Here's my little bundle of Twin Joy. Entertaining if I do say so myself. [hider=Ante Magnus] [h1][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Ante Magnus[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h1] [center][img]https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/c0.74.595.595/17495186_444584275873952_5606723503031058432_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTQ3OTA0MTY5MzY5MzQwNzQzMQ%3D%3D.2.c[/img][/center] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Character Summary[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] Ante [An-té] Magnus [b][color=6ecff6]Aliases:[/color][/b] Elegant Bladedancer of the Sand (self-proclaimed), “Slashing Demon”, “Misleading Girl” [b][color=6ecff6]Titles:[/color][/b] Bladedancer of Harena, Coliseum Champion, Head Festival Dancer [b][color=6ecff6]Age:[/color][/b] 42, Appears as a young girl about 14. [b][color=6ecff6]Time of Death:[/color][/b]Approximately 2000 years ago [b][color=6ecff6]Place of Origin:[/color][/b] Place of Origin: The Ancient Empire of Harena, Capitol City of Harena (Near Modern Zidel) [b][color=6ecff6]Gender:[/color][/b] Female? [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Physical Attributes[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Eyes: [/color][/b] Red [b][color=6ecff6]Hair: [/color][/b] Red [b][color=6ecff6]Day To Day Attire:[/color][/b] Typically, Ante wears what is pictured above with varying cute outfits to suit taste. When there are sandstorms, the Bladedancer also has a hooded robe to help keep the sand out. During dance performances, Ante also wears a loose fitting garb that tends to catch in the wind a flow with the dance, making it seem busier than it is, yet more exciting. Much like Auges, Ante stands at 4’6” and 126 pounds and appearing as a young child around 14. [b][color=6ecff6]Strengths:[/color][/b] [b]Charismatic[/b] - Ante is great at making friends and talking to other people. Ante also can convince people with that natural cuteness. [b]Enhanced Physical Abilities[/b] - Ante’s Greatest Assets are the enhanced abilities that was received from the overflow from the Philosopher’s Stone. [b]Heightened Perception and Reflexes[/b] - Perhaps another side-effect from the influence of the unfinished Philosopher’s Stone, Ante’s body acts quicker and can register stimuli rapidly. [b][color=6ecff6]Weaknesses: [/color][/b] [b]Impetuous[/b]: Ante tends to act before thinking and will tend to help people before considering anything else. [b]Lowered Magical Reserve[/b]: Due to the corruption of the Philosopher’s Stone, Ante has a lower magical reserve than before making it more difficult to cast multiple times. [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Psychological Attributes[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [i][color=6ecff6][center]Friendly * Joking * Dull * Impulsive[/center][/color][/i] [b][color=6ecff6]Sexuality:[/color][/b] Self-proclaimed “Cute-sexual”, realistically though, Bisexual [b][color=6ecff6]Relationship Status:[/color][/b] Single [b][color=6ecff6]Personality:[/color][/b]Ante is a fairly social and friendly person who socially drinks (albeit a bit much.) At the same time, Ante greatly enjoys making a fool of others and playing jokes on them. Things change in combat however. In battle, Ante is lot more forceful albeit not always serious looking. Some have seen the Bladedancer playing with targets before cutting them down ruthlessly however painlessly. However, after the battle, Ante bathes in the laudation from fellow soldiers. With Auges however, Ante is one of the sweetest kids you’ve ever seen to the point of have having a sibling complex to the point of just about doing anything for Auges, for Auges is the thinker of the two. [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Skills & Abilities[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [color=6ecff6][i][center]A listing of skills, such as horseback riding or cooking and abilities or magic. You can have a total of ten, but temper them to not be overly powerful - except one can be noticeably more powerful, usually the one skill/ability/magic/item that makes them recognizable.[/center][/i][/color] [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Elegant Bladedance (Master):[/color][/b] Ante fights in an elegant dance, lightly stepping around in a sort of Danse Macabre. Truthfully, it is an actual improvised dance with a blade that uses precise movements and powerful cuts that flow from one strike to another. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Arcane Magic (Expert):[/color][/b] As far as magic goes, Ante was an Expert in Evocation before dying. It was always fun to throw explosive balls of fire at will. At the same time, as for learning from the Sage Julius, both the twins are skilled with Transmutation abilities with Ante’s skill much worse than Auges’ sitting at Expert level as well. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Philosopher’s Stone’s Influence [Effective Artefact Influence]:[/color][/b] Due to close proximity to the imperfect form of the Philosopher’s Stone, Ante was affected in a way unlike Auges. Due to the physical training that the Bladedancer went through, the stone heightened the effectiveness of the training and made Ante more powerful than someone of their age should be. As an alternate side-effect, it artificially allowed for more powerful spells to be cast, albeit at a reduction of amount of casts overall. