Fehu - A rune of wealth; a rune that increases one's accuracy of instinct. When written upside down, it acts as a means to cloud one's instinct.

Uruz - A rune of strength; a rune that acts as a means to reinforce something to it's peak. When written upside down, it weakens what it has been written on.

Thurisaz - A rune of burning; a rune that creates a fire, but has a bonus effect of purging one of their impurities. When written upside down, the flame acts as a method to "corrupt" someone.

Ansuz - A rune of suggestion; a rune that makes what it is written upon more resistant to suggestion. When written upside down, it causes what it is written upon less resistant to suggestion.

Raidho - A rune of sight; a rune that increases one's vision. When written upside down, it blinds them.

Kenaz - A rune of life; a rune that reanimates a corpse. When written upside down, it begins making what it has been written on decay.

Gebo - A rune of contract; a rune that establishes a contract between the writer, and whatever it is written on. When written upside down, it removes contracts.

Wunjo - A rune of emotion; a rune that brings joy to what it is written upon. When written upside down, it sends the target into a maddened frenzy.

Hagalaz - A rune of storm; a rune that causes lightning to fire from it. It can not be written upside down.

Nauthiz - A rune of restraint; a rune that binds what it is written on, making them unable to move. When written upside down, it frees whatever it is written on from restraint.

Isa - A rune of ice; a rune that creates ice. It can not be written upside down.

Jera - A rune of cycles; a rune that allows other runes to be used again. Must also be used as the suffix of a word. Also costs the same magical energy as the combination of runes used. It can not be written upside down.

Eihwaz - A rune of focus; a rune that clear's ones head, allowing them to focus on one thing. When written upside down, it has the power to cause all sorts of intrusive thoughts.

Perthro - A rune of secrecy; a rune that hides what it is written upon, as if they were removed from existence. When written upside down, it can be used as a tracking rune.

Algiz - A rune of defense; a rune that creates a barrier. When it is written upside down, it has the power to break through barriers.

Sowilo - A rune of sun; a rune that acts as a sun at it's apex. When it is written upside down, it acts as the moon.

Tiwaz - A rune of victory; a rune that speeds up the mind's ability to think. When it is written upside down, it slows down the ability to think.

Berkano - A rune of healing; a rune that heals what it is written upon. When it is written upside down, it lowers the health of the target.

Ehwaz - A rune of speed; a rune that increases the speed of what it is written upon. When it is written upside down, it decreases the speed.

Mannaz - A rune of man; a rune that grants what it is written on an irresistible charisma about them. When it is written upside down, it makes the object unwanted, and worthy of scorn.

Laguz - A rune of energy; a rune that draws magical energy into it. When it is written upside down, it has the power to dispel magical energy.

Ingwaz - A rune of growth; a rune that amplifies the power of other runes. It can't be written upside down.

Dagaz - A rune of transformation; a rune that acts as a means to transmutate what it is written on. It can't be written upside down.

Othala - A rune of the past; a rune that passes down knowledge inside of the rune. It can't be written upside down.

True Name: The Headless Horseman
Aliases: Hessian, Dullahan, Gan Ceann
Class: Rider
Gender: Was Once a Man
Height: 5'5'' (around 6'4'' with a head)
Weight: 185 lbs
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Wish for the Grail: To regain his original head and live out a peaceful life before passing away for good. Then again, he may not be able to resist simply asking for a field of helpless victims.

Personality
Someone filled with wickedness and cruelty who has long since stopped making excuses for his tendency to decapitate. He tries to recall his attitude as a mercenary for tips about how to act as a servant, but he can only think of violence and revenge. Nonetheless, he does observe "the honour of the hunt," as he will not steal another's kill out of the blue. The emotions of a headless man can be somewhat hard to read, but if he wears another's head, his personality will become a bit closer to theirs on a superficial level.

You may choose who, when, and where, but there is only one method I will use. ...His master will probably hear dark proclamations like this ringing in their head.

Background
Rider a Hessian mercenary hired by Britain to combat the American revolution who lost his head to a canon ball during the battle of White Plains in 1776 and was buried in the cemetery of Sleepy Hollow. In an unusual case for a legend, it was his actions as a vengeful spirit after death pursuing many travellers in an effort to take their heads that gained him fame, and he was finally placated after obtaining the head of Ichabod Crane. However, legends of headless riders long precede that man's life, and in the case of this heroic spirit it would be accurate to say that he is shouldering the legends of those who lack the identities or humanity to be summoned themselves to add to his own power. Specifically because he is summoned in Germany, he has access to the "hunting horn that calls for death" and "black hounds of hell," which stem from the folklore there.

