CAWs For Alarm

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Location: Azure City-City Streets
Interactions: Bea, CAWsForAlarm

Vincent was having second thoughts in trying to approach the child. It was too late now though, and he couldn't just let an abandoned child run around could he? Though there was off that he could clearly see. Those glowing blue eyes were not human at all. Was he a mutant too? "Hey it's alright kid, I'm a mutant too. I'm not gonna hurt you." Vincent kneeled down a little bit, trying to seem less tall and threatening.

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Maksim wasn't having any of it. Despite the stranger's best efforts, Maks wouldn't fall for anything, he wouldn't let himself fall to the same fate his parents had.
Maks' stomach growled violently, but the boy tried to pay no mind to it, instead focusing on the man in front of him. Just by looking at the boy, Vincent would be able to tell how tense he was. Maks took another slight step back, one hand against the wall of the old building, guiding him back as he walked, and the other held readily at his side.

This man had followed him all the way from the park, he assumed, so simply dashing away wasn't going to be as easy. Most people paid no attention to Maks on a usual day, so why was it that this stranger was trying to hard to earn his trust, why?

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This was going absolutely nowhere but without any kind of actual plan that was to be expected. Lyon was the tactician of their little group but it didn't hurt to try something for himself. "Listen, I know you don't trust me. And I don't really blame you after I kinda followed you... but I can't really leave a child out here by themself." That was when he heard the boys stomach growl. "Especially one that's this hungry." So that's why the kid was resorting to stealing. That didn't make it much better buy at least it gave the poor child some justification for his actions. Vincent could only imagine what the little one had gone through.

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Something about what this stranger was saying made Maksim pause a little longer than he usually would have. Maks really hadn't experienced anyone attempting to show some form of compassion. Sure there was the stray person here and there that tried to approach him on the street, but those encounters never lasted as long as this one had.

For a split second, Vincent may have seen a lessened expression of fear, and a little more curious confusion than anything. But Maks stayed for but a few moments longer before his eyes glowed a stronger blue and the boy turned and ran. He immediately turned down the nearest alleyway, using a dumpster to jump and grab onto a low hanging roof-access ladder, before scurrying up it and disappearing to the building-tops.

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What an unsurprising ending that interaction, Vincent thought. Still though he felt bad that he couldn't do anything for that child. He could've at least bought some food for him or something. Vincent didn't feel guilty for long, he did everything he could've to try and calm the boy down but to no avail. So rather than let it weigh on his mind any longer he started walking back to the festival and continue perusing the different stalls to see if he could get anymore free things.

Heroes of Azure City 🎫 Always Open

Location: Festival Grounds
Interactions: @Bea, @Cryptek12

Little did Maksim or Sheffield know that they had someone watching their interaction. After all something like that is bound to draw attention and there was no way in hell Vincent believed those two were brothers. Something was off about the boy though, he acted weird. Like a frightened animal. "I didn't expect to do any 'work' today but duty calls I guess." He muttered to himself. The mutant began to quickly slip through the crowd after the child, barely managing to keep up. He wasn't quite sure of why he was doing this. Was it curiosity? A desire to help what very much seemed to be a street child? He couldn't quite place it.

Eventually Vincent caught up to the child whenever he decided to stop. Rather then forcibly trying to stop the child Vincent tried to be a little more calm in his approach. Normally he wouldn't care but there was something about the kid. Maybe he could kind of relate to how the kid felt, frightened and afraid. "Hey kid, I'm not gonna hurt you. I just wanna talk." He continued to approach the kid as cautiously as he could and kept an eye out for any sudden movements. "What's your name kid?"

Heroes of Azure City 🎫 Always Open

Location: Festival Grounds
Interactions: None

Of all the attendees of the festival there was one angry face that managed to stand out the slightest bit in the crowd. Vincent Dreyer stood by the entrance to the park with a phone to his ear and scowl on his face all while an impatient foot tapped away. "Come on, pick up loser!" Loser being an affectionate term of course. It took a couple more tries and a few more exasperated sighs for an answer to finally come from the phone. Vincent's best friend Lyon. "Finally! I think I've memorized your voicemail message by now. Where are you? I'm by the entrance where we were supposed to meet."

