By the by, I may be allowing some people to create a second character, considering how many players have fallen out. The lack of players atm makes it somewhat difficult to progress, so I may also be unifying the group somehow. Just might take a shit ton of time to do reasonably.

Can you summarize briefly what's happened from the beginning of the story thus far to current events? Otherwise I'll just read it tomorrow.

Jäger Mantol [+]

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First Name: Jäger
Last Name: Mantol
Age: 21
Sex: M
Home Nation: Saiga
Appearance:

Jäger Mantol Picture [+]

Jäger stands at 6’ 3” when wearing his metal greaves, and weighs 220 lbs without them. His black hair comes to rest just above his ears and left eye, where a teal tattoo is etched dominantly. He is wearing a white robe with blue border and tinge on the shoulders, beneath this robe is a leather harness and white, cloth pants. Over this robe are metal pieces of armor on his hands, feet, waist, and shoulder. His teal tattoo, although unseen when fully armored, runs down the neural network of his body, running down to his torso’s midline and splitting into four paths that end in his extremities. This tattoo glows upon casting; it is for aesthetic purposes only at the moment. His eyes are unblinking, pale blue at the center, matching the pale white tone of his skin. His mouth is often in a smirk, as if in curiosity or wonder.

Personality: Confident in every sense of the word. Jäger believes himself upon the path to match the power of an archmage, and his posture and ferocity in battle show for it. He is not loud, but can come off as aggressive, and only speaks when needed to. He will correct any statement he believes to be wrong, not for the purpose of satisfaction, but to not mislead information and knowledge. His belief in the purity of knowledge is sacred, and thus he does not tolerate perceived stupidity or worse, lies. He would not lie to his best of friends or to the worst of his enemies. He is driven, forward, and always searching for more ways to improve his being. He will take criticism if it is not misguided. Charity is rare but not unlike him; it is a recently found behavior.

History:

Jäger grew up in the small region of Saiga, taught the ways of Kho since birth. His origins are a mystery, as he was raised in a monk temple since he was a newborn; the whereabouts of his family or if they are still alive is unknown. At an early age, Jäger took an affinity to reading and educating himself on any topic his tiny hands could grasp. Such an interest earned him a position in working as the temple bookkeep and eventually, the librarian, having a vast knowledge of what each text had to hold.

The monks required him to attend sessions, classes, religious holdings on the way of Kho, which he took to quickly. The way of Kho, as Jäger interpreted it, was to hone the mind, the body, and the self. Each person holds their potential Ki, however it is an individual quest to unlock that Ki. It is not part of a quest to teach others the way of their Ki, for another interfering would merely be a roadblock in their quest. The monks attempted to persuade Jäger that his method of thinking should be more open and charitable, however Jäger took this to be inaccurate criticism. Kho’s word is interpreted as he has already read it. Despite this refusal, the monks continued to teach Jäger their ways: to hone his mind and body as a singular entity, to push his physical and mental limits beyond the blind to Kho. They taught him the ways of green thumb through gardening and red hand through hunting. They taught him etiquette and in final resorts: self-defense.

Delving into the forgotten sections of the library one day, Jäger discovered tomes describing arcane energy and its potential uses. And several of them, specializing in lightning magic. Every day, when he believed the monks to be away or asleep, Jäger practiced in the grove behind the temple, honing his manipulation of the fifth element. It was everywhere. He was the energy, and the energy was he.

Finally, there was no more to the tomes in the library, and Jäger believed his destiny led him elsewhere, to spread the word of Kho’s betterment of self (it was not interfering in their quest, it was opening their eyes) and to learn more of this new arcane energy. The monks insisted that there was an infinite amount of knowledge to learn of Kho and his ways, but Jäger insisted this departing was the best path for him. Despite their differences, the monks lent Jäger a parting gift: a metal staff with an arcanite core, plain in its form, that was found long ago in the grove behind the temple. They had known. They’d always known. Thankful, Jäger embraced his family and decided to take with him a holy book of Kho: perhaps there was more to learn than expected.

Occupation: CMAS?

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Primary Focus: Arcane
Magical Capabilities:

Arcane (Primary Focus)

Jäger, as a monk scholar, has had access to several books on arcane energy and has come across several unique methods in utilizing his casting of lightning magic

- Lightning manipulation, specifically utilizing the electrons and arcane energy around each atom as individual points in a current or strike. Jäger’s power is increased exponentially if an actual storm is occurring or if a battle is within a conductive environment. The following are a sample of possible spells to be cast:

- Counterspell: Since the central nervous system (CNS) has a direct correlation with the arcane network, Jäger is able to interfere with the nerves’ electrical impulses of another arcane mage and disrupt a spell if it has not finished casting or is constantly being cast.

- Overdrive: As the central point of the arcane network, the CNS can have its electrical impulses made more rapid and in greater volume, temporarily increasing the power of Jäger’s spells but also draining more energy with each cast

- Rolling Thunder: Jäger summons a crackling ball of lightning to be thrown, which is capable of automatic travel and destroying weak materials such as wood, dirt, or fragments of rock. The ball lightning attracts any lightning casts made by Jäger as a conductor. Upon contact with its intended target, the ball lightning causes a rapid expansion of air and lightning to mimic the sound of thunder. This sound will deafen any who are too close temporarily, and will take damage from the outburst of sound as well as the electrical burn.

- Electrical affinity (Passive): Due to the electric nature of the CNS, Jäger is able to recover “mana” more quickly after casting, due to his innate control of electricity and being able to pull energy from the environment. This does not heal his physical condition.

- Shock Therapy: Jäger is able to mimic the effects of a defibrillator, if required

- Storm Gauntlets: Jäger is capable of channeling lightning as a current through his gauntlets and greaves. Anyone that is hit will feel internal burning and temporary paralysis, if weak enough.

- Overload: Given touch on a weak or incapacitated opponent, Jäger is capable of paralyzing voluntary muscles through constant shock and preventing any movement. This must be channeled or the spell will end. In the same conditions, given more time, Jäger is also capable of shutting down involuntary muscles.

Ki (Secondary Focus)

- Meditate: Tapping into the body’s natural regeneration process, Jäger can heal physical wounds faster than normal individuals. This process requires silence and much time to accomplish.

- Iron Will: Jäger’s main focus in Ki. Through training, he has honed his focus to continue fighting through sheer willpower alone. This allows him to stand and fight where others may fall in likewise injured states. Though there is no basis to go off of, Jäger also claims it enhances the power of his spells.

Body Modifications: None
Weapons and Equipment: A plain, silver metal stave that is pointed on either end, metal greaves and gauntlets, a metal pauldron on his right shoulder, and a metal chain tied around his waist as an improvised belt. All of these materials are conductive. He also has a holy book of Kho tied to his robe's sash (at the waist) and bounded in leather.

Specialties:
- Knowledge of agriculture and some edible wild plants
- Adept at Krav Maga, a form of self-defense
- Has skills in tracking and hunting
- Knowledge of several literature pieces of all categories, including arcane energy