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Dance of Fate (Master):[/color][/b] Over many years of dancing and the magical research on the Philosopher's Stone, Ante's dancing actually has a morale raising effect. Likewise, it can also have a morale decreasing affect. Typically, it has to do how one sees the dancer. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell: Os Quod Ferro [Transmutation][/color][/b] A spell that increases the strength of human bones, to help reinforce the load Ante can pull. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell: Magnus Igne Ardens [Evocation][/color][/b] This is a giant fireball that causes a giant conflagration in a large area. It takes much magical power to use, and it has limited usability for Ante. However, for the troops, this is the Bladedancer’s Signature spell. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Infinitus Gladius (Artefact):[/color][/b] The Infinitus Gladius is an ancient weapon said to be held by the First Line of Kings of Harena, made by an even older civilization. Many suspected the Emperor mad for giving this weapon out as the prize for the grand opening of the Coliseum, but he was merely excited to see such a young participant win against people three times older. “Gladius” is in fact, a misnomer. Rather than a sword, it is a weapon that can become any weapon that the user imagines. A sword, Axe, Whip. . . It’s normal form is that of a ring. It is also said to have Magical Energy flow through it that is greater than any normal weapon. [/list] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]History[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Backstory:[/color][/b] Alongside Auges, Ante was born in the Capitol City of Harena in the Harenan Empire to a middle-class family. Of the two, Ante was the excitable one filled with unbridled friendliness and Auges was the knowledgeable one and with that, the two would explore the city. One day while out on an expedition, the two came across a dancing studio, known for producing dancers for the many festivals that were held in town. Ante took note of the location and came back alone later. Telling them that they were interesting, Ante asked if it would be possible to take in a student. With a laugh, the Matron said that if the child could keep up with them well enough, she’d consider it. Suffice to say, Ante passed. Years later, when the twins were eight, a man came to their house. A man the two had seen before. A scholar by the name Julius. A friend of their parents. Apparently, he come on request of their parents to teach Auges magic. Not wanting to be seperated from the beloved sibling, Ante joined the two, however, Ante could not keep up with Auges in the department of magic. There was a clear difference of skill and not one that seemed likely to overcome. Ante then took to the dancing studio, to practice with the troupe. There, Ante learned that there was a huge building going up, a so-called Coliseum. It was supposedly a large arena that allowed for hand to hand combat, boat warfare, chariot races and many other things. The Matron then mentioned that there was going to be a Grand Festival Tournament that the strongest warriors from the Empire would compete in. Thenit was decided, to make Auges give praise, Ante needed to be the victor at this Tournament. A childish dream, as children do. The foolish child walked into the barracks and asked them help train. . . Before being kicked out for looks alone. “We don’t take girls to train.” The soldier said. Irritated for multiple reasons now, the child went back to the Matron for advice. Expecting such an outcome, the Matron introduce Ante to and instructor of a specific school of fighting that was considered all but defunct. Bladedancing. A combination of dancing and swordsmanship. It was a bit of something one should be skeptical of, but after witnessing it first hand, Ante was impressed. Two years passed and the twins turned ten. Apparently, Auges and Julius made a grand discovery. Ante was unsure of what exactly it was, but congratulated them nonetheless. It was a rock, by all accounts. But it was to be a secret as well, still, just being around it made Ante feel stronger. Still, the child could tell it was quite something just by being around it. Regardless, Ante continued training with the Bladedancer. The Instructor noticed that her pupil was progressing exceedingly fast within a couple of months and was impressed. Years passed and, after proceeding quickly through training, the Coliseum finally opened. Using the skills of Bladedancing, Ante quickly pushed through to the finals over the course of a week, finally defeating the other finalist. Having impressed the Emperor, he gave the child an ancient weapon, “Infinitus Gladius.” A weapon that could turn into any weapon that it’s master could imagine. In addition, Ante was granted a position as an Officer within the Military that was however decline. Ante’s number one priority of course was Auges. However, the Emperor at least asked if the youth would be a Beacon if conflict were to arise, as it seemed Naasha would attack any time now. Agreeing, Ante took the weapon and turned it into a ring to wear at all times. It took a year or two but when they twins were 16 the First Naasha War