Stats
Strength: C
Endurance: B
Agility: B+
Magical Energy: A
Luck: C+
Noble Phantasm: EX

Class Skills
-Magic Resistance B-: Rider can cancel spells with a chant below three verses targeting him. Even if he is targeted by High-Thaumaturgy or Greater Rituals, it is difficult for him to be affected. In the case of divine magic or the sacrements of the church, however, his resistance is weakened.
-Riding A: Rider can use any vehicle or creature as a mount, with the exception of Phantasmal Beasts and Divine Beasts.

Personal Skills
-Hellish Hounds A: The ability produce, through moderate labour, black hounds with tongues of fire that serve as Rider's "hunting dogs." Their power is such that if he has the time and mana to craft twelve or so they can make a difference even against a servant while alongside him. Even if sent out on their own, they can use pack tactics and the flames of their maws to slow down such enemies. In a pinch, this ability can be used to restore his horse, if it is destroyed.
-Clairvoyance D++: The ability allowing Rider to pursue his enemies even without a head. It allows for sight in all directions from the body, and the negation of visual obstructions. It does not grant hearing, taste, or smell, however, but he can still communicate telepathically with his master.
-Unseelie Spirit B: An ability gained from gathering the power of many legends about "headless riders." A composite skill granting rider access to things like Battle Continuation, Death Resistance, Mental Resistance, Monstrous Strength, and Passive Health Restoration. In return, he suffers extra damage from holy attacks, and the restrictions of being unable to cross running water or enter holy grounds without suffering a temporary hit to his abilities.

Combat Capabilities
His omnidirectional sight means he can clash blades with anyone even as he rides in any direction. His fighting style can be called "murderous" and "no-holds-barred." If he has access to his hounds, they go ahead of him in combat, rushing the enemy to throw them off balance before the killing blow is delivered. His mount is a dark and durable creature, and although it cannot take to the skies it does have high physical abilities including strength for extreme leaps, toughness that prevents it from becoming a liability in combat, and speed that allows Rider to pursue most enemies. It also possesses the same strengths and limitations as Rider from his Unseelie Spirit skill. On foot, he can swing his axe and evade more freely, at the cost of mobility. He possesses a whip made of bone, but since it can't decapitate someone and it is visually distinct, he rarely uses it. He also has a black riding cloak with a hood perfect for concealing a face.

Noble Phantasms
Name: Wild Hunting Horn
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Army/Anti-Unit
Description: A black hunting horn that warns of terrible deaths to come. Even if Rider lacks a head, he can hold it aloft to produce a chilling sound. Those in earshot, save for Rider's allies, will be inflicted with a fear effect that compels them to flee or dulls their wits and skills if they have the will to stand and fight. Those who hear it would be wiser to trust their instincts, however, as the sound of the horn also carries a curse. Regardless of whether the fear proves effective, there is now a slowly increasing chance with each attack that Rider will, regardless of comparative speed and toughness, "land a blow that severs the opponent's head." The Luck stat of servants allows them to stave off this effect for a time, and even one with D rank luck is likely safe to trade a few blows, but as the fight continues, the chance of decapitation builds up until any sensible fighter would feel the massive killing intent and withdraw. One without the common sense to do so, though, will soon die if they cannot produce a swift victory themselves.

Name: Revenge of Sleepy Hollow
Rank: EX
Type: Anti-Unit
Description: The manifestation of one eternally seeking a head, Rider can seamlessly bind the severed head of another to his stump of a neck, making it his own. A head can be removed and reattached at will, and while he wears one, he has access to all of its original owner's knowledge and skills. In the case of a servant's head, it will not disappear even though the owner is dead, and Rider can carry it under his arm, on his thigh, or hanging from his saddle until he finds a suitable place to switch heads. He can utilize a servant's skills and even Noble Phantasms, provided those abilities do not specifically stem from a part of the body other than the head, or from an object, although in either case it is possible to take the item in question for himself and save it from disappearing with the rest of the body. Indeed, even if the ability in question is something like a "cursed arm," it is simply a matter of severing the limb for use as a grim sort of mystic code.
Abilities with a physical manifestation, rather than something purely mental or an attribute of the head, will require more mana than normal because he is not the true owner. In the case of especially powerful Noble Phantasms, they will be weaker under him, not to a full rank letter, but to the point where if the stolen version and the original could somehow clash, the original would win by a thin margin.

