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I am currently writing up an evil overlord character. But I've been side tracked.

Also, I'm liking the king. Sun and Moon powers activate!

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Glad you're liking him. If you want something to be altered to work better with Lucinda let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Anyway off to find a Kingly picture. Maybe I'll steal something from dark souls.

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I did steal the description of the sword of Celakor from your old king in case you are not okay with that. Well, I did change a few proper nouns.

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If you'll have me, here's my CS.  I'll edit it though since I noticed that the King and Queen will have some sort of edits as well :D  I'll match my bio and other details when the details have been cleared since the Queen has the inability to give birth-- so it might complicate stuff :D

Lethonel Proudsword

"Every life, no matter how small, is as meaningful as every dust of gold on my father's crown."

Lethonel is a bright young prince whose chronic sickness has made it difficult for him to rise through the ranks of royalty.  The youngest son had inherited much of his looks from his father with the exception of his golden locks which strangely resemble that of his mother.  The lad's eyes are that of an olive green shade with short eyelashes that contradict that of his mother.  His blonde hair is rarely kept in order and is often seen in a messy fashion as if the prince had just gotten out of bed.  His cheeks are not that rosy as compared to his mother, taking on more of his father instead.  Lethonel wears the standard prince attire above a plain white tunic: a white, long-sleeved coat with the coattails hanging freely above his rear.  He also wears a pair of black pants which fit his legs snugly.  His choice of footwear comes in the form of sturdy and shiny black poulaines that are not too pointy-tipped.  The insignia of his family is branded on his right sleeve, just below his shoulder.  While the prince respects his mother immensely, he had found it difficult to adapt her proud and stoic posture, prompting him to look the weakest out of all his siblings.

Lethonel Iridis G. Proudsword

"I am Lethonel Proudsword, youngest son of King Sariel, Chosen of the Moon, and Queen Lucinda, Lady of Sunlight.  I have the sun and moon within me-- what makes you think I am afraid?"

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"I maybe young but I believe that I am skillful enough to assist in my father in defending the beacon of light that is our kingdom.

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Allied with the Light; Youngest Prince and Distinguished Scholar of Celakor

"A world of darkness is a world of anarchy and chaos.  In the same way that the flowers cannot bloom in the dark, so does life stagnate in nothing but shadows."

Weapons(s)

A simple, lightweight rapier that is hung at Lethonel's waist.  He also hides a short dagger in his right sleeve.

Abilities/Powers

At the moment, Lethonel does not know whether he possesses any magic or whatnot even though his parents have an affinity with the magical arts.  Still, the prince is insecure since it might be a shame on his part  if he does not develop any abilities.
Talent(s)

Lethonel is a brilliant strategist yet not as good as his mother.  He is trained in the different strategies and tactics of war, however, he only knows them by theory and not yet in real-life application.  He is also a skilled diplomat as he can talk easily in negotiations and is often sent as a representative to the allies of his father.  Like his mother, Lethonel has an affinity for being empathetic to the people around him; he uses this to know the needs and wants of the people which he reports to his parents.  Since he has a somewhat weaker constitution, Lethonel has placed a greater focus on apothecary and medicines rather than swordsmanship or dueling.  This makes him a decent healer, but he is still learning under his mother.
Personality

Lethonel is a soft-spoken prince who takes pleasure in interacting with the common folk.  He is easily worn out by the affairs of the crown, and will often veer away from political discussions when possible.  The prince would often escape the sight of the guards, and would prefer to watch the children play upon the busy streets, fervently hoping that, one day, he could also enjoy such simple yet soul-lifting games.  He is extremely down to earth yet also painfully naïve from time to time.  Due to his chronic illness (which consists of coughing and the like), the prince has an underlying insecurity and embarrassment especially towards his parents and siblings since they were all shining banners of excellence and strength.  Lethonel would often try to act tough when, in reality, he is already piss-scared.  The prince would closely model his mother, who he is closest to, and would often imitate how she would handle the affairs of the kingdom.  From her posture to her demeanor, Lethonel would always try to follow in her footsteps.  As someone who cannot extensively do combat trainings, Lethonel spends his time in libraries, reading through book after book in order to make himself seem useful.  He also tries to invent new things, although most of his ideas are mere propositions.  More often than not, the prince is quite picky with his food, preferring sweet meals over others, however, he does not openly show this, believing that he has no right to complain when others are starving out there in the plains.  
Biography

