Scarifar

World of Light

Location: Deep Blue Seaside - Kanzuki Beach Estate
Level: 1
Experience: 4/10
Word Count: <750
@DracoLunaris

Rubick hung on Kamek's every word, fascinated by the process he had just witnessed. To think there was something like that in this world; why, it was just... unthinkable! On a basic level, it made so much sense, and yet, Rubick could not believe he had not thought to try it before. Rubick laughed and said, "The more I learn about this world, the more it amazes me." As he accepted the shield from Kamek, he continued, "These 'sprits' that hold so many different powers and abilities... even the Arsenal Magus would be jealous. I pity him for not being here." Flipping the shield around, Rubick marveled at its design and aura. Clearly, its true worth was in blocking magical attacks, but what was more amazing was how it was made. Rubick wanted so badly to apply this newfound knowledge for himself, but where was he going to find a foe to fell? His immediate thought was to look around him for a suitable target, but quickly decided that that would be a terrible idea. Everyone here was undoubtedly superior to him, and he was not at full strength yet himself.

While examining his surrounding, Rubick overheard Bowser mention a detail that was seemingly important. However, the moment he tried to think about it, the knowledge had already faded from his mind. As Rubick starred quizzically at Bowser, he realized that that fact alone was very strange to him. It was unlike him to forget about knowledge before he decided to forget it, and certainly not while he was in the middle of learning about it. Turning to Kamek, Rubick was going to ask Kamek, "What was your friend... there..." but that feeling too evaporated from his mind. His eyes glazed over, then he blinked and resumed his excitement. "Oh, what fun! You must bring me along on your future adventures! I guarantee you I will not hold you back, for any feat you can perform, I can just as easily! That is my guarantee as the Grand Magus."

Royal Rumble: Rumble over the Heavens

Location: Midnight Tournament
@Dezuel@Letter Bee

Michael unfortunately fell for Suzakura's hand gestures, directing his gaze where Suza wanted it. And with that, Suzakura's soda trick landed its mark on Michael. Michael tried to back off, but it was too late, and the soda splashed all over him...

Or at least, it would have, had it not been for the shield Symbol he had drawn on himself earlier when he first approached Vera. The protective layer of energy made the soda can and its contents bounce and slide off him, none of its sticky substance actually reaching him. Even Michael had actually forgotten he had done so, and was relieved he had been cautious before.

With that crisis averted, Michael turned his attention back to Suzakura. Now fully justified to retaliate, Michael balled his fist and threw a punch at his face. At the same time, Michael covered the top of his forearm in a striped arrow pattern and the top of his fist with a solid sphere. This would increase the speed of his punch while hardening his fist to better withstand the force of impact while dealing a more devastating blow.

Royal Rumble: Rumble over the Heavens

Location: Midnight Tournament
@Dezuel@Letter Bee

Michael turned to look over incredulously at the guy who had come up to him and addressed him as "Mikey-crikey". One look was all Michael needed to know that he really didn't like him. Every fiber of the guy was screaming "arrogant troublemaker", just the kind of person Michael didn't want to associate with. Unfortunately, that probably meant he had the skills to back up that attitude, too. He glared at Suzakura and remained silent after being told about his "buddy" needing help. The only person he could think of was Andras, and there was no chance she needed his help again so soon. Michael didn't know what this guy's game was, but he wasn't taking the bait that easily.

When Suzakura began to speak in a whispered tone, though, Michael raised an eyebrow, wondering what possible important thing Suzakura had to tell him. It was very likely a trap meant to get him to lower his guard, so Michael had his own ideas. Michael decided he would play along and leaned closer, whispering, "What is it?" At the same time, he had his arm tensed, ready to take a swing or two at the first sign of trouble from Suzakura.

World of Light

Location: Deep Blue Seaside - Kanzuki Beach Estate
Level: 1
Experience: 3/10
Word Count: <750

When Rubick arrived, he was greeted with the sight of a crowd. Everything from large reptile people to human and elven warriors were present, and even a little 3-headed dog came up to him. Rubick chuckled, enjoying the attention, and was about to ramble about the importance of him being a Grand Magus when little Cerberus ran off to the next new interesting thing happening. Rubick put his arms at his hips and scoffed, offended that he was no longer the center of attention. This mood only lasted for a moment, when the current events also attracted his curiosity.