occured. Ante took part in the frontlines as a guest commander and Beacon of Hope. Between the bladedancing and eventually pushing the Naashan forces back to their Capitol where they surrendered, the morale of Harena’s forces were incredibly high by the end of the war. That said, the Council of Harena decided on harsh repayments from Naasha which heightened whatever tension there was during the time. Meanwhile, the soldiers returned home and were lauded as Heroes. Ante joined the dancing troupe in celebrating the end of the war and was honorarily granted the title of Head of Ceremonies alongside the Emperor. However, the fun and games could not last forever. During the journey of a peace mission to help the now impoverished Naasha, the twin’s teacher, Julius, was murdered. While realistically it was like sand marauders or bandits, many in Harena blamed Naasha and used it to fuel another war with the rival state. This was around the time the twins were 18. With the loss of Julius, Ante assisted Auges in whatever was needed to help work on the pet project they called, “The Philosopher’s Stone.” Unbeknowst to at least Ante, this was the object that slowed the aging process eternally. Years later, tension between the nations rose again and when the twins were 22 war broke out between Harena and Naasha again. Naasha had this time, enlisted aid from an allied state that Harena had never interacted with before, but they brought massive beasts that could trample a normal man with little effort. The military equiped giant spears to counter these monstrosities and pushed back the Naasha again, sacking the city. It took a couple of years, but the brutal bloody war was complete. After the war, Ante went out and assisted the Empire with various services from participating in the Coliseum and hosting tournaments to various other civil services. Meanwhile, those deeds were used to further the progression of the Philosopher’s Stone in terms of raw materials and food for the twins. Soon, Ante found that both of the them were considered some sort of chosen by the gods. Auges was even called Saint for whatever healing power was used during and after the war. Still, Ante was happy just being around Auges. After many years, Ante became more and more irritable, unknown to the twins, the influence of the imperfect Stone affected their psyche in unexpected ways. Auges seemed to become more and more reclusive as time went on and this bothered Ante for the deep sibling love the two shared. At the age of 42, however, things took a complete turn for the worst. Auges revealed that the stone needed one more thing to be completed, but even then only one of them could use it. Ante, irritable as it were, flew into a rage, claiming that Auges knew all along and planned to use it. Things escalated and Auges slew Ante then and there. During the scuffle, the Stone hand ended up on the ground next to Ante’s body. The Bladedancer’s last words were, “I love you, A...” and as Ante's blood seeped into the Stone... It was perfected. [b][color=6ecff6]Myth: [/color][/b] Ante was attributed as an eternally young girl with perpetual youth alongside her sister Auges. She was a fearsome Bladedancer that sliced her foes up in a flurry. After winning the opening competition at the Coliseum at a young age, Ante was given a wonderful prize by the current emperor. The prize was an old artefact of the Empire called “Infinitus Gladius,” a weapon that could turn into any weapon as well as an officer position in the military after officer training. While the empire was not known for allowing women in the army, Ante was an exception. Ante declined the position within the military, albeit agreed to help in future wars. Years later, the greatest rival to Harena, Naasha, attacked. The fighting was long, but Harena won and imposed harsh stipulations after many peace talks leaving high tensions between the nations. Ante was a well known figure in the conflict on the Harenan side and boosted morale. After the war, Ante was lauded as a hero along all the other soldiers. She became the master of ceremony in Harena and participated in the Second Naashan War being a a Beacon of Hope. After this point, there were many mixed tales. Some say that the Bladedancer stayed forever young and live to this day and others say that she faded into obscurity only to be assumed dead, overshadowed by her sister’s accomplishments in the Third Naashan War. But most sources agree that Ante was instrumental in the successes of the First war and a Key Figure in the Second. [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Relations[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [color=6ecff6][center]* ☠ Enemy * ⚜ Unfriendly * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ღ Ally * ♥ Crush/Significant Other * [/center][/color] [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:(⚜ Unfriendly)Auges Magnus[/color][/b] Auges, Ante’s twin. Ante’s death, while not undeserved, severed the twin’s hearts from each other. [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Extras (Optional)[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Character Quote:[/color][/b] “I love you, Auges.” [b][color=6ecff6]Theme Song:[/color][/b] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SbWO3tMaHE&spfreload=10[/youtube] [b][color=6ecff6]Anything Else:[/color][/b] Really enjoys drinking. [/hider]