mild Powers is the next step up, and is harder to classify because you can take a higher or lower approach in terms of acceptable abilities. Characters can run the gamut from humans with powers (Naruto, Avatar, Street Fighter, D&D) to lesser demonic, angelic, or otherwise supernatural beings. At this level, a gun is fairly powerful, and might be barred from use. Essentially, a character will be balanced to have a few strong areas, and a few weak areas, as their powers and equipment are not sufficient enough to cover every possible situation or potentiality.

An example of a lower "mild powers" character could be Kyo Kusanagi, from King of Fighters. He is a hand to hand fighter without weapons or armor, but is at the peak of human physicality (and sometimes exceeds it), while he also has a fairly expansive "fire elemental" powerset which is close to mid range, and would (in roleplay) probably have a charge system reliant on chi or magical energy. Ryu from Street Fighter might also be an example. An example of a higher level "mild powers" would be if you took Kyo Kusanagi, and either expanded his powerset, gave him some mild magical items such as armor or weapons to expand his versatility, gave him a second powerset, or simply made him physically empowered beyond human limits as a permanent passive ability.

High Powers

High powers can be defined by characters who are usually physically beyond the ken of human ability by quite a considerable margin (dodging bullets, hurling cars, etc) while also having considerable supernatural abilities. An example of this might be a super hero: A character with impossibly advanced physical abilities, super powers, and possibly some serious equipment. A lower end example might be Wolverwine: Adamantium skeleton, the ability to regenerate from practically anything, while being supernaturally powerful and potent in physical combat. He is on the lower end because, while he's exceptionally hard to keep down, he's also restricted to melee. At the higher end of the spectrum, you have characters who can destroy an building with a couple of preps, or even an entire city block.

Race Classification: Human Magik Magus



Basic Profile

Age: 24
Gender: Male
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Raven Black
Skin Type: Caucasian
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 200 lbs.
Body Built: Medium Muscular

Physical Description:


_{I do not lay claim to the art, that pleasure goes to the artist, as I’m merely using it as representation for below description.}

The first thing that sticks out on Jacer is his usually relaxed and calm demeanor. Most would expect that a man with his violent and unfortunate history to have ended up becoming a hardened, gruff and war worn type of person. Instead, he bears no scars on his body as his parasite will mend (outside combat, should he survive) them in time, the length varying on the severity of the injury. Because of this, many have assume he’s a stranger to combat and pain because he never bore war scars until they learn he's a magnus. Physically, Jacer’s never considered himself attracted. Sure enough he was athletic in his appearance and condition, with slight indentions to define his fitness levels, but he knew he wasn't on high scale for attracting women due to his scruffy appearance. In recent months, however he leans more on the thinner side compared to several soldiers he cooperates with for survival. His dark, raven black hair is often cut short and slightly messy, the top parted at the left side.

His chest, upper and lower arms bear the marks of his acquired gift to those familiar with Magnus in Ebium. The most complicated pattern is the designs at his upper arms and chest. On the upper arm symbols is a shield over a hammer laid behind it, with a rose in the center on each one. The chest holds a heart symbol pincushioned by several arrows along the border with an axe, and two sword piercing a rose in the center. Tracing all three designs are clear tribal stripes which, when his parasite is active, turn into living, moving tendrils of energy.

However, out of all his physical traits, it’s his eyes that speak the darkest truth of his life. On the outside they seem to hold a playful and flirting nature that is in mutual harmony with his personality. But when he actually takes a threat seriously in battle, his eyes altered abruptly. Opponents and enemies would notice a edge to them, cold and deadly. The eyes of a warrior and killer without fear to do what he must to ensure the best outcome for the future. And keep on going on living with his life afterwards.

Clothing style: Outside his protective Mercisana issued gear, Jacer is often seen in a simple pair of padded pants, synthetic woven shirt, and combat boots. These type of clothing are rare to come by so if he should get a chance to wear something casual then he would savor it as often as he could. Despite how thick his shirt is or how it covers up his tattoo, the neon blue white glow can be seen through the material when his Haisai is activated. The energy will literally glow off him in waves though they will have no effect other than for show and to intimidate his opponent.