Walking over to the commotion, Rubick watched the fight with only a slight interest. It was a fistfight; it wasn't exactly Rubick's main interest. He could view any of those at any time. Instead, the business with the Koopa troop was far more interesting to him. Whatever they were attaching to their bodies, it made them glow as these new attachments seemed to fuse with their body. Now THIS was more to Rubick's tastes. Something new and unknown happening right before his eyes. From the few observations Rubick could make, it seemed that what they were attaching was of a different reality from where these folk were from, and yet these parts were somehow compatible with their bodies, or they could make them compatible. Either way, it was simply fascinating. Walking up to the Koopa troop, Rubick began to question them, "Well well well, I've never seen anything quite like this before. What in this world did you do, and how exactly did you do that?"

Royal Rumble: Rumble over the Heavens

Erisse's proposal to Michael

Erisse, after some thought and more eavesdropping, decided to go to the bar, buying two strawberry milkshakes with hot fudge and an ice cream float and after taking a seat beside Michael, slid the second milkshake over to him, then said her piece.

“You look down in the dumps, conquering hero,” Erisse said in a light tone, intending to joke but not mock. “Seriously, though; you and your friend fought well.”

Best not to give away how much she knew, how much she had been eavesdropping on, and instead open up with a series of compliments.

Michael looked over to this new girl that had decided to sit next to him, raising an eyebrow. He had no idea who she was, though he assumed she was one of the people who had been watching the spectacle he and Andras made. He then turned his head to face the other direction, as if looking for anyone else she might have been talking to. Of course, there wasn’t. Michael knew full well of that fact; it was just a sarcastic gesture. Turning back to Erisse, he folded his hands together and replied, “Well, thanks. So, what brings you to my little corner of the table?”

Erisse decided to imitate the stories she had read and watched, before saying, “I noticed that you and your… friend don’t seem to be enjoying your victories much, if I may be so bold. And also that you’re worried about her, but might not want to show it to her. Am I just guessing, and if so, am I wrong?”

“Figured all that out on your own, did you?” Michael asked sarcastically. Sighing, he continued, “Well, you’re not wrong. My ‘friend’, as you so eloquently put it, isn’t exactly doing too well. And of course I worry about her; it’s what friends do. But I also know and trust that she can fend for herself. After all, she’s Andras, the Demon Lady.”

“Do you know where she got that name?” Erisse asked next in a smooth tone as she waited for Michael to accept the milkshake. Then she sighed and said, “I’m old enough to know how some relationships work; doesn’t hurt that I read advice columns in my spare time. I think that both you and she - She more than she lets on - are dealing with… Things you don’t want to say yet, things unspoken.”

She then smiled faintly and said, “Forgive me for prying, but I think I can help, depending on what exactly you want to do for ‘Andras’.”

And with that, she casually conjured up, from pure Mana, a ruby. A mundane, nonmagical ruby, but a ruby nonetheless. Then she made it vanish right in front of Michael’s eyes and then pulled out a rose; a hint at what she thought Michael’s feelings were like.

Michael stared at the milkshake. While he was not above indulging himself with one every now and again, he had no idea what might’ve gone into this one before it was handed to him. For all he knew, it could’ve been drugged to make his performance worsen before his next match. So, he pushed it slightly away as he listened on to Erisse. Then came the rose.

Michael’s eyes widened as he blushed, then his face contorted with anger. Raising his hand toward the flower, he discreetly drew a fine thin line of ink around the rose stem, directly above where Erisse’s fingertips held it. It would be undetectable if you were not paying attention to it. He then flicked the rose off to the side, which proceeded to snap off like a brittle twig right at the line where he drew it, and it fell to the ground. As if on cue, a person then walked by, crushing the flower underfoot as he passed by.

“Listen here. I don’t know what you’re trying, but this isn’t some fairy tale where the guy always gets the girl,” Michael growled. “Andras and I…” He was going to argue further, but hesitated for a brief moment before deciding that it was a bad idea. Any argument would’ve only sounded hollow after that. “Forget it. Just say what you really came here for before my mood worsens further.”

“I’m a… Let’s just say I’m a combination of a journalist, historian, recorder and professional matchmaker plus mentor,” Erisse said. “My family has been tasked by our God to ensure that the guy does get the girl, or the guy gets the other guy or the girl gets the other girl. And one of my Blessings is transforming the hopes and dreams of a person I talked to, who desires something enough and is willing to put in the time, into a magical item, a capital-r Relic, which can provide a boost to their goals.”

