[@Vahir] Okay, here is a slightly rushed character sheet. Look it over, and tell me what you think Can you guess which book the quote is from? [hider=Thanatos] [center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/97/9a/f6/979af62b88ce9811c6e48d5a19a47f39.jpg[/img][/center] [color=silver][center][h3][b]"HERE IS A SMALL FACT:[/b][/h3] You are going to die.[/center] I am in all truthfulness attempting to be cheerful about this whole topic, though most people find themselves hindered in believing me, no matter my protestations. Please, trust me. I most definitely can be cheerful. I can be amiable. Agreeable. Affable. And that’s only the A’s. Just don’t ask me to be nice. Nice has nothing to do with me. [center][h3][b]REACTION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED FACT:[/b][/h3] Does this worry you? I urge you—don’t be afraid. I’m nothing if not fair."[/center][/color] [right]--- From the writings of a certain man, in a certain book[/right] [hr] [center][b][h3]Names:[/h3][/b] Thanatos Mors The Grim Reaper He Who Walks Behind Death Mr. Sunshine [/center] [hr] [center][h3][b]Description:[/b][/h3] Beneath the robes, Death is very handsome. He has pale skin, dark hair, and dark eyes. He features are perfect, and his body muscular, and tall. Most of the time, he looks like some kind of love god. But, if the light is right, or if he wishes to, his skin, muscle and blood disappear and he looks like a living skeleton. He mostly take this form when he is using his powers, or appearing to humans. His physical strength is immense, and his skill in combat is considerable. Psychologically, he is sound of mind. He has a type of wisdom, gained from spending centuries in thought, watching men build, create, fight, and dream, only to die. Leaving their hopes unfulfilled, and their deed come to naught. He is a pacifist at heart, and a patent man. He is brooding and quiet, he prefers to keep to himself, and is content with his lot in life. Yes, Death is content with his lot in Life. He has an appropriately grim sence of humor, and cracks jokes surprisingly often. Despite this, he comes off as a serious person. He treats others fairly, and is honest. He admires honor. He cares for the humans in a strange way, he recognizes that their lives are what makes their deaths importaint, and they are fascinating creatures that alleviate the boredom of centuries. [/center] [hr] [center][h3][b]Powers:[/b][/h3] He is the personification of death, and as such, he has dominion over the dead, and over souls. He can kill mortals with a touch, or resurrect the dead to do his bidding, animals and humans. His powers are not as effective on Children, but he can banish their souls from their hosts, and capture them. When killed, he does not stay that way for long, at most, it takes a week for him to reform. His hosts are not living humans, but dead bodies. Walls cannot stop him, nor water, nor mountains, or any kind of obstacle. He can become incorporeal, and walk where ever he wishes. His weapon is the sharpest thing in existence, able to cut and sever the soul, while leaving the body untouched, or leaving cuts so fine, that the pieces could be stuck back together. It is also not bound to any form, although a sword or a scythe are his prefences (he is a little tired of the scythe cliché, so it is a sword most days) His robes, while incongruious-looking protect him from physical threats. Obviously, he can communicate with the dead, and pass them on to the other side. Most human's souls do this automatically, as an unconcious extension of his power, but some, for various reasons need personal attention from him. This is rare, but considering the population, he is a very busy man. He owns a pale stallion, whom he is quite fond of, named Morris. (Death rides a pale horse, right?) Morris is always at his beck and call when he needs him, and is faster than any living horse. Morris is also unbound by natural laws, and can run freely anywhere, land, water, or sky. [/center] [hr] [center][h3][b]Original tribe:[/b][/h3] Morticians, a strange tribe, who follow strange traditions. Influenced by Thanatos, himself, they do not seek death. Nor do they kill, for what is the point of searching for something that will come anyway? Instead, they seek to make life better by helping others, doing good, and building and discovering things, for that makes death all the more meaningful. They sort of worship Death, but Thanatos disapproves of it. Many of them were docters and physicians with intimate knowledge of the human body, or philosophers who sought to understand the truth in life and death. Thanatos, at first, only