[first |last] alexander |graves
[alias] graves
[race|nationality] Human| unknown
[status] alive;
[gender] Male
[dob] 9/29
[birthplace] unknown--raised in terrenus
[mother |father] Hepsibah Grimm| Torvald Graves
[Younger Graves[/RIGHT]during Academy Field Trip]
age 12
[Height] four feet, eleven inches
[Weight] ninety-six lbs
[Hair] ebon
[Eyes] yellow
[Laterality] right
[Skin] pale
[Condition] average for his age
[Voice] soft, uncaring
[during events in One hopped the nest]
Age: 13
[Height] five feet, four inches
[Weight] one hundred twenty-six lbs
[Hair] ebon
[Eyes] yellow
[Laterality] ambidextrous, favors right
[Skin] pale
[Condition] athletic
[Voice] rough, cracking
[attack]-Ruin|
Type: Dualweapon
Explanation: this weapon is capable of both melee and long-range properties
|Blade-mode|
The Blade-mode functions as an ordinary sword, however, it possesses a trigger mechanism that utilizes the weapons internal power core to send a burst of energy down the length of the blade, affording it additional cutting power.
|Gun-mode|
The weapon's blade collapses and forms a barrel. The internal power core that is utilized to send bursts of energy down the length of the blade is instead discharged into the area in the form of energy 'bullets.' The amount of time spent charging the attack dictates the distance and power of the 'bullet.' note* bullet is a poor definition. Essentially it's a discharge of energy in the form of a bullet that will eventually dissipate if contact is not made after a certain period of time.
- Rapidshot- a flurry of rapid fire shots. Available upon activation to Blade-mode. Typically used to stun an opponent. Only deadly when in close proximity.
- Blunderbuss-a large burst of energy that explodes upon contact. Prep-1 round.
- Longshot- Prep-2 Rounds
note* The internal power core allows for unlimited ammunition, however this comes with a significant price. The Core requires time to recharge before multiple attacks can be implemented. While it is possible to perform two shots in rapid succession, the internal core will require a longer charge time. Typical re-charge-1round.
-sterling silver razor blades
[defend] coat
___Classes
- [primary][assassin]--|A diabolical killer trained by an order of assassins to quickly dispatch enemies with Subdual Arts. Taken from the ranks of the Shadow Dancers, Graves was taught the skills of an assassin. Aside from hand-to-hand combat he has been trained in the use of a variety of weapons, blade throwing, climbing, urban acrobatics, eavesdropping, interrogation, alchemy, pick pocketing and lock picking. Along with the physical training, which was considerable, Desecrater assassins were expected to learn subdual magic to hinder the status of their victims/opponents.
- [base][Shadow Dancer]--|the Desecraters developed many ways to give praise to the Witch King, Zhengyi. A Shadow Dancer was one of their many end results. A Shadow Dancer is trained from an early age to execute the ancient prayers developed by the Desecraters for their King. The Desecraters were physically demanding and ensured that the practitioners remained in excellent physical condition. The children were taught to move in and with the shadows. However , like so many of the Desecraters’ creations, the dances served a far more sinister purpose. Children deemed skilled enough were taken and shown another use for the strength, balance, and agility they had developed: the art of killing. Their understanding of the shadows was taken a step further in the instruction of dark magic that would assist them in bringing about the death of their prey.
- [tertiary] [necromancer]--| The study of life, death, and the soul. Graves’ particular forte lies in the reanimation of dead tissue and an understanding of the human body and its functions. Graves is skilled in the funeral and burial rights and has had extensive training in anatomy and dissection
___Skills
[Subdual Arts]—The art of subduing one’s opponent can take many forms both physical and spiritual.
- physical|The assassins within the Desecrators were all instructed in human anatomy and the location of pressure points. Striking certain points in the correct order can result in paralysis, repetitive damage, reduction in target’s mobility and attack power, or death.
- metaphysical| Through the utilization of sacred Desecrator seals the assassin is able to subdue his target without physical contact. No two spells can be utilized at the same time and are subject to a resistance check.
- [Although they are Assassin Abilities Graves is capable of utilizing these through the Shadow Seal]
- Seal—the target’s body is engulfed in dark magic completely paralyzing him.
- Shadowbind-- Stops target's movement by anchoring its shadow to the ground.
- Suffocate- dark energy attacks the targets mouth and nostrils.
- Ultima --Magic damages with non-elemental energy.
- Allure-- Charm an enemy, causing them to lose judgment
[Shadow Seal]—The mutilation of Graves’ body serves another purpose aside from a lesson in pain tolerance. His scars have been carefully crafted by the Desecraters into ancient runes that invoke the power shadows. Through the utilization of the seal, Graves is capable of a number of techniques, minor regeneration well as stealth and advanced transportation.
Instability
Naivete
Mortality
The First Child of the Dead Seed
dreams of a father’s dying breath
and hears in eternal refrain
the scream trapped in his lungs—
Dare you step behind his eyes
even for a moment?
The First Child of the Dead Seed
leads an army of sorrow
down hunger’s bone-picked road
where a mother dances and sings—
Dare you walk in his steps
and dearly hold her hand?
The First Child of the Dead Seed
is sheathed in the clutter of failed armour
defending him from the moment of birth
through years of dire schooling—
Do not dare judge him hard
lest you wear his skin.
--Sonserik, The Book of the Fallen pg422
**Credit to Steven Erikson for the poem
Terrenian Military
Splinter Cells: Crack-teams that are called in when the city guard isn’t enough and any of the highly trained units, such as the PeaceKeepers, are over-kill. Do not think for one moment, however, that just because they aren’t decked out in armor that the splinter cells are a forced to be trifled with. Even the weakest, slowest member of a splinter-cell is theorized to be capable of taking down five men alone.
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