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En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

Qar

Just as Qar was beginning to feel he had made a meaningful, useful contribution to the assembly and perhaps even made a good impression, the last Vizier to speak laughed down his efforts and attitude. He flushed, the feelings of inadequacy he had been keeping at bay rising to the fore as, with a casual attitude that bordered on disrespectful, she cast away his idea and then introduced herself to the young Pharaoh with a confidence he could only envy. When he was acting in his capacity as a physician, Qar would order anyone regardless of rank to obey his wishes, the patient came first; in this situation where he felt out of place and keenly aware of his inexperience in the subtle matters of court life he fell back on the formality he had learned in his first days at the temple nearly a decade ago.

Thankfully, the Priestess came somewhat to his rescue although she also skillfully pointed out the flaws in his proposal. Her attitude, although not what one would describe as warm, was not insulting and Qar made up his mind to learn from the Priestess' apparent understanding of the court. While it was not his priority to be skillful in the matters of court life he refused to become a liability to the Pharaoh and end up being sent back to the Temple with nothing but failure and shame to give to the Head Priest whom had placed so much faith in him.

The Pharaoh himself spoke now. Qar could feel the youth in his speech; there was confidence in how he spoke and he seemed ready to accept the authority of his newfound position even if he had yet to come to terms with the responsibility. That in itself gave the physician hope, the rest was something that could be taught while belief in oneself was something that one either had or did not have and could not be learned. Aperel then set about making himself the least liked of the Viziers and earning the only true rebuke from the Pharaoh and Qar smiled for the first time, although he quickly restrained himself; the young man appeared to be one of some virtue and that encouraged Qar.

They moved into another room and Iaret instructed them in their task before departing. Qar watched the young woman go, frowning at the manner in which she led them. It was to be expected that they, all new to the role except for perhaps Aperel, would need some guidance but he found the way in which she deftly managed Amen, Qar had resolved to use the Pharaoh's name as per his wishes, to be troubling. He could not pin down why but in the end decided it must have been due to his own feelings of ineptitude. After all, there were much easier ways to manipulate or discredit a new ruler without exposing oneself in such a manner.

Standing, Qar began to speak. "If I may, Aperel, the 'finest of speeches' as you have put it, although I am sure you were merely being positive; will be of no use and will ring hollow. Amen is young and the people will expect exuberance and energy, not well crafted and poetic prose." Qar, surprising himself somewhat, spoke first. Perhaps he had been put at ease by Amen's relaxed attitude; at the very least he had not completely embarrassed himself thus far so his worst fears had passed. "Where possible we should allow the speech to reflect Amen's own speech so that he can deliver it truly. Even the most unintelligent can tell when one is being false."

He felt that perhaps he was speaking too much but now that he had begun to express his thoughts he found it hard to stop. After all, pulling up short in the middle of his input would only bring attention to how uncomfortable he felt. Thus, he forged on. "We can adjust the words to reflect the position of a Pharaoh but I believe the basis, the content, should be our focus. Without casting doubt on the previous Pharaoh's reign I believe that we should put forward how Amen's reign will improve the lot of the people while promising some continuity. People are generally afraid of change so I believe, for now, we should avoid any dramatic proposals but focus on items such as tackling the banditry in outlying regions. I am not as skilled in the matters of court and the political currents than run within it nor am I particularly aware of the kingdom's military and security status," he glanced towards Nebet and Satiah in turn in acknowledgement, "however I spent a great deal of time travelling in recent years and worked in a lot of healing houses. I hope that what I've heard and learned from those I have encountered, their concerns and their hopes, may be something that we can weave into this speech. If the people have hope then relative stability will follow."

Feeling that he had had more than his say, Qar sat down to signal that he had finished. They had five hours which was far less time than he thought reasonable and wondered why the Viziers had not been given a chance to discuss this speech ahead of time. Surely having a finished script to propose to the Pharaoh would have allowed more time? He shook his head, feeling paranoid after the many tales he had read in histories of previous Pharaoh's and their courts that all focused on intrigue. Clearing his mind he focused on the matter at hand, their time was short and such thoughts could be properly explored later when less pressing matters had been resolved.

