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Pariah Online III

A L E X I S /// A L E X A N D E R

“I think I´m gonna be Alex.”

"Seriously? Could you be any less original?"

"Alright, sheesh. I´ll be Alex... ander."

- Snippet of conversation between the Barnett siblings.

Personal Dossier

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_Name

Alexis Barnett

_Avatar

Alexander

_Age

20

_Gender

Male

_Visage

Alex considers himself a realist when it comes to the things that matter in life, so it´s no surprise to see that his appearance in Pariah has a lot in common with his real self, from his height and frame down to the color of his hair and eyes. His features could be described as "pleasantly average", a likely result of him wishing to not stand out and blend in. He dislikes wearing anything that restricts his movement and regularly wears comfortable merchants clothing, as it´s extravagant enough to signal his wayfarer status to others without having to adopt any of the flashy accessories everyone else seems to be so fond of. Pariah´s avatar system was keen enough to pick up on Alex´s true feelings and assign him a male body, a contrast to real life. That should be a fun thing to explain to his brother Logan. Or in his own words, "Shit."

_Personality

Alexander's impatient nature and constant urge to move around are quelled to a passable level by his hobbies, but they'll gladly resurface in the event of having no good outlet at his disposal. On the other hand, it's this passion that makes Alexander so capable of reaching extreme states of focus when pouring all of his energy into something.

There is little distinction between his personality in and out of the game aside from him having swallowed his pride only a few days in. Not knowing much about video games or physical confrontation has led him to be a more open minded individual now that he's gone from being an average joe to what the gaming world considers a "newbie".

He's an extrovert with social skills that are rough around the edges from a lack of experience with human friends. Alexander isn´t the type to make a good first impression, but he is aware of his shortcomings and tries hard to make up for them. He may be rash, immature and even awkward at times, but he is still capable of being a good friend and party member. Just give him a couple of tries to get the hang of it.

_Background

Born as a daughter to a pair of parents with a laissez faire approach to life, the forests of the Canadian wilderness that surrounded Alexander´s home were where his childhood´s greatest adventures took place. It was there that the odd boy learned to read a compass before knowing how to spell it, and made better friends with animals over any of his classmates. As he grew older and his imagination waned, it transitioned into a sanctuary for him to unwind in.

Throughout his childish attempts at exploration Alexander learned to appreciate the beauty of nature, even when he wasn't actively imagining himself to be some warrior in another world along with his brother. As he grew older their interests diverged, with his brother getting hooked on videogames and him taking up an interest in carpentry and design. Sure, his brother had tried to hook him on sandbox titles as an introduction to gaming, but he had always found the controls too pesky and the materials to restrictive to properly work with. Their strong friendship was at times the only thing keeping him from chucking the controller at the television whenever his peaceful hobbies had been made virtual and complicated.

As they entered adulthood it was clear that their lives had become too different to rekindle their friendship. His brother was a successful videogame developer clinging to substance abuse and he was a freelancer that struggled to sell his wares, coming to terms with a growing resentment towards his identity. The spontaneous and suffocated pockets of time that they used to have small conversations with was all that remained of their once unbreakable bond, that is, until the fateful day in which his brother arrived at their doorstep with a smirk and a headset that probably belonged to his company.

_Reputation

To most, being trapped inside of a fantasy world means adventure. To Alexander, it means living the quaint and cozy life of a village craftsman. It´s not as exciting as slaying dragons, but when you´re given such an abundance of materials to work with there´s no telling how a day might end. He´s never been interested or knowledgeable in video games either, so to him it´s best if the more dangerous fights to the more experienced players. Emphasis on the more dangerous fights. Combat in such a deadly world is an inevitability, so he´s had to refine his combat skills to survive.

Alexander´s lifestyle has led to the development of a very interesting reputation. A forgettable craftsman to most players and a glorified denizen to others, not many people know of Alexander, and those that do don´t think about him often outside of business. As for the denizens, they have come to see him as "one of the good ones" in a world paranoid of its invading adventurers. Whether it's a forest or cave system that needs to be mapped out or a caravan that needs protection, Alexander has assumed the role of a jack of all trades for plenty of villages. Mostly to keep food on the table though, as crafting by itself isn't dynamic enough for him.