Psychological Evaluation Results (PER):

Outside conflict or personal motivation

~Confident and rarely Serious
~Positive Type Personality
~Chatter box
~Relax in his mannerisms or behavior
~Lazy (outside battle) or Self pace driven (Aka, he’ll do it at his own, steady pace)

When he’s taking things serious in a conflict

~Cold
~Silent
~Gives off a dangerous/changed aura
~Focused
~Ruthless

Armor

Chest & Legs & Feet

Name: Tactical Uniform
Brief Description:

Type: Protection
Specific applications to Note:

• Lightweight
• Extremely Durable
• Abrasion Resistance
• Flexible
• Slash Resistance
• Waterproof, Flame Retardant up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit
• Breathable (means he won’t sweat because of the material, activity or outside influence is another story)

Weapons

Weapon Name: Ebium’s Pride
Type: guan dao
Brief Description: A gaun dao is a shorter version of a naginata with a bladed end, though in Jacer’s case he has been lucky enough to have gained a Magik military issued one with a spiked end. Made of a metal alloy harvested within Ebium’s crust called oraen, from the blade end to the long handle tip. The alloy is almost identical to steel save for a few notable differences:

-Without addition Magik pouring through the metal frame, the weapon can withstand up to 570 mpa or over 82,000 psi of pressure applied to it at once without snapping.
-The melting point is that of medium carbon steel at about 2600 degrees F (1427 C).
-Most would expect the weapon to be rather heavy and unwieldy, but it is light due to the catacomb design inside the handle and steel type.

In addition Ebium’s Pride, due to its origins, can tolerate continual currents of Magik produced by Jacer. This increases the attributes the metal since it is made to channel the energy continually, so long as Jacer is in contact with it. When he lets go or is disarmed, the weapon reverts immediately back to its original state.
Size:
* Total Length: 5 foot and 10 inches.
*Weight estimate: 15 lbs.
Modifications or Special Abilities:
* The material has a strong physical resistance, even when not being empowered by Jacer’s Magik. However, when he does start to feed his energy into it he can increase the overall physical resistance to 600 mpa or over 87000 psi. This is more than enough to resist the cut of almost any enhanced blade strength he’s encountered...yet.
*At the end is a spike designed for jabbing, often used in the final kill instances when the enemy is down and out. Or attempts to snatch it from the other end.


Weapon Name: Phoenix Mark V or his Nix as Jacer calls it
Weapon Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Brief Description:
Made by Phoenix Armories, the Phoenix Mark V isn’t the newest or shiniest hand held pistol on the market but it can pack a hellva punch as Jacer says. Unlike older models, this pistol can use either his Magik or normal magazine filled with most common caliber: 9mm.
Magazine Size: Normal has 20 rounds each, MASS_{* look below at listing of MASS} has 10 rounds each.
Modifications:

• DNA Lock: DNA registry within the weapon’s hand thanks to micro sensors. Two individuals are registered: Jacer and Dom. When an individual attempts to use this weapon, without a registry, than the trigger will lock up and remain in that mode until the registered users reset the system.
• Low Detection Laser Pointer: Increasing the accuracy through establishing a guiding dot, allowing Jacer to easily know where on the target it should hit. Though the dot can easily be seen when placed on the target, the light traveling back to the source is much harder preventing his position from being given away.
• Magik Activated Specialized Shots [MASS]: Also known as MASS, for short, these rounds are infused with set Magik . There are four bullet types and each has its own original properties, creating specialized effects when they come in contact with a target or object.
  
  Mass bullets are fragile compared to the normal bullets which makes creating them during battle, impossible. At least impossible without risking the magnus. Jacer will only make these outside and between conflicts, using normal bullets and fusing them to his own magik. The number will be on the first post of every battle scene listing how many mags Jacer has in the start and how many bullets are within those mags. Due to being limited to being loaded in specialized mags, each MASS mag holds only half the amount (10) rounds, designed to prevent movement like jarring while still firing like normal. These extra magnifications can with standard impact within human ranges and keeps from setting them off earlier, namely within the gun and possibly damaging it.
  