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I'm currently on my way home now, I hope to post shortly after getting in and settling down (obligatory cup of tea) etc.

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

Qar

"Hnnnfmph!"

"Try not to speak, it makes it harder for me to examine your malady and will only extend the pain. I'm going to tilt your head a little. That's it, hold still" Qar stood behind a sitting man, his patient's head tilted back so that the sunlight properly penetrated his widely opened mouth. In his hands Qar held two instruments, one nothing more than a metal spike and the other a similar tool but with a wide, flat and blunt base. With these he tapped gently around what he felt was the source of the man's pain, a strange blackness at the base of a tooth.

His patient that morning happened to be a soldier, or rather a guard. Once again Qar had been summoned to the palace with vague orders to remain in the event the new Pharaoh arrived that day. Denied the opportunity to carry out what he felt was his duty as a healer in the wider city, Qar contented himself with seeing to the various maladies of the guards. Earlier he had been walking to the chamber where the many officials required for the Pharoah's arrival waited every morning and had overheard the man complaining of pain in his mouth. Ever eager to avoid waiting around men and women, mostly men, complaining about the wait he had leaped on the opportunity to dally a little outside.

"There appears to be corruption of the flesh in your gum. I fear your diet may be lacking or unvaried but that is not uncommon." Stepping back he allowed the man a reprieve from the odd sensation of Qar's prodding instruments and thought for a moment. "I shall try and prepare a salve you can apply to it but I fear you may have to lose that tooth before we can treat the source of the corruption. Tell me, when are you on guard?" After making mental notes on when the man would be available for treatment, Qar promised to return and see to the man's minor malady. Reluctantly, he returned to his original purpose and made his way to the palace proper.

The meeting room was strangely abuzz with excitement that day and immediately Qar sensed that he had missed an important event. Soon he learned from a passing slave that the long awaited Pharaoh had finally arrived and that the Viziers were to be introduced to their leader. Thankfully he had not tarried too long and they were escorted by Iaret to meet the Pharaoh and instantly Qar was struck with how young he was.

They had all been made aware of Amenhotep's youth but Qar could well remember such a time himself and thought nothing of the matter. Now, upon seeing the adolescent before them, the physician suspected that the relative youth of the Viziers, venerable Aperel excepted, had been a deliberate choice. After all, what young man freshly elevated to the ultimate position of power would listen to old men who could barely remember the energy their youth had afforded them, with the impatience it brought?

To make matters worse, Aperel immediately insulted the young Pharaoh's only companion. Qar struggled not to wince at the immediate misstep although when it was clear that the man himself, a huge man even to Qar's relatively tall stature, had arrived in time to hear the insult he could see the situation quickly spiralling out of control. After the Priestess' timely intervention matters seemed to calm a little although there was a simmering tension in the air, something that Qar's studies of former rulers suggested was a bad omen. Stepping forward he too bowed, unwilling to let the stand-off extend any further.

"My Pharaoh, my name is Qar, a physician by trade although I have studied matters of theology, history and a little warfare as well. While my experience pales in comparison to that of Aperel," he glanced at the old man, hoping that he had the wisdom not to create further tension with the young Pharaoh, "nor do I have the expertise in matters of Law that the Priestess possesses, I am well read in most matters. I believe I was chosen to be here primarily with the intention of maintaining your good health." He turned to Zamonth and bowed to the giant of a man in turn.

"Zamonth, it is a pleasure to make the acquaintance of the Pharaoh's trusted companion. While I do not feel you or the Priestess have ill-spoken, I feel uncomfortable letting any unresolved conflict fester. You were not chosen as a Vizier, it is true, which is why you were not brought here. We have been chosen to serve the Pharaoh based on our skills, knowledge or experience however," he glanced towards the young Pharaoh, struggling with his impulse to say nothing but he had, after all, been selected for this position for a reason, "if I may be permitted to be so bold, it would perhaps be suitable for the Pharaoh himself to make an appointment to his own council and that would prevent further... misunderstanding."