Attributes & Additional Information

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_Role

DPS (Ranger)

_Affiliation

Drox

_Profession

Craftsman

_{Weapon of Choice}

Bow and arrow

Alexander's weapon of choice is a perfect microcosm of the elegance and nobility that a patient, virtuous archer must always exhibit on the battlefield. Or so that's what his brother would say. Composed out of stained dark wood and adorned in several tasteful metal details, it's certainly a beautiful weapon and a testament to what amazing craftsmanship can do. The image that Alexander's design invokes is thrown out the window as soon as he sets off into battle, however.

The bow and arrow is the perfect weapon for Alexander because it's effective during moments of calm but also capable of firing ceaselessly and angrily. Alexander's fighting style is all about mercilessly concentrating on a single target and spitting out loads of heavy damage, trying his best to avoid being countered in the process. He believes that the best defense is a great offense, and doesn't see the fragility of his skillset as a concern. Why worry about running low on health when you can either run away or turn your opponent into an arrow porcupine?

_Domain(s)

Wind
Enhancement

_{Benchmarks (Physical)}

Run away!: Alexander doesn't see the point in things like honor or courage when your actual life is on the line. That and, running around forests is what a good portion of his life has consisted of. He is able to run at incredible speeds for healthy amounts of time.

I can´t die if they don´t hit me, right?: A glaring weakness in Alexander's abilities are his lack of defensive options. Rather than feel any sort of desire to protect himself with bulky armors, he has instead opted to use his athleticism as a means of avoiding damage. Alexander is quick on his feet and landing a solid hit on him can be an absolute nightmare. His light armor further helps his evasiveness.

I've never worn glasses and I don't plan on it anytime soon: Alexander possesses a powerful sense of vision that is capable of singling out and identifying objects of interest with ease. External obstacles like weather, darkness or blinding spells have little effect on him.

I made you a birdhouse again: The urge to create is a driving force behind most of Alexander's recreational activities. His experiences in woodwork have developed him into an undeniable professional of the medium. He is talented in crafting with other materials as well, most notably leather and cloth, though not to the same lofty extent.

It's right over here: Alexander has an amazing sense of direction and it's hard for him to get lost. Whenever he visits a location its features just seem to stick to his brain with little effort, allowing him to frequently run around irresponsibly without worrying about the consequences.

_{Benchmarks (Mental)}

Quality over... quality?: A combination of becoming frequently irritated during training and panicking on the battlefield has honed Alexander's ability to fire quickly and in a frenzy, escalating to machine gun-like bursts of arrows if he can get in a comfortable enough position.

It´s like I´m one with the forest: Spending so much time in nature both in and out of Pariah Online has molded Alexander into a well rounded visitor of the forest. Hunting, foraging and surviving in them is second nature to him.

I just have to shoot them until they're dead: Alexander's ability to concentrate and acheive a state of total focus carries over from the workshop onto the battlefield with no problem. His arrows become progressively deadlier with each successful strike when aimed at a single target as he zones in. If his focus breaks then he must start over again, however.

Phoenix heart: Alexander is capable of firing magical arrows that restore his health by draining it from his target. This ability was designed and named by his brother under the hopes that Alexander would hone it as much as possible. It has a limited amount of uses per battle.

I guess I've always been a Grandma´s boy: Doing so many small favors for the townspeople of Pariah Online has given him a nice reputation among the quainter, smaller villages of Pariah. To some of the NPCS, Alexander is known and trusted, most notably those he has traded with in the past. The elderly have take a particular liking to him as well, although that's likely just a product of his jovial and friendly looks and behavior.

Pariah Online III

Alexander

A L E X I S /// A L E X A N D E R

“I think I´m gonna be Alex.”

"Seriously? Could you be any less original?"

"Alright, sheesh. I´ll be Alex... ander."

- Snippet of conversation between the Barnett siblings.