"Yeah, I'm so sorry!" Came the voice from the other side of the phone. It was a fairly quiet and reserved voice, but full of sincerity. "I know I talked you into going today but I just got a call from work, they're understaffed and with the festival apparently a lot of nearby people are having security concerns. I don't think I'm gonna make it there in time." A disappointed look began to cover Vincent's face. "You should enjoy this though!" His friend suggested. "It'll be good for you to actually get out and do something for a change."

"Grr... fine but you owe me you bastard." The conversation ended quickly so now Vincent was stuck staring at the festivities in front of him, wondering what in the hell he was going to do now. For now he decided to wander into the main area into the festival and see what free things he could get from the booths set up.

Heroes of Azure City 🎫 Always Open

Vincent Dreyer

Basic Information

Name
Vincent Dreyer

Vigilante Name
Apex

Age
22

Species
Mutant

Gender
Male

Ethnicity
American (Generic I know)

Nationality
American

Occupation
A simple stocking job in the day, let’s him use his mutation in a somewhat useful way.
Anti-heroic vigilante at night.

Alignment
Chaotic Neutral

Detailed Information

Appearance

Vincent

Vincent tries to wear bulkier clothes like coats whenever possible, making it easier to hide his mutation.

One of his most defining features is his mutation. A five foot long flexible tail with a spiked tip (pictured here) which protrudes from right above his waist that Vincent has complete control of. Usually he keeps the tail wrapped around his body to keep it hidden.

And if you look close enough you can see the nails on his hands are quite sharp, almost like claws.

Personality
If you asked for Vincent’s personality almost 10 years ago you would’ve been told about a rambunctious child with no filter. Prone to violent outbursts on the occasion but only because he was so emotional, so loud, so involved in the world. Things changed however after a horrible event. Vincent became far more reserved, quiet. But underneath all that he still hides all those emotions underneath and it killed him that he couldn’t let that out. After he met his best friend though things started to change. Now he has become a man who is quick to anger but only because all he sees is injustice, a man who would not hesitate to jump in and help people. Of course despite his good nature Vincent is not quick to trust people in most circumstances.

Origin
Vincent has lived in the ‘glamorous’ Azure City for his entire life, though he never saw it as anything all that special. After a few years of seeing all the flashy tourist attractions you see them as nothing more than that, tourist attractions. Vincent grew up with his parents and was always a troublesome and quick tempered child, and of course a spiked tail that developed close to around the age of ten didn’t help his parents in dealing with his outbursts. Eventually he learned to control himself a bit better but was still prone to the occasional violent outburst. Still though, Vincent idolized the heroes of the city as he grew up and dreamed of becoming one himself.

When he was 13 Vincent was tragically a victim of the mutant trafficking that was prevalent in the criminal underbelly of Azure City. Locked up and treated like an animal, like an attraction of some sort. At one point he even saw the hero who he idolized most. Vincent thought he was saved! But no, that hero was actually corrupt. Awful. And that was the first time his mutation was used to draw blood. It took 5 years before Vincent was finally rescued from that hell hole.

Eventually, Vincent reintegrated himself back in society. He got a simple job, started living his own life, but he had certainly changed. And he lost his faith in the ‘heroes’ who were supposed to protect them. But overall… life was going well. He even met his best friend who encouraged and assisted him in finding his dream again. Together they worked and he became a vigilante who got information and tracked down villains and corrupted heroes alike. Blood was drawn and some deaths occurred in regard to the extremely dangerous ones. Though to be fair, the world is better off without them.

Notable Relations
Lyon Forston- Vincent’s best friend who works tech support for a security company. He also works as support for Vincent on any of his outings while tracking down his targets specifically with avoiding or erasing security footage to help keep his identity hidden. Lyon is a kind and supportive friend and a major tech nerd who has helped Vincent through a lot.

Resources
Vincent could be better off but he has enough to pay rent and feed himself so he’s fine.

Everyday Skills
Stealth is a must with his night life.
Speed and running are some of his specialties.

Combat

Fighting Style
In Vincent’s mind, mutations aren’t everything. Sure his mutation helps him in combat but he tries not to rely on it if he can help it and instead use it strategically or in tandem with other forms of combat. Though most of his fighting experience and style comes from fighting on the streets, he has a habit of pissing off some unsavory people.