He did not expect, or await an answer and so stood back. The Pharaoh was young and had lived a life far away from the court with its intricacies and had not been groomed to inhabit his current role; Qar did not believe he had misunderstood his position in offering advice, even at this early stage, to the Pharaoh. He allowed himself to relax a little, resolved to live up to the expectations of his Temple and his fellows and for the first time feeling that perhaps he actually could serve a purpose here. Healing was not just relevant to the mending of the body, after all, and the rules he followed in his craft could help a fledgling new reign survive its turbulent infancy. If applied carefully, that was.

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

Wow, in the space of a train journey things have gotten pretty dicey already!

I plan to work on a post very shortly... just finishing soup for lunches tomorrow (domesticism, hurrah!)

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

@Blu

Thank you, thank you! It's been a long time since I've been so excited for a RP and am very much looking forward to 'working' with y'all.

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

(Royal) Physician Qar

Height: 5' 9"

Personal Information

Name: Qar
Alias: Only his title, Royal Physician. Some may simply refer to him as 'Scholar'.
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Date of Birth: 17th October
Appearance: Tall, especially for one born amongst the poorest of farmers, with a strong and athletic build, Qar might easily be mistaken for a warrior or a guard. Perhaps an adventurer. That would be if not for the robes he wears with no armour above or underneath and the elaborately carved staff he carries everywhere. His attire certainly ascribes the title of 'scholar' to his person although he will never be found without his cloth sack containing all the tools of his healing craft. If it were not for his height and build he might be one thieves would choose to target, especially as he often looks lost in thought and has the soft expression of one who has never suffered terrible personal trauma.

Personality: Usually mild-mannered with a calm and balanced approach to all things, Qar is someone who many might find frustrating. He has a strong belief in morality and justice, especially when it is underpinned by the rule of law, courtesy of his patron deity's position in support of the latter. He will offer advice where he feels he can but will often stay quiet when someone he feels has superior knowledge or experience is putting forth their view.

As far as Qar is concerned his main mission is to keep people alive, whether through repairing broken bodies or by curing them off illness. Much of his time is devoted to this but he is also aware of his official duty and position and so spends less time than he might formerly have doing the rounds for the local populace. He attempts to impart his knowledge but finds that myth and tradition often gets in the way of understanding the reality of his craft. While he is a strong believer in the Gods himself and acknowledges the importance of faith, especially in maintaining one's strength and purpose in times of turmoil and pain; Qar will become frustrated when a patient will refuse his methods in favour of unproven but nevertheless traditional cures.

Always keen to gain more knowledge, Qar loves to discuss academic matters of all disciplines: whether it be of technological innovations in agriculture to astrological readings to the lore of the Gods. He tends to get on better with those who have such interest, or great knowledge, themselves but does not look down on those who do not; perhaps due to his own very humble and ignorant beginnings.

His studies in medicine and healing have drifted into the realm of physical well being and its importance in maintaining general health. As a result of his observations, Qar maintains a vigorous exercise routine and tries to engage in sparring sessions with guards when possible; although he is not a skilled fighter his natural height, build and fitness give him a slight edge. As a physician he encourages those for whom is responsible to exercise regularly and take all things in moderation, particularly food and alcohol. While he may not understand the actual sciences behind such things his observations alone have given him evidence enough to see the benefits of good practice in the matter.

Biography: Qar was born into a large family of farmers. As far as the little remembered history of his poor family went, they had always been farmers in the same village. It was one of many villages scattered in the area too small to be worthy of a name, often moving in time with the seasons to survive the hottest periods or to return to the Nile to begin ploughing the fields.

They had a poor diet, as was common for many in their position. They never starved, their father having a knack to place them early and well whenever the planting season began. Still, there were too many of them to be properly sustained on mere farming. By the time Qar reached the age of eight he had twelve surviving siblings, seven older and five younger than himself. It soon became clear that he had an inquiring mind, he was the first to be seen talking to any nomads or visitors to their small community and listened keenly to anything he was told and rarely forgot any of it.

