Post by 'Dent' on Jan 6, 2007 0:16:23 GMT -5
Full Name: Herman Elerossë
Nickname: Dent
Occupation: AA Apprentice/Toymaker/Dentist
Race: Arctic Elf
Nationality: Independent Republic of the North Pole
Height: 4' ft 9' inch
Weight: 120 lbs
Orientation: Straight
Appearance
Dent is short and relatively thin, like most members of his race. He has pointy ears and fair skin, and his blonde hair hangs down his face a bit from under a tattered pointy hat. He has abandoned the cheerily-colored winterwear of his youth in favor of a dark parka with wollen cuffs and edges, as well as baggy pants, thick black curly-toed boots and a large-brooched belt.
History: Dent's parents were a poor arctic-elvish couple living in the remote totalitarian state located at the north pole. They were deeply in debt when it was discovered that a baby was on the way. A shady goverment official approached them one night in the midst of their travesty and offered to erase all their debts in exchange for handing over their child to the government. They really had no choice, so they cooperated. Dent was born, named, and taken away to be raised by the state.
Dent lived amongst other children like him under the harsh rule of government teachings and discipline. Above all, they were all encouraged to develop a fierce love for making toys for some strange reason, and were trained from the get-go to be experts in that craft. Dent, for some reason, never became truly assimilated into that mindset, and rather developed a dream of one day becoming a dentist, but there was no escape from the oppressive life his parents had inadvertently doomed him to. His quality of work slackened as he spiraled into a state of maniacism and depression, and slowly slipped into madness.
One day, Dent finally snapped. The incident was hushed up, but some news leaked out of terrible bloodshed inside the secure complex simply known as "The Workshop" by the common people. Surrounded by the bloody remains of some of his fellow State Toymakers, Hermey woke from his fugue of madness and depression, and dropped to his knees and wept at what he had done.
There was no place for him to go, but he knew there was no way he would be allowed to continue his old lifestyle. He left the facility and roamed the streets as a vagrant for several years. With what money he could scrape together, most of it was spent on alcohol, and he spent many a night in jails and shelters as an anonymous drunkard with no home or means. The only thing he had on him of value was a silver jingle bell on a chain, and he kept it well hidden. It was the mark of a State Toymaker and its jingle was capable of amplifying the CCM (Commercial Christmas Magic) practiced by members of that elite order, but his would never ring again with his position as a member now lost.
Dent wandered about in this manner for some time. Eventually, he fell into the company of a crooked prospector going by the name Yukon Cornelius, and by a strange series of events, wound up in the midst of another government scheme involving magically mutated animals such as bioluminescent deer and misshapen, enormous baloths of the most 'abominable' sort. The details of this incident will not be disclosed here, but let it suffice to say that it wasn't pretty. In the end, Dent found himself in a position to arm-wrestle funding for a dentistry practice out of the government: the organization that had once enslaved him! However, the practice immediately hit hard times as Dent had no formal dentist training. Several lawsuits were pending and alcoholism was resurfacing when he received a letter from a mysterious place called Arcane Academy...
Personality: Being optimistic about starting a new life at Arcane, Dent is more inclined to be civil than he was in his previous days of roughing it. He is extremely independent and has some street cred. Tends to quietly go about his business rather than being outgoing, aka tends to not be the one to start conversations. Posesses deep, melodious voice surprising for his stature. Prone to saying Christmas-based puns. Switches between seriousness and good cheer often.
Style: CCM (Commercial Christmas Magic). Dent has no idea whether his style of magic is in fact a derivation of a particular traditional style or not, but his understanding of it is that through mental connection and commune with spirits in other dimensions commonly known as the Christmas Spirits and the Spirit of Commercialism, he can bring about a variety of fantastic magical results. Many of his spells seem to be similar to summoning or perhaps channeling.
Strengths: He's fairly speedy and nimble, so it is possible for him to physically outmaneuver slower opponents. His greatest strength is his arsenal of CCM spells, which are his key to victory in combat.
Weaknesses: He's not very strong except in a sinewy sort of way, and is fragile in comparison to some others. He doesn't spend a lot of time physically training and moves mostly on instinct rather than conditioned and purposeful responses.
