[hider=Master Submission] Name: Davis Braddock Titles: N/A Team: Red [hider=Appearance] [img]https://rei.animecharactersdatabase.com/uploads/chars/11498-1170671029.png[/img] [/hider] Sex: Male Alignment: Chaotic Good [hider=Biography] History: A member of the Braddock Lineage, Davis was never the cream of the crop. The second son of his parents Joseph and Alessia, Davis was expected to succeed the family crest after his elder brother Carson was discovered to possess abysmal Magic Circuits. While Davis' Circuits were only basic, some may even say "Mediocre", they were still seen as an improvement by his grandfather Augustine, the head of the family. However, Davis lacked any drive. He held little desire to study the mysteries of the Moonlit World, even less to try and see his family returned to the good graces of the Clock Tower after they were purged for his great-grandfather's actions decades back. It was only after Carson crippled himself via a botched ritual attempting to protect Davis from they're grandfather's anger that he began to take his studies seriously. For several long, and difficult years Davis studied under Augustine's watchful eyes, incapable of becoming a great Magus, but at the very least becoming, "Acceptable". It would be however, A twist of fate when Davis' younger sister surpassed him with ease. Agatha was a prodigy, everything Augustine would want in a successor, and after a short series of trials by the Clan Head, she was acknowledged over her brothers as the superior Magus. Despite this, Davis held no malice towards his sister, viewing her claim to the title of Heir as the lifting of a great burden. She would flourish amongst the magi in ways he and Carson could never hope to match. And yet, he would have to save her. When the declaration of Hektor Bahadir was received, Augustine had desired to offer Agatha as a representative of the Braddock Clan. Her skill and talent, he reasoned, would show that there was merit in allowing the Braddocks to return to proper Magus society. Davis was enraged. She was a girl, A child, she had no place entering this War of Demigods and Monsters that Augustine sought to place her in. Davis had to convince him. He had lived as a Spellcaster for hire since the change in succession, A Mercenary. Yes it lacked prestige, but he held far more experience in the world the War take part in, experience that Agatha sorely lacked. If she fell in battle it would prove nothing and years of training would be wasted. If Davis fell, than it was an acceptable loss, Agatha could continue her training and be presented at a later date. And if by some miracle Davis survived, Won even, it would only further enhance the reputation their line would hold when they returned. Now, he finds himself on the journey to Troy, A journey to War, and the Grail in hopes of ending his clan's exile and shielding his sister from a similar fate. He holds no delusions. It is entirely possible, likely even, that he will perish in the fighting and his grandfather will try again later. But for now, all he can do, is try. Personality: Davis is, at his core, someone who simply wants an easy life, yet cannot stay out of trouble long enough to keep it. He will be blunt and cold, saying the suffering of others is not his concern or problem, only for his own guilty conscience to force him back into danger to help those victims escape their torment not even an hour later. He possesses something of a Hero Complex. He wants to save people, and cannot turn away a cry for help without feeling guilt, yet he is also a realist. He knows that saving everyone is impossible, and that some deserve saving more than others while others still deserve only condemnation and death. He dislikes large crowds of people, finding them noisy and disruptive. He much more prefers the solace of a quiet library and a decent book, and yet he has chosen to make his living as a Mage for Hire amongst those aware of the Moonlit World's existence. He enjoys relaxing and being lazy when he can get away with it, and in those moments where he feels that overflow of energy that only boredom can create, he will often swim or go on long bike rides. He loves children, making them smile and laugh, and he adores the simple nature of animals, adoring cats and dogs, fish and birds, lizards and rodents in equal measure. Indeed he has quite the assortment of pets at the Braddock family home. A man of few words, he prefers to speak in short and to the point sentences, and dislikes speaking for long periods as it aggravates his throat easily. This can make him seem rude or uncaring at times, unaware of how others are feeling though it is more that he is simply trying to get through what he finds to be a awkward and uncomfortable task as quickly as possible. He favours days that are mildly cloudy