"To be a King is to conquer, to lead, to flaunt your power to those who oppose you, to bring and maintain the order to this chaotic cesspool we inhabit, but most importantly... it is to protect the image of those who are under you."
Nebuchadnezzar II
King of Babylon, Šar Šarrāni, Greatest King of Mesopotamia, The Original Chad
Class:
Rider
Gender:
Male
Birth and Death Dates:
634 BC to 562 BC
Alignment:
Chaotic Good
Catalyst:
A brick from the Ishtar Gate
Weapon:
A Spear
Parameters:
STR: C
CON: C
AGI: B
MAG: A
LUK: A
Class Skills:
Magic Resistance: B
Grants protection against magical effects. Differing from the Resistance effect that merely rejects Magical Energy, this ability cancels the spells altogether.
At this rank it cancels spells with a chant below three verses. Even if targeted by High-Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals, it is difficult for them to be affected.
Riding: A+
A Class Skill of Rider and Saber class Servants, denoting the ability to ride mounts and vehicles.
All vehicles and all creatures up to the level of Phantasmal Beast and Divine Beast can be used as mounts. However, that does not apply to members of the Dragon Kind
Personal Skills:
Kareth: A
A skill that denotes one as a living punishment from the gods. A hebrew term that means “cut off,” it was used in the Talmud as a spiritual cut off. It was the denial of the soul, and exclusion from the world after life.
Forged by the God of the Hebrews in order to punish them, Nebuchadnezzar would be how their God would smite them. He would capture all of the Hebrews, loot and burn their temple to the ground, and would rename individual hebrews to akkadian names. As a punishment from God meant to “cut off” the Hebrews from their homeland, it could be said that Nebuchadnezzar’s body is a curse meant to destroy…
However, that is antithetical to his own existence. This curse was truly a blessing, a protection that enabled him to serve as a servant of God.
In practice, Rider’s body is a “divine punishment” in itself. Ironically, instead of it being destructive, it makes him more more resistant. His body is truly just a divine protection which nulls both status and curse effects.
Revelation: B
A Skill to "hear the voice of heavens" and take optimum action; a Skill equivalent to Instinct, a sixth sense regarding battles. However, 'Revelation' accommodates all matters related to the achievement of a goal (for instance, choosing the most suitable path while traveling).
Rider had several dreams throughout his life that were messages from the God of the Hebrews, as well as messages from his own gods, most notably, Marduk.
Šar Šarrāni: A+
A title gifted to the great kings of Assyria and Babylon. Kings, especially those of Babylon, were believed to be the living representations of the god Marduk. He was the King of Gods, so of course the King of Men would be his representative.
However, the real importance comes from Marduk bringing order to the world. The chaotic Primeval Sea, the “Monster” which rampaged indiscriminately, and the beasts which roamed. All was corrected and put into order by Marduk. The King of Babylon is not only the leader of the people, but the one who creates and maintains order.
Its main use is towards bringing order. Effectively, this skill acts to make sure things occur as fate has intended (as things should be), and as things are designed (as things are directed to be ). There is a bonus effect toward people, events, and so forth that are already in that direction. It can also function as a powerful type of mental attack.
Rider
Gender:
Male
Birth and Death Dates:
634 BC to 562 BC
Alignment:
Chaotic Good
Catalyst:
A brick from the Ishtar Gate
To dream an impossible dream is normal, but to actively pursue it is the mark of a fool
But also the mark of a hero.
An arrogant tyrant who burnt down a temple and enslaved the population, but also a regal king who brought order to this world of chaos. A servant to the gods, but would also disobey one (YHWH) at almost every opportunity. A king whose goal it is to protect the world, but one who would conquer what he could. A contradicting fool until the end, but one who can accept this fact, and still chase after what he desired.
The modern world is both beautiful and disgraceful to Nebuchadnezzar. While humanity has strayed even further from the gods, they have managed to reach heights never before achieved. Plus, it means that the gods (YHWH) couldn’t meddle in the affairs of humans. Still, the gods brought a power to humanity that could never be recreated. This was fitting of course, as the Age of Gods was on its last legs by his own time.
If this truly was the Age of Man, then there was no other era greater for Nebuchadnezzar to be reborn. There was no one to interfere with his dream. If an illusion was to become reality by his own hands, this was the ideal time.