Servant CS



True Name: Temujin
Aliases: Genghis Khan Lily
Class: Rider
Gender: Female
Height: 172cm
Weight: 57km
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Wish for the Grail: To unite the world with a common law; to create a good and just world without sin.

Personality: Temujin is a jolly fellow, who wish to conquer the world for the good of the world. She likes to socialize a lot, and is very charismatic and caring to her people. While Borte is he first and only true love, it is undeniable that she is a bisexual polyamorist with a lot of lovers, both male and female alike.

While a friendly person, testing her patience would be a big mistake, as her weakness is her wrath, she never forgives her transgressor, if you wronged her, you might as well be dead. (Her Chaotic Evil Alter Form is a Berserker class)

Background: The legendary Mongolian ruler, that is believed to be the greatest conquerer in history. While portrayed as a man in history, was Temujin in reality a woman. Born with a blood clot in her hands was it clear that she was destined to be a leader, despite of her gender. Later in her life was it clear that she was a military prodigy, as she lead her army to victory in all their battles, conquering land after land.

But before she became the great khan, Temujin is nothing more than a simple girl. Born as the daughter of Yesugei, a tribal chief, and Hoelun. As a daughter, Temujin is supposed to be a mere political token, if not for the for a Shaman who had forseen her destiny as the greatest khan of the world, and was therefore raised as a man, hiding her true gender to the world. The only person outside her family to know her secret is her blood-brother, and secret lover, Jamukha.

To keep her male facade, she was setup in an arranged marriage with the daughter of chief from an allied tribe. Her name was Börte. It didn't took long for Börte to know her secret. But rather than back down, Börte accepted Temujin as her (secretly) lesbian lover, and became her confidant along with Jamukha. At the age of nine, Temujin was sent to work in the service of Börte’s family to prove her worth, earn her future wife and show that she had what it took to become a great leader. However, Yesugei was killed by his in-laws on his way home. Temujin's tribe, not wanting to be led by a mere child, decided to abandone her and her family.

For the next several years, life was hard, but manageable thanks to Hoelun, who taught her everything that she needed to know to survive, both in the wilds and in the world at large. It is from her mother that she learned about the intricacies of politics, the importance of loyalty and brotherhood.

As she reached the ripe age of 16, she married Börte, but soon afterwards she was kidnapped by a enemy tribe. Fortunately, Temujin managed to rescue her thanks to Jamukha's help.

Soon, Temujin and her blood-brother became famous across the plains of Mongolia as they conquered tribe after tribe, gain soldiers after soldiers and generals after generals. It appears that she was poised to become the leader of all of the Mongol tribes. Little does she know, her biggest obstacle in her conquests would turn out to be Jamuka. While they share the same goals, or maybe because of it, the two had a a falling out as their conflicting ideologies becomes too apparent to ignore.

It appears this world ain't big enough for them, and a clash is inevitable. (And of Lily's story)

Stats: (These range from E-A. EX is if they're somehow off the chart. For example, Hercules would have an A in strength. But because he had bad luck in life his luck may be closer to D.)
Strength: C
Endurance: B
Agility: C
Magical Energy: C
Luck: B
Noble Phantasm: EX

Class Skills:

Magic Resistance: C
While she didn’t encounter mages too often, was it enough for her to develop a resistance against magecraft. Temujin is unaffected by spells requiring a chant that has two verses or fewer.

Riding: A
The Mongols rode on horse back with extreme skill, firing arrows from them with great accuracy. Temujin can ride any animal with great skill.

Personal Skills:

Divinity: A
Temujin wasn’t born through the unification of a human and a Divine Spirit, but was granted her Divinity from being proclaimed a representative of Mongke Koko Tengri, the Mongol supreme god.

Charisma: A+
Even if her divine status wasn’t real, was the effect on her army and people so. Her new status acted like a curse on them, as going against her would be equivalent of going against God.

Military Tactics: B
Temujin was a tactical genius that lead her armies to victory against all that fought her army and conquered the lands between Japan and Iran.

Eye of the Mind (True): B+
While her military tactics was a big part of her conquest' success, was her ability to see through her opponent's strategy and finding a counter to it was what truly made her successful. As well as knowing how the opponent would react beforehand. She can calmly analyze all conditions, regardless of pressure, and quickly deduce the best course of action to turn around a situation. No matter how small the chance of comeback will she find a way to get closer to victory.

