[hider=Cyrus Rouhani] [b]WIP[/b] [b]Name:[/b] Cyrus Rouhani [b]Alias:[/b] Cyr (Pronounced “Seer”) [b]Age:[/b] 17 [b]Apparent Age:[/b] 10 ( Malnutrition due to his tribe’s religious beliefs has stunted his growth) [b]Height:[/b] 4’7” [b]Weight:[/b] 95 lbs. [b]Eye Color:[/b] Icy Blue [b]Hair Color:[/b] Dark Maroon [b]Physical Identifiers:[/b] His hair is ridiculously long, it reaches past his calves and is tied in a thick, unruly braid, each knot is about the size of his head. He’s incredibly short for his age, making him appear as though he’s a young child. [b]Appearance:[/b] (Pic coming soon) [b]Equipment/Personal Possessions:[/b] [i]Orb[/i]: He has an orb that is attached to the bottom of his braid. It’s a light blue with a visible black cloud in the middle that seems to show the reflection of the night sky. Cyrus uses this orb to read the night sky and communicate with his tribes Celestial spirits. [i][i]Star Charts[/i][/i]: He keeps a small star chart with him at all times. This helps him to keep track of the stars alignment with the planet in order for him to properly worship and communicate with the celestial spirits. [b][i]Small Astrology Journals[/i][/b] Ancient journals written in the native tongue of his ancestors (Avestan). Though he feels they are a bit outdated, he enjoys reading them and some times practicing his worship in the way of his ancestors. [i][i]Notepad[/i][/i]: When observing others he writes down what he sees in order to learn how to properly interact with others without coming across as "odd" or "creepy." [i][i]Small Backpack[/i][/i]: A simple burlap sack that he keeps in order to carry his star chart and notepad. [b]Pets/Companions:[/b] When he officially became a priest he was awarded by the gods with a spiritual guardian, Naveed. His spiritual guardian may appear at will as a projection within his orb, and offers him wisdom and companionship when needed. Naveed also acts as an observer of human behavior and interaction, reporting anything amusing to the other spirits. [b]Tribe/Village:[/b] Roshan Village [b]Titles/Occupation:[/b] He was named the Celestial Priest of his village due to his fascination with the cosmos, his fascination was to intense that he began worshiping these celestial bodies. Once he began to view the universe as a set of deities, he has denounced all science and knowledge of man in order to become a devout priest of the celestial spirits that his ancestors worshiped long ago. [b]Languages Spoken:[/b] English, Avestan, Persian, Zulu, Gilaki, and Luri [b]Languages Written:[/b] Avestan, Old Persian, and Arabic [b]Opinion of the Ruse:[/b] The people of Roshan village hate the ruse. Before devastation fell upon the world, this tribe was known for their outstanding knowledge and discoveries in the fields of cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics.Their pride as a tribe was based upon the fact that there was no odd occurrence they couldn't explain without a little research and testing. Being met with these entities that cannot be explained by science or logic, the people reject and denounce their existence as a “freak phenomena.” Cyrus on the other hand sees the Ruse as a type of punishment from his people’s gods for lack of prayer and devoutness. He respects the Ruse and does not interact with them with any malcontent. [b]Opinion of Outsiders:[/b] His village is very suspicious of outsiders, but in order to seem civilized, they help those in need and are cordial to any visitors of their home. [b]Hopes and Dreams:[/b] Cyrus wishes to help his people get back to their roots in order to bring the world back into order, and to not be considered an outcast due to his belief in a higher power. [b]Likes and Desires:[/b] Cyrus enjoys observing the people around him, allowing him to learn about others behavior without having to interact with them. His greatest desire is to one day become a part of the very cosmos that he admires. [b]Fears and Dislikes:[/b] He fears upsetting his gods and ultimately losing his spiritual connection with them. He dislikes sweet things and being ostracized. [b]Secrets and Regrets:[/b] Because he is a host to a celestial spirit, it is constantly feeding off of his spiritual energy; because of this his body is constantly deteriorating and becoming more and more weak. He suffers from frequent dizzy spells and bloody noses, but other than that the symptoms haven’t become too severe, but he knows that sooner or later his physical form will vanquish. His biggest regret so far is not being able to teach others about his religion for as long as he had hoped. [b]Personality:[/b] He has always been