Post by Deshi on Jan 27, 2016 4:27:00 GMT
DAEMONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Name: Alexander
Aliases: He does have a nickname given to him by Aria. It is Ali; however, he only allows his master to call him this. Anyone else doing this is not taken to kindly and is quickly put back in their place.
Age: Appears to be 25 in age; however, his real age is unknown.
Gender: Male
Faction: Information Gather/For Hire - Independent.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Image: Alexander
Appearance: Alexander is 6 feet in height weighing about 180 lbs. He typically dressed in the all black butler attire that consist of black dress shoes, black pants, a white shirt, a black jacket, and tie. He is always dressed professionally to carry out his duty as butler to the woman he serves. He typically wears gloves over his hands to finish the look and hide his naturally black nails and also the scarring that is found on him. It also hides the small butterfly mark on his left hand that marks him as being in a pact with someone. His clothing hides the rest of the scarring leaving only his handsome face revealed to the world. His skin is fair and his eyes have a strange violet hue to them that suggest he is anything, but human. His hair is short and black in color adding even more to the mystery of this ever smiling creature.
Personality: Alexander is a demon that appears to be human on the outside. On the surface, he is very polite and well mannered to all he meets. He is charming and a great businessman, but a friend he is not. He holds no loyalty to anyone outside of his master and does as he pleases. What he doesn't like he won't do, and direct orders or demands will cause him to rebel against such treatment...but, perhaps if you say please he might reconsider, but even that is a gamble.
Alexander is a proud creature that is very sure of himself no matter the situation. Despite his confidence he is no fool and so always keeps his head leveled lest it go missing from too much arrogance. He is blunt and brutally honest. His actions and words are almost always less than gentle despite the politeness that laces them. He can be sarcastic and at time biting with his remarks and he won’t show any remorse for hurting feelings. He is mischievous in nature doing things more for his amusement than actually trying to help someone. However, when it comes down to business the creature can be swayed to aid people if they can create a deal that the creature feels will be beneficial to himself in the end. He always keeps his deals and expects the other party to do the same. Breaking a deal is the number one no-no in his book and can cause the creature to do some rather cruel things to the offender as it is not unusual for him to hold a grudge against those that insult him in such a way.
The only hiccup in his life seems to be his pact with Aria and most would think this would cause the demon much grief; however, he seems to be much in debt to her for something done in the past and doesn’t seem to mind the job of her protector.
History:
The Antiqua Family, when it stood about 60 or so years ago was a family that gained power in the places they lived via fear and cruelty. They were butchers of the innocent and robbers of the poor. The family cared not for who they stepped on in their quest for power and becoming the top dogs in the world. They wanted to be the number rulers and so employed the powers of dark magicians, twisted warriors, and even demons to make their wish come true. With such power at their back there didn’t seem a way stop them and their plan. They were blinded by their power and progress. So blinded that they failed to pay attention to the issues cropping up within their own rings, an error that would cost them dearly down the road. Anyway...
Like most demons that ended up in pacts with this cruel family, Alexander was hunted and captured by members of the Antiqua household who specialized in this department. While it is uncertain how old Alexander truly is when he was captured he looked to be about 17 years old by human standards. Being still young and not as powerful as the larger demons or magicians that were brought into the mix, it was pretty easy to capture the demon; however, taming him was another matter.
Alexander was a feisty demon that refused to bow to the whims of humans that sought only power. His kind already had enough problems just trying to not to get killed as it was, so he had no desire to go willingly to his death for some mad conquest that was only worsening the problem. He refused to make pacts and work for the family, so he was kept as a prisoner and tortured. The idea behind his suffering was to break him and force him to submit, but still the demon refused to do so no matter what was done to him.
He lived in a hell for three years until one day the guards stopped coming for him. At first, the demon had thought they had given up on trying to break him, but the more he sat in prison, the more he had to wonder what happened.
It is unknown what triggered what, but there was a rebellion within the household when a demon tamer and the head of the house couldn’t agree on a subject that involved the next steps the Antiqua household would take to solidify themselves as the rulers of all.