Seeing the promise in their child, his parents eventually agreed that he and they would be better served by sending Qar to a temple in the hope that he would be taken in. By the age of twelve he was already taller than his father and so they were loathe to let go someone who promised to be a good worker but the priests too recognised his potential and took him in.

For the next four years Qar learned about the Gods and worshipped them, especially Thoth to whom the temple was mainly dedicated to. Noticing his favour with Thoth the priests began to educate him in matters relating to magic. While he had no talent for being a magician, Qar's hard work in those years gave him an appreciable skill. Reflecting his own nature, and his adherence to Thoth's teaching, his magic was one that affected others' magic more than brought about effects in and of itself. Whether by reflecting other magic or refining it on some way, he was clearly meant to be one to support other Magicians and not to use his magic by itself.

Shortly after seventeenth birthday word came of banditry escalating in the region. During that time many injured came to the temple seeking sanctuary and aid and Qar began to build up a rudimentary skill in the art of healing. He disliked seeing others' injuries going untended and worked hard to improve his methods, diverting much of his time for private studies into the craft and away from that of magic.

The breaking point came when members of his former community arrived with his family, far fewer in number, also present. Bandits had raided their village, taken their food and either killed or enslaved much of the populace before disappearing into the sands. Qar did what he could for the injured but nevertheless, many more passed away. Finally, bearing his inability no more, the young man now aged eighteen sought permission to leave the temple and learn the art of healing wherever he could. Properly sanctioned, he journeyed all over the various kingdoms of Egypt and learned what he could.

After four years he returned to the temple to distil everything he could, spurning methods he found ineffective and designing his own. For a few months after he carried on his studies of Magic but found it hard to pick up where he had left off, his passion now poured into healing others. When news came that the Pharaoh had died and his young son had taken the throne, the priests chose Qar to represent them. His knowledge of medicine, healing and many other matters surpassed that of his fellows and his relative youth would allow him to serve better than his seniors.

With the decision made, Qar headed to Thebes with the few gifts the temple could spare him: an intricately carved staff to replace the battered one he had returned from his travels with, a well made cloth satchel and numerous wooden boxes and leather containers as well as several scrolls carefully chosen from the temple's archives.

Combat Information

Magician: Yes
Deity: Thoth

Equipment:

• Elaborate Staff - originally Qar carried a staff for support during his young years, spent travelling to learn from different tutors their craft. Since then he has elected to wield a more decorated staff, a slight vanity to denote his advancement and status, which has also been crafted with strength in mind as it is the only weapon the young physician carries. The decorations on the staff are not terribly ornate for its frequent use would soon render such detail invisible but is nevertheless well carved with symbols and scenes representing his patron deity.
• Herb Pouch - more of a large canvas sack, this pouch contains numerous small wooden chests and smaller canvas or leather pouches. In each are carefully selected herbs to deal with the most common, but still dangerous, ailments and also those to create dressings and salves to speed on the healing of wounds.

Ability: Qar is not a warrior, having spent much of his still brief life in the pursuit of knowledge. That is not to say that he is incapable of handling himself in a fight, merely that his true talents lie elsewhere.

• Medicine - while still a crude and unreliable art, Qar has learnt many different techniques and distilled this knowledge to form his own theory. Although he is still making discoveries, he has found the fruits of his labour effective enough to stand out from the efforts of local healers.
• A good scholar - although the focus of his studies has been on curing maladies and healing the injured, Qar has not entirely neglected studies on other matters. While his knowledge would be distinctly inferior to that of a priest or priestess, he is well enough equipped to at least engage in intelligent conversation. More usefully his mind has been sharpened so that puzzles, both intellectual and more mundane, become easier to solve when Qar is properly applied.
• Balance and Reflection - Qar's patron deity is Thoth who is heavily associated with the Moon and in arbitrating disputes making Qar's magic one that affects others' more than bring about results by itself.