She sighed, “Thirty minutes of talking about one’s hopes and dreams and you can get a way to fulfill them, free of the usual charges. All I ask in return is that you allow me to record the story, whatever its outcome is. Oh, and keep your eye out for my brother, Kyros, if you ever hear about someone with that name…”

Michael raised an eyebrow at Erisse’s proposal. A Relic that would give him a powerup? It sounded too good to be true. Of course, that also made Erisse highly suspicious in his eyes. The ruby and rose trick didn’t particularly impress Michael; he could create his own constructs with his own Blessing. However, a commotion from the arena caught his attention. One of the contenders had been sent flying by the other, smashing a table in the process. From the stunned silence of the crowd, Michael could guess that this was not a normal occurrence, which immediately put Michael on edge.

Turning his attention back to Erisse, he asked, “This ‘Relic’ of yours… it won’t have any side effects or anything? Frankly, I don’t believe in this ‘Fairy Godmother’ stuff that you’re trying to be, but it seems I may have to sign a deal with the devil, and if the price is really what you say it is, then I suppose I’m willing to take a chance.”

Erisse smiled and said, “No side effects; don’t worry! And thank you, Mr…”

“Michael,” Michael introduced himself. “What’s your name?” he asked, extending his hand.

“Erisse,” the lady said as she shook his hand, “Erisse Augusta. Nice to meet you.”

World of Light

Location: Deep Blue Seaside - Limsa Lominscuttle Town
Level: 1
Experience: 2/10
Word Count: 190
@Archmage MC

Rubick's search was quickly interrupted when a pair of robots walked up to him, one of whom began to speak to him. It was quite rare for robots to be initiating conversations with him. Rubick hoped he hadn't caused enough trouble in town again to warrant disciplinary action from the local guards again. Judging from their stark contrast in appearance from said guards, however, it seemed unlikely. "Ah, hellooo~! I am Rubick, the Grrrrand Magus," Rubick introduced himself cheerfully and with a flourish, rolling the r's on 'Grand' to emphasize his title. "But you may simply call me 'Rubick'. I'm currently on the search for the Seekers of Light. You wouldn't happen to know where..." He trailed off as his mind finally began to fit the pieces between one of the descriptions of said Seekers of Light and the blue-and-white robot in front of him. Say... you wouldn't happen to be one of them, would you?" Rubick mentally celebrated his current streak of good fortune. It had just been favorable event after favorable event lately, and it seemed his life was going to get more exciting from here on out.

World of Light

Rubick the Grand Magus

Location: Deep Blue Seaside - Limsa Lominscuttle Town
Level: 1
Experience: 1/10
Word Count: 605

Truly, life had seen fit to provide Rubick with nothing but endless amusement. He had thought that nothing would be able to top the Defense of the Ancients, and he had mournful thoughts about what he would do once that event ended. After all, it wasn't every day that a great battle would draw in so many beings of all sorts of different origins and species. The day Galeem descended onto his world and brought him to this one was the best day of his life, perhaps even topping the day he earned his title of Grand Magus. He soon found himself in a town filled with a mishmash of various landmarks that clashed with each other's aesthetics. This led Rubick to theorize that he was no longer of his own world, and in fact had been brought to a world that was composed of many other worlds being merged together. Whatever had taken Rubick from his world and place him here was intent on doing something extraordinary, and Rubick wanted to see it all.

He quickly learned that he did not command his full repertoire of spells he had back in his own world, but he did still have one spell he could use, and that was more than enough for now. Besides, in this world, there was so much to learn and experience. There were many residents here who offered so much to play around with. The Azur Navy shipgirls were fun to toy with, as were other various fighters living here. The purple-haired half-genie girl was of particular interest, but after seeing what she had to offer, he quickly grew bored and left her alone. What really caught his attention, though, was the Arcanist Guild. Eager for a chance to learn some new spells, Rubick made his way in and explored, only to find that it mostly held basic commodities fit for budding "Arcanists". Most of the staff and occupants didn't even seem to be that magically gifted. Disappointed but not discouraged, Rubick signed up to join the guild anyway. After all, learning new ways to perform magicks other worlds, even if only basic techniques, sounded like a fun way to pass the time in this Limsa Lominscuttle Town. Rubick quickly rose through the ranks, as to be expected with his abilities.