Combat Capabilities:

Noble Phantasms:

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Name: Asheckalva Zabolruju
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Weight: 177 cm
Height: 73 kg
Elemental Affinity: Fire
Alignment: Neutral Good.
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Magic Circuits
Number:C
Quality:B
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Magecraft/Abilities:(Spells and/or powers your Master has)

General Magecraft: A proper education as befits a modern magus has been taught to Asheckalva.

Kabbalism: A magical system based off assigning value to letters. Asheckalva is able to utilize the three different kabbalist systems to shorten commands and thereby control many golems. Utilization of numerology, and the creation of golems.

Golem-making: Creation of golems. A magical construct that originates in Kabbalah, namely in the creations of Solomon ibn Gabriol, also known as Avicebron. A golem is created via using jewels as organs, parchment as skin, and mercury as binding. Other materials such as a magus for the core, a covering of stone, and the like are also considerations. They are doll-type familiars, similar to puppets but more machine-like in their nature.

The skill of the Zabolruju is among the best in the modern world. While they were a family that was always good at their craft, it was said that improvements to their designs and craft were made after one of their previous heirs met and made friends with a certain vampire. Even to this day some form of a friendship exists between the Zabolruju and the one who is the master of the many Demon Castle Golems. Their focus in particular grants their golems a certain unique facet and in a way it could be said that their business is that of creating terminals of holiness.

Utilizing Torah Scrolls, their golems hold the property of being an Ark/Holy Ground. As such they hold a property of being conceptual weapons that impose the laws of god upon contact. A far cry from the Ark of the Covenant that holds a taboo that destroys any that touches it. However they are indeed superior to more common conceptual armaments like the Keys of Providence of the church. Although most importantly for the pursuits of the Zabolruju they are a construct that enshrines/hosts holy things/energy.

Furthermore like the Black Keys of the church there is an Zabolruju art of creating golems. A mixture of things based on church sacraments, and Avicebron’s own magecraft. Although they are temporary constructs instead of the permanent constructs that golems normally are. Creation of golems through running magical energy through a Torah Scroll is possible.

Various configurations and templates are possible to be utilized in the creation of golems through the means of different parts of the Torah. Through this attribute it is also possible for the golems to shapeshift.

Seraphim: The act of creating Angels. Or rather the act of making golems into angels.

The idea of an angel can be said to be vague. Yet it is a mystery that is firmly believed within and one of the most stable foundations that exist in the modern world.

Beings of "fire" and heat. Beings that bring light and knowledge. They are an holy power and energy that uplifts and brings one closer towards god. Upwards, just as heated air rises. Energy that is pure and brings clarity. By making a perfect Seraphim the Zabolruju hope to create a golem that is more than just a golem. Rather they wish to both create a higher-dimensional terminal. Further connecting the Root with the throne of heaven, it is only natural for a Seraphim to lead to it. A Seraphim in the form of a golem. A connection to wisdom, a connection to truth, a connection to god and a connection to death. Such is their path to the root, such is the way they will reach the truth of all.

As the golems are Arks (places where holiness dwells and is contained) It is possible to imbue golems with the concept of angels and uplift them, giving them abilities/properties of an angel One could say it is a parallel to the great work that a certain philosopher and golemmaker attempted to bring forth with a golem that receive the blessings of the earth. In this case the golems themselves are the blessing of the heavens.

While the true enshrinement of a bonafide higher-order being has yet to occur, the fact that they could manage a pale shade of an imitation means that these golems are of a class that are hard to match if given the same amount of time and size, even in the hands of a great genius.

Furthermore due to the property of being that which guides man and brings knowledge, it is possible to use them as the base of clairvoyance,

As the main toil of the family, three golems passed down as heirlooms, and as the great work of their line are the treasures of the Zabolruju. Holding value equal, if not exceeding a magus’s magic crest. The blueprints of these three golems, and the three golems themselves are of a priceless value.

They are naturally not at a completed state, but they continue to gain mystery and are further improved generation after generation. In a sense the comparison to a magic crest is more than apt, being the built up work of generation after generation.

Certainly by the definition of a magus, these golems are undoubtedly angels (vessels of power)

In other words they 1: set things on fire (Spontaneous Combustion) 2: are conceptually angels. 3: Punch things really hard and good. 4: are good chairs.

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Other Abilities:

Pottery: Is good at working with clay.

Financing: Good at managing his budget, finances and income. The creation of golems is a practice that requires some degree of fortune after all!

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Mystic Codes/ Magical Items:(Any special magical items your character has)

Various Torah Scrolls.