Also he wants to rebuild Iraq considering the current state of it.
But also the mark of a hero.
An arrogant tyrant who burnt down a temple and enslaved the population, but also a regal king who brought order to this world of chaos. A servant to the gods, but would also disobey one (YHWH) at almost every opportunity. A king whose goal it is to protect the world, but one who would conquer what he could. A contradicting fool until the end, but one who can accept this fact, and still chase after what he desired.
The modern world is both beautiful and disgraceful to Nebuchadnezzar. While humanity has strayed even further from the gods, they have managed to reach heights never before achieved. Plus, it means that the gods (YHWH) couldn’t meddle in the affairs of humans. Still, the gods brought a power to humanity that could never be recreated. This was fitting of course, as the Age of Gods was on its last legs by his own time.
If this truly was the Age of Man, then there was no other era greater for Nebuchadnezzar to be reborn. There was no one to interfere with his dream. If an illusion was to become reality by his own hands, this was the ideal time.
Also he wants to rebuild Iraq considering the current state of it.
The people have sinned and there must be restitution. When the golden calf was erected, they were punished. When they rebelled against Moses, they were punished. For every grave sin they were punished, did they expect something different?
Instead of a plague or opening the Earth, Nebuchadnezzar was created. Nebuchadnezzar was intended to be God’s servant on Earth and would punish the wicked sinners who had corrupted Israel. A living punishment was forged and became the child of Nabopolassar, the first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Little is known about the early life of Nebuchadnezzar and it truly isn’t relevant. The only thing worth noting is that he was competent military commander, and when his father overthrow Assyria, Nebuchadnezzar was given complete control over the military. His first campaign was into Egypt to reclaim Syria and Phoenicia. Unfortunately, this would be his only campaign as just the commander of the military, as his father would die during this conflict. Now the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar set his sights on the world.
Of course, as a being constructed by YHWH to punish the Jews, Nebuchadnezzar felt a desire to conquer Judah. Well, that and the constant nagging of the aforementioned god. Nebuchadnezzar worshipped mainly Marduk and Ishtar and while he would never deny the existence of YHWH, his loyalty was elsewhere. Still, in order to get YHWH out of his head, Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah. He besieged Jerusalem, put in a new king, and figured his work was done.
YHWH thought otherwise.
For 10 years, amidst Nebuchadnezzar's great building projects, YHWH continued to tell him to punish the Hebrews once more. He finally gave in, and decided to do so. He took over Jerusalem a second time, and enslaved the Hebrews. Finally, a punishment that would make the god content. Of course, until Nebuchadnezzar went and burned down Solomon’s Temple. In Ancient Times, main temples towards gods were literally where they resided. Nebuchadnezzar believed that destroying this temple would, at the very least, keep YHWH away.
It didn’t, and YHWH would spend the rest of Nebuchadnezzar’s life tormenting time, usually in the form of a dream. Despite the many dreams that YHWH sent to Nebuchadnezzar, there was only one that he was truly thankful for. For this dream put everything into perspective.
A large tree that covers the world. From every corner of the world it can be seen. There was food and shelter for every man and animal.
Never before had Nebuchadnezzar seen such a beautiful image.
This dream ended with an angel ordering the tree to be cut. Nebuchadnezzar had the dream interpreted by his court magician Daniel. The tree was Nebuchadnezzar. It was him who shielded and nurtured everything, but he was not meant to last. Nebuchadnezzar would surely die, and the results of that would spell the end of Babylon, as well as this image.
While this image was never the reality, this is the dream he will fight to make real.
Instead of a plague or opening the Earth, Nebuchadnezzar was created. Nebuchadnezzar was intended to be God’s servant on Earth and would punish the wicked sinners who had corrupted Israel. A living punishment was forged and became the child of Nabopolassar, the first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Little is known about the early life of Nebuchadnezzar and it truly isn’t relevant. The only thing worth noting is that he was competent military commander, and when his father overthrow Assyria, Nebuchadnezzar was given complete control over the military. His first campaign was into Egypt to reclaim Syria and Phoenicia. Unfortunately, this would be his only campaign as just the commander of the military, as his father would die during this conflict. Now the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar set his sights on the world.
