Abel 913 year old vampire [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e8/a9/1f/e8a91f2dd636f879ef15a012a6fd631f.jpg[/img] [img]http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/24/1600x1131_5934_Or_both_or_none_of_us_2d_fantasy_couple_sword_soul_fight_orcs_picture_image_digital_art.jpg[/img] Skills – All Combat Skills – Master (except those noted below) Swordmastery – Grandmaster Archery - Grandmaster Dancing – Master All Musical Instruments – Expert (except those noted below) Lute, Lyre, Harp, Harpsicord – Master Singing – Grandmaster Appraise Gems/Antiques/Weapon Quality – Master Detect Ambush/Concealment/Traps – Master Interrogation – Grandmaster Surveillance – Master Sleight of Hand/Prestidigitation – Grandmaster Escape Artist - Master Pick Pockets – Grandmaster Conning/Lying – Grandmaster Wizard - Apprentice Natural Abilities – Unique Vampirism – drinking blood will make Abel younger (he does age naturally but is still immortal), heals him, helps remove almost all negative effects from him. No reflections, no shadows, cannot consume non blood. Vulnerabilities – Sunlight, holy symbols, holy water, cross roads, running water, wood, fire, silver Other Vampire Abilities – impervious, exceptional senses, extremely strong, agile, and smart, special bite attack which ages victim 10-20 years, move silently, shadow melding, human bonding, unnatural presence. Personality – Quiet, reserved, subtle, listener, calm. When afraid, Abel becomes more evil. He is more likely to kill innocents, blackmail people, resort to torture or other despicable methods to get control of the situation. When angry, Abel gets quiet and downright lethal. He values loyalty, the arts, and thoughtfulness. He is annoyed by kiss ups, stupid power struggles over things that are trivial to him, interruptions, and incompetence. History – 0-6 years Abel was born to unknown parents and left to an orphanage. He was adopted first by a fishmonger, who was abusive and returned Abel to the orphanage when Abel was only 6. Abel was then adopted by the innkeep and put to work cleaning the rooms of guests. The situation wasn’t much better than with the fish monger. Abel was struck with a broom for any failings. Abel finally decided he would leave and collected loose coin that he found in the rooms he cleaned. One day Abel was impressed by a certain handsome devil of a man who seduced women and managed to get them to pay for everything. The con man was kind to Abel at one point and inadvertently became a role model for the young Abel. 6-18 years Abel worked hard over the years and eventually tended the bar and other higher jobs. He learned how to handle his money and to protect himself against other cons. When Abel was old enough he left the inn, and tried his hand at conning people and found that he had the talent. Although some scams worked better than others. Seeking out his role model, he was conned out of his ill-gotten gains by his idol. This did irreparable damage to young Abel who looked up to the rogue. He left and considered himself just lucky to be rid of his one-time role model. Wanting to leave the con artist scene, Abel became very good at sleight of hand and set himself up to be a magician who could entertain people with cards, coins, handkerchiefs, smoke, and mirrors. Still a measure of deception was sometimes used and eventually some justice caught up with him and he served a year in prison. 18-26 years Free from prison, Abel found work as a lumberjack. It was extremely difficult work and there was no opportunities in the labor camp where he worked. He learned many things about the creatures of the forest, including the faeries that tormented the lumberjacks. 26-28 years Abel was recruited into the Galmorix – Veshinal War. As a lowly foot soldier, he offended a superior officer by being interesting to his daughter. Abel was removed from active duty and forced to do mostly undesirable jobs in the back scenes and barred access to the young woman who was interested in him. Fortunately, Abel’s side was victorious in the war, and it didn’t take long for him to be discharged. 28-29 years Free again, Abel went off to try to restore his livelihood, he wanted to have an easier life, so he decided to try the magic show again. Not long after he’d invested everything he owned in the venture, that he discovered that the market for such entertainment was waning and he had many competitors with very upscale acts. Abel returned to conning. He arrived at one older estate and offered to be the entertainment for the night in exchange for a meal. Little did he realize, he was actually entertaining a vampire! Seth Dominir. Seth was a gracious host and allowed Abel to spend more than a few nights there. Seth enjoyed the sleight of hand and the trick Abel could do. Abel thought he’d struck it rich as he noticed the priceless art that lined the halls of the estate. So after a few amiable days, one night Abel left his room with the intent of stealing some of the wealth and running away into the night. However, he met Seth in the hall. Having been discovered, Abel tried to flee but the vampire was too strong for him. Abel was then locked in the dungeons below the estate until he was ‘persuaded’ to work off his debt. 29-39 years The next decade, Abel worked for the vampire faithfully, he was treated well and after a few years Abel decided he liked Seth and would remain. As Abel proved faithful, Seth entrusted him with greater responsibilities. One job was that Abel was to be a tracker and ensure that unwanted visitors were chased away. Abel took up falconry and learned many weapons. He hunted and killed any of Seth’s enemies. 39-40 years INCOMPLETE – Seth sired Abel making him a vampire. Abel was forced to leave Seth…. More to follow. 40-90 years INCOMPLETE – Abel allied himself with Seral and Lavara. A reign of terror began… 90-117 years INCOMPLETE – After a falling out Abel left Seral and Lavara, in search of his own way. He allied himself with Diore Liexha for a few seasons. He was hunted by the famous vampire hunter, Maraxus Lieman. 117-131 years – INCOMPLETE – Maraxus slew Diore but was killed by Abel. Abel sired Gwenneth Caston and Zabrina Haunte. 131-244 years – INCOMPLETE - Abel sired Nezera Rockmar and Luna Trimble. Gwenneth betrays Abel and Abel is captured and coerced to rejoin Lavara. After many, many years Jezebel, sired by Lavara frees Abel and the two escape. The two form a friendship, but have trouble seeing eye to eye. They part ways after 6 months… however, they keep bumping into each other. It seems they both have similar life strategies… Abel inadvertently rescues Jezebel from Gwenneth as he discovers Gwenneth now works for Lavara. Jezebel likewise assists Abel with a group of hunters. 244 – 811 years Many mishaps happen… many adventures… here’s some of them… The reign of Zabrina Haunte… Zabrina creates her own clan of vampires. She discovers Abel and wants her master to come and be subjected to her. She sends her clan after him. With Jezebel’s help Abel manages to escape. After many more cat and mouse games, Zabrina finally gets the message that Abel isn’t interested. She decides to drop it, at least for now. Eternal sunrise – a religious leader tries to eliminate all vampires… Jezebel and Abel become unlikely allies to Zabrina and Lavara. The vampires destroy the religious leader and steal the artifacts that are capable of bringing the Eternal sunrise. Abel was going to keep the Celestial Compass, but Lavara betrays him and the groups separation is ugly. Jezebel becomes separated from Abel. For use with my wonderful friend [@GoddessSophia]