Name- Diēscogitō Khan
Age- 31
Gender-male
Race- Draythikon nomad
Class- Ranger
(Draythikon are humans who have adapted to harsh environments from living centuries as nomads)
Personality- Diescogito is a calm collected individual, often kind and gregarious when meeting strangers. He has a noble heart and is extremely loyal, especially to trusted friends. Though this often makes him a little naive and over trusting at times. Having lived among his family for so long, Diescogito dislikes being alone. His greatest fear in fact is being abandoned or left behind. Competent and intelligent, Diescogito is a quick learner when it comes to new task or experiences. His lifestyle having been one of adapting quickly to thrive, has bred him into an effect survivor. Despite circumstances he can be very optimistic, always trying to find a way out or around a problem. His determination to prevail gives him a resolve that borders on zealous. Never wanting to be one to let his comrades down. Like he felt he had done with his mother and brother years past.

[center]Appearance
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Is roughly 5'7, with a slender but athletic build. His arms are strong and heavily muscled, surprisingly so despite his size. All do to his long practice with the bow. [/center] 

Strengths- Expert Marksmen, Nimble/quick, Excellent Horsemen, is a seasoned tracker of some skill and knows scrimshaw
Weaknesses- Being short of stature Diescogito does no possess great constitution and is not very skilled in close combat. 

Powers- Diescogito Was taught various forms of minor nature magic as he grew up with his tribe. Though he has not innate magical ability, he managed to learn several potent runes of magic. Thus he knows the strange arts of rune-casting; a technique for channeling the arcane energy inherent in the world without the risk of arcane corruption.

Rune of Bounty: This rune once inscribed on a small object can bestow special energies that thus cause it to duplicate. Diescogito has only managed to duplicate items like his arrows. This rune thus allows him to fire a single arrow, which splits into three more upon flight. A slightly longer ritual allows a arrow shot skyward to rain down a volley of arrows instead. 

Rune of Finding: This rune allows the use of 'Seeker Arrow' in which allows Diescogito to launch an arrow at a target known to him within range, and the arrow travels to the target, even around corners. Only an unavoidable obstacle or the limit of the arrow's range prevents the arrow's flight. Diescogito must have seen the target and be able to clearly picture it in his mind. This Rune can be used only four times per day.

Rune of Soul: This rune allows 'Phase Arrow', Diescogito can then launch an arrow once per hour at a target known to him within range, and the arrow travels to the target in a straight path, passing through any nonmagical barrier or wall in its way. (Any magical barrier stops the arrow.) 

Earth Rune: This rune has the power to mold the earth itself. When Diescogito prepares these runes, they can be set to activate once approached. He can fix it to function from weight or the speed of the thing approaching, in either case once activated, the rune causes the earth to melt and become like mud, slowing down any one trapped within it. The earth slowly hardens again after a time. The extent of it's range is 20 feet, though Diescogito can minimize the area of effect. This can be placed on an arrow to effect a spot from a distance upon hitting it.

Equipment-
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Diescogito wears a set of armor and cloths as shown directly above. It consists of beautifully crafted vambraces made from heavy grade leather and though thick, are easy and comfortable to wear. The vambraces work great for with his bow. He also wears leather padding on his right arm, though not as thickly in order for him to make full use of his right hand for shooting. The single Pauldron on the left side shoulder comes with a built in chest harness that provides a very sturdy fit, and is also tied in with the quiver on his back. Crafted from hardened leather they provide adequate protection.

The roguish armor overall is made for agile movement, making it the perfect protection for those mobile types who like to hit and run, or at least dodge and roll when they're engaged in heavy combat The right side is cut away for increased reduction in weight. When a blow does get through Diescogito agile defenses, the armor has the strength to keep him safe from a few lucky light blows. The armor is comprised of a single cuirass, which consists of a flat abdomen that's been reinforced with several small leather plates. The upper part of the cuirass echoes this design somewhat, possessing a fuller, rounded shape that's been reinforced with additional leather plating, creating a truly defensible design, which is mostly focused on the left side and over his heart.

 His belt is made entirely from hardened leather and serves well as a piece of armor around his abdomen. The belt is wide in design, similar in nature to a kidney belt, as is it's purpose The belt features riveted-on plates of leather for reinforced defense as well as a fine patterned design using Draythikon runes and symbols. The edge is accented with a stitched leather lacing accent too, all the while remaining light and flexible. The final touches comes in the form of an attached hood, as well as a steel forged full face mask with leather padding underneath the mask. The eye holes are large enough to see through and not disrupt his aim.

Quivers: Diescogito possess two quivers, one strapped to his back, the second to his right leg hung from his belt. Neither is special in and of themselves. Though there is a hidden compartment underneath each. Made from tanned leather, the first leather quiver has a shoulder strap and is meant to be worn on the back. The quiver is held together by leather lacing, the second is worn from this belt by two straps. Both leather quivers are 3.5 inches in diameter and approx. 26 inches deep. Both can carry 2 dozen arrows. Making for a total of 44 arrows.