Though when it comes to fighting involving his mutation it’s usually quick jabs with the spiked tip of his tail either from over head or from around the sides, usually mixed in with other attacks. The flexibility of the tail also provides advantages in grappling opponents.

This is of course should he engage in direct combat at all. Normally he stays hidden in the shadows and strikes enemies unaware. This is what earned him the name Apex, because he hunts like a predatory animal.

Strengths
What Vincent lacks in pure strength he makes up for in speed and agility, dodging attacks and dishing out his own is the best strategy his is.

Weaknesses
There are several weaknesses to exploit with Vincent, first being his nature as a whole. He is still very animalistic sometimes and in a fight he gets very focused and very angry. This can be extremely devastating especially in fights with more than one opponent. Teamwork is also not a strong suit of his.

Equipment
N/A

Power

Strengths
Vincent’s power gives him the sharpened tail that he uses as a weapon as well as strengthened and sharpened the nails on his fingers to work like claws. The tail has multiple uses either as an effective stabbing weapon or grappling on to people or objects. And has surprising strength and can easily support the rest of his body for hanging from objects or dragging other people. And with five feet in length it gives him an advantage in range.

Weaknesses/Limitations
Of course there’s only so much the tail can do before it relies on him to use it effectively. And while it is a great strength it can also be a great weakness as it gives the enemy more areas for their attacks to hit and where the tail meets his body is a sensitive spot and a weak point.

Extra

Inspiration for this character’s powers is Ridley from the Metroid series and the hunting style was somewhat inspired by the Xenomorph from Alien.

Heroes of Azure City 🎫 Always Open

Vincent Dreyer

Basic Information

Name
Vincent Dreyer

Vigilante Name
Apex

Age
22

Species
Mutant

Gender
Male

Ethnicity
American (Generic I know)

Nationality
American

Occupation
A simple stocking job in the day, let’s him use his mutation in a somewhat useful way.
Anti-heroic vigilante at night.

Alignment
Chaotic Neutral

Detailed Information

Appearance

Vincent

Vincent tries to wear bulkier clothes like coats whenever possible, making it easier to hide his mutation.

One of his most defining features is his mutation. A five foot long flexible tail with a spiked tip (pictured here) which protrudes from right above his waist that Vincent has complete control of. Usually he keeps the tail wrapped around his body to keep it hidden.

And if you look close enough you can see the nails on his hands are quite sharp, almost like claws.

Personality
If you asked for Vincent’s personality almost 10 years ago you would’ve been told about a rambunctious child with no filter. Prone to violent outbursts on the occasion but only because he was so emotional, so loud, so involved in the world. Things changed however after a horrible event. Vincent became far more reserved, quiet. But underneath all that he still hides all those emotions underneath and it killed him that he couldn’t let that out. After he met his best friend though things started to change. Now he has become a man who is quick to anger but only because all he sees is injustice, a man who would not hesitate to jump in and help people. Of course despite his good nature Vincent is not quick to trust people in most circumstances.

Origin
Vincent has lived in the ‘glamorous’ Azure City for his entire life, though he never saw it as anything all that special. After a few years of seeing all the flashy tourist attractions you see them as nothing more than that, tourist attractions. Vincent grew up with his parents and was always a troublesome and quick tempered child, and of course a spiked tail that developed close to around the age of ten didn’t help his parents in dealing with his outbursts. Eventually he learned to control himself a bit better but was still prone to the occasional violent outburst. Still though, Vincent idolized the heroes of the city as he grew up and dreamed of becoming one himself.

When he was 13 Vincent was tragically a victim of the mutant trafficking that was prevalent in the criminal underbelly of Azure City. Locked up and treated like an animal, like an attraction of some sort. At one point he even saw the hero who he idolized most. Vincent thought he was saved! But no, that hero was actually corrupt. Awful. And that was the first time his mutation was used to draw blood. It took 5 years before Vincent was finally rescued from that hell hole.

Eventually, Vincent reintegrated himself back in society. He got a simple job, started living his own life, but he had certainly changed. And he lost his faith in the ‘heroes’ who were supposed to protect them. But overall… life was going well. He even met his best friend who encouraged and assisted him in finding his dream again. Together they worked and he became a vigilante who got information and tracked down villains and corrupted heroes alike. Blood was drawn and some deaths occurred in regard to the extremely dangerous ones. Though to be fair, the world is better off without them.