  
  • Ice Rounds: These rounds are infused with Magik programmed to mimic ice properties. They hinder and slow the opponent, whenever an area is hit. When it impacts, the area will immediately become layered in cold and ice similar to a mage’s low level ice magic for each round. Width and thickness of the ice will depend mainly on how close the target is when it is hit. The closer ranges means wider area affect but thinner ice layer as closer range is the opposite, a smaller affected area and thicker ice layers. (Depending on surroundings or provided outside effects, it melts between 3-7 posts) |*Damage Type: Minor cold effects/ Bruising|
  • Splicer Rounds: On impact, these rounds have an affect more like a buckshot of a 12 gauge. On firing, the Magik within the bullet will break it apart into smaller and very damaging slivers, traveling at high velocity. The further the range, the more widespread and weaker in power. Closer range means tighter spread and stronger in power however. |Damage Type: Shotgun base|
  • Shock Rounds: Jacer's favorite type of rounds, he affectionately calls them the Mini Tasers. They are able to produce about 50,000 volts at human survivable amps, which spread out to attack the muscle nerves and aim to disable the target. Originally these bullets were designed for capture rather than harm, but Jacer has discovered a way to tweak the amps produced allowing him to up the amps. Doing so, he can make bullets that can go from stunning to seriously damaging tissue. |Damage Type: Electrical Damage/ Bruising (depending on the amps)|
  • Tracker Rounds: A useful little bullet, once it hits an individual’s clothing or person, it creates an invisible marker to the naked eye using Magik. Instead of using heat, scent, or any other specialized equipment for tracking, Jacer has trained in being able to locate this marker wherever this specialized bullet is in play. Creating a 3-D map in his head, based on what he’s seen and knows, he can easily keep track of his foe’s whereabouts within a mile of him.|Damage Type: Bruising|

_{* Damage type: What type of Damage occurs if they hit the target. Those stated with bruising damage appear like 9mm but impact like paintballs They are not designed to break the skin. However, they can still cause bruising, dents or other like damage as if the individual was hit by a paintball.}

Accessories

Name: Utility Belt & Leg Holster
Brief Description: A civilian storage belt made and designed to hold essential items. There's three pockets on either side of his hips and within easy reach. His holster is a side one secures his gun at his right leg, allowing for easy reach should he need it without hindering his torso.
Type: storage
Size: Medium
-4 normal Magazines
-3 MASS Magazines
-2-3 small items (currently vacant)
He can possibly hold more should he be aware of what he’s going into, using the 2-3 additional space to hold some magazines. However, the total amount will be stated before each battle scene.

Name: MASS Mags
Brief Description: Specialized designed magazines use to stabilize and contain the more fragile type MASS rounds. They are refillable outside battle.
Type: magazine
Size: 10
Other information:
-MASS magazines can only hold 10 rounds of the same bullet type and the mags are interchangeable even when all the rounds aren't used.

Other Items
N/A

Senses

Normal without enhancement.
Sight- Average (18/20 vision)
Smell- Average
Touch- Acute
Taste- None existence… Apocalyptic setting, you will literally eat what you find and that alone kills your taste buds!
Sound- Acute (human hearing is between 20 Hz-20,000Hz)

To enhance his senses, Jacer has studied animals with suitable traits and altered them to suit his needs through his Magik. They are only affected through willing activation or deactivation, proving they aren’t instinctual or natural based. Unlike pure energy constructs, maintaining these senses takes little to no stress on Jacer’s body. If for any reason, a sense is deactivated it will take a seconds to reactive the senses.

Sight- Acute: Using his Magik, Jacer studied the eye of a bird of prey once. He recreated aspect that enhanced his eyesight up to eight times better than an average human which allows him to see a hare a mile off with little difficulty. It also decreases the light scatter by dimming the blood vessels in use and preventing the images from becoming blurry or disoriented. An additional mode is gained night vision through it diminishes his vision range from a mile to human range. Smell-Acute: Jacer gained the scent range of beagle, someone’s beloved pet likely, during a scouting mission for supplies. Not the best breed for breed for the job but being 1,000-10,000 times greater than his own, it works. He can smell scents up to a mile away when he actually focuses and has a need to, the nose mimicking both the strengths and weakness of the canine’s sensitive nose.
Touch-Acute: A spider gave him this idea which Jacer’s own creativity helped adapt it for better use. Using his Magik to enhance his senses, Jacer can create thin, near invisible hairs on his skin which can sense the air when something is moving within a 3 meter around all the way around him. The details on the subject or type of movement are rather hazy since they only vibrate depending on how it’s shifting the air. Through if something managed to have come this close, it better be to lock horns.
Taste-None
Sound-Acute: Like with his eyes, Jacer examined sensitive ear design of a house pet cat through this animal died as food during the last harsh winter. Currently he has a hearing range of 45-64,000 Hz thanks to the canal’s design, this enables him to draw in frequencies otherwise quieter than he could ever hear as a human. An example, but not limited to, a mouse’s rustling up to 30 feet away easily.