Handwritten scrolls of gods most holy book. The partchment and age of these scrolls make them ideal materials, and ideal catalysts for the creation of golems.
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Weapons/ Other Belongings:
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Personality: An individual who is without doubt an optimist. Believing in the future, believing in the work of his family, and believing in his own future and success he is a man who does not worry. As one who has been able to contribute to his family's project and help improve their golem designs for the future, and one who has managed to manage his finances to establish a continued good fortune for his descendants... He could be said to be a magus who looks to the future. It is not as if he sacrifices the present, but rather than a magus who looks only nostalgically towards the past he is a sort who awaits the next passing day with interest.

However he is also a sort who is eccentric in how he deals with people. Golems are pleasant, golems are very listening. People he considers difficult are people he does not wish to deal with. In a sense he considers surface level friendships, and light-ties the best.

The main exception is a certain vampire he continues to write letters to, and occasionally is visited by.

Background:

A family of Jewish Golemmakers that date from eight centuries before. While of course to be a magus is to choose a different path from those who follow god, there is still a respect for the Judaic traditions. In a sense they could be called similar to those heretics who are followers of Christian faith while being magi themselves.

Differing from the man who wished to create a utopia and sublimate mankind and the world into paradise (Eden). The Zabolruju aim for the origin of all things by attempting to create a golem that brings the truth within death. A word-play brought by inverting the meanings of the words used to animate and stop a Golem. To remove a letter from truth is to turn it into death.

Mimicking the act of god and trespassing upon his authority.

Respecting the act of god and letting themselves be guided by him.

Let us make wonderful things. Let us make holy things.

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With the political climate in Germany, and the various happenings, events such as the Kristallnacht already occurring. The cruelty of the Nazi regime when it comes to the treatment of the Judaic people was not perhaps something unheard of, yet a terrible plight.

Having heard of the contest held by the man known as Dr M, and also of the interest of the Nazis in the relic on offer. It was not surprising that Asheckalva chose to merge self-interest and his desire for the good of his own people into one and become a competitor.
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Wish/Reason for Being in the War: To use the grail to further his family's attempts at creating an angel. To prevent the Nazis from attaining the grail.

True Name: Edmond Dantes
Aliases: The Count of Monte Christo, Sinbad the Sailor, Abbe Busoni, Lord Wilmore
Class: Assassin
Gender: Male
Height: 185cm
Weight: 75kg
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Wish for the Grail: That those who betrayed him never had.

Personality: A silent, passive individual, Edmond prefers to keep to himself and his master while silently observing those around him. When he is talked to though, he has is shown to be a kind and caring individual, who's main concern is for others rather then himself.

Underneath this kindness though is a calculating, possible cruel man who will aim to achieve his goals regardless of the costs. If someone dies or something is lost, as long as the desired result was obtained, there is no price too high and that he cannot get back later if needed be. That being said, he is capable of caring for his allies and holds them dearly, preferring to save them above all else. Property, titles, and possessions can be taken back. Time and lives cannot, a matter he is well aware of.

Background: The main character of Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Christo, one of the most famous tales of revenge. A trader who had ascended to the rank of Captain, he was betrayed by three of his crew and the judge who was to overlook his trial and sent to the nightmarish prison, Chateau d'If, from which it was said no man could escape. While in the prison, he befriended a fellow prisoner, Abbe Faria, who educated him in many subjects and told him the location of a hidden treasure, before escaping by taking the place of Abbe Faria's body after their death.

Securing the treasure, he spent years plotting his revenge and upon arriving in the city where he had been betrayed, Marseille, he systematically ruined the lives of those men, taking their fortunes and reputations, but never their lives. Charms, money, knowledge, and influence where his weapons of choice and thus he got away with his vengeance without a single problem.

Stats:

Strength: D
Endurance: B
Agility: C
Magical Energy: C
Luck: B
Noble Phantasm: C

As an Assassin Servant, or a Servant in general, Edmond is rather weak. His legend mentions no feats of strength or agility or magical prowess. He was, however, able to endure the hell of Chateau d'If and it seems as though events, even those he did not foresee happening, always turned to his favor after his betrayal.

Class Skills:

Presence Concealment: D
As an Assassin, Edmond naturally has the Presence Concealment skill. However, as he was not trained in the art of stealth and he usually showed himself to his targets, it is exceedingly low.

Riding: C+
Edmond obtained the rank of First Mate and would've been Cpatain of a ship where it not for his betrayal, manifesting in the Riding skill, though he is only good enough to use regular vehicles and common mounts. However, he is particularly good with ships.

