Just an idea... though, if people would be interested, could I make him a sibling of one of the current characters?

[hider=Samael][center][img]https://image.ibb.co/eTzkob/1413219457521.jpg[/img]

“Naram-Sadai, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thine kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”[/center]

[b]Name[/b]

Samael

[b]Age[/b]

26

[b]Rank[/b]

Cleric/Knight

[b]Titles[/b]

Paladin of the Order of the Holy Sword

[b]Spoken Address[/b]

Most Virtuous, Your beatitude

[b]Features[/b]

Owners of a 'baby face' unable to grow facial hair are generally ridiculed, but in the case of Samael it gives him the look of a cherub, something about purity and in general gentle features that make one presume of his good nature. The good gifts of nature do not stop there as he also has wavy hairs and a mouth full of pearly white teeth despite being in constant campaign. Physically he is pale and as for other body properties one would struggle to see any as decency forbids a paladin to expose too much flesh. Indeed as he is part of an ultra orthodox branch of the church, he will not remove his clothes even to bath or under any other circumstances. He will thus often be seen wearing either his armor or a modest white linen set of clothing.

[b]Strengths[/b]

[i]-Paragon of the Church:[/i] Samael oozes goodness and is pointed at as a role model by the High Priest himself. By that logic, he can theoretically do no wrong by virtue of being the most virtuous and being able to recite the holy texts by heart. Needless to say, this carries some weight.

[i]-Expert Fighter:[/i] The man is a killing machine raised from birth for warfare and veteran of many battle from a young age, it would be hard to find more apt fighter.

[i]-Charismatic:[/i] He just looks good and trustable, even without his office, he speaks with such absolute conviction, with such fire and brimstone when he preaches, that the masses just flock to him.

[b]Weaknesses[/b]

[i]-No Ruler:[/i] Lets face it, Samael is just some guy. Oh he's a good fighter and people flock to him and his charisma but... he has no expertise whatsoever in rulership, not even in leadership as he doesn't lead men in battle but rather serves as a champion, a standard bearer and a living banner for people to regroup around. He may give speeches about why we must fight, but not how.

[i]-Tunnel Vision:[/i] Everyone knows it and he'll say it to anyone who asks, his only aim in the council is to get the Queen's support to make war against the heretics and the heathens. Taxes and politics are absolutely none of his concern and as far as he thinks, people should actually be happy to pay for the cause of the church.

[i]-Personal Standards:[/i] His position is dependent on his obedience of the creed of the church. This is complicated because the church has a lot of rule. Lets just hope there isn't an important meeting during the 'Week of silence' or other custom he must take part of.

[b]Bio:[/b]

Samael was born Albrech Sylvester, first son of a high profile noble in Vrenal. He had thus been expected to have a career in military matter from a young age and actually found himself shunning other classes in favor of martial training (his teachers called him an imbecile, too stupid to learn mathematics and other matters of rulership.) His father supported him somewhat but found it obvious that like his teachers said, Albrech would ruin his estate the moment he'd inherit. Another, more balanced, son should really inherit. Lucky for Albrech's dad, his son found interest in theology.

It was a revelation, an intense interest, he said Naram-Sadai inspired him in his sleep! When he asked to join the Order of the Holy Sword, his father gladly accepted, happy to encourage his son in his passion and get him out of the way for inheritance. Indeed, a member of the order is expected to give up everything. Titles, names... He was thus renamed Samael and made a squire. Quickly he was noticed for his bravery, or indeed, his suicidal lack of fear. When in combat, he was in a trance, screaming the holy gospel as he slew anyone who crossed his path. Too bad the kid was a little... simple maybe.

This placed him at the rank of Paladin. Above a knight, an example for all knights, a beacon of what people should strive to be and also, a dead end position with no promotion path. Still, he was adored by everyone who saw him and thus proved useful. It is why he was chosen rather than anyone else, the clergy knows the queen is naive and so hope this inspiring man will inspire her to be more religious as a leader, adopt his values and if possible, make her into a zealot like he is.[/hider]