Spells/Techniques:

• Moon Shield - Places a shield of Life Essence around the user or the designated target and reflects incoming magic out, usually back at the caster. This does not discern between offensive magic or supporting magic.
• Arbiter - Qar follows Thoth's role as arbiter and judges other magic, refining it in some way. This can be narrowing its field but enhancing its potency or the reverse, for example. The power does not change, merely its properties.
• Thoth's Blessing - Thoth once oversaw battles between gods, maintaining balance between the two by healing the wounded but never altering the balance. Qar need not follow such rules and can heal those, but only when in the midst of battle. Once the fight is over this magic will no longer work.
• Thoth's Wisdom - Allows Qar to understand magic he sees. This goes beyond simply working out its mechanics but understanding its limitations, strengths and nature upon seeing it for the first time. Using this ability is incredibly draining for Qar and will only ever be useful when he is acting in a support role.
• Star Fall - With Thoth's unique knowledge of the Heavens and the stars within it, Qar replicates the falling of a meteor to Earth on a smaller scale. A fiery sphere will fall on his intended target although once the trajectory is set he cannot alter it, and the sphere will crash down with explosive force. The sphere is small and the effective radius is only a few metres but the force it expels would maim or kill any within it. If Qar were more skilled in the use of Life Essence the ability might be far more dangerous.
• Burden of Knowledge - Thoth's learning on the application of force gives birth to this simple ability which lends additional weight to Qar's blows. In conjunction with his staff it allows him to shatter bones, wooden shields or even crack armour relatively easily without over tiring himself.
• Blinded Ignorance - Qar hides everything within a certain field from prying eyes. Anything that enters the field is invisible to everything from outside and can either be a fixed area or centred upon himself as he moves - it cannot be attached onto a different moving target. The field is only a few metres in diameter and so could hide half a dozen people at most when moving, perhaps a dozen uncomfortably when stationary. The other use of this ability blinds one or two people completely, or severely limits the vision of several, for a short period of time.

Parameters

Essence: 2 / 5
Attunement: 4 / 5
Magic: 3 / 5
Strength: 3 / 5
Speed: 3 / 5
Body: 3 / 5
Wisdom: 4 / 5

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

@Blu
I added one semi-debuff (or buff, depending on how it's used) spell to Qar's profile for variety I was trying to think of something that meshed with both him and Thoth's supposed natures but found it difficult to come up with an ability he would willingly use to inflict illness/disability on someone else.

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

@Blu

Alrighty then - I was thinking something similar myself but wanted your verdict first. I've added a couple of more aggressive abilities in to his mix, it makes sense for him to have access to them even if he is reluctant to use them.

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

@Blu I know it wasn't one of the options I was thinking off but inevitably I ended up going with a scholarly character - I've always found it more natural to write as one than as a warrior of some kind.

My sheet is pretty much completed now. I'll do some minor edits, tinkering around the edges and some general tidying up but the actual content is all there.

En'jer: Pharaohs of Egypt

This is still very much a work in progress - I want to plan out the personality/biography parts properly before I start typing them up. The general gist is of a mild-mannered scholar, one very easily distracted by pursuits of the mind but dedicated to his medicinal craft.

Qar

(Royal) Physician Qar

Height: 5' 9"

Personal Information

Name: Qar
Alias: Only his title, Royal Physician. Some may simply refer to him as 'Scholar'.
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Date of Birth: 17th October
Appearance: Tall, especially for one born amongst the poorest of farmers, with a strong and athletic build, Qar might easily be mistaken for a warrior or a guard. Perhaps an adventurer. That would be if not for the robes he wears with no armour above or underneath and the elaborately carved staff he carries everywhere. His attire certainly ascribes the title of 'scholar' to his person although he will never be found without his cloth sack containing all the tools of his healing craft. If it were not for his height and build he might be one thieves would choose to target, especially as he often looks lost in thought and has the soft expression of one who has never suffered terrible personal trauma.

Personality: Usually mild-mannered with a calm and balanced approach to all things, Qar is someone who many might find frustrating. He has a strong belief in morality and justice, especially when it is underpinned by the rule of law, courtesy of his patron deity's position in support of the latter. He will offer advice where he feels he can but will often stay quiet when someone he feels has superior knowledge or experience is putting forth their view.