Personal Skills:

Determination of Steel: EX
Edmond know what he wants and how to get it. He spent years planning his revenge and never gave up on it. This skill makes it impossible to deter him from achieving a goal he sets out to do. One can convince him to belay with but no amount of persuasion or illusions or obstacles will prevent him from reaching his goal.

Wisdom From Desperation: A
Having endured the horrors of Chateau d'If and emerged wiser and more focused then before, Edmond gained the wisdom he needed to execute his plans and overcome his despair and doubt. This skill prevents any sort of mental disturbance from hindering Dante, making charming him or casting illusions on him almost impossible.

Golden Rule: A
Having found the treasure of Abbe Faria, money is no problem for Edmond and it seems to find it way to him naturally.

Charisma: D
Edmond was a charming man and capable of manipulating multiple people or commanding a crew. However, he was not able to lead an army or a country, thus the low ranking in this skill.

Noble Phantasms:

Caster CS


Despite hailing from ancient Rome, Virgil sports a rather modern look with her black hat, white blouse, red ribbon, short cape and long black skirt. She is rather proud of her attire but likes to pretend she doesn't care how she looks.
True Name: Publius Vergilius Maro
Aliases: Virgil, Vergil, Fferyllt, Pheryllt, Maiden, Vergilius the Sorcerer.
Class: Caster
Gender: Female
Height: 162.5cm/5’4
Weight: 45.35kg/100 lbs
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Wish for the Grail: To destroy the ‘Aeneid’/Remove the ‘Aeneid’ from history.

Personality: Virgil is a very calm and composed person, thoughtful and ever curious. She loves to study, experiment and explore new areas, learning was something that has always been very important to her. She is a very wise and accomplished person who was hailed as one of Rome’s greatest and most innovative poets during her lifetime and her literary influence only grew after death. However despite this she is a perfectionist at heart and her biggest self critic. The ‘Aeneid’ which is considered to be the national epic of Rome since the time of its composition and widely described as her magnum opus, would have been burned over a few imperfect lines in the 12 book behemoth of a poem if she had not passed away before she could do so. Virgil could be described as a somewhat quiet person, picking her words very carefully and reading the situation. As she was initially planning a career in rhetoric and law before deciding on poetry she developed a rather concise and persuasive way of speaking, it also helps that she is naturally a rather kind and gentle person with a caring disposition. However despite this Virgil could actually get rather shy and timid around new people, she was also a very cautious person who took great care in how she presented herself.

Virgil was always hailed as a very talented woman with a great intellect and that was for good reason, not only did she gift her talents to poetry as well as study a little rhetoric and law but in life she also had an interest in things such as philosophy, astronomy and even medicine. She was so popular and respected, and had such a profound and important impact on western literature that she was chosen by Dante Alighieri to act as his guide through hell and purgatory in his ‘Divine Comedy’, in ‘Inferno’ and ‘Purgatorio’ she is presented as the perfect Roman displaying all of the noble virtues and wisdom that would be expected. In his writings she not only act as a guide but also as a protector and a person of great reason with an almost teacher like relationship with Dante. Virgil was regarded as such a masterful poet and respectable person that her work and name was still held in the highest regard during the Middle Ages and beyond.

Background: Virgil was born in the village of of Andes, near Mantua in Cisalpine Gaul. She was the descendant of Roman colonists who had settled there earlier. She came from a humble background the same as her father who worked his whole life on the family far.. However despite this Virgil was destined for greatness in her life and showed signs of that at an early age and she received her first education when she was 5 years old, she would continue her education in Cremona, Milan and eventually Rome. Throughout her school years she was closely associated with Catullus’s neoteric circle and according to her schoolmates she was a very shy and reserved person during her school years, she was even given the nickname “Maiden” by them due to her apparent aloofness and social anxieties. It was also known that Virgil had very poor health throughout her life and in some ways was forced to live her life as an invalid which in her early years made it quite hard to connect with people and formed a psychological distance between herself and others, at least to her. During her school years she published a small collection of her early poetry under the title ‘Appendix Vergiliana’. Some of the most well known of these were the ‘Catalepton’ which consisted of fourteen short poems, and a narrative poem titled ‘Culex’(The Gnat.) These were generally not considered particularly excellent pieces of poetry by many of the scholars, however they were definitely a good start to her career as a poet and would pave the way for what would be considered the three great works of Virgil.