Born as the youngest and frailest of the children of the king, Lethonel had a difficult time when it came to learning the basics in terms of manual labor.  He was fatigued quite easily, and could only do so much without melting like a babe.  Thus, the prince had to resort to finding his purpose somewhere else:  scholarship and knowledge.  Lethonel would often tear through book after book, always trying to talk to his father about every new thing he has learned... although, the king was rarely there to be able to fully listen to him.  Still, he does try to do what he can, preferring to interact with the common folk since they rarely judged him even with his weak constitution.  So, the prince became quite close to the masses, believing that the strength of the kingdom really relied on the people, and as such, he devoted his time to bettering the lives of these people who never even judged him once.  Over the years, though, the lad looked up to the queen as a role model, seeing her as strength without the need to show off.

Pretty much, he was the weakest royal every conceived in the last few years.  So, while his siblings were out fighting, Lethonel decided that if he could not excel in the field of fighting, then he would excel in the arts and sciences.  The boy began to read, read, read and read!  He would go to libraries since the first light of dawn and he would go home when the night had settled in.  While his siblings would come home sweaty and battered, he would also come home at the same time, glasses and books in hand.  While some consider the prince to be a genius, there is still a deep shadow that haunts the boy.  His envy gnaws at him everyday, his desire to run, to jump and to... just have fun... were always left insatiable due to his sickness.  Thus, Lethonel found his solace in handing kids his toys; the prince's eyes would well up in tears as he would look the children play and laugh, not wanting them to be lonely and sad because he, himself, knows how terrible it is to not be able to do something that you really want to do... all because of a sickness that you could never have avoided.  

Extras: Will soon be added :D

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I think Sariel would be proud to have Lethonel as a son. Of course still need to wait for word of god to accept them both, but whatever. I think after Leslie's revisions Lucinda will be able to give birth, but I'm sure we can work something out even if that stays in there.

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Yes after I rewrite her backstory, Lucinda's children will be her own.

ALSO OMG IT'S HOPE *PINCHES HIS ADORABLE LITTLE CHEEK*

... Sorry

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Am I the only one thinking that maybe Allucard is too powerful?

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Possibly. What particularly bothers you about him?

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Mostly the part where "he can't die as long as his will is strong enough to not... want to die. Oh, he has a phylactery, sure, but it's optional."

Pretty airtight defense.

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I guess I was never too worried about that because I felt like Raven could handle him anyway. Perhaps a compromise could be made with ArtifactCreator on this.

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It took a while, but I made a Dark Lord. I also included a somewhat motivation for the Dark Side in there, so we have something to go off of other than "Let's just kill the Light people"

Nyarlathotep
The Harbinger of Oblivion


"We are eternal. So long as there is light, we will always dwell in it's shadow."


Character Theme |At the Price of Oblivion

Nyarlathotep is a disgusting abomination of darkness created from every impure thought and action made by mortals. Their presence brings with it the haunting feeling of emptiness and dread. If one would dare to gaze upon their visage, they would notice that Nyarlathotep appears quite human. Sickly pale skin covered in large cracks, their complexion is most accurately described as that of a porcelain doll. Paired with the shallow, black eye sockets and large, empty smile, this is quite a fitting image. Nyarlathotep really does appear as a human with no soul. An empty vessel of darkness. Their body is very tall and slender, and is covered mostly in large, black feathers. They have wild, receding black hair. Nyarlathotep is seen wearing an odd head piece resembling that of a black, iron torch. They also are known to wear a very strange armored dress that spikes outwards from the hips. Their legs and arms are also encased in this strange material. Nyarlathotep sports two pairs of large, black wings.
Family Name | Greenblade
Maiden Name | N/A
Given Name(s) | Daniel
Title/Alias | Harbinger of Oblivion, The Dark Lord, The Eternal Darkness, The Malicious Demon
Gender | None. When Nyarlathotep speaks, hundreds of voices echo from their being at once.
Age | ???
Sexuality | N/A

Alignment | Dark (The Dark Lord)
Race | Unknown, currently possessing a human boy named Daniel Greenblade