Of course, as a being constructed by YHWH to punish the Jews, Nebuchadnezzar felt a desire to conquer Judah. Well, that and the constant nagging of the aforementioned god. Nebuchadnezzar worshipped mainly Marduk and Ishtar and while he would never deny the existence of YHWH, his loyalty was elsewhere. Still, in order to get YHWH out of his head, Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah. He besieged Jerusalem, put in a new king, and figured his work was done.
YHWH thought otherwise.
For 10 years, amidst Nebuchadnezzar's great building projects, YHWH continued to tell him to punish the Hebrews once more. He finally gave in, and decided to do so. He took over Jerusalem a second time, and enslaved the Hebrews. Finally, a punishment that would make the god content. Of course, until Nebuchadnezzar went and burned down Solomon’s Temple. In Ancient Times, main temples towards gods were literally where they resided. Nebuchadnezzar believed that destroying this temple would, at the very least, keep YHWH away.
It didn’t, and YHWH would spend the rest of Nebuchadnezzar’s life tormenting time, usually in the form of a dream. Despite the many dreams that YHWH sent to Nebuchadnezzar, there was only one that he was truly thankful for. For this dream put everything into perspective.
A large tree that covers the world. From every corner of the world it can be seen. There was food and shelter for every man and animal.
Never before had Nebuchadnezzar seen such a beautiful image.
This dream ended with an angel ordering the tree to be cut. Nebuchadnezzar had the dream interpreted by his court magician Daniel. The tree was Nebuchadnezzar. It was him who shielded and nurtured everything, but he was not meant to last. Nebuchadnezzar would surely die, and the results of that would spell the end of Babylon, as well as this image.
While this image was never the reality, this is the dream he will fight to make real.
Weapon:
A Spear
Parameters:
STR: C
CON: C
AGI: B
MAG: A
LUK: A
Class Skills:
Magic Resistance: B
Grants protection against magical effects. Differing from the Resistance effect that merely rejects Magical Energy, this ability cancels the spells altogether.
At this rank it cancels spells with a chant below three verses. Even if targeted by High-Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals, it is difficult for them to be affected.
Riding: A+
A Class Skill of Rider and Saber class Servants, denoting the ability to ride mounts and vehicles.
All vehicles and all creatures up to the level of Phantasmal Beast and Divine Beast can be used as mounts. However, that does not apply to members of the Dragon Kind
Personal Skills:
Kareth: A
A skill that denotes one as a living punishment from the gods. A hebrew term that means “cut off,” it was used in the Talmud as a spiritual cut off. It was the denial of the soul, and exclusion from the world after life.
Forged by the God of the Hebrews in order to punish them, Nebuchadnezzar would be how their God would smite them. He would capture all of the Hebrews, loot and burn their temple to the ground, and would rename individual hebrews to akkadian names. As a punishment from God meant to “cut off” the Hebrews from their homeland, it could be said that Nebuchadnezzar’s body is a curse meant to destroy…
However, that is antithetical to his own existence. This curse was truly a blessing, a protection that enabled him to serve as a servant of God.
In practice, Rider’s body is a “divine punishment” in itself. Ironically, instead of it being destructive, it makes him more more resistant. His body is truly just a divine protection which nulls both status and curse effects.
Revelation: B
A Skill to "hear the voice of heavens" and take optimum action; a Skill equivalent to Instinct, a sixth sense regarding battles. However, 'Revelation' accommodates all matters related to the achievement of a goal (for instance, choosing the most suitable path while traveling).
Rider had several dreams throughout his life that were messages from the God of the Hebrews, as well as messages from his own gods, most notably, Marduk.
Šar Šarrāni: A+
A title gifted to the great kings of Assyria and Babylon. Kings, especially those of Babylon, were believed to be the living representations of the god Marduk. He was the King of Gods, so of course the King of Men would be his representative.
However, the real importance comes from Marduk bringing order to the world. The chaotic Primeval Sea, the “Monster” which rampaged indiscriminately, and the beasts which roamed. All was corrected and put into order by Marduk. The King of Babylon is not only the leader of the people, but the one who creates and maintains order.
Its main use is towards bringing order. Effectively, this skill acts to make sure things occur as fate has intended (as things should be), and as things are designed (as things are directed to be ). There is a bonus effect toward people, events, and so forth that are already in that direction. It can also function as a powerful type of mental attack.
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