AzureKnight

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

_{@PaulHaynek@The Irish Tree}

Homestead

---

It was easy enough to follow the trail left by the bandits, eventually being led to their makeshift stronghold. The bandits were simply that, untrained brigands and weren't even alerted to the presence of the duo when they had arrived. He and Eula made sure to stick to the shadows and tall grass to make sure it stayed that way for the time being. While make a trip along the camp's perimeter, they overheard a conversation between a couple of the bandits. Upon hearing it, Shizuka couldn't believe it at first, it sounded a bit too outlandish. But it seemed that they were indeed speaking of the woman who's family had supposedly been killed by brigands. Shizuka himself didn't speak with the woman, though Eula did and not it seemed that the story wasn't holding up.

He had his thoughts interrupted by Eula, who began asking him about the morality of the job. If their suspicions were true, they were taking up a job to get revenge for a woman who killed her own family just to be with someone who abandoned her anyway. It seemed his automation companion had trouble grasping complex moral situations like this. He sigh before speaking, the whole situation taking an unexpected turn.

"No, Eula, it's not right taking revenge for someone who killed their own family. But, I'm afraid it's for the best that we see this through to the end. After all, they're still bandits and have likely committed their share of havoc within all this chaos. If left to their devices, it may lead to more problems down the line."

He turned to face the stronghold. "Once we've finished here, we'll go back to that woman and make her tell us the truth of the matter - one way or another." He began to focus a bit of his chi as he noticed a small group of bandits walking together. After gathering his energy, he breathed out a large volume of mist that began to cover the vicinity the brigands were in. Naturally, they were taken aback by the sudden fog. However, they began to be further startled by the illusions of warriors attacking them. They pulled there blades out and started attacking them, only to have the warriors vanish - revealing they had attack their comrade instead. The illusion was slowly driving them off the rails and unknowingly forcing them to attack one another.

Satisfied with the effect of his technique he quickly turned to Eula. "The fog will deal with these droogs and cover our approach. You should be able to sense their mana through it as well, I presume. I'll search for the leader, see if you can do something about the others with the crossbows. Be careful!" He said, vanishing using Shinsoku to run among the confusion.

---

🌀

_{@PaulHaynek@Hammerman@Restalaan@Crowvette}

Terauchi Temple

---

Having finally made it back to the temple, the trio was greeted by Ayu. Luna corrected the spy in that the woman was a prisoner of sorts, they did after all need information from her. Ayu escorted her to come living quarters, which would hopefully make her feel more comfortable and more cooperative later on.

The two sisters where then greeted by an arm each wrapping around both of them, then being pulled center ward towards the origin. They both let out cute yelps before realizing it was nothing other than Skarsneek giving a usual greeting.

"Oh! Skars-kun, I see you've returned from your mission as well? I hope everything went alright, ours had went well to for the most part. Oh, but my sis-" She was cut off midsentence by her sister, who now had an outlet to unleash all of her irritation out on.

"Well, now, if it isn't the ditcher himself! You know, you've got a lot of nerve just up and leaving me earlier this morning and just running off with other mamono!" She snapped, poking Skarsneek's nose with her finger. "You could've at least waited for me to wake up, you jerk. Honestly, do all goblins behave like this?!" It seemed that the rambling wouldn't end any time soon; Atsuha had plenty of angst that built up over the course of today's events.

Hinami couldn't do much of anything except look on with a somber smile on her face. She then turned to Luna. "Well, all's well that ends well I suppose. Thank you very much for all of your help; Sorae-san can be a handful, but we're so grateful you had a hand in saving her life." She said, making a polite bow. "Say, since we're done with the mission, did you wanna grab a bite to eat?" She then looked over to Io and Liliana "Hey there, would you like to join us as well?" She said, daintily waving at the both of them.

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

@AzureKnight Question: you mentioned that Belua tend towards having traits "particularly those of bestial, avian, insectoid, and reptilian species". Does that mean fish-like belua are completely off the table?