Spell List: (He will research more while a student, of course)
Cookie Shuriken: Decorated Christmas cookies of a variety of types and festive shapes can be made to appear in the hand and are hurled with incredible precision at a target. Edges are baked hard enough to cleave through flesh, clothes, and possibly light armor. Also, if eaten carefully, can be a delicious and energy-boosting sugary snack.
Light Strand Stand: Long strands of bright and colorful lights explode from chosen location. Carry electrical charge. Can be grown from self and used as whips/tentacles, or can be summoned from out of other surfaces. Also, a huge bother to untangle, but that goes without saying; they're christmas lights!
Nog Barrier: This thick, creamy, sweet, egg-based liquid is sloshed through the air with a gesture to form a temporary barrier to block or funnel potentially harmful spells or projectiles. Non-alcoholic, for the kiddies. Better clean it up afterwards, or it'll spoil!
Summon Sleigh Team: Don't leave your grandma unprotected! Nine ethereal reindeer appear for a short time and cooperate with the summoner's orders and maneuvers. Once per fight. Str: 10, Dex: 10, End: 10, Int: 5, Wis:5, Nrg:5
Christmas Teleport, aka the "Feliz Navidodge": In a cloud of twinking light, user vanishes and teleports to a nearby location of choice. Triggered by 'laying a finger on the side of his nose.' (can't be performed when hands are restrained from performing this action)
Cane gun: Summons a red, green, and white striped cane-shaped gun that fires pointy, cane-shaped, minty projectiles. Think chain gun. Those things stay edible practically forever.
Wrapping Paper Maze: And you thought losing your scissors or baby brother amidst all that packaging was bad! Tall heaps of used Christmas wrapping paper from years past are summoned all across the battlefield. Forms a maze of flimsy walls of high-piled, crumpled paper.
Jingle Bell Rock-et: Not for one-on-one fights. Artillery-range spell, only for use in large-scale battles. Rocket-like projectile lands in enemy formation and explodes, raining hundreds of small exploding jingle-bells in all directions.
Weapons/Gear: Serrated, double-edged dagger, large Maglite (both hanging on belt, both red and white-striped).
Nickname: Dent
Occupation: AA Apprentice/Toymaker/Dentist
Race: Arctic Elf
Nationality: Independent Republic of the North Pole
Height: 4' ft 9' inch
Weight: 120 lbs
Orientation: Straight
Appearance
Dent is short and relatively thin, like most members of his race. He has pointy ears and fair skin, and his blonde hair hangs down his face a bit from under a tattered pointy hat. He has abandoned the cheerily-colored winterwear of his youth in favor of a dark parka with wollen cuffs and edges, as well as baggy pants, thick black curly-toed boots and a large-brooched belt.
History: Dent's parents were a poor arctic-elvish couple living in the remote totalitarian state located at the north pole. They were deeply in debt when it was discovered that a baby was on the way. A shady goverment official approached them one night in the midst of their travesty and offered to erase all their debts in exchange for handing over their child to the government. They really had no choice, so they cooperated. Dent was born, named, and taken away to be raised by the state.
Dent lived amongst other children like him under the harsh rule of government teachings and discipline. Above all, they were all encouraged to develop a fierce love for making toys for some strange reason, and were trained from the get-go to be experts in that craft. Dent, for some reason, never became truly assimilated into that mindset, and rather developed a dream of one day becoming a dentist, but there was no escape from the oppressive life his parents had inadvertently doomed him to. His quality of work slackened as he spiraled into a state of maniacism and depression, and slowly slipped into madness.
One day, Dent finally snapped. The incident was hushed up, but some news leaked out of terrible bloodshed inside the secure complex simply known as "The Workshop" by the common people. Surrounded by the bloody remains of some of his fellow State Toymakers, Hermey woke from his fugue of madness and depression, and dropped to his knees and wept at what he had done.
There was no place for him to go, but he knew there was no way he would be allowed to continue his old lifestyle. He left the facility and roamed the streets as a vagrant for several years. With what money he could scrape together, most of it was spent on alcohol, and he spent many a night in jails and shelters as an anonymous drunkard with no home or means. The only thing he had on him of value was a silver jingle bell on a chain, and he kept it well hidden. It was the mark of a State Toymaker and its jingle was capable of amplifying the CCM (Commercial Christmas Magic) practiced by members of that elite order, but his would never ring again with his position as a member now lost.