and slightly breezy, his favourite color is dark blue and he enjoys bread pudding as a snack. He is currently uninvolved with anyone, his last affair having ended amicably but not without some soreness of the heart. He has no particular wish for the Grail, and is as likely to use it as a fancy cup as he is to pass it on to the Mage's Association. If he had to make a Wish, he'd likely wish for the opportunity to have that simple and easy life he often dreams of. [/hider] [b][u]Magecraft[/u][/b] [i]Quality of Circuits:[/i] C [i]Quantity of Circuits:[/i] D [i]Elemental Alignment:[/i] Fire [i]Attribute:[/i] Contract [hider=Known Thaumaturgy] [i]General Magecraft:[/i] The basics of Magecraft, also called Thaumaturgy. Several types of mysteries that are considered the necessary base for a Magus in the modern day. To avoid specialization in any of them is perfectly acceptable, to forsake their knowledge entirely is nothing more than incompetence. [i]Spiritual Invocation:[/i] The primary Magecraft of the Braddock Lineage, it is the practice of mysteries related to the Spirits themselves. Davis and his Clan specifically use heavily focused and specialized Formalcraft Rituals to summon and contract these Spirits in order to fulfill various tasks in return for some form of sacrifice or "gift". Davis most often offers up gifts of food or magically significant trinkets and relics. Sometimes if necessary a sacrifice of his own body or mind is made, often in the form of his blood or his pain, his senses or his emotions. One of the most common uses is asking the Summoned Spirit to assist in the use of a Magecraft the Contracted has little to no skill of their own in. [i]Geass:[/i] A mystery of cursed contracts. A necessary craft that Davis was forced to learn in order to more effectively bind the Spirits his family summoned. Like mundane contracts, it is in essence a written deal: In return for services rendered, one will receive some form of payment or compensation. However, unlike the mundane, these contracts are magically enforced via the threat of various forms of Curse. Failure to meet the standards of the deal, or active betrayal can result in anything from incredible pain, temporary or permanent loss of Magus ability, or even death. [/hider] [hider=Mystic Codes] [i]Heat Rod:[/i] Its name stolen from a certain cartoon from the far east, this Mystic Code is based around a 30-inch long collapsible baton. Inscribe with various runes and enchantments by Davis' friend and colleague Samuel, the Mystic Code acts as a focus for a simple yet highly effective heating spell. The striking portion of the baton heats to such levels that despite its round, blunt edge it will cut through hardened steel with little effort. When activated the Code glows a brilliant crimson, and resembles the iconic weapons of a certain movie franchise. [i]Marble Dust:[/i] A supply of specially crafted marbles, each one formed via the compression and binding of various types of [i]"Elemental Dust"[/i]. Activated simply by channeling a bit of magical energy through one, the marbles act as a sort of mystic grenade, detonating after a few seconds to release a blast of whichever element formed the marble. Davis possesses marbles of [i]Fire,[/i] [i]Wind,[/i] [i]Ice,[/i] and [i]Lightning[/i]. The Marbles were primarily crafted with the help of Agatha, an [i]Average One,[/i] though Carson did assist in the design phase. [/hider] [hider=Mundane Items and Abilities] Basic Firearms Training: As someone who has lived the life of a Freelance Magus, Davis has had to adapt to the use of tools and skills otherwise looked down on by magi in general. Amongst these skills is the use of firearms. Davis is comfortable in the use and maintenance of gun, and always keeps a simple handgun on his person in case of emergencies. -Knowledge of Technology: Unlike most magi Davis is fully capable of using computers, phones and various other technologies developed by the mundane world. -Basic Medical Training: While he is no trained medic, Davis possesses adequate knowledge of medical procedure and the human body to safety stabilise moderate injuries such as broken limbs, blunt force trauma, burns, etc. So long as the wound is neither actively nor immediately fatal (something that WILL kill the victim eventually, be it sooner or later) it is within his ability to at the very least remove to most immediate issues. °GSG Firefly: A simple, 10 Round, 22LR handgun kept in serviceable condition by Davis. Dismissed by most Magi, Davis keeps it as a simple sidearm for cases of self defense should he be unable to utilize his magecraft for any particular reason. °Compass: A simple compass, sturdy and accurate. °Combat Knife: A military grade combat knife, possessing a 12-inch blade of quality steel, colored deep blue. [/hider] [/hider]