@XxFellsingxX

I was mainly stating some examples for reference, but I did mean for aquatic varieties to exist as well.

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

<Snipped quote by AzureKnight>

I had a feeling, so no worries there. So, my follow up question is: is there a way to have her still use that concept? I can elaborate more on details, if need be. Her character sheet is a WIP, and I'm just taking five at work to respond.

@Enkryption

Yes if you would, or we can discuss it in DMs.

Also, I'll probably start judging all the sheets by the end of next week.

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

hope this is ok for a support and occasional glass cannon role.

The Purifier

Name: Tilnak "Purifier"

Appearance

the figure on the left

Tilnak resembles that of a 7' 250 lbs. praying mantis. sporting a thick brown chitinous exoskeleton that layers over his body like a suit of armor, four arms two of which are best used for fine manipulation, and an insect like head with two antennae used for smelling and tasting, and two big black multifaceted compound eyes.

Normally he only wears his cloak with a few robe-like undergarments to hide his otherwise quite monstrous appearance the best he can, at least while he is in the city. some small multicolored baubles and trinkets can be found on his person as well as multiple large and small bags of seeds.

theme: Somewhere I Belong

Race: Belua - Insect

Sex: Male

Age: 12

Magic Divination: Thaumaturgy and Elementalism particularly in earth and flora

Abilities:

- Terrakinesis, the ability to shape and mold earth to his whim. This skill is one of the ones he uses the most for bulk offensive and defensive power.

- HydroKenisis, the ability to gather and shape water. Although still powerful and effective, this power is used more in tandem with his efforts to purify and regrow contaminated areas

- Flora growth, influencing the growth rate of flora either in a small area to grow seeds or in a large area to promote growth. It is used as the last step in purifying an area.

- Bringer of light, using the holy powers to bring about blinding light and push back the darkness of the miasma. a tool used for distraction, signaling, and to assist in the purification process.

- A Healing Hand, with the powers of light one can use it to heal almost any wound or purify curses. He uses it as the main force in purifying an area of the miasma. He can also use it to heal others and is quite skilled in his ability.

- Hand of judgment, an ability he refuses to use on anyone or anything that is not corrupted by the miasma. a devastating ability using holy power given to him by the old gods to go against his nature and destroy life that the Miasma took for itself.

Equipment:

Elder wood Staff - a staff grafted from a dying ancient tree with a bulbus blue sphere of sapphire wrapped around the top of it. This acts as his spellcasting focus.

Reinforced Reaver Cloak - This cloak is a bit heavier than most and not just because of its size, thicker fabric was used in its construction to add another layer of protection. runes cover its surface to aid him in mana regeneration and capacity. The blessings on it also help him condense and control his holy powers. there always seems to be something growing on it.

Brief Background:

Tilak is not sure where he came from or who his original parents were. he does however remember the kind old man that raised him in the deep forest. Reaching maturity at the age of 3 the old man taught him for several years about the worth and weight of life no matter if it’s his own life to that of a blade of grass. All life is precious and it’s up to us to keep the balance. keeping the natural order of things and fighting back against the Miasma and corruption. he spent 6 years with the old man going through his teachings every day and training his abilities.

2 years ago, he found a trail of corruption and destruction through his patch of forest, following it and cleansing the corruption. As he went, he came upon a strange sight. There was a small team of fae, humans, and Belua, he knew what they were based off the old man’s description of the other races. The team was fighting a corrupt beast and losing. several were heavily injured or exhausted and the beast, although badly wounded had the upper hand. choosing his timing carefully Tilak acted swiftly, stepping out from the tree line and immediately barraging the beast with earth attacks caught all of them off guard. The beast charged him, but he turned the ground around it into mud and then hardened it to catch the beast.

stone pillars pined it down giving him enough time to step up to the wounded beast giving it a quick prayer as it started to break out of the stone and then ended it with a flash of holy light nearly cutting it in half. After purifying the area, he healed the others that were injured. The group seemed to be suspicious of him but were a bit more open about his presence after that. When he tried to leave, they stopped him and asked him to come back with them to their tower. It took some convincing, but Tilak eventually ended up at the tower finding a place where he can do better and help heal the world.