Eventually, however, boredom began to take hold again. There were only so many potions he could brew and summoning techniques the guild had to offer, most of which he had already forgotten out of lack of interest. Sighing, Rubick grabbed a potion off one of the brewing stands he had been using and shoved it into a pocket before going out for a walk. His walk soon turned into a skip, and he began to him as he twirled his staff in one hand. As he passed a small crowd, he opened his ears to their gossip. Perhaps there would be something interesting the locals were talking about, after all. And as if by fate, there was a rumor that caught his attention. The "Seekers of Light", they were called. A group that was making a name for itself in Limsa Lominscuttle Town, having already performed some remarkable feats. He listened on, trying to catch a description of any of its members. Once he was certain he had gotten all the information he could, he set off, continuing his walk while keeping an eye out for these "Seekers of Light". He figured it was about time to leave the town anyway, and if he could find this group, then it was likely that he wouldn't get bored on their journey.

Item GET!

Potion of Swiftness II x 1: A powerful concoction that grants the user a strong increase in speed for a certain period of time. One-use only.

World of Light

Yeah I wasn't sure what power level was acceptable for items, so I decided to play it safe. Otherwise, I probably would've given him things like a Blink Dagger and/or Force Staff.

World of Light

There are none who cannot be mimicked.

Name: Rubick the Grand Magus

Game Origin: Dota 2

Appearance:
After absorbing Silitha (Snaktivator focused the majority of changes into Rubick's torso), the host's fancy collar now resembles a bottom jaw with upward-facing fangs, and the lengths that trail upward are now more like Silitha's scythelike pedipalps. His robe is now primarily spider silk and now features chitinous armored plates, while the curled extremities of his cape look like upturned spider legs. The green gems in his armor and on his body now look more like yellow spider eyes.

Personality: Rubick is a knowledge-seeking trickster that craves excitement by learning all he can. He is all too willing to cause mischief and chaos wherever he goes. He quickly jumps from one interest to another, usually forgetting the previous in his never-ending search for amusement unless it had really caught his interest. Boredom is his archrival, and he will go to great lengths to avoid it, even going so far as risking his life.

He is especially an enthusiast for all things arcane and magical, finding and learning new spells as a way to find the most enjoyment out of life. After all, nothing could be more enjoyable than manipulating the very fabric and principles of the world around him.

Background:

Already a renowned duelist and scholar of the grander world of sorcery, it had never occurred to Rubick that he might perhaps be Magus material until he was in the midst of his seventh assassination attempt. As he casually tossed the twelfth of a string of would-be killers from a high balcony, it dawned on him how utterly unimaginative the attempts on his life had become. Where once the interruption of a fingersnap or firehand might have put a cheerful spring in his step, it had all become so very predictable. He craved greater competition. Therefore, donning his combat mask, he did what any wizard seeking to ascend the ranks would do: he announced his intention to kill a Magus.

Rubick quickly discovered that to threaten one Magus is to threaten them all, and they fell upon him in force. Each antagonist's spell was an unstoppable torrent of energy, and every attack a calculated killing blow. But very soon something occurred that Rubick's foes found unexpected: their arts appeared to turn against them. Inside the magic maelstrom, Rubick chuckled, subtly reading and replicating the powers of one in order to cast it against another, sowing chaos among those who had allied against him. Accusations of betrayal began to fly, and soon the sorcerers turned one upon another without suspecting who was behind their undoing.

When the battle finally drew to a close, all were singed and frozen, soaked and cut and pierced. More than one lay dead by an ally's craft. Rubick stood apart, sore but delighted in the week's festivities. None had the strength to argue when he presented his petition of assumption to the Hidden Council, and the Insubstantial Eleven agreed as one to grant him the title of Grand Magus.

As time passed, Rubick's joy over his accomplishment diminished. He passed the time answering challenges for his title and solving various complex puzzles and magical equations, but it was not enough. He once again felt the urge to find competition, to prove his might and alleviate his boredom. It was then that he heard rumors of a battle of the ages: the war of the Ancients. This battle attracted people of all sorts and shapes; warriors, mages, scholars, thieves, skyfolk, beastfolk, demons, spectres, and the list never ended. With such a vast and deadly array of beings converging onto one location, and the uncertainty that he would even come out alive...

How could he resist?