Personality | There is a strange calmness to Nyarlathotep, which makes them even more sinister than one might expect. They are cruel, evil and twisted; often persuading others to give into their dark desires. Nyarlathotep feeds off of negative emotion, so it makes sense that they themselves are shrouded within negativity and darkness. In fact, their soul is so twisted and dark that even their loyal followers tremble before them. But above everything, there seems to be an odd confidence. Nyarlathotep is the embodiment of every impure aspect of the mortal world, and they are confident that this war has already been won. For no mortal will ever be rid of their darkness. Nyarlathotep knows this, and enjoys sadistically playing with the hopes and dreams of everyone they encounter. Dangling the sweet promise of victory before them, and then crushing them with absolute despair. You can prepare your guardians, build your monuments, and wrap yourselves up in indomitable fortresses to protect you from the darkness; but the darkness dwells within you, and Nyarlathotep is simple waiting for the day you're consumed by it.

Primary Weapon | Sword of Nothing A large claymore, tainted by the powers of oblivion. Can be used as a catalyst for Nyarlathotep's magic. It is believed this was the weapon that their host body favored the most.
Secondary Weapon | Oblivion Monolith A large, stone pillar summoned forth from the abyss. The Monolith acts as a gateway between the mortal world and the abyss; a method for Nyarlathotep to summon demonic horrors from the other side to serve them.
Notable ArmorBlack Armor | All of the armor on Nyarlathotep's body appears as black iron, but is actually an unknown substance created within the abyss. The extent of the protection it provides isn't fully known, but Nyarlathotep seems to be impervious to most attacks while they wear it.


Abilities
Flight | Nyarlathotep is granted the ability to fly via their large, black wings. They are also capable of levitating off of the ground with little to no effort.
Immortality | Nyarlathotep, powered by the negativity of mortals, can never truly die. Even if their soul is vanquished, they are bound to the emotions of the living and will always eventually return. However, they are only able to take form in the mortal world if a willing host is presented to them.
Demonic Possession | Nyarlathotep is able to exist in the mortal world by forming a contract with a willing host. They take over the hosts body, greatly altering their physical form. If the host body is killed, Nyarlathotep returns to the Abyss in search of another host.
Oblivion Sorcery | Nyarlathotep is one with the darkness of the Abyss, and can call upon it for various offensive and defensive spells. The powers of Oblivion are fearsome, and there are even tales of Nyarlathotep sinking an entire castle into the depths of the Abyss.
Demonic Subjugation | Nyarlathotep can summon various demons from the Abyss to do their bidding. These range from weak beings with greater numbers to more powerful, single entities. Although the latter is harder to hold control over.
Despair | Nyarlathotep's soul is so corrupted and dark, that all who stand in their presence are overwhelmed by despair and dread. Those with weaker hearts succumb to this darkness, and can even lose themselves to the madness of Oblivion if they are exposed to Nyarlathotep's mighty aura for too long.
True Form | The sealed away, true form of Nyarlathotep. Even despite their power, they are heavily restricted in the mortal world by the curse that forces their soul to bind to a willing host. This seal takes the form of the four Omens; great seals scattered across the Kingdom of Celakor that inhibit Nyarlathotep's power. It is their goal to find and destroy these seals. Pray to the heavens that they never do.


Talents
Cunning | Nyarlathotep is a master of trickery and deception. They can quickly seek out the desires of others and use them to persuade them to their cause. Many of Nyarlathotep's followers are there because they truly believe that Nyarlathotep will grant their every desire once they have the world in their grasp.
Inhuman Endurance | Despite their frail appearance, Nyarlathotep's body is incredibly durable and hard to kill. Combined with the Black Armor, Nyarlathotep is quite resistant to most forms of magic and physical attacks. If only there was a way to remove their armor, if only to make them slightly more vulnerable.
Natural Leader | Nyarlothotep rules with an iron fist, and their confidence is inspiring to their followers. Those who follow Nyarlathotep would gladly die for them.
Wisdom | Having existed for quite some time, Nyarlathotep is knowledgeable on many different topics.


Biography | In the darkness of the Abyss, there are many demonic entities that exist within. These creatures are separated into various hierarchies. These are not important to note, but they are just a means to judge the level of power and influence one being has. Nyarlathotep was never included on this hierarchy. Their entire existence was so frail and minuscule that they did not deserve to be called a demon of the Abyss. Writhing with anger and jealousy, Nyarlathotep desired what they did not have; but what could a mere speck of dust in the vast Abyss do to gain power?