Notable Relations
Lyon Forston- Vincent’s best friend who works tech support for a security company. He also works as support for Vincent on any of his outings while tracking down his targets specifically with avoiding or erasing security footage to help keep his identity hidden. Lyon is a kind and supportive friend and a major tech nerd who has helped Vincent through a lot.

Resources
Vincent could be better off but he has enough to pay rent and feed himself so he’s fine.

Everyday Skills
Stealth is a must with his night life.
Speed and running are some of his specialties.

Combat

Fighting Style
In Vincent’s mind, mutations aren’t everything. Sure his mutation helps him in combat but he tries not to rely on it if he can help it and instead use it strategically or in tandem with other forms of combat. Though most of his fighting experience and style comes from fighting on the streets, he has a habit of pissing off some unsavory people.

Though when it comes to fighting involving his mutation it’s usually quick jabs with the spiked tip of his tail either from over head or from around the sides, usually mixed in with other attacks. The flexibility of the tail also provides advantages in grappling opponents.

This is of course should he engage in direct combat at all. Normally he stays hidden in the shadows and strikes enemies unaware. This is what earned him the name Apex, because he hunts like a predatory animal.

Strengths
What Vincent lacks in pure strength he makes up for in speed and agility, dodging attacks and dishing out his own is the best strategy his is.

Weaknesses
There are several weaknesses to exploit with Vincent, first being his nature as a whole. He is still very animalistic sometimes and in a fight he gets very focused and very angry. This can be extremely devastating especially in fights with more than one opponent. Teamwork is also not a strong suit of his.

Equipment
N/A

Power

Strengths
Vincent’s power gives him the sharpened tail that he uses as a weapon as well as strengthened and sharpened the nails on his fingers to work like claws. The tail has multiple uses either as an effective stabbing weapon or grappling on to people or objects. And has surprising strength and can easily support the rest of his body for hanging from objects or dragging other people. And with five feet in length it gives him an advantage in range.

Weaknesses/Limitations
Of course there’s only so much the tail can do before it relies on him to use it effectively. And while it is a great strength it can also be a great weakness as it gives the enemy more areas for their attacks to hit and where the tail meets his body is a sensitive spot and a weak point.

Extra

Inspiration for this character’s powers is Ridley from the Metroid series and the hunting style was somewhat inspired by the Xenomorph from Alien.

@Shard Woo finally got my anti-hero complete!

The Gleeful Eclipse

@Rune_Alchemist
Woo another person! I like your profile pic btw

The Gleeful Eclipse

Hex

Name:
Atrius Averna

Nickname:
Hex

“A hex, a curse, call it what you will. A slow death will always be the end.”

Appearance:

Appearance

Class:
Shattering of the Mind

Strengths:
Hex’s proficiency in elemental magic and his experience with a blade and combat in general gives him quite the boon in fighting. Also due to his former occupation he is overly cautious, which can be good or bad depending on the opponent and how unpredictable they are.

Weaknesses:
Hex is essentially a glass cannon. Even with his capability to deal some major damage his body is quite weak. Any heavy hitting enemy that hits him will most likely take him out of a fight. He is also somewhat more lethargic than he was before, making him slightly less effective in melee combat.

The before:
Atrius was trained as a mercenary, trying to follow in the footsteps of his parents who travelled and worked for coin. From a young age he had a blade in his hand and he showed some natural skill. Not all that surprising with the skill of his parents. Atrius was able to see much of the continent and saw many wonderful sights. And in their line of work death was no stranger to the boy, though it never hit close to him. Both of his parents were able to see him grow into a skilled young man.

At 20 years of age Atrius set out on his own and wasn’t long until he got his first job, a bodyguarding mission. A young lady of a smaller noble house required protection in an area ripe with bandits. It wasn’t that hard of a trek in the end, a few minor scraps from the occasional attack but in the end no harm befell his charge. In the off time between fights Atrius and the girl began to talk and soon enough they hit it off. After the mission was complete she gave him an offer that he gladly accepted, become her full time bodyguard. It was almost like a fairy tale how things turned out after that.

Unfortunately, some fairy tales are tragedies.

