Name/Alias: Apollyon, Vampire King

Species: Vampire, Clan Venture

Appearance: (Working on it)

Faction: Clan Venture

Biography: The origins of Apollyon remain a mystery though he is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most powerful vampires in the entire world. Despite his youthful experience, his vast experience in politics, military conflicts and economics has solidified his position and his clan at the top of the vampire hierarchy. Since recorded history it is assumed that Apollyon and his clan have long intervened in worldwide affairs, using their ability to dominate others to secure themselves unlimited resources and knowledge and influence the very world itself.

After years of infighting and petty squabbles, Apollyon achieved undisputed control of his clan around the rise of the Roman Empire and led a golden age that led to the domination of most of Europe along with the destruction of any threat that sought to overthrow him. But greed and lack of foresight saw the Roman Empire fall in particular with Apollyon once more having to scramble to pick up the pieces. Years of luxury and success had softened the clan and political infighting between the Ventrue and other clans along with Apollyon’s extended absence from the capital saw the mighty Ventrue searching for a new home. Seeking to redeem himself for his greatest mistake Apollyon has lacked a permanent residence, consistently moving throughout Europe in an effort to stabilize his power and eliminate would be traitors and re consolidating his power throughout Europe. It is now in Constantinople that Apollyon arrives, having reunified his clan seeking to control the city while also preparing a possible intervention in the Holy Lands to profit of the Crusades.
Personality: Calculating, Charismatic, Authoritative

Melee Weapons: European Longsword

Firearms: None

Skills/Abilities:

Physical abilities: While all vampires have increased attributes such as increased speed and strength, Apollyon is placed on a tier exclusive to the oldest and most powerful of vampires. Perhaps only the exceptions of other races can hope to match him in combat
Domination: Apollyon despite his physical talents is gifted with incredible ocular powers that upon making eye contact Apollyon can dominate weak minded individuals to do his bidding place them under illusions. While those with substantial willpower can resist the vampire temporarily, it is usually only a matter of time till a victim is broken and left to the vampire’s mercy.

Telekinesis: Upon sight Apollyon has shown the ability to manipulate matter in a variety of ways whether it’s using it to throw an individual without making physical contact or pulling a victim to within his physical range. While capable of various strengths and methods, the ability is rather draining if overused and thus is relatively reserved for only the strongest of opponents.

Name/Alias: Sledge

Species: Last of the Xirmir Dragonkin

Lore: Sledge’s Kin: Xirmir(Zer-Mir) Dragons

This picture is a close representation of the Xirmir Dragon, excluding the fact that the wings flaps do not connect to the body and allowing fully rotational joints in the socket of the base and mid section of the wings. Also they possess a pair of smaller wings along the sides under the arms, having the look of arms with wing flaps as well. Thus another winged arm for grasping and a defensive shield. Not all Xirmir Dragons are green in color, they possess a wide variety though they are most commonly seen as Grey, Red and Blue colored hides.

Xirmir are a unique kind of dragonkin that have developed to a far different approach then any other dragon, if they exist anyway. First off, Xirmir can not breath any form of fire, lightning or such. They do not have that capability nor do they have the organs and such to allow that to happen. Another fact of the matter is they are unable to fly, this is due to their rather bulky and armored bodies. They have developed far, far more durable and toughened scales and hide but as a result they are far too heavy for their rather strong and durable wings to fly. Because of this, instead they have adapted for their wings to be just as durable as the rest of their body. So in this case, it would take a massive amount of effort to physically hurt one of the dragons. Their armor is simply too tough and powerful. These adaptations have led the Xirmir Dragons to be the dominant predators of the past, taking down much stronger and larger foes as they simply could not be hurt. Their top of the food chain was however taken down quickly when the humans and other species they hunted became the hunters, the moment magic actually became something in the world. The Xirmir Dragonkin’s hide had no protection against magic of any degree, it was magic that brought the mass extinction of the species.

So to note, magic has a far more damaging capability on the Xirmir Dragon then other species. They have adapted their hide to be near impenetrable to all but the most dedicated firepower and weaponry, but a simple fireball or such would burn the creature to a degree far more so than any other species. They have never been exposed to magic, so they never adapted to fight it.

They do not have a form of religion in the past yet they were intelligent enough to form clans amongst each other. So they are not mindless monsters, but more primitive in their mindset.

Appearance: Look at above

Faction: Currently the Unguard Empire

Biography: Sledge was the generation that would have been the last generation of Xirmir Dragons, born into a time when magic was found out and abused to take out a threat to many others on the world. During this time he had to be careful, avoiding most groups that were noted to kill others of his kin. Living this kind of life till eventually his luck ran out, ambushed, along with a few of his kin, and beaten down to near submission. The few were dead, outside of his knowledge he was the last of his kin. Ready to go down in a blaze of glory at least until something miraculous happened, the ambush team turned into the ambushed. A scout party of Unguard charged out of the depths, turning blade against this foe with extreme prejudice. The mages wouldn’t have survived, but the Unguard were dreadfully outnumbered. Until a very enraged Xirmir charged the fight down. Given the group had no magical capability against the dragon, they were utterly and quickly demolished. Their bodies left for the buzzards. Seeing the power the creature had, having no quarrel with either species and the support they were given, the Unguard quickly took the Dragon with them. Hiding the creature from those that would seek to harm it. After many years of hiding, Sledge had recovered and ready for whatever lies ahead. Yet he never abandoned the Unguard, instead making his place amongst the species. A rare bond as the Unguard do not take kindly to outsiders in their territory, a bond made under unity against a common foe.

Personality: Unrelenting- Patient- Strong Willed

Melee weapons: None, his wings, fists and teeth are his weapons. He does not wield any weaponry, if he was to take anything into battle it would be a suit of armor to at least protect him somewhat against any magical foes. Sledge relies on his brute strength and thundering presence in any and all fights.

Firearms: N/A

Skills/Abilities: His kin could be considered by Modern times as charging tanks of war, their bulk size could toss aside much on the battlefield in a charge unless it was twice their size or more. But even then it would feel like someone took a hammer and slammed it against you. Utilizing their wings as a mobile protective shield for others as they also have the durability that his body possesses. He may not breath fire, but when he charges you down on the battlefield you better hope something gets in his way before he reaches you.