 [url=http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120814140317/elderscrolls/images/b/b8/Dragonbow.png]Draythikon Bow[/url]: Diescogito bow is a composite bow beautifully crafted and built with a recurve design with the total length of the frame around 150-160 cm. When the bow is unstrung, it looks like a semi-circle with a beautifully curvaceous shape, but when a string is attached the whole thing is stretched out so that its limbs are bent inward. Even so, the limbs with string attachments are bent slightly away from the archer, forming a double curve, making the recurve design. It is this double curve that delivers explosive acceleration and awesome velocity of each arrow. From these limbs or bends of the bow behind the string attachments where the impact is greatest, the frame is covered with elongated and flattened pieces of wyvern horn and bone which adds snapping power to the resilient wood built into in the frame.

These hard parts form a layer that covers the whole area of the so-called belly, which is the part between the grip and the limbs. The bow itself has a drew length of roughly 30 inches and the drew weight averages at around 166 pounds. The max distance it can hit its target is 350 yards or 320 meters, Diescogito's skill sometimes allowing him to hit targets slightly further then that. No bow, however, no matter how powerful, can be shot without a string. Like traditional Draythikon bowstrings, Diescogito's are made from animal hide. Diescogito uses a thumb ring made of animal horn when using his bow.

Arrows: Diescogito's arrows are made of birch as is typical a material for arrows. Their length is roughly between 80 cm, and the shaft's diameter is around 10 mm. The following arrow types are;

Bodkin: Bodkin points are short, rigid points with a small cross-section. These are the primary arrows Diescogito uses, and are exclusively used in his shoulder quiver. They are excellent at piercing armor. 

Whistling arrow: whistling arrows are often used for signaling or warning allies. They are made by inserting an arrowhead of bone in which air channels have been created. When shot, such arrowheads make a very audible sound through the air. He carries four of these.

Impact Arrows: These arrows make a small explosion upon impact, also causing a great flash of light. Useful for distractions. Diescogito carries ten of these in his belt quiver. 

Net arrows: The Blunt arrows look harmless from a distance, but when fired their heads explode discharging a large net 10 feet in diameter. The Net was circular with lead weights around the edge to help ensure or distract foes. 

Hunting Dagger: Its name may imply that it is great for hunting, but do not let that fool you into thinking that this dagger is only useful for scrimshaw. Far from it, as this wicked short sword is a handy weapon to have in battle as well. The very epitome of a perfect weapon, this incredible blade offers a short edge that is easily used and moved in combat, but just long enough to give good reach. The double-edged blade features serrations along the back edge, while the grip is wrapped in suede for a comfortable hold. It is also encased in a D-ring guard with a finger-ring accent, for added versatility and strength when held and used. It is crafted from an extremely durable iron. The Hunting Sword has an average overall length of approximately 23.75 inches.The blade itself is 16.75 inches, and Diēscogitō keeps the weapon sheathed at the small of his back.

[hider=History]Diēscogitō was born among the Clan of Dray in the distant southern land of Talerium, and for most of his life lived the life of the nomadic tribe, and like all in his clan he learned to ride almost as quickly as he did to walk. In those days he belonged to the Uvuljuu of fotia, the largest tribe of the Draythikons.

At a young age he was already showing a great aptitude for horse riding. The time he was thirteen he was already hunting and learning how to track live game as well as trapping them. He had an older brother named Durance Khan, but he died during a hunt in the northern plains of Talerium, Falling through a frozen river to his death. That event was said to have had an impact on Diēscogitō and from then on he has had a great fear of large bodies of water since he had almost fallen in himself trying to save his brother. From then on Diēscogitō’s would often avoid hunting near large frozen bodies of water. He would soon develop Thalassophobia.Tragedy would not end there for Diēscogitō however for on his fourteenth birthday his families band was attacked by an enemy group of nomads called the Ereka.

Diēscogitō had had to stay behind because of a leg injury on one hunt when most of the band was away, thus he and his grandfather had to stay behind with the other women and children. Dretigo Khan, Diēscogitō farther and head of the band, had felt it safe to leave his family momentarily unguarded since the Clans regularly patrolled the region and Ereka were rarely seen in this area.

(It should be said that though the Clan of Drayus is large, it splits its families groups into smaller more easily manageable bands, each band controlled by a head, or a Sheikh)

However it was on that fateful day that a small band of the clan’s rival nomads, the dreaded Ereka, attempted a field raid on a larger band of the Drayus clan. Well on their escape they came upon Dretigo Khan’s small family band and in a fit of revenge torched their yurt’s (tents made of animal hide) and ransacked the encampment.

During the raid, Diēscogitō mother, Analea, attempted to protect Diēscogitō who was still not able to move, and his younger sister Azalea. Diēscogitō Grandfather, old but still a capable fighter and a few warriors left behind was able to fend of a few of them. But during the confusion Analea was hit by an arrow in the back that pierced right through her heart while she attempted to protect her son.

She died using her body as a human shield, just as Dretigo returned with his hunting party after hearing about the raid from earlier and was able to drive of the Ereka. He did not come in time to save his beloved wife however and blamed himself for the event. But none took it if harder then Diēscogitō who had seen own mother killed before his very eyes. Had he been stronger, had he not been wounded, perhaps then? But nothing could change the past. From that day one Diēscogitō vowed to become stronger.

Some years later when Diēscogitō Khan came of age, and soon struck out on his own on a quest to find himself. He would soon come across another band of adventurous Draythikon. Spending years perfecting his skills, still determined to become stronger, so he might ever lose another loved one again because he was weak.
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