The after:
It was 3 years later that the cultists attacked. They burned down the town that Atrius and his soon to be wife lived in and captured many people. Atrius, due to his skill in combat, drew special attention from them. At first they had attempted to break his body. They tried all manner of torture and pain but he stayed strong enough, years as a mercenary hardened him enough. The damned cultists realized that they had to switch tactics. They shackled him to the wall and he did nothing but scowl. That is, until they brought someone else. Dragging her by the hair they brought the woman Atrius loved into the room. After a ceremony which the poor man was forced to watch they sacrificed her to their damnable god. Atrius’ mind was shattered and he knew nothing but pain in that moment, he had been begging them to stop, tried to offer his life instead. But to no avail.

Atrius cried like he never had before, he was broken and now he was tired. So very tired… And then he awoke. With magical powers the shackles binding him were destroyed almost instantly. Slowly he rose to his feet, his body lethargic. Using ice and wind he slaughtered both the innocent and the guilty, extinguishing the torchlight and leaving the place covered in a shroud of darkness. Atrius never wanted to accept becoming a Herald, but he served the Gleeful Eclipse nonetheless. He wanted others to feel this pain. And he held, somewhere in his heart, this false hope he could retrieve her soul.

The Gleeful Eclipse

Hex

Name:
Atrius Averna

Nickname:
Hex

“A hex, a curse, call it what you will. A slow death will always be the end.”

Appearance:

Appearance

Class:
Shattering of the Mind

Strengths:
Hex’s proficiency in elemental magic and his experience with a blade and combat in general gives him quite the boon in fighting. Also due to his former occupation he is overly cautious, which can be good or bad depending on the opponent and how unpredictable they are.

Weaknesses:
Hex is essentially a glass cannon. Even with his capability to deal some major damage his body is quite weak. Any heavy hitting enemy that hits him will most likely take him out of a fight. He is also somewhat more lethargic than he was before, making him slightly less effective in melee combat.

The before:
Atrius was trained as a mercenary, trying to follow in the footsteps of his parents who travelled and worked for coin. From a young age he had a blade in his hand and he showed some natural skill. Not all that surprising with the skill of his parents. Atrius was able to see much of the continent and saw many wonderful sights. And in their line of work death was no stranger to the boy, though it never hit close to him. Both of his parents were able to see him grow into a skilled young man.

At 20 years of age Atrius set out on his own and wasn’t long until he got his first job, a bodyguarding mission. A young lady of a smaller noble house required protection in an area ripe with bandits. It wasn’t that hard of a trek in the end, a few minor scraps from the occasional attack but in the end no harm befell his charge. In the off time between fights Atrius and the girl began to talk and soon enough they hit it off. After the mission was complete she gave him an offer that he gladly accepted, become her full time bodyguard. It was almost like a fairy tale how things turned out after that.

Unfortunately, some fairy tales are tragedies.

The after:
It was 3 years later that the cultists attacked. They burned down the town that Atrius and his soon to be wife lived in and captured many people. Atrius, due to his skill in combat, drew special attention from them. At first they had attempted to break his body. They tried all manner of torture and pain but he stayed strong enough, years as a mercenary hardened him enough. The damned cultists realized that they had to switch tactics. They shackled him to the wall and he did nothing but scowl. That is, until they brought someone else. Dragging her by the hair they brought the woman Atrius loved into the room. After a ceremony which the poor man was forced to watch they sacrificed her to their damnable god. Atrius’ mind was shattered and he knew nothing but pain in that moment, he had been begging them to stop, tried to offer his life instead. But to no avail.

Atrius cried like he never had before, he was broken and now he was tired. So very tired… And then he awoke. With magical powers the shackles binding him were destroyed almost instantly. Slowly he rose to his feet, his body lethargic. Using ice and wind he slaughtered both the innocent and the guilty, extinguishing the torchlight and leaving the place covered in a shroud of darkness. Atrius never wanted to accept becoming a Herald, but he served the Gleeful Eclipse nonetheless. He wanted others to feel this pain. And he held, somewhere in his heart, this false hope he could retrieve her soul.

Finally got this done, hopefully it looks okay.

Heroes of Azure City 🎫 Always Open

I'd also like to join if you'll have me. I'll try to get something up tomorrow.

The Gleeful Eclipse

I'll also see about getting a CS up fairly soon.