Personal Dossier

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_Name

Alexis Barnett

_Avatar

Alexander

_Age

20

_Gender

Male

_Visage

Upon first glance, it is apparent that the Alex of this world was the result of taking a default human avatar and doing a couple of impatient tweaks to get the character creation part of the game over with. Alexander has always insisted on caring more about the art than the artist, so it's no surprise to see him take the form of a pleasant and average man. The features of this Alex are much rounder and softer than any default male preset, however, demonstrating that Alexander did in fact put some care into his appearance. Sure, many of these slight modifications could be attributed to his brother nagging him over the importance of roleplaying and embodying your ideal self, but Alexander is nonetheless proud of having created this character. Alexander deliberately maintained the same thin frame and height of 165 cm out of not wanting to adapt to anything too radical, but insisted on a male avatar without giving his brother a solid reason why. This game was all about being your ideal self, right?

_Personality

Alexander's impatient nature and constant urge to move around are quelled to a passable level by his hobbies, but they'll gladly resurface in the event of having no good outlet at his disposal. On the other hand, it's this passion that makes Alexander so capable of reaching extreme states of focus when pouring all of his energy into something.

There is little distinction between his personality in and out of the game aside from him having swallowed his pride only a few days in. Not knowing much about video games or physical confrontation has led him to be a more open minded individual now that he's gone from being an average joe to what the gaming world considers a "newbie".

He's an extrovert with social skills that are rough around the edges from a lack of experience with human friends. Alexander isn´t the type to make a good first impression, but he is aware of his shortcomings and tries hard to make up for them. He may be rash, immature and even awkward at times, but he is still capable of being a good friend and party member. Just give him a couple of tries to get the hang of it.

_Background

Born as a daughter to a pair of parents with a laissez faire approach to life, the forests of the Canadian wilderness that surrounded Alexander´s home were where his childhood´s greatest adventures took place. It was there that the odd boy learned to read a compass before knowing how to spell it, and made better friends with animals over any of his classmates. As he grew older and his imagination waned, it transitioned into a sanctuary for him to unwind in.

Throughout his childish attempts at exploration Alexander learned to appreciate the beauty of nature, even when he wasn't actively imagining himself to be some warrior in another world along with his brother. As he grew older their interests diverged, with his brother getting hooked on videogames and him taking up an interest in carpentry and design. Sure, his brother had tried to hook him on sandbox titles as an introduction to gaming, but he had always found the controls too pesky and the materials to restrictive to properly work with. Their strong friendship was at times the only thing keeping him from chucking the controller at the television whenever his peaceful hobbies had been made virtual and complicated.

As they entered adulthood it was clear that their lives had become too different to rekindle their friendship. His brother was a successful videogame developer clinging to substance abuse and he was a freelancer that struggled to sell his wares, coming to terms with a growing resentment towards his identity. The spontaneous and suffocated pockets of time that they used to have small conversations with was all that remained of their once unbreakable bond, that is, until the fateful day in which his brother arrived at their doorstep with a smirk and a headset that probably belonged to his company.

_Reputation

To most, being trapped inside of a fantasy world means adventure. To Alexander, it means living the quaint and cozy life of a village craftsman. It´s not as exciting as slaying dragons, but when you´re given such an abundance of materials to work with there´s no telling how a day might end. He´s never been interested or knowledgeable in video games either, so to him it´s best if the more dangerous fights to the more experienced players. Emphasis on the more dangerous fights. Combat in such a deadly world is an inevitability, so he´s had to refine his combat skills to survive.

Alexander´s lifestyle has led to the development of a very interesting reputation. A forgettable craftsman to most players and a glorified denizen to others, not many people know of Alexander, and those that do don´t think about him often outside of business. As for the denizens, they have come to see him as "one of the good ones" in a world paranoid of its invading adventurers. Whether it's a forest or cave system that needs to be mapped out or a caravan that needs protection, Alexander has assumed the role of a jack of all trades for plenty of villages. Mostly to keep food on the table though, as crafting by itself isn't dynamic enough for him.