As far as Qar is concerned his main mission is to keep people alive, whether through repairing broken bodies or by curing them off illness. Much of his time is devoted to this but he is also aware of his official duty and position and so spends less time than he might formerly have doing the rounds for the local populace. He attempts to impart his knowledge but finds that myth and tradition often gets in the way of understanding the reality of his craft. While he is a strong believer in the Gods himself and acknowledges the importance of faith, especially in maintaining one's strength and purpose in times of turmoil and pain; Qar will become frustrated when a patient will refuse his methods in favour of unproven but nevertheless traditional cures.

Always keen to gain more knowledge, Qar loves to discuss academic matters of all disciplines: whether it be of technological innovations in agriculture to astrological readings to the lore of the Gods. He tends to get on better with those who have such interest, or great knowledge, themselves but does not look down on those who do not; perhaps due to his own very humble and ignorant beginnings.

His studies in medicine and healing have drifted into the realm of physical well being and its importance in maintaining general health. As a result of his observations, Qar maintains a vigorous exercise routine and tries to engage in sparring sessions with guards when possible; although he is not a skilled fighter his natural height, build and fitness give him a slight edge. As a physician he encourages those for whom is responsible to exercise regularly and take all things in moderation, particularly food and alcohol. While he may not understand the actual sciences behind such things his observations alone have given him evidence enough to see the benefits of good practice in the matter.

Biography: Qar was born into a large family of farmers. As far as the little remembered history of his poor family went, they had always been farmers in the same village. It was one of many villages scattered in the area too small to be worthy of a name, often moving in time with the seasons to survive the hottest periods or to return to the Nile to begin ploughing the fields.

They had a poor diet, as was common for many in their position. They never starved, their father having a knack to place them early and well whenever the planting season began. Still, there were too many of them to be properly sustained on mere farming. By the time Qar reached the age of eight he had twelve surviving siblings, seven older and five younger than himself. It soon became clear that he had an inquiring mind, he was the first to be seen talking to any nomads or visitors to their small community and listened keenly to anything he was told and rarely forgot any of it.

Seeing the promise in their child, his parents eventually agreed that he and they would be better served by sending Qar to a temple in the hope that he would be taken in. By the age of twelve he was already taller than his father and so they were loathe to let go someone who promised to be a good worker but the priests too recognised his potential and took him in.

For the next four years Qar learned about the Gods and worshipped them, especially Thoth to whom the temple was mainly dedicated to. Noticing his favour with Thoth the priests began to educate him in matters relating to magic. While he had no talent for being a magician, Qar's hard work in those years gave him an appreciable skill. Reflecting his own nature, and his adherence to Thoth's teaching, his magic was one that affected others' magic more than brought about effects in and of itself. Whether by reflecting other magic or refining it on some way, he was clearly meant to be one to support other Magicians and not to use his magic by itself.

Shortly after seventeenth birthday word came of banditry escalating in the region. During that time many injured came to the temple seeking sanctuary and aid and Qar began to build up a rudimentary skill in the art of healing. He disliked seeing others' injuries going untended and worked hard to improve his methods, diverting much of his time for private studies into the craft and away from that of magic.

The breaking point came when members of his former community arrived with his family, far fewer in number, also present. Bandits had raided their village, taken their food and either killed or enslaved much of the populace before disappearing into the sands. Qar did what he could for the injured but nevertheless, many more passed away. Finally, bearing his inability no more, the young man now aged eighteen sought permission to leave the temple and learn the art of healing wherever he could. Properly sanctioned, he journeyed all over the various kingdoms of Egypt and learned what he could.

After four years he returned to the temple to distil everything he could, spurning methods he found ineffective and designing his own. For a few months after he carried on his studies of Magic but found it hard to pick up where he had left off, his passion now poured into healing others. When news came that the Pharaoh had died and his young son had taken the throne, the priests chose Qar to represent them. His knowledge of medicine, healing and many other matters surpassed that of his fellows and his relative youth would allow him to serve better than his seniors.