incredibly intelligent yet observant, only speaking when he feels he has to or to be polite. When dealing with people he tends to be introverted, but if the subject of astrology comes up he becomes excited and overly animated, almost as though he was hit with a burst of energy. He rarely becomes angry and has never been violent towards anything or anyone, though he can become very pouty if he’s not taken seriously. Though he knows interaction with humans is necessary, he doesn't like to; preferring to communicate with the stars instead. [b]Religion:[/b] The people of his village are atheists, only believing in what they can explain and prove through science and testing. Cyrus is a Zoroastrian (Persian) astrologist, worshiping the celestial bodies in the universe. He may only eat things that he can replace, he may not cut his hair, and his feet must always be bare. [b]Relatives:[/b] Father, mother, and older cousin [b]Friends:[/b] Naveed [b]Enemies:[/b] None that he knows of. [b]Defining Moments:[/b] When he declared to his parents and tribe that he no longer believed in the science of man and started his life journey towards becoming a priest. [b]A Typical Day:[/b] To pass the time Cyrus usually studies his astral charts and looks at any phenomenon occurring in the universe via his orb. When he’s not studying he can be found on the outskirts of his village enjoying a citrus fruit; his favorite being lemons. [b]Tribe/Village Detail:[/b] The Roshan Village is sparse in members. The buildings are made of stone and show their age through the chipping gold paint applied in homage to their Persian ancestry. The ground is mostly barren, composing of dirt and stones. The air is always dry and humid, and only allowing rain every so often. Since the ground is sterile, it's only healthy enough to support a few sustainable crops thanks to the sparse rainfall they receive. A large, old observatory is in the middle of the village, used for research and other studies. The walls are decorated with various grand mosaics and steeles that are considered priceless artifacts of the Roshan tribe's heritage. [b]Magic:[/b] The Roshan Tribe believes magic to be based on superstition and simple tricks. They ostracize and rebuke anyone that uses it or believes in it. In Cyrus' case however, his spiritual abilities are in concurrence to the stars and planets. [b][i]Focus:[/i][/b] Celestial magic; as a priest Cyrus is able to perform [i]healing rituals [/i]and incantations by using the energy of the sun or the moon, though if the person is in extreme critical condition, he may not be able to save them do to his inexperience with healing others. His worship also grants the ability to [i]bless[/i] those and protect them against any physical damage for a short period of time; his orb may also serve as a personal [i]force field[/i] for himself, but he doesn't use this method much in fear of breaking it. He is able to enhance the abilities of others, as in make them stronger, faster, more agile, etc. by imbuing them with his own spiritual energy. He does have one offensive attack, allowing him to produce a spiritual shock wave up to 10 m around him, this uses the most spiritual energy, so he can only do it once. He may also borrow the spiritual energy of the gods, allowing him to use his abilities for longer periods of time and to a greater extent. Through minor meditation he can also [i]levitate[/i] giving him the appearance of flight, but his elevation is limited depending on how much spiritual energy he uses. As a priest he also has the ability of [i]foresight and insight[/i], allowing him to sense impending danger, predict the fortune of others, and tell if someone is lying or has the intent of causing harm. [b][i]Balance:[/i][/b] In order for Cyrus to use his abilities he must sacrifice his own spiritual energy. He may not replenish this during the day; the only way for him to get back any spiritual energy he has lost he must be in intense meditation and prayer for hours after the sunset and until sunrise. He can't sleep or eat during this time so it can take a major toll on his already deteriorating body. If he runs out of spiritual energy it can result in him entering a catatonic-like state or death depending on how much he over exerted himself. [b][i]Process:[/i][/b] In order to cast any incantation on someone else, Cyrus must recite a prayer in Old Persian; this would involve him being in physical contact with the person in some way while reciting the prayer. If he wishes to cast an incantation on himself he must write the runes on his body in Avestan while reading it aloud to himself. [/hider]