Attributes & Additional Information

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_Role

DPS (Ranger)

_Affiliation

Drox

_Profession

Craftsman

_{Weapon of Choice}

Bow and arrow

Alexander's weapon of choice is a perfect microcosm of the elegance and nobility that a patient, virtuous archer must always exhibit on the battlefield. Or so that's what his brother would say. Composed out of stained dark wood and adorned in several tasteful metal details, it's certainly a beautiful weapon and a testament to what amazing craftsmanship can do. The image that Alexander's design invokes is thrown out the window as soon as he sets off into battle, however.

The bow and arrow is the perfect weapon for Alexander because it's effective during moments of calm but also capable of firing ceaselessly and angrily. Alexander's fighting style is all about mercilessly concentrating on a single target and spitting out loads of heavy damage, trying his best to avoid being countered in the process. He believes that the best defense is a great offense, and doesn't see the fragility of his skillset as a concern. Why worry about running low on health when you can either run away or turn your opponent into an arrow porcupine?

_Domain(s)

Wind
Enhancement

_{Benchmarks (Physical)}

Run away!: Alexander doesn't see the point in things like honor or courage when your actual life is on the line. That and, running around forests is what a good portion of his life has consisted of. He is able to run at incredible speeds for healthy amounts of time.

I can´t die if they don´t hit me, right?: A glaring weakness in Alexander's abilities are his lack of defensive options. Rather than feel any sort of desire to protect himself with bulky armors, he has instead opted to use his athleticism as a means of avoiding damage. Alexander is quick on his feet and landing a solid hit on him can be an absolute nightmare. His light armor further helps his evasiveness.

I've never worn glasses and I don't plan on it anytime soon: Alexander possesses a powerful sense of vision that is capable of singling out and identifying objects of interest with ease. External obstacles like weather, darkness or blinding spells have little effect on him.

I made you a birdhouse again: The urge to create is a driving force behind most of Alexander's recreational activities. His experiences in woodwork have developed him into an undeniable professional of the medium. He is talented in crafting with other materials as well, most notably leather and cloth, though not to the same lofty extent.

It's right over here: Alexander has an amazing sense of direction and it's hard for him to get lost. Whenever he visits a location its features just seem to stick to his brain with little effort, allowing him to frequently run around irresponsibly without worrying about the consequences.

_{Benchmarks (Mental)}

Quality over... quality?: A combination of becoming frequently irritated during training and panicking on the battlefield has honed Alexander's ability to fire quickly and in a frenzy, escalating to machine gun-like bursts of arrows if he can get in a comfortable enough position.

It´s like I´m one with the forest: Spending so much time in nature both in and out of Pariah Online has molded Alexander into a well rounded visitor of the forest. Hunting, foraging and surviving in them is second nature to him.

I just have to shoot them until they're dead: Alexander's ability to concentrate and acheive a state of total focus carries over from the workshop onto the battlefield with no problem. His arrows become progressively deadlier with each successful strike when aimed at a single target as he zones in. If his focus breaks then he must start over again, however.

Phoenix heart: Alexander is capable of firing magical arrows that restore his health by draining it from his target. This ability was designed and named by his brother under the hopes that Alexander would hone it as much as possible. It has a limited amount of uses per battle.

I guess I've always been a Grandma´s boy: Doing so many small favors for the townspeople of Pariah Online has given him a nice reputation among the quainter, smaller villages of Pariah. To some of the NPCS, Alexander is known and trusted, most notably those he has traded with in the past. The elderly have take a particular liking to him as well, although that's likely just a product of his jovial and friendly looks and behavior.

The Sanctuary

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"Interesting... interesting." muttered Ar´oa, in part echoing what his conversational partners had said to him and in part sifting through his thoughts. The best way to describe this part of the process... savoring a wine? Yes, he remembered many of the other race´s stories involving wine. That dark and pungent liquid, it unnerved him, the way that it caused the truth of one´s heart to spill. Much like the bracelet that was now on the table once more.