tolerated the forming tribe, for he did not feel that he should be worshiped. But, as their practices grew more and more chaotic and evil, he stepped in, and changed them. At their hight, they furthered medical practices, and built many great things. When he was sealed, they scattered to the four winds, and simply cesed to exist as a tribe, however, they passed their teachings down, and some taught others, bringing them in. They are still scattered far and wide today, but they also still keep strong to their traditions. [/center] [hr] [center][h3][b]Faction:[/b][/h3] Neutral. Thanatos did not directly participate in the war, dispite offers from both sides. He saw no point in killing the humans, for they would one day die anyways, no why not let their lives run their course? He actualy grew angry with both sides, as their ceaseless wars plagued humanity. When Eyra the Seer sealed the Children, he went along willingly, knowing it was for the best. He was also not sealed in the Pit completely; his conciousness and physical form were there, but his actual being was left to keep guiding humans' souls to the afterlife. [/center] [center][h3][b]Anecdotes:[/b][/h3] Death keeps to the shadows. He rarely intervenes, but is nearly always present. Thus, there is little to be said about his deeds. Many have tried to trick him, most failed, but some have succeded. One in particular evaded him for a whole century. The details are known to no one, but Death himself, but he seems fond of that time. During the war, he intervened occasionally against both sides to protect the humans. One time he took on two entire armies (One of each side), and came out on top. Death is a force to be reckoned with. He occasionally closely follows humans that catch his attention. He writes down the details of their lives in a journal he keeps. [/center] [hr] [center][h3][b]Opinions:[/b][/h3] [color=silver]"Dealing with the living is a pain. Dealing with Children will be the death of me."[/color] Eyra The Seer: [color=silver]"She is one of few I truely respect, but I do not like her. Her schemes often lead to ruin, and I believe that the future is something that should be known by no one. Her betrayal will result in Death, that much is certain..."[/color] Kinon The Fool: [color=silver]"I like him. He has a way of bringing out emotions in me, laughter at his jokes, or frustration at his tricks. I've been on the receving end of those... Of his motive or Goals, I know not, nor do I care, but one thing stands out to me: He is no Fool..."[/color] O-Dan/Wu The Grandmaster/Spirit of the Mountain: [color=silver]"A man of strength and power. Of ideals and discipline. He has caused more than his share of deaths, but that is the way of things. As long as he does not actively turn his awesome power on humanity, Death is content to watch..."[/color] Therelon, Keeper of Knowledge: [color=silver]"I am thankful to it for letting even me into her Tower and partake of the knowlage there. Its fairness is something I approve of. The arcane is interesting, and I wish to know more..."[/color] Tarthus: (Pending) Chinasa the Pallid/The Pastel Lord/The Horror of Beyza: [color=silver]"Colors are importaint in life. I do not care for this one, he took the betrayal badly. But he had honor once. I hope, for his sake, that he finds it again..."[/color] Azoth, The Kindly Man: [color=silver]"I have seen the corpses left by this one, the chaos sown in his wake. Let him hope we never meet, for when we do, I shall show him the fear of death."[/color] Aylin the Huntress/Aylin the Watcher/Aylin of the Moon: [color=silver]"In her, I sence a kindred spirit. Following one's own conscious is something I admire. I have seen little of her, which surprises me. Death is known to all, yet she has little chance to meet Me."[/color] Kozz the Forgemaster: [color=silver]"Little to say, actually. He has created many instruments of death, but that is how things should be. I bear him no ill will."[/color] Ash the Changing/The God of Many Faces/The God of Many Names: [color=silver]"An enigma; one who puzzles me. How could one stand to have their beliefs and identity constantly changed? Not that change is bad. One can change for the better, and change is one thing that keeps boredom away. [/color] Nod, the Great Beast/The Relentless Storm/The Unfettered: [color=silver]"A warrior through and true. Many a soul has come to me by his hands. But that is how things should be. War has its place, its glory in life. His simple ways are a breath of fresh air after the scemes of others I could mention. Not one I would wish to anger. *nods head* [/color] [/center] [/hider]