The disagreement lead to a rebellion which in turn led to an internal war as various powers butted heads and sought control over the future of the Antiqua House. During this war time, ten year old Aria sought to free the capture demons her elders still held and so while everyone else was fighting she found the keys to the cells and slipped down into the unguarded prison area to perform the task. While it was true she could’ve gotten killed in the process, luckily for her most of the captured demons were seeking escape or revenge against their captors rather than her, so most either simply left the house via their own means or joined the battle to destroy the house.
When she came to free the last demon, Alexander, his condition was not the best. Even though he was alive, he was in no condition to fight nor run even if he wanted to. Perhaps out of pity or maybe as some way to repent, Aria left to find someone who could aid her with getting the demon out of the prison and to freedom. It took her two day to do this, but she managed to get her two most trusted servants to aid her with the task.
Coming back with the pair, Aria told Alexander of her plan. Her house was crumbling due to the internal strife that was only getting worse as time passed on. She figured it would be only a matter of time before everything was completely destroyed and to be honest she did not wish to be anywhere near that bomb when it went off. So she and her two servants decided it was best to take a portion of her family’s money and leave the place before they were all killed. The only issue was tAria didn’t want to leave Alexander to be crushed under her family’s fall, so she offered for him to come with them, promising she wasn’t trying to get him to make a pact with her. She simply wanted to see him back on his feet and free.
Alexander considered the deal and while he was skeptical at first, he decided to take the offer since he had no means of surviving if he stayed where he was in his current condition. With the agreement settled, Aria two servants hid both Aria and Alexander in a mass of clothes and with careful timing carried them out as if they were dead bodies going out for disposal. No one fighting took notice of this, so their escape was easy enough. The servants would take the pair to a safe house near the edge of town where the small group laid low for two years.
During the two years, Alexander was nursed back to full strength by the trio who he learned with time to trust. As promised when he was back on his feet, he was allowed to leave which he did do. From the shadows he watched the house of Antiqua crumble and while he was not bond to the Aria, he did keep an eye on her and made sure she was safe as a way to pay his debt to her for helping him out.
When she was 15 Aria and her two servants decided to leave their own country and head to America, where the girl felt she could truly start over now with a clean slate now that she did not have to worry about any of her family following. Before she left, she approached Alexander and asked if she would like to come with her. She told him that she’d appreciate a familiar presence nearby and at least the comfort of knowing someone was at her back if she got in trouble. She told him it was his choice though and she wouldn’t force the matter if he refused.
In response, the demon simply chuckled at this amused stating he thought she wouldn’t ask and simply expect him to follow; however, to solidify the deal of indeed being her protector the demon suggested they make a pact instead. That way the promise could be upheld no matter what happened. Pleased the girl agreed.
And so a pact was made between the demon and human that bond him to protecting her. This pact would mean that any time she was in danger he’d be summon to her to defend her. In turn for his services though, he was allowed to still roam free and not be at his master’s beck and call day and night, so the demon did not mind the terms of the pact that he made to fully honor his debt for her helping him in the past.
STATISTICS
Od: D (30 units)
Strength: E
Endurance: E
Agility: E
LOADOUT
Equipments:
Name: Rings
Rank: E
Description: On each of Alexander's fingers is a ring made out of some sort of metal that has been hammered to fit perfectly on the demons digits. While great decoration and typically hidden under his gloves, these rings is what causes the demons blows to hurt so much in a fight. They are pretty much a form of the weapon brass knuckles used in brawls.
Name: Snow Fang
Rank: E
Description: A blade that is pure white with the exception of its black handle that is embedded with strange jewels. The sword itself is about 4 feet from handle to tip, slightly curved and well balanced.
Uniforms:
Name: Butler Attire
Description: The clothing he wears to keep his cover as a butler to Aria. They are more for looks than actual protection.
CAPABILITIES
Weaknesses:
Name: Holy Items
Description: Seeing or being in the close proximity holy symbols or places will repel and paralyse them.