"This artifact is able to absorb poison, though its effectiveness for someone of your race and stature is uknown to me. Additionally..." he said, gently inspecting the bracelet, "It reveals the emotions of both oneself and those around them." Ar´oa tilted his head just slightly. There was more, he just had to recall it.

"And it does so through the eyes."

His heart thumped to the ancient drums of his ancestors and their red and golden dreams. The artifact held such a strange concoction of enchantments and it was hard to tell whether he was exhilarated or uneasy from the exotic little bracelet. He imagined the impact of one wearing it in anubis society, breaking the emotionless customs of his people not just by one way but both.

Throughout their conversation he had come to find that the others had interesting views on magic. It was obvious that they did not follow his people's beliefs, but it had still come across as a surprise to listen to their perspectives. "The way that my people sort magic in artifacts might seem strange to you. The Wasteland has been long considered a land of scarcity, and so we believe that the lost souls of curses must never be destroyed through brute force. They must be undone, so that they might ascend and continue the cycle of life, which is precious to us."

He was unsure of what Stephanie's sister had meant in her comparison. "A field of beautiful flowers? I have never heard of that saying. I wonder what she could have meant by that, although it sounds poetically pleasing to me."

Vilkas made more sense, though it had never ocurred to Ar'oa that other races could organize their enchantments like that. "Using those categories, most anubis enchantments would be activated, interesting. To my knowledge I have never witnessed an eternal enchantment in use. Would it disturb nearby entities?" He asked. Something like that could be dangerous in The Wasteland if so.

For a moment, thoughts of the curse that had haunted his clan for generations crawled through his mind in a brief daze, like dark and strange insects. The Sanctuary would no doubt keep it from harming him, but it would be unthinkable to consider that any sort of victory. Perhaps later he could leave the castle to check on it.

Pariah Online III

HACKING MAINFRAME...................

(GAMER VOICE) I'M IN

RWBY: Burning Embers

Opal

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Personal Information

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Name: Opal Jalatl

Nicknames or Aliases, if applicable: N/A

Age: 18

Race: Coyote Faunus

Kingdom of Origin: Vacuo

Appearance: Opal is a coyote faunus with a tail the same dark brown color of her hair. Her toned body is taller than most women her age, at 5´11".

Her casual clothes are a limited assortment of staples that fall on the masculine side of fashion, as a no skirts and all jeans wardrobe with plenty of solid colored shirts and no jewelry. She is a woman of austere tastes who prefers to have a small amount of well cared for clothing over anything else. Opal´s not exactly in a position where she can buy any more, though. Years of finding trouble outside of home have led her to develop a light tan, not that she cares.

Personality Traits: Brave, Stubborn, Direct, Serious, Loyal

Drive: As one of the eldest children in a struggling Vacuo family, Opal has had to take up various dangerous odd jobs throughout the years. She is now eighteen years old and wishes to receive the training that would allow her to take on bigger threats and pull more money in for them.

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Mechanical Information

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Lv: 1
XP: 0
Wealth Level: 2
Legend Points: 0

Perks:

-Courageous

When the odds are stacked against you, you never falter or waiver. Once per game session, as a free action you can cancel all negative effects upon you related to fear or low morale.

Opal has had to be strong to preserve the wavering safety of her family, resulting in a clear mind devoid of panic or fear when in danger.

-Brute

While others might convince with a silver tongue, you speak the universal language of fear. Once per game session, if you make a show of physical force, you can use your Might attribute for a Persuasion roll. If your Persuasion score is already equal to or greater than your Might score, you get advantage 1 on the roll.

Having an ineptitude for interpersonal communication doesn´t bother Opal on account of owning a giant pair of claws.

Flaws:

-Stubborn

It's your way or the highway. Maybe not all of the time, but once you've made your mind up on an important matter, you won't budge. You probably won't even compromise.

Years of being a solo hunter with almost no cooperation have molded Opal into a capable fighter, but a poor teammate.

-Overt

You have a strong aversion to subterfuge, legerdemain, and smooth talking. After all, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, so why not follow the straight and narrow path? Your overtness may lead to you mistakenly foil the plans of allies, such as by blurting out a sensitive truth in the midst of a tense negotiation.