Anything else we should know about you:

He has limited telepathy; he can’t read other people’s minds but projects his voice to others through their minds. Tilnak is aloof as he is still getting used to human society and behaviors, especially what they call sarcasm. Staying exceptionally quite in both speech and movement, he regards himself as a protector of life and will even heal brigands after they have been captured. to take a life is always a loss for him, the only exception is corruption. Putting someone or something down that is corrupted is merciful. Sometimes he can get tunnel vision when purifying areas of corruption to the point he won’t rest and/or completely ignore others.

Tilnak is quiet but not cold, always willing to help, and show others the beauty of nature. Even through his monstrous form he doesn't have much trouble earning the trust of non-sapient creatures. He can see quite well in the dark and one can often find him sleeping in strange positions and areas but he never sleeps for long.

@ReusableSword

Hmm. At first I meant for Belua to have their animal characteristics to be more 'tame' for lack of better word. But since it's natural for their appearances to vary in many ways, I believe it should be fine. Also, his telepathy would usually be considered mind magic, so I'm not too sure about that. Otherwise, I like the character.

Do tell me if I've made him too strong or if there are any issues.

Taltrus

Name: Taltrus Olstelas

Appearance:
Taltrus stands at a below average height of 5'8". He has loose and scraggly hair, like wild waves crashing into each other. Taltrus barely cares about his apperance, he wears his robe loosely, carelessly folding and draping over itself. Underneath his robes, he is relatively fit and toned compared to his looks. Taltrus trains under the strain of his own gravity so he is able to

Race:
Human

Sex:
Male

Age: 26

Magic Divination:
Alchemy, Void

Abilities:
Alchemy

Transmutation: Taltrus is able to alter the structure of matter and energy into another form. Performing Transmutation on the fly requires extensive calculations and knowledge of chemistry. Any mistakes or miscalculations results in failure, at best, or an explosion at worst. An example and more simplistic usage is transmutation of metallic balls (in his pouch) to form a mixture of aluminum and steel on top of his skins to absorb/deflect strikes or blows in an instant. Another favoured use is to make a sharp blade covering the top of his fists for combat purposes.

Potion Making: Stemming from his knowledge of Transmutation, Taltrus has an almost encyclopedic knowledge on creating different (Health, Mana, Energy, etc) potions. Taltrus is also known for making more effective and stronger potions than what is currently available but finds it boring to do so due to its monotony. He makes different potions with wavky and zany effects and self-tests on the regular.

Automaton Creation: Taltrus is able to make golems that assists him with his research and day-to-day work. The longer he works on a golem, the more complex it becomes, though can create relatively simplistic golems to assist him in battle should he require so.

Void

Crush: Using Void Magic, Taltrus creates a gravity well that increases the gravity in a given area, restricting or even outright immobilzing individuals in a given area. Though he avoids such usage, he is able to 'crush' those in the field should he choose to.

Reverse: Similarly, Taltrus can weaken the effects of gravity by shifting the gravity well to attract in a given area.

Attract/Repel: In a similar manner, Taltrus is able to attract and repel objects and individuals using a gravity well.

Portal: Using distortions in space, Taltrus is able to create a tear in space to teleport between distances. He needs concentration to maintain the portal.

Equipment:
(Modified) Magitech Boots: Experimental boots modified by Taltrus to help him stick to walls using magnetism. With the supplementation of Void Magic Taltrus he is able to essentially walk on any surfaces with no issues. Plans to have the final version have no need for supplemental magic to be used by non-magical folks.