Attributes

Without Magik Enhancing it.

Strength- Jacer is able to lift about 200 lbs, which is his own body weight. Any more will show signs of stress.
Speed- His strength is speed and he can reach up to 25-28 mph at a top sprint for short bursts lasting up to 5 seconds before declining. Through in an adrenaline burst he can last double that, the price of that push would leave him breathless.
Reaction, to Stimulus- Jacer’s, due to reaction being a key survival trait, reaction rate is much higher than common humans. Shaved off by a few milliseconds lowering the time to .23-visual, .16 audio, and .14 touch.
Other- These, without Magik are still within human (for a magnus) range for the most part.

With Magik Enhancing it, these can’t be further enhanced or deactivated when activated. It takes less than a second when he’s officially aware of a threat.

Strength-When his Magik is coursing through his body, it adapts and changes to enable his muscles, tendons and more to be able to lift up to nearly half a short ton (1000) at his peak.
Speed- His top speed to date, tested by Dom’s curiosity, can reached up to over 140 mph through it takes time to get there but retaining it constantly drains his stamina. In quick bursts, he can reach up to 20-40 mph at a time allowing for adjustment when needed in a few seconds.
Reaction, to Stimulus- Thanks to the additional senses and speed, the time it takes for his reaction time is halved.
Other- When Magik is coursing through his veins, Jacer’s body is enhanced to account for the strain and specifics to each enhanced ability which prevents him from damage realistically. Especially because of his own abilities. This also makes his durability enough he could live through inhuman damages (about double to triple levels:like being sent through a concrete wall and walking afterwards) before crumpling. However, he still bleeds. In addition, being alive or standing and still being able to fight are very different things.

As mentioned before, all Magik magnus had specific focus which prevents their bodies from stressing or over extending itself from the boundless energy source within their parasite. Jacer’s Magik capabilities focus on constructs, barriers, enhancing his weapon, and natural skills in himself to reach abnormal levels.

Name: Magik Constructs
Description: Using the energy from his parasite, Jacer can mold the Magik into pure light, transparent copies of non living things he’s familiar with. Due to the energy requirements of creating, maintaining through continual touch and enhancing an object made from pure Magik, Jacer’s been forced to cut back on the stress by eliminating the ability to boost its set attributes. This means all his constructs are limited in tensile strength of steel (not orean) only. Repetitive pressure, ranging between 2,000 psi or higher, over time can weaken the integrity of the structure such as in the form of punching it over and over for example. Once reaching the max limit, the construct will shatter and break apart before vanishing into thin air.
Prep Time: from 2 to 10 seconds, larger or more complicated the construct than the more time it will take.
Duration: As long as Jacer has contact with the item, it won't fade.
Additional Information: In order to be able to create a tool, Jacer has had to both encountered and absorb knowledge from it. Things within in his ability are currently simple melee weapons to ropes or oil lamps, even glow sticks. In addition, he’s created a crude method of creating more MASS when his current supply runs out and can only perform this outside battle.

Name: Enhanced Constructs
Description: Created in the same manner as the above construct, this classification is different from the Constructs due to the fact Jacer doesn’t need to maintain contact for the object to be retained and instead fades after a set amount of rounds. This is because he charges it with a ‘battery’ amount of Magik allowing it to exist without his aid and temporarily alter the battleground, unless stated otherwise in the arena description. It’s created using basic, geometric shapes lowering its complexity and will remain stationary until either after 3 rounds or it’s been shattered. However, from where they can be placed or size or the shape can be influenced by Jacer himself when first created.