As a naturally unemotional person and a lifelong loner, Opal isn´t well versed in the art of carefully picking out her words, or even regular conversations to an extent. The subtle nuances and feelings of others have a hard time registering in her mind.

Defenses

HP: 31/31

• Guard: 19 (17 Base 2 Armor)
• Toughness: 17
• Resolve: 15

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Attributes

Physical Attributes

Might: 4/1d10
Fortitude: 3/1d8
Agility: 3/1d8

Social Attributes

Deception: 0/0
Presence: 1/0
Persuasion: 0/0

Mental Attributes

Learning: 0/0
Logic: 0/0
Perception: 2/1d6
Will: 4/1d10

Supernatural Attributes

Alteration: 0/0
Creation: 0/0
Energy: 0/0
Entropy: 0/0
Influence: 2/1d6
Movement: 0/0
Prescience: 0/0
Protection: 1/1d4

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Equipment and Inventory

Stats taken from example armor at site

Scavenger Armor
* Type: Medium
* Wealth Level: 2
* Fortitude Required: 3
* Defense Bonus: 2
* Speed Penalty: 0

Night Tearers
Weapon: Claws. Opal´s claws differ from the reference images in that they contain a handle on the inside that must be gripped.

*Dual-wielding one-handed melee
Dual-wielding two one-handed melee weapons grants advantage 1 to all attacks.

*Forceful
This weapon can make attacks with the Might attribute and invoke banes accessible via Might.

*Precise
This weapon can be used to make attacks with the Agility attribute and invoke banes accessible via Agility.

*Heavy
The weapon is particularly heavy to carry. You may carry a maximum number of heavy items equal to your Might score.

Weapon Banes

Persistent Damage

(Bleeding damage)

(Power level 2)

Stunned

Other Banes

Opal´s semblance manifests as the ability to have partial control over pure light. At her command she envelops herself in a harsh white light, with an intensity and target area that can be scaled and controlled to achieve different effects.

Demoralized

(Power level 3)

Opal unleashes a howl or a similar show of intimidation while enveloped in light to demoralize opponents. The intensity of the light enveloping her is not very strong and is intended to be mainly noticed by those she is engaging in direct combat with.

Provoked

(Power level 4)

Opal´s body glows with a light whose strength passes the point of just demoralizing her opponents. Coupled with war cries she is now incredibly offensive to the senses and will divert attention to her.

Inventory

Outdated scroll

Basic rations

Beat-up backpack

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Actions and Feats

Battlefield Opportunist I

Your battlefield prowess allows you to capitalize on windows of opportunity that others don't notice, making you far more deadly in melee combat. Whether you wield an axe, plasmablade, or your bare fists, foes struggle to maneuver around or away from you.

You may make an additional opportunity attack per round for each tier of this feat you possess. You can only make one opportunity attack per triggering action (e.g., you cannot make multiple attacks against the same foe when they leave your threatened space).

Brutal Intimidation

Your powers of persuasion stem from application of brute force rather than your social grace. When you smash a table, brandish your blade, or flex your muscles, people stop what they are doing and listen to you.

If you're able to make a show of physical force, you can use your Might attribute in place of Persuasion for the action roll.

Tough as Nails I

You have a remarkable ability to shrug off pain and punishment that would take down lesser heroes. This power might stem from your rocky carapace, extreme combat training, or simply an extra dose of grit that you acquired from a hard life.

You permanently gain 5 extra hit points per tier of this feat you possess.

Climbing

You gain the ability to climb or parkour perfectly, akin to certain vampires, aberrant creatures, ninjas, and insects.

You gain a climb speed equal to your base speed and can scale horizontal and vertical surfaces, even climb upside-down, with no fear of falling.

The Five Senses

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Octavio was a man of games, and although The Senses wasn´t one of his favorites he was well acquainted with it. Both the aristocratic background that he masqueraded in and the humbler one he grew up with shared an interest in them, albeit the former had a lot more gambling to it. He curled his lips into a smile so wide it almost looked devious at the mention of playing.