(Modified) Magitech Staff: A simple Magitech staff fashioned into a bo. Taltrus had embedded the staff with different materials to help with transmutation (alongside his pouch carrying miscellaneous materials). He uses the staff as a focus for both schools of divination.

Brief Background:
Taltrus was born to Ostelas, a prestigious family of Alchemists. A family that strictly adheres to the basic form of Alchemy- potion making. They are one of the biggest suppliers and creators of potions and tonics across Velynostica. As expected, Taltrus Ostelas was born with an innate talent for Alchemy, seeming to mix and conjure potions with relative ease, its potency higher and concentrated compared to normal alchemists.

The boy would grow up to be a tinkerer of sorts. Taltrus seemed to much prefer transmutation to traditional potion making as he believed it to be formulaic and 'boring'. The boy took to taking apart and recreating any tech he could get his hands on, and soon he would use transmutation to make internal modifications to magitech equipment. Anything as simple as adding another functionality, or more likly, having the item blow up in his face as he failed to transmute the item.

Many of his friends during his youth were non-magical folk. Taltrus would develop a liking towards the non-magically inclined as many seemed to not have many ulterior motives compared to other magicians. Subconsciously he would develop magitech tools that would bridge the gap between magical and non-magical users.

Taltrus' relatively easy going life would soon face tragedy. Whilst out visiting a close friend to restock on some materials he required, a monster attacked the shop. Taltrus failed to use transmutation to defend himself and his friend. It was only after his friend was dealt a grievious wounds that he was able to tap into void magic. The monster was pinned to the floor, immobilized as Reavers arrived on the scene. Unfortunately, his friend was too far gone and despite white magic, he was in the process of turning into a monster.

It was this incident that would turn him to joining the Reavers, even despite his family's wishes. Taltrus become more secluded, while he still maintained his friendly demeanor, the experience would sour making closer relationships with others.

Anything else we should know about you:
- Surprisingly strong and agile due to his personal training to withstand his own gravity wells.
- Able to use weapons made with transmutation with relative adeptness, as it's his primary method of executing monsters and beasts.
- Sought out for his potion making but is also well-known for tinkering with magitech and similar tech to add, often random and weird, functionalities to see what sticks.
- Has a good head on hi shoulders and is well studied due to transmutation and able to come up with quick calculations on the top of his head as it is (literally) life and death.

@Inertia

I see no problems with his abilities so far, he looks good right now.

@AzureKnight

Question: Can a PC be Malfested and retain their sentience, in addition to their sapience? My character-in-progress is a recycled old Fate/Stay Master who would likely fit in here with her specialization in Alchemy alone, but I wanted to have a secondary idea, so I didn't just copy as paste her, which is that she opened a Door between her Alchemical Soul and the Unknowable Void... upon which she didn't knock, but she answered.

Since then, she's had a uniquely stronger connection to the Elements of Fire, Water, and Earth through Alchemy, leading people to believe she's more of an Elementalist than an Alchemist, if not for her consistent use of Transmutation Principles, and generally being an affront to Nature - most animals hate her or fear her, though vermin tend to gravitate to her, and food and water spoils when it touches her or she touches it.

@Enkryption

Malfested individuals usually can't intermingle with other people for...obvious reasons. Some are able to retain a level of sapience 9f varying degree, but their original desires and dispositions become warped, almost beyond recognition, and it's overtaken by predatory instinct.

Basically, it wouldn't quite fit for a PC unfortunately.

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

Is it okay if I make two characters that's a couple?

@Hammerman

I don't see that being a problem

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

Also I'm editing Ardin's sheet to add an image song since I didn't know that was encouraged

@Blaze Gamma

Ah. It...actually is entirely your choice XD

I just did it for the NPCs as a matter of personal preference, and to add a little flair for the profiles.

