GrizzTheMauler

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Rex thought for a moment. He let his mind drift to the many possibilities and variables for the future before nodding. "I could possibly assist you in this endeavor. For we both seek to buck the yoke of our respective organizations. It is rather refreshing to speak so plainly to one who's lived predominantly amongst humans and the fairer races. If we reform them, we can create something much better than we are being forced into."

He looked over at the skull, a smile on his face. "I'll leave it up to him. His current nest is a bit small now, about the size of a mouse." He chuckled as Skuggi chirped at them, sending everyone in the room an image of the skull he used and tinged with bitter uncomforting feeling.

"But this reshaping of our people can wait until we've dealt with the bigger problems, Yes?"

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Skuggi poked his head out of the eye socket, black eyes intently watching the room as he rested there, content to not move. Rex just shook his head at the bird's antics. He was used to his quirks.

"I do not know whether she lives. But that is a question for another time." He peered into his cup. "As for the Vampires... Not al Vampires work under the Council. In fact, the Council only exists to make my job easier. However, due to the... Circumstances, that is not the case. Most will ignore you as a threat so long as I am with you. It is a minority who actually like those pompous fools. Just yesterday I received a letter that they wanted to raise the Taxes again, and that I of all people would be subject to it as well... Which is preposterous. They have grown fat on greed. Some days I have half a mind that wonders what would happen if they were... Removed." Rex chuckles darkly.

Rex had often thought about the reforms he was going to put in place when he reached his Fiftieth birthday. He knew they would very much try and "remove him" before that, but he would see their comeuppance. "In all honesty, there may very well be stirrings of... Rebellion. My favor among the people is relatively high and my rather... Progressive viewpoints are among the majority." He shrugged. "When I am of age I migh very well abolish the whole Council and replace it. I'm of the mind that I would be a terrible king."

The Burning of Volstryggr: Reborn (Fantasy Murder-Mystery RP)

From his spot on the podium, red flickering could be seen from the humanoid who stepped forward. His sheer presence was rather focused, and he scanned the crowd with his eyes, mentally filing away each one. He was very tall, though his aura seemed to make him even larger, as the air around his eyes seemed to vibrate with a silent rage. Arthur was a dear friend to the dragon and he was very interested in seeing Blood Angel brought in. While crime wasn't a concern among Dragons, as there wasn't any motivation, they only crime Vilkas remembered hearing about was the fighting that usually happened at gatherings.

Vilkas weathered the looks the Sentinels and Handlers gave him. Most of the older ones had heard of the Dragon, especially when he had arrived. Very few had met him, as when he traveled through the city he wore a hood to keep his identity hidden. "It will be an honor to bring in this murderer." His voice was measured, oddly calm and smooth despite the way he seemed to radiate pure hatred in every word. He stepped down with Emile as he introduced him to the team he would be working with.

"Greetings." He gave a subtle nod of his head. "Vilkas Excellion is my human name. I look forward to working with the Peacekeepers again."

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The skullbird chirruped softly back at the catvyrn. It wasn't old enough yet to form words, despite being able to understand nearly any creature with it's mental imagery, so it thought back images of a nest of bones with the emotion of safety and comfort. It very much liked the skull it occupied, having yet to grow out of it's current skull. It sent along a few images of young skullbirds, telling the other familiar that it was still a hatchling.

Rex shrugged. "It's possible. My mother was half vampire. What she was exactly I'm not sure, Dad never spoke about it, other than he loved her and it was the reason he removed himself from the rest of the family." He thought over the many times he asked and was only brushed off. "He did say that I was different than most of the other vampires. Hell I'm barely thirty and I'm stronger magically than any vampire I've come across. Not much so in physical strength, it's pretty average."

Rex smiled when Jay said he would help. "That's wonderful. I will do my best to handle preparations on my end. However, working with you must remain as secret as possible. Neither of our kin would handle this... Well." He shook his head. "They are too set in their ways to see past their prejudices. We'll be relatively on our own."

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As Skuggi heard roam free he leapt from Rex's shoulder, heading over to the book shelf interested in the things he saw there, namely a bird skull. It was a well known fact that Skullbirds liked other animal skulls, often using them for nests. He chirruped in amusement as he stood on it. "He's pretty hardy. He doesn't easily spook or get hurt for long." Skuggi slipped into his shadow and went through the eyehole of the skull. "And there's that."

He takes a cookie and nibbles on it. Unlike most vampires he's fully able to eat normal food. He just supplements it with blood. When he heard Jay talk about the Fae things sort of clicked. "I see... That could mean several things, for one... I'm pretty sure you are part Fae. It would make sense, seeing as they are immune to compulsion magic of all kinds and well, super secretive. Father went to them during his travels before I was born." He shook his head. "It's all speculation since I wouldn't know much other than what Father wrote. I can assure you it wasn't the Unseelie court... They would kill you if you were part Fae, they see it as a Blight and remove any half breeds they find."