Name: Hiding
Description: Cannot entirely conceal their demonic nature via magic or otherwise, unlike succubi and incubi.
Name: Anti-Demon Magic/Enhancements
Description: Vulnerable to anti-demon magic and enchantments.
Name: Exorcism
Description: Can be immediately expelled from an area or person using exorcism rites (defined by the ritual and its power).
Skills:
Name: Magical Knowledge (Shadow Energy)
Description: This is the form of energy used by Alexander, it relies on mental concentration rather than chants and is something that pulls from the eternal energy himself to form to unleash techniques. Alexander was born with this at his disposal and it has only been through practice and concentration that he has been able to open up the techniques he knows today. He still needs some work to tap into the more powerful ones though.
Rank: E
Name: Brawler
Description: The capability to use his/her own body as a weapon by using fists, feet, and other parts of the body in combat. Striking, grappling, and throwing are some of the three types of attacks the body is capable of using against others. Alexander can use these skills even though he is not a martial artists nor is his skills as refined as those specializing in this department. Instead, his skills are that of a street fighter, meaning he is great in a bar fight, but cannot match the skills of a trained material artist. This skill gives him the skills needed to handle himself should a fight break out. Yes he will grab stuff such as bottles, chairs, or what not to gain advantage if needed. He is adaptable, but for now the skill is not perfected since he only really uses it as needed.
Rank: E
Name: Swordplay
Description: This is something that Alexander has learned over the course of time and with much practice. While the art may seem old fashion, the demon finds the movements and techinques of the art to be enjoyable and relaxing. Outside of practicing it for relaxation, he can easily turn what he knows into deadly play on the battlefield. Granted, he still needs a bit more practice to become perfect at it, but still he knows enough to hold his own with the blade.
Rank: E
Abilities:
Name: Contract of Belial
Description: A vital part of any daemon’s powers is the establishment of a contract with another soul – although a daemon is always an intimidating being akin to other supernatural races, with a contract they truly standout as monsters. A contract can only be established between a daemon and another race; they cannot be made between two daemons, including succubi and incubi. The contract is made via a magical ritual, although it tends to vary from family to family – the central points of it though is that the intent of the contract must be established, the contractor must give definite consent, and the daemon must taste the contractor’s blood.
The way the contract works is that the daemon is able to essentially leech their contractor’s power to bolster themselves, at the price of having to follow an intent defined by the contractor until it is completed. Typically contracts are formed for the sake of short-term goals or agreements – daemon gets to indulge in their Devil Trigger, in return for completing a particular task. However, long-term contracts between linked families’ members or business partners or just close allies do occur; often with more abstract or long-term goals. While in a contract, if given a clear order linked to the protection or completion of the goal of the contract the daemon must follow it regardless of their state or attitude; and are otherwise generally drawn to follow the initial intent unless they are especially opposed to it somehow or another. The contract is symbolized on both members bodies with a magical rune, iconic to the daemon who created it.
While under contract, the daemon is able to access their Devil Trigger ability, albeit at the expense of their contractor. When their ability is used, their contractor’s physical stats are all lowered a rank as they have their strength forcibly drained from them; although a contractor already at rank F will simply be physically disabled by the strain rather than being lethally affected by the drain. While this ability does not require the direct presence of the contractor, they must be within 100km of the contracted daemon in order to create the magical connection unless further magical tools are used to magnify it. It is possible for the contractor to essentially deny their contracted daemon’s Devil Trigger by force of will when the latter attempts to use it, but it is a quite painful process for both involved.
Rank: E
Name: Devil Trigger
Description: The iconic ability of daemons, this ability allows them to unleash their infernal potential entirely by borrowing the energy of another being as per the Contract of Belial. This generally involves a physical transformation and the unleashing of a daemon's "true" powers and nature; exaggerating their specialty and persona. While often straight-forward for combat-based daemons whom may simply become more menacing and clad in further natural armour and weapons, magic or persona-focused daemons are also clearly affected – those that are proud or noble may appear in more grandiose beauty and garb, or magic-focused daemons may attain a form that reflects their affinity. Using this ability allows them to have access to a special set of abilities and a set of associated spells/techniques. Meaning any rank in Devil Trigger will reflect the highest rank possible for any abilities that comes from "Triggering" along with its associated spells/techniques.