There's 2 types, one for Magik/Energy and the other for Physical. Each with their own specific area of focus but unable to affect the other, allowing the unaffected result to continue to pass through it. Once the construct is created than it is set in place despite wherever he places it and the laws of gravity, being able to literally float in mid air until the end of its lifespan. The time limit can't be increased at all by Jacer as to do so would require more energy output than just creating another. To shatter a Wall or Barrier, the construct preps has to be lower than the attacking spell or physical action. When broken, the barrier no longer exists and the magic effects/physical power is diminished by half. Barrier and Wall Constructs can only cover, at max, 12x12 foot area with a half a foot thickness and would take a grand total of 12 seconds to create.

Prep Time: 2 -12 seconds depending on the overall structure. Larger, thick Walls or Barriers will naturally take more time compared to Thinner ones.
Duration: Lasts about 3 rounds total before fading.
Two basic types are created from this area: Wall or Barrier.

Wall- The version of barrier that is associated with physical attacks. In the case of magical manipulation elements, the affected element would be stopped in its tracks because of its physical essence and nature despite the manipulation. If the attack is brought into creation by magic than it is no longer considered physical and only magikal in natural, unable to be stopped the energy in place.

Barrier-This barrier type is made to block attacks based in an energy nature, allowing any physical structure to pass through. However if a physical attack is enhanced by magical/unnatural abilities than any boost is immediately nulled when it ends up coming into contact with the Barrier. This also includes elemental/energy manipulation, elemental creation, and similar magik (magic).

Name: Symbiotic Healing
Description: All magnus have this, through depending on their focus, their levels of healing can vary. Jacer’s is at the lower end as his magik focuses more on construction and enhancing his body rather than making it a working weapon. Whenever a Jacer is injured his parasite is able to slow restore his body to its original state outside combat. The reason is his Haisai hasn’t the development due to Jacer’s focus to making healing occur fast enough and still keep up its effects over enhancing his natural abilities, his weapon and cast magik. Despite its unlimited power there’s a limit to how much he can draw which in turn, limits to how it is divided.When at rest, he doesn’t require his extra abilities and so all energy goes to healing making him vulnerable.

Instant kill methods targeted at the heart and head will certainly kill him, his parasite unable to bring the dead back to life. Through some magnus can, it doesn’t stretch to immortality or invulnerability on themselves because it’s denying Ebium her dues from this gift. Foreign matter lowers healing rate due to delicate work required to ensure to both remove all evidence and heal the damage.

In addition the magnus is not immune to instant kill methods targeting the heart or head, despite his ability to withstand wounds that would usually kill a normal human.

Prep Time: N/A |outside combat only|
Duration: The amount of healing depends on the wounds severity and damage total, possibly taking anywhere from minutes to a month in order to mend fully. Light wounds like scratches, shallow cuts, brushing, blunt force damage short of cracking bone and other similar damage can be mended in minutes within reason though having many of these can increase it to an hour. Medium wounds include cracked bone, sliced tendons, deep cut/slash/stabs in any part but organs, and similar nature damage requires hours. Heavy damage which is shatter bone, damaged organs (besides head and heart), heavy burns/frost damage and other similar damage require weeks to restore. Sadly these are only estimates as the number of wounds also affect the healing factor. More he has to heal, the longer it will naturally take.

Ebium followed a parallel path to our own history up until the18-19 century, when the 2 decade war happened and slavery of Magik infused humans end with results much like what happened in the Civil war in our own time. The results of that was advancements in technology, from medical to warfare, and creating a world where magik and space like technology could exist in harmony. That was until a few months before the Undyne invaded and the world turned into an apocalyptic wasteland and most the population were genetically altered cybernetic beings called Enslaved. These creatures, former husks of themselves, no longer had the individuality and instead, were infused with the will to serve the Undyne without question.

Now any remains of free humans live in the lower wastelands of Usria. A highland, cold forested area where few crops or animals could survive the harsh weather. It’s here where Jacer, and his family, have ended up under an ex-military commander and the tightly knitted survivors.

World background/reference: wip



Jacer was born in the nation of Mercisana, within Casey National Hospital to Alister and Kalia Hayden during 2196 ESD. A Mericana citizen offered him many chances in life starting with a decent education and normal life in Gaunfield, a town on the more rural area where things weren’t as high tech compared to the cities.