He packed his things and left for the Ancients. He soon joined the fray and spent many a moment on the battlefield, slinging spells and cracking jokes. He found many an ally who would become his enemy, and many an enemy who would become his ally. He would be chased by assassins and tempted by demons, while blasting Hellbears and buying items from the Shopkeepers. Inns and taverns were also plentiful, giving him a much needed respite for when even his great appetite for battle was too much for the time being. All in all, this war was paradise.

But it seemed fate had a different plan for him, when Galeem descended onto his world, engulfing all who were present in the Defense of the Ancients...

Specialty: Rubick is quite proficient in disabling his foes and using their Powers against them, often with great effect. Chaos ensues when the Grand Magus participates in the battle, as foes may never be certain when their own strength becomes their downfall.

Level: 3
Experience: 65/30 (Level up available)

Powers:

• Power steal: Rubick is able to copy the last Power another being has used and use it himself with the same proficiency as the original. It does not matter even if said Powers require other Powers to function; as long as his Power steal can recognize the ability as a Power, his Power steal will fill in the missing pieces needed to use it. These copied Powers lasts for several minutes or so, or until he exceeds his maximum number of stored copied Powers, upon which the Powers he has stolen are erased from his memory in the order he copied them. Any stored Powers hold the same amount of strength as the original user's.
  Current maximum Powers he can store: 1
• (Level 2) Telekinesis: Rubick can lift a target (within a weight limit of roughly 2 tons) into the air, manipulating it around as he wishes. Rubick can also slam the target into the ground and/or wall. The target and any enemies in the nearby landing zone are blasted by magical energy that stuns them for an additional second or two. Telekinesis will continuously drain energy as long as it is being used.
• (Level 3) Fade Bolt: Rubick strikes a foe with a bolt of green energy that continuously bounces between nearby foes, damaging them and reducing their base attack damage by about half value for 10 seconds. There is no limit to the number of bounces it can make, but it will not bounce to the same foe twice.
  CD: 6 seconds
  Energy cost: decent
• Weaver's Warp (Silitha): Rubick can teleport, which takes about a second to activate and recover from, during which an effect like webs of light extend around the user's position. The teleport has a range of a couple hundred feet into any direction, including open air, but the user can't warp somewhere he can't see.

Strengths: (Things your character's always good at, or always can do; essentially, passive abilities or bonuses. You start with three, but you can add more in place of powers when you level up)

• Arcane Supremacy: Well-versed in the arts of magic, Rubick's natural talents and years of experience increase the damage of his Powers, both stolen and natural, and he can cast them just slightly faster than the originals could. In addition, ranged Powers will have an extended range, allowing him to maintain his distance from the battlefield.
• Adaptable: due to the nature of his fighting style and his advanced mind, he is quick to grasp the nature of the Powers he has stolen and use them for his own purposes.
• Quick Study: Rubick is quick to judge whom are the best targets to use which of his Powers on. He is also quick to observe more magical-related Powers and learn how to cast them himself, though retaining the memory of how to actually cast them over an extended period of time depends on how interested he is in doing so.

Weaknesses:

• Boredom: Rubick despises boredom. If he finds his current setting to be too predictable or mundane, he will not hesitate to use his magicks to do something about it, even if such a scenario would indirectly harm others or even himself in the process. After all, if there is no excitement, nothing new to learn, then what's the point of living?
• Solo player: While Rubick can certainly hold his own, he is no fighter on his own. His own Powers can take down weak foes, but tougher foes will require extra firepower from other sources.
• Squishy: Rubick would prefer to be far away from the fight and/or out of sight in order to perform optimally. The moment he's caught out, he'll be forced to spend time and effort to lose his pursuers.
• No Passives: Unfortunately, Rubick cannot steal any passive abilities. The user must actively use a Power in order for Rubick to be able to steal it.
• Grand Abomination (Silitha): instills a weakness to holy/bless/light attacks as well as an instinctive dislike and even revulsion from those who use or are aligned with them.
• Web Wrap (Web Wrap Sticker): 20% accuracy. It will inflict the Tape Jam status effect for 30 seconds. Those afflicted with Tape Jam cannot change forms or use summons by any means.