"Games? I have to say, these pieces look different from those at the palaces, but the core rules are the same I assume." He said, scratching his chin. The sound of footsteps caught his attention.

"You can trust us to guard you as you rest, you know. But, if you´re that determined to help, then I guess there´s no point in stopping you." remarked Octavio, cheekily. He was picking up game pieces left and right, amusing himself and remembering several of his adventures that involved them. Chres had been setting up the board at the same time, so he was partly helping him out. Partly.

"I have to say, these tiles are interesting." he said, delicately holding one by pinching its corners. He thought about the effects of having a third member on their improvised little team, and felt glad that so many of his party members were so passionate about combat. Somebody has to be, after all. He thought. Illusions had an easier time passing as the real deal at night, but it would be hard to defend anything through brute force given his skill set.

Lynx was still sound asleep and Octavio didn´t feel like he´d be necessary right now. Sure the cat could help when it came to scamming people, but it ultimately wasn´t worth it considering everyone at the table was a teammate.

The Sanctuary

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The anubis favored wearing gaudy accessories and keeping wandering eyes guessing as to which ones housed magic, but they also enjoyed wearing them in secret, wrapped to the body and hidden from view. At the mention of analysis Ar´oa withdrew a small rod tied to his forearm in a disconcertingly stealthy motion, all without having broken sight of the bracelet set in front of him. It had been placed near the meats on his platter, the visual beauty melding with his appetite to produce a strong feelings of wanting to consume.

There was another who wished to sit with them, a man who had introduced himself as Vilkas earlier. He seemed to be a regular human in appearance, but appearances could be deceiving. "You are welcome to join us." replied Ar´oa. The man had beautiful golden eyes. He turned back to the jewelry.

"Yes, curses." He said to Stephanie, ears perked slightly. He let the small bracelet settle on the palm of his hand with a gentleness that seemed impossible for someone of his size.

"The anubis believe that artifacts, that is, tools for power, house either dead magic or living magic, what the other races refer to as enchantments and curses." He thought that the two would be confused as to what he was plotting, so he began to explain the basics of his craft. "Handling a curse is handling an entity with as much life as you or I, like capturing a wild and unpredictable animal. Enchantments are simpler to scrutinize."

The golden rod was engraved with various symbols representing organs, their carvings twisting and connecting with one another in a representation of the complexity of the soul. He brandished it confidently and linked it to the bracelet with a soft clink of fine metal against fine metal. A soft blue glow cascaded throughout the engravings.

"Studying an enchantment would be closer to... foraging for a fruit within a forest, rather than tracking an animal." He was unsure if the comparison made sense. Their kind knew what forests were, so he reasoned that it did. His pitch black eyes had remained fixated on the pair of objects firmly pressed against one another. The familiar determination of discovering the unknown rushed through his veins and kept him absolutely focused on the task at hand.

"Curses are very dangerous in comparison, but they should not be destroyed however..." he said, in between breaths that steadily grew deeper. "...There is life within curses, one that must be unraveled and coaxed into ascending beyond our world... destroying a curse is simple but... a grave sin." His hands trembled in short bursts, his willpower assuring that the connection held. "That is why... understanding them is necessary. That is why... those like I are necessary." His eyes clamped shut in concentration. He was a curse hunter dealing with an enchantment, and although it was much simpler it was not a task he was accustomed to.

"This process... will be quick. There are no countermeasures... on this artifact..." He said, grim satisfaction lining the edges of his words. His voice was noticeably struggling to keep its usual tone of stability and confidence. "No countermeasures... an anubis... would never..."

With a sharp exhale of air his mind sprang back into normality, signalling the end of his plunge into exploring the bracelet and its hidden quirks. He had only managed grasp the essence of the enchantment for a moment, but that had been enough to understand what it could do. "Interesting." he muttered. He slowed his breathing to a more reasonable level and gazed at Stephanie. "There are several complex effects happening within this. Allow me to... breathe a little."