The Maids Guide to Demon Hunting

Cogsfell Aftermath

---

🗡️

Lucrecia almost instantly reloaded the bullet chambers of her machetes with one clean motion. She looked around for a moment, pleased that her comrades weren't having much trouble taking out the lesser dreg as well. Polina, meanwhile, tried to at least slow down the greater beast charging their way with reckless abandon. Some of her blades stuck, but much to her fears it ultimately didn't do much in lieu of stopping it. But it seems their commotion had actually attracted something else even worse than this beast...

It started with a strange cackle that bellowed from the very shadows around them. As it drew closer, a tendril jut out from the corner and snatched up one of Kat's dolls. Personally, Lucrecia felt that a lady her age was too old to be playing with dolls, but she'd keep that to herself. But what consider her more was the being that the tentacle was attached to. She, for the most part, had the appearance of a young girl dressed in a black robe. Of course, she took note of the countless tendrils slashing about from her back. The dreadful feeling Lucrecia got from the girl told her immediately that they were in the presence of a high demon. Wonderful...

She was more thankful now than ever that Bernardette had reinforced her bullets with magical coating for this sortie. She doubted that it would be of much use against such a foe, but perhaps she could at least create an opening for the others to make for an effective counterattack.

Lucrecia let loose a barrage of hand cannon fire, aimed directly at the 'little girl's' tendrils. She could only hope this would further aid her allies. She hoped that distracting the girl may also allow some others to focus on the beast with the annoyingly thick hide.

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

My app. I'll add an appearance once I'm done with my current work task

Aldin

Name: Aldin Rei

Appearance: Stands at 6'1, weighing around 176 lbs, Aldin has dark purple hair and sharp blue eyes. He usually wears a jacket whose interior lining is plated with armor, and the outside has patches of leather on the back and cuffs, etched with the motif of a wolf. Wears his sword at his right hip.

Race: Human

Sex: Male

Age: 24

Magic Divination: Void Magic, Minor Divination aptitude

Abilities:
Empty Sight - An ability to see the void in all things when focused. Rei is able to cut through powerful defenses and magic itself by seeing to these voids and attacking them directly using his second ability
Empty Blade - Rei can imbue his weapon with Void Magic, allowing it to phase through armor and cut down magic, as well as cut more sharply than the state of his weapon might allow.

Equipment:
Rune Blade - An old bastard sword whose blade is engraved from the hilt to the tip in magical script. In spite of being a fearful looking weapon, the blade itself is incredibly dull to the point of being unable to cut, with some parts even chipped away. The runes engraved into the blade allow it to be used as a focus for Rei's magic.

Brief Background: Rei grew up in his mother's care, his mother being a stern, powerful swordswoman. As a child, Rei was discovered to have a strong innate sense for void magic, and while it was recommended he be sent to the Magus Association in order to learn to use magic, he ironically was sent away due to not having any talent for traditional magic use or theory. So he spent his youth training under his mother, learning a form of swordsmanship that could cut, even without a proper blade. At 22, his mother grew ill, and Aldin took to mercenary work in order to earn money take care of her. His unique form of swordsmanship, and the underlying magic that powered it, gained the attention of the Eon Tower, who approached him to become a Reaver. Enticed by the salary and offering to put up his mother and take care of her health, Aldin gladly took up the position.

Anything else we should know about you: As mentioned, Aldin isn't very knowledgeable on the workings of magic, and while he understands his swordsmanship is augmented by magic, he considers himself a swordsman first and a magus second. Due to his slightly odd appearance, there's suspicion that his unknown father may have been fae or that he is somewhat faetouched, due to the more innate nature of his magical ability. He has no opinion on these matters. In combat he tends towards being a glass cannon, capable of devastating strikes, but his defensive capabilities are poor, due to being almost entirely based upon his own physical capabilities, rather than any magical augmentation.

@Blaze Gamma

As I said in the interest thread, I like him.

And here's my application. Hope it's all good! I'm still thinking about specific abilities to go wild with but this is the base skills I'm thinking about.