In a desperate madness for power, Nyarlathotep committed the ultimate taboo and linked their entire essence with the darkness within Humanity. It is claimed that this act is what lead to beings of darkness existing in the mortal world; where only creatures with both light and dark inside them dwell. This act, while seemingly harmless at the time, cause Nyarlathotep to grow from the negative emotions of mortals. Every soul has both light and darkness inside of it, and Nyarlathotep wished to exploit this. Feeding off of the darkness, their essence grew and grew within the Abyss. They consumed any lesser being that got in their way, and demanded respect and servitude from the powerful demons that roamed the darkness. Nyarlathotep had successfully conquered the darkness, and all within it, thanks to the souls of humanity.

Yet it would not stop there. Greed is a powerful thing, and Nyarlathotep set their sights on the mortal world after they had taken hold of the Abyss. The first time Nyarlathotep appeared, it was a cataclysmic event that shook the very world as we knew it. It was eons ago, in a time long before Celakor. Oblivion threatened to take control over the world, with Nyarlathotep at the helm. They would have succeeded too, if they had not underestimated the light. A creature of darkness, Nyarlathotep did not expect the light to be as powerful as it was. With the power of this light, combined with many masterful sorcerers, four seals were placed upon Nyarlathotep's soul and bound to the mortal world. These are known as the Four Omens; The Omen of Death, War, Famine and Pestilence. Their true form sealed away, Nyarlathotep assumed a fleeting form and was banished back to Oblivion. As the centuries passed by, these great heroes who saved the world from Nyarlathotep perished and were no longer remembered in history. However, their Omen's remain. Hidden across Celakor within ancient tombs, protected by the most powerful of sorceries. The Omens foretell a time when Nyarlathotep will rise into this world once again with the power of oblivion behind them; a harbinger of the Abyss.

In our present day, there are still those who devote their lives to Nyarlathotep. It was this cult, named the Abyss Walkers, that offered the body of a young, human boy for Nyarlathotep to inhabit. The boy was willing to accept them into their body, and Nyarlathotep arose once again. Even with most of their power sealed away, Nyarlathotep is a formidable entity that threatens to snuff the light of every living thing in this world.

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So, just to clarify, the demons Nyarlathotep summons can be convinced to defect him?

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@Esterdi I will say yes, technically. But all things considered, I doubt trying to reason with a demon would be very effective.

I didn't write it in stone, but I kind of implied that the Oblivion Monolith is the catalyst for Nyarlathotep to summon demons with. So destroying the monolith is going to be a lot more feasible than trying to talk a demon out of fighting for them.

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That wouldn't really be in-character for Sharp, unfortunately (destroying the monolith). He'd much rather try to appeal to a demon's self-interest and convince him that serving is not the best he could do (and that there is a no strings attached way out).

At least, that's what I think of when I imagine out-of-control demons: Not mindless harbringers of destructions, but sentient entities carrying out their own plans intelligently.

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@Esterdi I think it'd be a curious thing to see one of Nyarlathotep's demons be convinced to abandon them half way down the track.

Although Sharp would have to figure out that no-strings attached way for them to break free. It won't be as easy as a quick conversation. The demons can't just decide to abandon Nyarlathotep and do whatever they want in the mortal world, since the only reason they're kept here is via the monolith.

I'm sure we can work together and figure out an interesting way to make this happen, though.

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Not fully done reading the dark lord, but I am glad to see that one, there is still reason for the sword of Celakor to cut through anything, as Nyarlathotep, has otherwise impenetrable armor, but also glad that the only real way that any characters have of "beating him for good" is Raven. Assuming Raven can steal his soul and seal it in his lantern. Of course that would require an opportunity and the desire to do so, but its a thought. If there are any other ways we have of beating him that I missed let me know.

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@Cultural Titan I feel like trapping Nyarlathotep's soul would be a good option, but it would probably take a lot more than Raven's lantern to contain it. I think the main way of defeating them would be for the Light side to find a way to break the connection between Nyarlathotep and the darkness of humanity, because without that they're not a very powerful being. Then they can be sealed away.

How they'd go about doing that? Well, we can always find a way via space magic or something.

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The real problem is weakening Nyarlathotep to the point where he can be trapped. once inside it would be done. of course this puts the light side in an odd spot where they still need to kill raven and almost have to destroy the lantern to do so. Releasing Nyarlathotep.

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