Spirits:

• Striker spiritbound (Xweetok)

  Xweetok
  A furry, forest-dwelling creature who enjoys active games such as tag. They are very quick and love to be chased. This one's name is Wiggles, and he is particularly adventurous, though a tough life having to fend for himself without an owner has left him jaded and unscrupulous. He can run and jump quickly, dealing rapid, low-damage hits, but is better as a distraction than a real fighter

Inventory:

• Currency: 2925 Gold
• Magic Wand: a simple artifact that restores health based on the number of charges stored within it (Max: 20). Restores charges whenever other nearby beings use Powers, presumably by gathering the excess energies wasted during discharge.
• Tranquil Boots: a pair of magically enchanted boots that increases his walking speed and health regeneration dramatically. However, these blessings are unreliable, and dissipate for a time when an attack lands on him.
• The Staff of Perplex: the staff he uses to cast his Powers. Should he misplace or otherwise lose it for any reason, he can have it reappear in his hands at any time. It also holds the Puzzle of Perplex within it, which acts as the catalyst.
• The Puzzle of Perplex: a complex cubical puzzle trapped within Rubick's staff. He has yet to solve it, despite spending many a day and night studying its intricacies, but he is certain that it is only a matter of time until he does.
• Potion of Swiftness II: A powerful concoction that grants the user a strong increase in speed for a certain period of time. One-use only.
• Loch Shield: An artisanal shield crafted with blue glass. Originally used to safeguard the leader presiding over a sacred Healing Church ceremony, and later supplied to tomb prospectors, in particular those exploring the labyrinth of Isz. The blue is fashioned after a lake, and the shield is effective against magic damage.
• Aether Lens: Provides a small boost to energy supply and energy regeneration. Increases cast range of Powers and items by a few yards.
• Blink Dagger: Although fabled to have been used by the fastest assassin in the world, its blade was actually rather dull. A magical artifact that instantly transported, or "blinked", its wielder in any direction several yards away. The wielder must not have taken any direct damage for the last few seconds to use this effect. Furthermore, after using the Blink Dagger, it would go on a cooldown for several seconds before it could be used again.
• Web Wrap Sticker: A sticker that can be stuck to (and peeled off from) any combatant to grant the usage of the move Web Wrap. It has only 20% accuracy, but if the silk bind hits, it will inflict the Tape Jam status effect for 30 seconds. Those afflicted with Tape Jam cannot change forms or use summons by any means.
• Staff (SSB)
• Ray Gun (SSB)
• Star Rod (SSB)
• Spirit: Silitha the Brood Mother

World of Light

And it is done!

Rubick the Grand Magus

Name: Rubick the Grand Magus

Game Origin: Dota 2

Appearance:

Personality: Rubick is a trickster that craves excitement. He is all too willing to cause mischief and chaos wherever he goes. He quickly jumps from one interest to another, while forgetting the previous in his never-ending search for amusement. Boredom is his archrival, and he will go to great lengths to avoid it, even going so far as risking his life.

He is also an enthusiast for all things arcane and magical, finding and learning new spells as a way to find the most enjoyment out of life. After all, nothing could be more enjoyable than manipulating the very fabric and principles of the world around him.

Background:

Already a renowned duelist and scholar of the grander world of sorcery, it had never occurred to Rubick that he might perhaps be Magus material until he was in the midst of his seventh assassination attempt. As he casually tossed the twelfth of a string of would-be killers from a high balcony, it dawned on him how utterly unimaginative the attempts on his life had become. Where once the interruption of a fingersnap or firehand might have put a cheerful spring in his step, it had all become so very predictable. He craved greater competition. Therefore, donning his combat mask, he did what any wizard seeking to ascend the ranks would do: he announced his intention to kill a Magus.

Rubick quickly discovered that to threaten one Magus is to threaten them all, and they fell upon him in force. Each antagonist's spell was an unstoppable torrent of energy, and every attack a calculated killing blow. But very soon something occurred that Rubick's foes found unexpected: their arts appeared to turn against them. Inside the magic maelstrom, Rubick chuckled, subtly reading and replicating the powers of one in order to cast it against another, sowing chaos among those who had allied against him. Accusations of betrayal began to fly, and soon the sorcerers turned one upon another without suspecting who was behind their undoing.

When the battle finally drew to a close, all were singed and frozen, soaked and cut and pierced. More than one lay dead by an ally's craft. Rubick stood apart, sore but delighted in the week's festivities. None had the strength to argue when he presented his petition of assumption to the Hidden Council, and the Insubstantial Eleven agreed as one to grant him the title of Grand Magus.