"As for why I am here... Well, as I have established that you could be an ally, I would like to compare any notes that you have on this Undead menace. If there is a Lich behind it... I'll need help taking the, out. They threaten everything we both hold dear. Would you be willing to assist me?"

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Ok, RealLife^tm should be back to normal now. Apologies.

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Rex watches the other man move about the small house, eyes scanning nearly everything he passed. It was more out of curiosity, as he could smell the subtle scent of garlic and herbs used for poultices that were always present in Hunter dens like this. While he didn't see many visible weapons the room's design told him that they were hidden away. He was going to do his best to ignore them a for now. He had a job that needed to be done.

"I felt the same around my Father. He was a stern man. Often hyper critical of my lack of interest in magical effects. Even though I have great potential I don't like the feel of my magic. It's... Odd. A subversion. I didn't want it but they saved my life." He rubbed at his arms and sighed. "I feel a bit more.. Anger towards him I would say." He takes his tea and sips at it.

There was a lot he didn't know, and because of his father's refusal to talk about things that mattered in the day to day, he had no idea how the Courts worked at all, especially when the Regent refused to listen and even give him anything to work with. He was naught but a child to everyone around him, and it was rather infuriating.

The Burning of Volstryggr: Reborn (Fantasy Murder-Mystery RP)

Vilkas the Dragon

Name: Vilkas Excellion

Mage boi

dwagon

Age: 132
Race: Dragon
History: Vilkas grew up among his kin on the Shattered Isles. His birth was noted by a strange shift from the anomaly holding up his grandfather's home, as well as the ambient mana in the area. A hybrid black and red dragon, he has powerful fire magic in his dragon form, and in his human form, trades defense for a rare and powerful form of runic magic known as Wyrd, which has many applications from defense, offense and utility. He studied this magic under the tutelage of the Oldest dragon to ever live, Dromon himself. The Elder Dragon was very interested in his magics, and made sure he knew how to use the rare one he had.

At the age of 60 he passed his Rite of Passage through the Trial of Life and traveled to the mainland to seek his Pilgrimage. he traveled for a few decades before settling in the City. He stunned the Peacekeepers when they detected that the rather unassuming tall humanoid was actually a dragon. This event sparked many attempts to study him as dragons are extremely rare and they'd never seen a Black dragon.

Strengths:

Dragonskin: Vilkas is very difficult to wound when in his dragon form, and body is resistant to most forms of damage as a human and is extremely fire and frostproof in both forms as a Black dragon. He also has a higher natural regeneration

Web of Wyrd: Vilkas' vast well of mana enables him to cast stronger and more potent magic. As a Human his mana regeneration is enhanced.

Dragon Sense: Vilkas has heightened senses in both forms, though his Dragon form has a slightly decreased sense of touch due to his scales.

Weaknesses:

Arrogance: Vilkas believes that he'll win nearly every fight he's in and that his magic is greater than any other.

Rebellious: Vilkas can be a bit excessive, as on the Island all pursuits are generally welcome and he's prone to defying authority.

Blood Magic: While the stronger form of Wyrd Runes use blood, the drawback to them is it uses the very lifeforce of the caster, which has nearly killed the dragon before. Another downside is that when bleeding as a dragon he leaks mana, which leads to his blood being a rare commodity for alchemists. He tends to have to set his blood alight so that it cannot be used.

Mana Void: A downside of Wyrd is that it is heavily mana dependant, which can empty his reserves, forcing him to use other means of fighting.

What's a weapon?: Vilkas has very little weapons training as he's only learned to fight with magic, claw and flame.

Sentinel: N/A
Extra: Vilkas left the Isles to find and study ancient Lore, leading him to the city. He can speak almost any language. He is also a very good bard.

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Rex nodded. "My companion is Skuggi. As you can tell he is no ordinary raven, but a Skullbird. Most of his kind are hidden, as the Seidmann and Seidkonna aren't usually willing to part with a valuable familiar such as these. Don't mind his manners he's a bit cold at worst." He listened as Jay spoke, nodding as he said he was looking into it. It struck him as odd that they would ignore the threat of the Feral Undead. "They are fools, the lot of them. The Council deems themselves safe in their Castles, the Hunters find solace in their Dens. Meanwhile the threat grows and those willing to take it on are few. I myself am... Hidden from my Court. They view me as a child, as I've yet to hit my first century. They cannot deny my right to the throne but can stop me from doing anything since I have not reached the "proper" age. As for a drink, a mint tea would be very welcome."

He shifted in his seat. "This first meeting will have to be relatively short for now... As I do not have my notes with me at this moment, and to have you come with me to the Manor would be a bad idea. Tell me, what is your magical Heritage, I will admit that there is a queer presence around you and I find my natural vampiric charms rebuffed, of course I haven't used my magic, nor would I as that would be rude, but you have a charm of your own it would seem." He eyed the man in front of him. He gave off more presence than any human he'd seen outside of a hedge mage and yet his seemed more... Ancient.

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Sorry for the lateness, battling a summer/fall cold since it's the height of corn season and I feel like I'm dying e.e