With the decision made, Qar headed to Thebes with the few gifts the temple could spare him: an intricately carved staff to replace the battered one he had returned from his travels with, a well made cloth satchel and numerous wooden boxes and leather containers as well as several scrolls carefully chosen from the temple's archives.

Combat Information

Magician: Yes
Deity: Thoth

Equipment:

• Elaborate Staff - originally Qar carried a staff for support during his young years, spent travelling to learn from different tutors their craft. Since then he has elected to wield a more decorated staff, a slight vanity to denote his advancement and status, which has also been crafted with strength in mind as it is the only weapon the young physician carries. The decorations on the staff are not terribly ornate for its frequent use would soon render such detail invisible but is nevertheless well carved with symbols and scenes representing his patron deity.
• Herb Pouch - more of a large canvas sack, this pouch contains numerous small wooden chests and smaller canvas or leather pouches. In each are carefully selected herbs to deal with the most common, but still dangerous, ailments and also those to create dressings and salves to speed on the healing of wounds.

Ability: Qar is not a warrior, having spent much of his still brief life in the pursuit of knowledge. That is not to say that he is incapable of handling himself in a fight, merely that his true talents lie elsewhere.

• Medicine - while still a crude and unreliable art, Qar has learnt many different techniques and distilled this knowledge to form his own theory. Although he is still making discoveries, he has found the fruits of his labour effective enough to stand out from the efforts of local healers.
• A good scholar - although the focus of his studies has been on curing maladies and healing the injured, Qar has not entirely neglected studies on other matters. While his knowledge would be distinctly inferior to that of a priest or priestess, he is well enough equipped to at least engage in intelligent conversation. More usefully his mind has been sharpened so that puzzles, both intellectual and more mundane, become easier to solve when Qar is properly applied.
• Balance and Reflection - Qar's patron deity is Thoth who is heavily associated with the Moon and in arbitrating disputes making Qar's magic one that affects others' more than bring about results by itself.

Spells/Techniques:

• Moon Shield - Places a shield of Life Essence around the user or the designated target and reflects incoming magic out, usually back at the caster. This does not discern between offensive magic or supporting magic.
• Arbiter - Qar follows Thoth's role as arbiter and judges other magic, refining it in some way. This can be narrowing its field but enhancing its potency or the reverse, for example. The power does not change, merely its properties.
• Thoth's Blessing - Thoth once oversaw battles between gods, maintaining balance between the two by healing the wounded but never altering the balance. Qar need not follow such rules and can heal those, but only when in the midst of battle. Once the fight is over this magic will no longer work.
• Thoth's Wisdom - Allows Qar to understand magic he sees. This goes beyond simply working out its mechanics but understanding its limitations, strengths and nature upon seeing it for the first time. Using this ability is incredibly draining for Qar and will only ever be useful when he is acting in a support role.
• Star Fall - With Thoth's unique knowledge of the Heavens and the stars within it, Qar replicates the falling of a meteor to Earth on a smaller scale. A fiery sphere will fall on his intended target although once the trajectory is set he cannot alter it, and the sphere will crash down with explosive force. The sphere is small and the effective radius is only a few metres but the force it expels would maim or kill any within it. If Qar were more skilled in the use of Life Essence the ability might be far more dangerous.
• Burden of Knowledge - Thoth's learning on the application of force gives birth to this simple ability which lends additional weight to Qar's blows. In conjunction with his staff it allows him to shatter bones, wooden shields or even crack armour relatively easily without over tiring himself.
• Blinded Ignorance - Qar hides everything within a certain field from prying eyes. Anything that enters the field is invisible to everything from outside and can either be a fixed area or centred upon himself as he moves - it cannot be attached onto a different moving target. The field is only a few metres in diameter and so could hide half a dozen people at most when moving, perhaps a dozen uncomfortably when stationary. The other use of this ability blinds one or two people completely, or severely limits the vision of several, for a short period of time.

Parameters

Essence: 2 / 5
Attunement: 4 / 5
Magic: 3 / 5
Strength: 3 / 5
Speed: 3 / 5
Body: 3 / 5
Wisdom: 4 / 5