At fourteen, in 2210 EST, Jacer experience his first encounter with the Enslaved when his best who was infected with Chrome Disease torn their principle up during a pep rally. It was sudden, unprovoked, and violent enough the school faculty and student body panicked. Liam wasn't the only student who went rabid as the bodies piled up. Jacer was among the lucky few survivors and managed to contact his grandfather, his mother and brother visiting before picking him up. The Undyne were quick and merciless as during the confusion several bases filled with Magik Mages were target and eviscerated into dust. Including his father's.

Within a few months, Jacer's remaining family found themselves among a struggling survivor group trying to live under Undyne oppression. Life was tough and demanding as the thirty uninfected people were under the command of Sergeant Malcolm, survivor due to being away on leave. With him were eight Magik soldiers like himself that provided a defense against the Enslaved, mainly because they were unable to be infected unlike civilians.

It was during a salvage errand that fourteen year old Jacer was fused with Ebuim's life blood and lost his mother. Due to his size and built, as well as being among the oldest and smallest to listen to instruction, he could get into places most men couldn't. They didn't count on the Enslaved scout and being an untrained soldier, Jacer panicked and hid inside a fusion tank designed for creating Magik Mages. The scout accidently started up the systems while a fire fight broke out between it and the soldiers. The thick liquid filling the tank as sounds of fighting fading, leaving the child to nearly drown within the substance. It took hours to find him, on the verge of death. Many, in the years to come, believed it would’ve been a mercy if he had just died.

In the years that followed, Jacer learned why Magik privates in their first year were confined to base as his Magik was out of control and dangerous. Hurting three civilians in an accidental discharge had immediately put him to train under a Captain Yarosmere, a grizzly and retired old vet. Combine the ruthless, hard core training with the difficulties of surviving being hunted relentlessly then Jacer managed to make it pass when he terms as hell itself.

It was during this hell training that Jacer and Dom had come across a strange animal Dom adopted and named Gizi. A curious, hyper zoo animal that pliced bred an otter with a large eagle giving it a bird like wings. Sadly it seemed the beast had an unfortunate run in that had required its white wings replaced with artificial and machine ones. Through the thing annoyed Jacer mildly, he allowed Dom to keep it as his brother deserved a friend.

Life was manageable until 24, when his small group had been chased to the frozen continent of Ursia. Again survival required desperate measures and those included contact with a would be Enslaved colony, requiring Jacer and a small group to scale the mountains to reach them. Little did he know, his younger brother and his pet, had ended up tagging along unknowingly among the pack beasts. They were half way before one of the men discovered the stowaways causing them to stop during half way into their trip, their group settled in a cave. Pissed off, Jacer naturally tried to play father as his kid brother took his unusually harsh words to heart and darted deeper into the cave. It was there where both of them discovered a bizarre artifact. A large strange artifact standing in the cave’s very heart. It wasn’t shortly, likely out of spite, that Dom, followed by Gizi, had made their way down to it. Of course, Jacer had followed them as they all three approached the thing. Little did they know, they had company. A full and ex-soldier, by the look of it, Enslaved had also decided to seek refuge inside from the harsh temperatures and chilling ice, immediately spotting them from its hidden niche above them. Instinctively, Jacer’s eyes caught a glimpse of it and shoved Dom away when he activated his Magik to his Ebium’s Pride. Dom yells then darted for cover, leaving the once blood and flesh woman to his older brother’s disposable.

It seemed their conflict had awoke or activate something, because the artifact started to shimmer and come alive mysteriously during the fight. As the two sparred, Jacer’s back was against the artifact which started to increase its pull and drag them both in, reaching out for the only living creatures within its grasp. The last thing Jacer ever saw before a flash of light drowned his vision was the Enslaved retreating then turning its humanoid figure upon his younger brother causing the teenager to realize he was trapped. It was the fear within Dom’s eyes that would haunt Jacer each night.

Motivation: When Jacer touched the artifact, he was immediately transported outside of his own world and the last thing he ever saw was the Enslaved drawing on his younger brother. What happened is anyone’s guess, but it’s the fear of being unable to protect Dom and Gizi that drives Jacer into exploring the multiverse. Inside he never stops hoping there might still be a chance his brother managed to escape without becoming one but the odds, last he saw, were against him.