• C: All physical stats get + modifiers.
• S: All physical stats get ++ modifiers in each stat, instead of the earlier + modifiers.
Rank: E
Name: Magical Manipulation (Shadow Energy)
Description: The ability to cast Magic. One must be born to use it. With this ability, the world can be manipulated to the degree of one's knowledge and affinity in Magic. This ability ranks up with one's own Mana Statistic. All Magicians must have this ability or they cannot cast anything. That said, they must have this ranked up to at least same rank of the desired spell they wish to cast.
Rank: E
Name: Flight
Description: The capacity of supernatural beings to fly via physical or magical means; but without the aid of spells. Lower ranks cover basic gliding and simple aerial mobility, while higher ranks allow for high-altitude adjustment and grandiose aerial maneuvers.
Rank: E
Techniques/Spells:
Name: Crimson Wave
Incantation: "La terra ti punirà."
Description: Alexander will charge up a bit of energy in his hand before slamming it into the ground. The energy forces the ground upward as a chaotic wall of black energy shoots up and makes a beeline straight for its target traveling about 10 feet (a little over 3 meters) if it doesn’t hit something first. The wall is 6 feet (about 2 meter) high and about 6 feet (about 2 meter) long. If it hits its target, the target suffers from the brutality of the energy that is designed to cut into them. It does E+ damage.
Rank: E
Cost: 5 Units
Type: Slashing
Name: Pulse
Incantation: "Via con te!"
Description: Alexander when people or things are crowding around Alexander, he will focus energy within himself before forcefully releasing it out in an energy blast that comes from ever side. The biting nature of the energy it causes it deals out E+ damage to those it hits and the force of the release has the power to knock people away from him. Alexander is the center point and the power goes out for three feet (about a 1 meter) from him. Those whacked are pushed away by up to five feet (a little less than 2 meter) from the force.
Rank: E
Cost: 5 Units
Type: Defense
Name: Bind
Incantation: "Resitance è inutile."
Description: Alexander will quickly close distance between himself and another before using an open palm strike aimed at someone's chest. If he makes contact with the target, he unleashes energy into them from his hand. The energy then floods the body messing up communication between the brain and the body. The end results? A body that cannot move as effectively as one untouched The binding lowers the agility stats by two negative modifers (--). before it wears off.
Rank: E
Cost: 6 Units
Type: Debuff
DEVIL TRIGGER
Changed Appearance: True Form
In a swirl of feathers and darkness, the true form of the demon is revealed to be a tall lanky creature that wears high heel boots and dress in all black. The large black feathery wings on its back give it balance and flight and the huge amount of dark energy given off is enough to leave nightmares in people's head. The face remains surprisingly human, but the eyes. The eyes glitter and glow with unbridled power and lust for battle and blood.
Abilities:
Name: Natural Armour (Armor)
Description: The growth of a natural armour from one’s body, typically from bone or chiton. To add to the nightmarish look, bones can be seen on the thighs, arms chest area of the demon when he is fully revealed. These white bones are thick enough to handle the brunt of something coming at it with the same amount of damage as its current rank. The bones hold up through battle only breaking when something is too powerful for it to withstand (ie higher ranks thank its current rank). They give extra padding to the demon allowing him to soak up more damage than the average joe.
Rank: E
Techniques/Spells:
Name: Dark Rain
Incantation: "Pronto a tutto?"
Description: Alexander will sweep his large wings forward creating a burst of powerful winds and black feathers that fly in a large arc of 6 feet wide (about 2 meter) and 6 feet high (about 2 meter). The wind is used to knock people off balance while the feathers attack agility lowering the stat by one negative modifer (-) for three turns. The attack stretches out 10 feet (a little over 3 meters) before dying out and vanishing. This attack does E+ damage.
Rank: E
Cost: 6 units
Type: Slicing and Debuff