Shavis Namista

Name: Shavis "Shav" Namista

Appearance: Standing at a height of 6'1", standing near shoulder to shoulder with most of her older siblings, and with musculature that fits her constant training, Shav almost seems intimidating at first glance if not for the bright smile constantly on her face. A thick white mane with black accents flows all the way to her back. Two round, tiger ears sit atop her head, and a long tail akin to her hair protrudes from her tailbone— showing her Belua features with pride. Casually, Shav shows almost no shame in wearing a crop top or form-fitting tops and pants for easier movement. In more formal settings, however, she chooses to wear her Reaver-assigned cloak that she keeps buttoned up.

Race: Belua

Sex: Female

Age: 28

Magic Divination: Galdr Magic and Elementalism (Lightning-focused)

Abilities:

Invoke Famiiar: Like most users of Galdr magic, Shav is able to summon spirits from the Spectral Realm. This often manifests in her familiar, Shadar, who manifests as a full-sized white tiger that fights with Shav. Shadar has the ability to essentially split himself, allowing for more versatile attacks but each split is weaker than the original. Shadar can also telepathically communicate with Shav, as per the contract they had signed even without Shadar being summoned.

Invoke Spirit: These spirits are often smaller and used for information gathering than fighting. She can tap into their memories temporarily to gather what they have seen and heard while sneaking somewhere. These spirits take on different forms.

Reveal: The incantation used by Galdrs to shift magic and deactivate any magic pertaining to making things invisible or hiding something from view. Success is often variable depending on how powerful the spell it's trying to undo is.

Lightning Strike: Infusing her attacks with a large charge of lightning, it greatly increases the damage output from a regular punch. When she pours more magical power into it, she can even stun something for a few seconds.

Lightning Charge: Charging herself with lightning, she can bolster her speed and slam into a target like an overgrown bullet.

Embodiment of Lightning: Her most powerful elementalist magic, she infuses her entire body with the element of lightning to increase her physical attributes. This burns through her magical energy far quicker than any other spell so Shav uses it only at the most desperate of moments.

Lightning Familiar: Combining her two types of magic into one, Shav is able to summon Shadar and imbue him with the power of lightning at the cost of a big chunk of mana.

Equipment:

Energy Gauntlets: The gauntlet that is more metal than magic, Shav had been given this equipment specifically due to her penchant for getting up close and personal. For each successive hit that the gauntlets make, it collects kinetic energy and allows Shav to release this collected energy for a more powerful attack. However, what truly sets it apart is its ability to also collect magical energy— specifically from elemental magic. While it cannot directly absorb an attack into nothingness but it is able to capture its essence so it can use other stored energy to mold the next release of energy into an elemental surge.

Cloak of the Reavers: She was originally given this as a sort of uniform to let her fit more with the Magus Association; however, as time passed and she was integrated into the Reavers, the cloak has been warded that gives her extra defenses to allow her the ability to keep her dexterity while also being defended.

Brief Background: Shavis, born near the Fae than the humans, had always been more in tune with the magical world. Her own small village consisted of mostly martial adept people but the elements had always been in tune with the Belua. Most of her elementalist spells were directed towards improving her martial prowess but it had been a Fae friend of hers, Patia, cheery and open and talked about their beliefs that Shavis soaked in. The two of them were near inseparable within the Great Ithaca Forest. Patia was the one who taught Shavis about the Spectral realm and was the one who helped her establish Shavis's link to it which aided her with Galdr magic.

And perhaps it was by chance, or it was fate, or if it was their own impulsiveness that Patia and Shavis found themselves leaving what they knew to head to the Republic of Morgenröte to join the Magus Association officially. It was Patia's thirst for knowledge and Shavis's loyalty to her friend that pushed them over that edge. Perhaps Patia didn't believe in what the Church spewed or what the Association believed in but it didn't quite matter in the face of knowledge. And to Shavis, this organization proved to be what she needed to become more versatile on the battlefield.