Dent wandered about in this manner for some time. Eventually, he fell into the company of a crooked prospector going by the name Yukon Cornelius, and by a strange series of events, wound up in the midst of another government scheme involving magically mutated animals such as bioluminescent deer and misshapen, enormous baloths of the most 'abominable' sort. The details of this incident will not be disclosed here, but let it suffice to say that it wasn't pretty. In the end, Dent found himself in a position to arm-wrestle funding for a dentistry practice out of the government: the organization that had once enslaved him! However, the practice immediately hit hard times as Dent had no formal dentist training. Several lawsuits were pending and alcoholism was resurfacing when he received a letter from a mysterious place called Arcane Academy...
Personality: Being optimistic about starting a new life at Arcane, Dent is more inclined to be civil than he was in his previous days of roughing it. He is extremely independent and has some street cred. Tends to quietly go about his business rather than being outgoing, aka tends to not be the one to start conversations. Posesses deep, melodious voice surprising for his stature. Prone to saying Christmas-based puns. Switches between seriousness and good cheer often.
Style: CCM (Commercial Christmas Magic). Dent has no idea whether his style of magic is in fact a derivation of a particular traditional style or not, but his understanding of it is that through mental connection and commune with spirits in other dimensions commonly known as the Christmas Spirits and the Spirit of Commercialism, he can bring about a variety of fantastic magical results. Many of his spells seem to be similar to summoning or perhaps channeling.
Strengths: He's fairly speedy and nimble, so it is possible for him to physically outmaneuver slower opponents. His greatest strength is his arsenal of CCM spells, which are his key to victory in combat.
Weaknesses: He's not very strong except in a sinewy sort of way, and is fragile in comparison to some others. He doesn't spend a lot of time physically training and moves mostly on instinct rather than conditioned and purposeful responses.
Spell List: (He will research more while a student, of course)
Cookie Shuriken: Decorated Christmas cookies of a variety of types and festive shapes can be made to appear in the hand and are hurled with incredible precision at a target. Edges are baked hard enough to cleave through flesh, clothes, and possibly light armor. Also, if eaten carefully, can be a delicious and energy-boosting sugary snack.
Light Strand Stand: Long strands of bright and colorful lights explode from chosen location. Carry electrical charge. Can be grown from self and used as whips/tentacles, or can be summoned from out of other surfaces. Also, a huge bother to untangle, but that goes without saying; they're christmas lights!
Nog Barrier: This thick, creamy, sweet, egg-based liquid is sloshed through the air with a gesture to form a temporary barrier to block or funnel potentially harmful spells or projectiles. Non-alcoholic, for the kiddies. Better clean it up afterwards, or it'll spoil!
Summon Sleigh Team: Don't leave your grandma unprotected! Nine ethereal reindeer appear for a short time and cooperate with the summoner's orders and maneuvers. Once per fight. Str: 10, Dex: 10, End: 10, Int: 5, Wis:5, Nrg:5
Christmas Teleport, aka the "Feliz Navidodge": In a cloud of twinking light, user vanishes and teleports to a nearby location of choice. Triggered by 'laying a finger on the side of his nose.' (can't be performed when hands are restrained from performing this action)
Cane gun: Summons a red, green, and white striped cane-shaped gun that fires pointy, cane-shaped, minty projectiles. Think chain gun. Those things stay edible practically forever.
Wrapping Paper Maze: And you thought losing your scissors or baby brother amidst all that packaging was bad! Tall heaps of used Christmas wrapping paper from years past are summoned all across the battlefield. Forms a maze of flimsy walls of high-piled, crumpled paper.
Jingle Bell Rock-et: Not for one-on-one fights. Artillery-range spell, only for use in large-scale battles. Rocket-like projectile lands in enemy formation and explodes, raining hundreds of small exploding jingle-bells in all directions.
Weapons/Gear: Serrated, double-edged dagger, large Maglite (both hanging on belt, both red and white-striped).
