[hider=Nyarlathotep] [quote] [center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/b43b27c7-05be-4739-a8d7-d4d5e6894c5d.jpg[/img] [color=silver][h1][u]Nyarlathotep[/u][/h1] [b]Female[/b] || [b]Primordial[/b] || [b]Outer God[/b][/color] [color=silver][i]“And where Nyarlathotep went, rest vanished, for the small hours were rent with the screams of nightmare.”[/i] [b]H.P. Lovecraft[/b][/color][/center] [hr][hr] [color=silver] [b][u]GENDER[/u][/b] Although Nyarlathotep's current avatar is decidedly feminine in both nature and shape, the actual being it represents is so far beyond human–as well as inhuman–comprehension as to be impossible to describe adequately. Thus it cannot be said that the Outer God itself is either male or female even though its many avatars may lean one way or the other, for it transcends the petty binaries created by humans and monsters alike. No. Nyarlathotep simply is and always shall be. [b][u]SPECIES[/u][/b] [b]Outer God:[/b] The Outer Gods are, for the most part, entities of cosmic significance who are indifferent to the various goings on of the lesser races and planes at large. They may be distinguished from the typically planet-bound Great Old Ones because of this, although the distinction isn't universally acknowledged or recognized by many species due to the fact that both groups are inimically hostile to all other forms of life in one way or another. Generally speaking, they are located beyond the confines of Earth and the solar system, exerting their influence from the lightless depths of space or from beyond the uniform confines of our dimension. However, at least one Outer God (Nyarlathotep), has taken up semi-permanent residence on Earth in the form of a less powerful avatar to better serve as a representative for its kin's interests on the Dark Council, as well as their window into the earthly realm. [b][u]ABILITIES & MAGIC[/u][/b] While Nyarlathotep's current avatar has nothing of note in the way of physicality–being little more than mortal just like any other human, albeit a tad more resilient–besides serving as the method by which the Outer God influences and interacts with the world at large, it [i]does[/i] possess a vast repertoire of forbidden and occult arcane knowledge that has been cultivated throughout the nameless aeons. This allows Nyarlathotep to cast all manner of spells, conduct all manner of rituals, and perform feats many would consider downright miraculous, although there is nothing truly beneficent about them. Other than that there isn't much overtly supernatural about it beyond its aura, which is overwhelming enough (when brought to bear by word or will) to enthrall most humans to its service while simultaneously driving them mad, though even the most stubborn among them will fall if given time enough to bask in its presence. [b][u]SKILLS[/u][/b] In regards to its current incarnation, Nyarlathotep specializes primarily in manipulation and subterfuge, being a consummate liar with the raw charisma necessary to back it up. This makes it incredibly adept at bending others to its altogether malevolent will, at least insofar as humanity is concerned. Beyond that, it is very skilled in the arcane arts as mentioned previously, rivaling (and some even say surpassing) Dracula himself in many a field. [b][u]WEAKNESSES[/u][/b] Given the fact that the being the other members of the Dark Council interact with on a nightly basis is little more than an avatar, and not even the strongest one in the Outer God's arsenal at that, Nyarlathotep can be violently slain just like any other human; though it cannot be said to fall to sickness nor age, hunger nor poison, nor a natural death. And even if it should fall in the mortal plane, such a fate will not injure or affect the god itself, save to set its plans back temporarily. The Outer God's magic also isn't instant by any means, at least not when it comes to anything more powerful than a minor cantrip or spell. Those usually require varying investments of time and material in order to properly cast, as opposed to merely uttering some words or flicking one's wrist. [b][u]PERSONALITY TRAITS[/u][/b] Nyarlathotep is a rather unpleasant mixture of sadistic, malicious, mocking, cynical and cunning. [b][u]BACKSTORY[/u][/b] Nyarlathotep has existed since time immemorial and interacted with humanity under many a guise and many a form over that span of our reality's existence. Usually to sow madness and chaos wherever it goes, but also to tend to the cults of its kin and amass armies of followers for itself from time to time. It was Nyarlathotep also who whispered in the ear of Abdul Alhazred, influencing him to pen the dreaded Necronomicon. A foul tome whose cover is bound with human skin, and upon whose pages the rituals required to summon the Faceless God–along with the rest of its maddening kin–are transcribed in ancient blood. Despite these and many other feats, though, perhaps none was more renowned or unexpected as the Outer God showing up at Dracula's castle to claim a seat on his council. [b][u]EXTRAS[/u][/b] [list] [*][url=https://youtu.be/X--TT1ABB_Y]A Star God's Lullaby.[/url] ‎ [*]The mirror Nyarlathotep carries is actually the means by which it communicates with the rest of its kind, being a window to the court of the Daemon Sultan itself. Although it doesn't need to make use of a tool like this strictly speaking, it did so on a whim anyway. Nyarlathotep can seemingly conjure and banish the mirror at will as well, though in those rare moments it does leave the thing lying around in a conspicuously easy-to-reach location, it is highly advised that one simply ignore the insidious drone of trumpets and ceaseless stream of blasphemies emanating from it. More than that, it is also recommended that one resist the urge to stare at whatever nameless horrors lie in wait on the other side. That overbearing sense of curiosity you feel? It is not your own... [/list] [/color][/quote][/hider]