They hadn't grown apart, not quite, but they had their own duties to attend to. Shavis had shone just enough for the Eon Tower to invite her into the Reavers and she accepted after a long talk with Patia. Now, why would she wish to join a group so mocked by the commonfolk and Church alike? Simple. Reavers tackle the most dangerous jobs— monsters? Criminals? This can test her mettle and that was what pulled her into the group and she had been enjoying it ever since.

Extras:

• Shav is most known for her martial prowess and her thirst for a challenge.
• Shav is loyal to her peers among the Reavers and considers them as good friends.
• She is a rambunctious soul, all smiles and cheers much like her best friend, and partakes in quite a bit of intoxicants when she's off duty.
• She prizes both magic and martial prowess in equal levels— well aware that a master of either would be a powerful being indeed.
• Despite not being an enchanter, Shav likes to tinker with her gauntlets- making sure that it won't break but to try and learn more at the same time.
• Shadar was her contracted familiar that she had summoned at the Magus Association. She thinks of him as an ancestral spirit and a guide.

@Polaris North

Looks good so far, if accepted I'm sure she'll be a fine addition.

Will withhold serious judging until some more applications come in. Also if enough people want it, we'll make a Discord for the RP.

Magus Reaver: Scions of Sorcery

Other People of Note

Members of the Church:

The Apostle of Grimvine

Marianne Farnoir Ixnil

One of the 12 Apostles that serve directly under the Grand Cardinal of Flugell. She gives direct orders to Grisha behind the scenes and has taken a particular interest in the activities of the Eon Tower.

The Inquisitor of Grimvine

"All I ask is for your cooperation. I become...very uncharitable, when people waste my time."

Grisha Pensworth

Grisha's Theme

An inquisitor from the Church, he has been personally assigned by the high priests to act as a mediator when the Theocracy needs to deal with the Eon Tower directly. He is polite, but also inflexible and demanding.

The Holy Seer

Tethys Aria Zaerado

A high priest in the ranks of the Church's crusader forces, her purification skills are second to none. She is also a powerful esper that is granted clairvoyance into certain future events.

The Ashen Maiden

”My blade is blessed by the Scion of Light, and my shield staves off the rot.”

Alexandra Haschwalth Vander

A young woman from a renowned noble house within the holy walls of Flugell. She serves the Church as one of its finest upcoming knights, and reports directly to an Apostle. Despite her fledgling age in comparison to her compatriots, she rose through the ranks quickly and is set to become one of the youngest paladins in several generations.

Like any member of the Church, she commands a skillful application of Thaumaturgy in her combat repertoire, along with combining the elements of fire and wind to create a power that has come to be known as Ashen. Alexandra Incorporates her sorcery into her swordsman afforded to her by her house. The Vander family are famous in and out of the Holy Capital for the exceptional swordsmans that are produced from their house, often regarded as being among the best in the world. This, along with her noble standing as a prominent member of the Church, Alexandra was quickly thrust with high expectations - perhaps before she was fully prepared for it. As opposed to her standing, Alex is a rather humble and quiet person, not actually liking when her lineage is brought up as the subject of conversation.

She currently has been chosen by her Apostle to act as Grisha’s aid in various assignments, serving as added muscle and his subordinate in administrative tasks.

Eon Allies:

A Generous Sponsor

"I wouldn't be here if I didn't think you weren't worth investing in. Keep as you are, and our relationship will blossom into something inconceivable."

Donovan Krausser

A benefactor who first met Arteus during an Association conference, who expressed a peculiar curiosity in the ideas the sage presented. After which, he personal offered to sponsor the Tower and supply it with resources to bolster it's independence.

He's actually the owner of a well establish corporation that specializes in the study and exorcism of apparitions; he lends his knowledge to the Tower as part of the staff, serving as an apparition advisor. He lost his right arm in an unfortunate accident, and had it replaced with a prosthetic made of a special alloy.