The first of Virgil's three great works was the ‘Eclogues’ which derived its name from the greek for selections and it was published in 39 BC. It was a group of ten poems that were modeled after the bucolic hexameter poetry, also known as pastoral poetry, of the Hellenistic poet Theocritus. She was driven to write this as a desperate attempt to reclaim her family's farm which had been lost in the conclusion of the Battle of Philippi where Augustus fought against an army lead by the assassins of Julius Caesar, after the battle Augustus paid of the veterans of his army with land in Northern Italy which meant that Virgil's family farm was given away. The work consisted of many things, among them were; the effects that the confiscation of land had on the Italian Countryside, the contrasting opinions of Romans who had their land taken away from them and how brutal of an affect it could have on people, both heterosexual and homosexual love, the myth of Daphnis in a song contest, the cosmic and mythological song of Silenus, a heated poetic contest and finally the sufferings of the Roman poet Cornelius Gallus. Through this work Virgil was credited with establishing Arcadia(Utopia) as a poetic ideal, which still resonates strongly in Western Literature and visual arts, it also set the stage for a great number of future writers. Christian thinkers believed that this great work was one of magic and prophecy through their interpretation of the fourth poem which detailed the birth of a boy which ushered in a golden age, this was a prediction of the birth of Jesus and so Virgil was seen on a similar level as the Hebrew prophets of the Bible as she was considered to be a herald of Christianity.

Around 38BC Virgil became part of the circle of Maecenas, who were agents of Augustus who sought to counter the sympathy that was building among the leading families of Rome for Mark Antony by rallying Rome's great literary figures to Augustus’s side. This was where Virgil came to know and become good friends with other famous literary figures such as Horace and Varius Rufus. During the following years Virgil began working on her second great work called ‘Georgics’ which derived its name from the greek for “On Working the Earth.” He dedicated the four books that made this work to his good friend Maecenas, the main theme of the books was the methods of running a farm. The work was published in 29BC, the first two books focused on raising crops and trees, the third book focused on livestock and horses as well as the description of a plague at the end of it, and book four focused on beekeeping and the different kinds of quality of bees. A particularly beloved and celebrated passage was the ‘Lauds Italiae’ which asserted the idea that no land deserved praise greater than Italy. At the end of book four Virgil added a long mythological narrative on a request by Emperor Augustus, it vividly described the discovery of beekeeping as well as Orpheus’s journey to the underworld. Virgil read out the ‘Georgics’ to Emperor Augustus in 31 BC after Augustus had returned from defeating Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium.

Virgil spent the last eleven years of her life working on her third and final great work, ‘The Aeneid’. It was a work that was commissioned by Emperor Augustus himself and is regarded as Virgil's finest work and one of the most important poems in the entire history of western literature. ‘The Aeneid’ was an epic poem which consisted of 12 books, they described the story of Aeneas, a Trojan warrior who was forced to flee from the sack of Troy and made his journey to Italy where he battled with the Italian king Turnus and settled in what would become the foundations of Rome. ‘The Aeneid’ was full of prophecies about the future of Rome, the deeds of Augustus and his ancestors, famous Romans and the Carthaginian Wars. Once again Virgil recited some of the Aeneid to Emperor Augustus, books 2, 4 and 6 in particular. Her reading of the sixth book caused the sister of Augustus to faint which inspired many later pieces of art. In book one the ancestors of Rome were driven from Troy and forced by a storm to sail for Carthage where they are welcomed by Queen Dido who over the course of the book falls in love with Aeneas. In books two and three Aeneas tells his stories of the Trojan war and his wandering of the Mediterranean in search for land, however in book four he is visited by Jupiter who orders Aeneas to found a new city, which results in Aeneas leaving Carthage, consequently this causes Queen Dido to curse Aeneas as she commits suicide. In book five Aeneas mourns his father and holds a funeral for him, after which in book six he is guided through the underworld where he meets with his father, here his father reveals to him the destiny of Rome. The latter six books of ‘The Aeneid’ detail the war between Aeneas and King Turnus from his arrival in Italy, political marriage, formations of alliances and finally the killing of Turnus whos pleas for mercy are ignored by Aeneas and is sent to the underworld lamenting.

In 19 BC Virgil traveled to Greece with the intention of revising ‘The Aeneid’, however during the journey she caught a fever. Despite being weakened with disease she made it clear that it was her dying wish for ‘The Aeneid’ to be burned as it was imperfect. However on the orders of Emperor Augustus the work was published after her death. Despite the regrets of Virgil her works revolutionized literature from the moment they were published, her three great works became texts that all educated Romans were familiar with and was admired by many of the later Roman poets, even worshipped by some. Her tomb was constructed in the entrance of a roman tunnel a short distance from the centre of Naples and for a couple centuries was a place of great veneration and pilgrimages.

