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[ BASICS ]
[ NAME ]
Nicodemus Apostolos Dimitriou
Nicodemus Apostolos Dimitriou
[ AGE ]
22
22
[ GENDER ]
Male
Male
[ COMMUNICATOR OF ]
Hades
Hades
[ MYTHOLOGY OF (YOUR GOD) ]
Lord of the Underworld, God of Wealth. Ruler of what lies below, Hades is an important god in Greek Mythology. He ruled their afterlife and it matter not if you were saint or sinner, rich or poor, a great hero or a coward. All were equal in death, and after Thanatos reaped your soul, and Charon delivered it to the gates, you would be judged. They say his palace is lined with the richest of jewels and gemstones, a bright spot in the dark Underworld for the woman he loved above all else, Persephone.
Lord of the Underworld, God of Wealth. Ruler of what lies below, Hades is an important god in Greek Mythology. He ruled their afterlife and it matter not if you were saint or sinner, rich or poor, a great hero or a coward. All were equal in death, and after Thanatos reaped your soul, and Charon delivered it to the gates, you would be judged. They say his palace is lined with the richest of jewels and gemstones, a bright spot in the dark Underworld for the woman he loved above all else, Persephone.
[ APPEARANCE ]
[ PHYSIQUE ]
Nico is well built, taking great care to his health and well-being. Despite being tall, he easily escapes notice as he doesn't appear to stand out with any notable features. However below the silken shirts lies a body heavily bejewelled and tatooed. His body is his greatest canvas and his back and chest are covered in ink. His back tattoo is of a large dragon clutching a globe and his front is a yin and yang depiction of two great wyrms, one of flesh and the other in bone. His hair is a dark brown, his eyes piercing steel.
[ HEIGHT / WEIGHT ]
6'2/205
[ PERSONALITY ]
[ PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION ]
Nico in public s reserved, elegant and composed. He is full of sarcasm and sharpened wit, prefering to say as little as possible but always with passion. He is an ecellent diplomat, his view fair and just and a firm believering in saying the truth or nothing at all. He despises those who publicly flaunt their wealth, spending his time helping those who need it.
In private, Nico shows off his creative passion, his flair for artistry and design. He does not fully hold to his parent's beliefs, having seen the world and researched a lot on the topics he could. He is active in his community, helping out where he can, to seek justice and promote change. His downside, however, is that he suffers agoraphobia, making being in large crowds very uncomfortable for Nico.
[ LIKES / DISLIKES ]
Likes: Movies, Art, Reading by the fireplace
Dislikes: Crowded spaces, Cities, loud noises, Arrogance
[ BIOGRAPHY ]
[ Place of Origin ]
Portofino, Italy
[ BIO ]
Born to a rich family embroiled in politics and statescraft, Nicodemus is the youngest of seven sons. Born almost a midnight, the midwife noted that "there was a dark aura about this boy". And it seemed to be true. Less outspoken than his brothers, he seemed to have inherited his mother's artistic talent and eye for beauty. He was placed in the arts from a young age, but that dark shadow remained. It became known that he could find rare and valuable jewels by just combing the beachside, but the people the child gave them to tended to, pass on soon after.
It became noticeable when he had drawn a picture of his grandfather, one that replaced the elderly man's head with a skull, he had predicted the death that happened only hours after handing it too the man. His father would have called the priest if it hadn't been for Nico's mother Adromeda telling him it would look bad for their image. Instead, he was sent to a private school where he would be out of the public eye.
Nico's predictions only gained accuracy and depth as he grew his artistic talent. Images of the dead and damned were his main medium, a macabre scene as he would predict the deaths of those around him with a unsettling degree of accuracy. No one could explain how it worked, only that Nico's "gift" was unwanted. After predicting the death of one of the more abusive deans of the school, the man took the problem in his own hands and attempted to murder the teen, attempting to drown him in the nearby lake.
This event was foiled by a something he could never forget. As his head was held under the water, he saw a large serpent swimming close by. Passing the boy, it struck the Dean, the massive beast pulling him under the water as Nico was freed. The black scaling was noticable to him as he swore its face had a bony skull pattern. The man perished as another instructor had finally found them, seeing the events taking place and pulling Nico to safety. He had passed out due to shock and was hospitalized for a week, his father threatening to sue the institution for the assualt.
The boy would repress his ability as best as he could, fearing what would happen if something like that happened again, eventually becoming a near recluse. He turned his art inward, drawing on his body before getting tattoos and piercings. His father let him, as his mother was adamant that her baby boy get whatever he wanted, as he didn't cause problems like their other sons. His father let it go, seeing as it got the boy out of the family estate once in a while.