As time passed, Rubick's joy over his accomplishment diminished. He passed the time answering challenges for his title and solving various complex puzzles and magical equations, but it was not enough. He once again felt the urge to find competition, to prove his might and alleviate his boredom. It was then that he heard rumors of a battle of the ages: the war of the Ancients. This battle attracted people of all sorts and shapes; warriors, mages, scholars, thieves, skyfolk, beastfolk, demons, spectres, and the list never ended. With such a vast and deadly array of beings converging onto one location, and the uncertainty that he would even come out alive...

How could he resist?

He packed his things and left for the Ancients. He soon joined the fray and spent many a moment on the battlefield, slinging spells and cracking jokes. He found many an ally who would become his enemy, and many an enemy who would become his ally. He would be chased by assassins and tempted by demons, while blasting Hellbears and buying items from the Shopkeepers. Inns and taverns were also plentiful, giving him a much needed respite for when even his great appetite for battle was too much for the time being. All in all, this war was paradise.

But it seemed fate had a different plan for him, when Galeem descended onto his world, engulfing all who were present in the Defense of the Ancients...

Specialty: Rubick is quite proficient in disabling his foes and using their Powers against them, often with great effect. Chaos ensues when the Grand Magus participates in the battle, as foes may never be certain when their own strength becomes their downfall.

Level: 1
Experience: 0/10

Powers:

• Power steal: Rubick is able to copy the last Power another being has used and use it himself with the same proficiency as the original. It does not matter even if said Powers require other Powers to function; as long as his Power steal can recognize the ability as a Power, his Power steal will fill in the missing pieces needed to use it. These copied Powers lasts for several minutes or so, or until he exceeds his maximum number of stored copied Powers, upon which the Powers he has stolen are erased from his memory in the order he copied them. Any stored Powers hold the same amount of strength as the original user's.
  Current maximum Powers he can store: 1

Strengths: (Things your character's always good at, or always can do; essentially, passive abilities or bonuses. You start with three, but you can add more in place of powers when you level up)

• Arcane Supremacy: Well-versed in the arts of magic, Rubick's natural talents and years of experience increase the damage of his Powers, both stolen and natural, and he can cast them just slightly faster than the originals could. In addition, ranged Powers will have an extended range, allowing him to maintain his distance from the battlefield.
• Adaptable: due to the nature of his fighting style and his advanced mind, he is quick to grasp the nature of the Powers he has stolen and use them for his own purposes.
• Quick Study: Rubick is quick to judge whom are the best targets to use which of his Powers on. He is also quick to observe more magical-related Powers and learn how to cast them himself, though retaining the memory of how to actually cast them over an extended period of time depends on how interested he is in doing so.

Weaknesses:

• Boredom: Rubick despises boredom. If he finds his current setting to be too predictable or mundane, he will not hesitate to use his magicks to do something about it, even if such a scenario would indirectly harm others or even himself in the process. After all, if there is no excitement, nothing new to learn, then what's the point of living?
• Solo player: While Rubick can certainly hold his own, he is no fighter on his own. His own Powers can take down weak foes, but tougher foes will require extra firepower from other sources.
• Squishy: Rubick would prefer to be far away from the fight and/or out of sight in order to perform optimally. The moment he's caught out, he'll be forced to spend time and effort to lose his pursuers.
• No Passives: Unfortunately, Rubick cannot steal any passive abilities. The user must actively use a Power in order for Rubick to be able to steal it.

Spirits:

• N/A

Inventory:

• Magic Wand: a simple artifact that restores health based on the number of charges stored within it (Max: 20). Restores charges whenever other nearby beings use Powers, presumably by gathering the excess energies wasted during discharge.
• Tranquil Boots: a pair of magically enchanted boots that increases his walking speed and health regeneration dramatically. However, these blessings are unreliable, and dissipate for a time when an attack lands on him.
• The Staff of Perplex: the staff he uses to cast his Powers. Should he misplace or otherwise lose it for any reason, he can have it reappear in his hands at any time. It also holds the Puzzle of Perplex within it, which acts as the catalyst.
• The Puzzle of Perplex: a complex cubical puzzle trapped within Rubick's staff. He has yet to solve it, despite spending many a day and night studying its intricacies, but he is certain that it is only a matter of time until he does.