The Vagabond Hound

"I've no interest in heroics or gallivanting around for ungrateful common folk. If you've need of an errand dog, go ask one of those fucks from the tower..."

Lucius "Vagus" Gravewood

Vagus's Theme

An apparent vagrant and infamous magus, Lucius is a loner who chooses to make his own way in the world. His appearance is marked by sharp features, most notably his mean-looking eyes, causing those around him to adopt a sense of unease and caution. It certainly doesn’t help that he has a blunt, unpleasant way of speaking along with having a bad attitude and general unfriendly disposition. All that combined with the fact that he’s rather lazy when it comes to most things and dresses like a ruffian, and it’s no wonder why most find him to be an unsavory chap.

Despite this, he’s actually quite skilled in the art of magic and combat, being able to easily rival the most experienced magus with little to no issue. Although, he integrates martial arts in his style more so than your average mage; many find their bodies being burned by the pain of broken bones and bruised flesh rather than by a fireball. Nevertheless, he’s shown high proficiency in various forms of sorcery and is actually quite intelligent.

In fact, his techniques and abilities are rather similar to another famous sorcerer’s…

He goes by the name "Vagus" in all instances, and doesn't take kindly to being called anything else.

Deepwood Sniper

"If Her Majesty, The Queen wills it, then it shall be done."

Giselle Kostovii

Giselle's Theme

A young Fae who was sent from the Great Ithaca Forest to act as an emissary for the Eon Tower. She does her part to maintain a healthy standing with the other members of Eon, but often clashes with Arteus as she feels his methods are too extreme. She tolerances him nonetheless, eager to improve relations between the Magus Association and the Fae Kingdom for the sake of the Queen who placed her trust in the young warrior.

She wields a large ornamental bow while out in the field, well known in the forest for being a master sniper. Blessed with high magic aptitude, she combines her archery with holy magic so that her arrows dispel curses. She also utilizes flora magic to use the plant life around her to aid her in a pinch, in addition to using a familiar to further assist her. Her summon is called Feyln, a large moth with silvery wings. It spreads scales by flapping its wings, achieving various effects.

Notable Enemies

The Sun Beast

”I’m called a monster due to my hostility, aggressive behavior, cruelty, and power. Those are nothing more than the qualities of an animal in its place. What makes me a monster is my patience, ability to twist words, and the way I view affection.”

Kinnich

A renegade Belua murderer who leads a wandering band of mercenaries. He has been active for several years, and his name is known throughout the world at large and the underground circles of the powers that be. A true symbol of fear except among the truly skilled, he is an S-Class criminal whose bounty is so high it rivals the apprehension most reavers have in hunting him. Riding on his steed that resembles a large monitor lizard, he terrorizes the countryside in his wake as a marauder and sword-for-hire. Although, he may have another hidden agenda in mind…

The flames he generates are of an entirely different breed, and seem to be more than just combustion generated through mana. Heat so intense, it can even burn fire to cinder, and creates a conflagration that can only be extinguished by sorcery.

Despite his beastly nature, he is a natural born leader, and his followers see him as a pagan of strength that is worth serving under. His cunning and intellect have also made him difficult to apprehend, often outsmarting his opponents through clever strategies and tactics rather than brute force.

He also seems to know Lapis, somehow, being able to describe her appearance. He was recently hired by an unknown benefactor, acting as an apparent supervisor for the Loghren plant incident. While the plan went south, he seemed to have something else in mind to make up for it…

Keith North "Fatal Pulse"

Witty, mouthy and seems to live in his own world, the mercenary Keith North offers his professional services to anyone who can pay his prices.

Magus Reaver: A Tale of Swords and Sorcery

Quick question, are you looking at one pc per school of magic?

@Inertia

Well, naturally I would prefer it if not every player chose the same divination of magic. However, it's fine if a couple of people have the same type going for themselves I suppose.

Also, the OOC is up! roleplayerguild.com/topics/189183-mag…