Nico involved himself in the online community, seeing it as a coping mechanism for his fear of the public. It wouldn't be until the next big family funeral that he saw him. The man, whose dark pale skin and blue eyes pierced directly into his soul. No one seemed to notice them as the man motioned for him to follow him. Eager to leave the crowded room that was giving him so much anxiety, the man merely smiled knowingly as he led the young man towards the sea.
"You know who I am, young one?"
Nico nodded. "You're Death. I've... Seen you. Every time..."
The man chuckled, despite his cold exterior the voice was full of loving mirth and encouragement. "No, child. I am not Death. He does work under me, yes. I am Hades. The Lord of the Underworld. And you were born to be my voice, my presence in the world. We call them Communicators." He stopped on the pier. "You have a gift. I see your trepidation, Nicodemus. It is a gift. The Moirai don't give such things lightly. You have a greater purpose. And much will be expected of you." The God placed his helm in the young man's hands. "I will guide you as much as I can, but there rules even I dare not cross. Wait for my call, my child."
[ REASON FOR CHOICE ]
Death is the great equalizer, but even he has some preference. Hades chose Nico because of his ability and sense of judgement. He firmly believe that the boy can live up to his expectation and become greater than he is now. All one needs is a small push in the right direction. Hades is the Great Judge, and Nico refuses to see an injustice pass him by.
[ POWERS ]
[ RELICS / FAMILIARS ]
Helm of Darkness: The Helm of darkness was crafted by the Hekatรณnkheires, the Hundred Handed Ones, as payment for freeing them from the Pit of Tartaros. It allows it's wielder to be completely invisible and undetectable by all, even the Gods. With a secondary ability to change it's shape, Nico wears it as a necklace, it's ability allowing him an excellent escape from any situation or combat. It's secondary ability allows him to instill absolute terror upon his targets, causing the weak-willed to outright perish from Fear.
Skotadi: Skotadi is a black hellhound, currently a year old pup that protects and guards Nico. He is the equivilent of a guard and therapy dog, helping him out when needed. Skotadi(Greek for Shadow), has the ability to Shadow-walk, and he can sense the dead. Like most hounds he is an excellent tracker, being able to find escaped souls and living beings alike.
Hades' Bident A bident made of Celestial Bronze(Oricalcum), this weapon has the ability to conjure Greek Fire, a green flame that can burn nearly anything, even underwater. It is reportedly unbreakable. Nico can freely summon the weapon from his shadow.
[ POWERS ]
From Dust to Dust: All things come from the earth, and will one day return. Being the Lord of Death and What Lies Below, Tunnels and the riches of the Earth are easy to find, and he will never get lost underground, always being able to find or create a path to the surface. What lies int he tunnels he does not yet have the ability to sense outside of riches or artifacts of power.
All that Glitters: Wealth is one of Hades' aspect, showing itself in Nico's ability to summon gems from the ground beneath him. These objects are heavily magical, and impact those that take them through their flaws. The pure, however, see only fortune come to them through the gems, often coming upon a great luck for a short period. The jewels act as a form of judgement test, revealing the hearts of the holder.
Lord of the Grave and Damned: Nico has the ability to perceive Death, giving him visions of those close to passing on. Upon determining that they are close to the grave, Nico can see into the soul of the person, bearing witness to their full extent of life lived, and whether their soul leans towards the Dark or Light. Additionally, he also has the ability to call to the deceased by giving an offering of food and drink, Nico can summon the spirits of the dead and commune with them, seeking their aid. Whether they help or not is up to them.
[ INVOCATION ]
The Invocation would open a portal directly to the throne of the Lord of the Underworld. Skeletal hands would erupt from the ground all around Nico as his skin begins to pale and flake off as Hades takes control. Blue soulfire would erupt from his eyes, as the bones would form his armor. Standing taller than three men, his might would shake the very earth as the dead would begin to rise. His faithful hound, Cerberus, would be unleashed upon the unfortunate souls who dared cross him. At his left, Thanatos, and his right would stand Dread Persephone.
[ OTHER INTERESTS/SKILLS ]
Artist: Nico is a passionate artist, loving to draw and partake in photography of nature. His interest, due to his innate abilities, are of the macabre, but they always seem hopeful outside his prophetic visions.
Statescraft: Even with his agoraphobia, he is an excellent debater, able to persuade with his reason and will.
[ MISC. ]
[ BIRTHDAY / SIGN ]
February 29th/Pisces
[ SEXUAL PREFERENCE ]
Pansexual
[ MUSIC/MOVIE/BOOK/GAME TYPE ]
Favorite genre of music is Film Scores, favorite everything else is Fantasy.
*dabs*