It was believed that Virgil's works had magical properties and were used by many for divination. People would select passages at random from what they called the “Virgilian Lots” in order to answer questions for them. The legend of Virgil's magical power grew and grew until she was recognised as a great magician whose magic was perhaps even greater than her literary works. The legend of her magical power was so great that the welsh version of her name, “Fferyllt”, was the term that they used for magicians and the modern Welsh word for pharmacist, “fferyllydd” was based off of this.

Stats:
Strength: E
Endurance: E
Agility: E
Magical Energy: A+
Luck: A
Noble Phantasm: EX

Class Skills:
Item Creation - EX
Virgil can create magnificent pieces of literature that can prophesise the future, vaguely describing to the reader what is to come whether it be near, far or distant. As heroic spirits are beings who can defy fate these prophecies are far from fixed and may not even come to pass nevermind altered. Furthermore Virgil can create golems out of copper, this stems from the legend where Virgil crafted a copper statue for each of the Roman gods who would ring a bell whenever someone was intending treachery towards Rome, along with this she created copper dogs to chase down criminals to tear them apart and a copper horse and rider to keep the peace who would cut down or trample wrong doers. As she spent practically every waking hour of her life studying and creating she has become an expert of sorts in creating various magical items which can represent the ripe fruits of her dedication in life.

Personal Skills:
Earthly Paradise - A
As Dantes guide Virgil survived the depths of hell and the climb of purgatory to reach the Earthly Paradise, through this her mental and emotional fortitude is extremely high. Despite not being Christian herself she has overcome the seven deadly sins and was only denied access to heaven

The Marvelous City of Napoli - B
It was said that Virgil built the city of Naples for her true love, however in reality no such love existed and the city was instead constructed to show the glory and wealth of Rome. For her master she can bring wealth and comfort as she had for the city. Furthermore the city in which she is summoned in will receive many bonuses and boons from her arrival, the land surrounding the city will become more fertile and business within the city will soar to new heights. With Virgil's presence the city of the Holy Grail War has the opportunity to become one of great beauty.

A Rendition Fit for an Emperor - C+
In her life Virgil was chosen to recite her works to Emperor Augustus several times and through this he was so impressed that he commissioned her to begin work on what would become ‘The Aeneid’. Over the years Virgil refined her speech and was able to deliver her tellings of the books so powerfully that it caused the Emperor's sister to faint. This is a skill that reflects Virgil's skills and experience as an orator, replacing the charisma skill that would generally be reserved for military leaders. This skill receives a particular boost when interacting with rulers.

Combat Capabilities:
The entirety of Virgil's combat ability comes from her magic, her body is a weak and frail one however even that has been boosted far beyond what it truly was in life due to the nature of heroic spirits. She received no military training and dedicated her life to writing and studying, intentionally removing herself from politics and conflict so that she could spend most of her life with poetry and magic. She was however very close with powerful nobles, including the Emperor Augustus and his family which allowed her to observe different strategies and tactics used by the Romans however she is not a particularly proficient military strategist herself nor is she fit to lead an army.

Noble Phantasm(s):

Name: The Black Book
Rank: A
Type: Anti-Unit/Anti-Army
Description: The Black Book originally belonged to an ancient evil spirit who had been trapped. In exchange for the book and the knowledge required to understand it Virgil freed the spirit, only to later defeat the spirit. The book of legend is said to be one of curses and evil deeds, the spells contained inside the book can be casted straight from it if the reader has the knowledge required to use them. There is a variety of spells within the book but some of the most significant ones are; paralysing an army, turning men to stone, putting people to sleepm summoning rivers from nothing, casting great fires, stealing fire from its sources (an anecdote claims that Virgil once stall all of the fire in Rome to form one giant flame) and creating links between various bodies of water that one can travel through(a form of prepared teleportation/transportation. The is an anecdote of Virgil jumping into a pot of water and turning up in Sically.) The book is not required for Virgil to cast these spells however it is far easier and quicker to simply cast from the book, although Virgil can also grant the knowledge of how to use the book to others.

Name: Regulate Poetae - Rome's Greatest Poet
Rank: EX
Type: Anti-Unit
Description: The greatest poet that Rome ever saw, her works echo throughout history due to its titanic influence on western literature. This noble phantasm represents the genius literary mind that was revered and worshipped. The ability if this noble phantasm is that any piece of work Virgil writes, no matter what the actual contents of the work was it will surely be a truly “great work" that has the potential to revolutionise entire fields. Each of Virgil's works are imbued with varying degrees of magic.