Ozerath

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On that note, I'm open to forming relationships with other players in a different setting -- Be them good or bad!

@Redrum

Oh there's something I need to work on as well: who does Thael dislike and why?

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@DJAtomika@Redrum@Vox@Prisk

Vox and I were talking about character relationships and I got to thinking that Oakridge's foremost gymrats aka Aesthetic Squad should probably be fairly well acquainted/friendly. Thoughts?

Also anybody else who's char spends a lot of time working out.

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You know what, @Prisk sign Thael up for team Eidolon.

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Put in a grappling function for Thael's spear.

Next I'm going to work on a Trivia section. I also want to establish to relationships with the rest of the cast, so hit me up if you want your char to be friends with Goldie.

I'm also going to rework his background a bit; the way things are, his goals are conflicting with mine. I want to send him on Eidolon or Reactor, he wants to go with Hammer. Plus, I'm relying on a character that isn't mine, which is not the best idea.

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Idea: Put magnets or something in Thael's spear so he can retrieve it. Or a grappling device of some kind. Or can I give him enough air spirits to pull the thing back to him? Poor kid's best attack involves throwing away his weapon.

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@Prisk Ooh, important question: while OOC we are choosing our character's missions, IC, do they have the same choice, or would they be assigned to a particular task?

I ask because I'm leaning towards Reactor, but if Thael had a choice he'd go Hammer, so I'm wondering if he might just end up assigned to Reactor and have to deal with it.

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Hmmm, now to choose a mission.

Personally I'm most interested in either the reactor or the eidalon, but I think Thael has more personal motivation to be in the Hammer. Decisions decisions...

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@Prisk

Like 80% of that actor's work, Blue Mountain State, a really dumb but thoroughly hilarious show available on Netflix

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Alright, put Thael in the chars tab, included height in the quick info, fixed formatting of spirits, just need to color everything now.

That didn't actually take too long. I found an acceptable shade of yellow.

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_{Cameron Thael Conrad
◆ 23 ◆ May 12th ◆ 6'5" ◆ Guardian}

_{◆ A P P E A R A N C E}

Thael towers over 6 feet tall, and weighs something in excess of 200 lbs. He is an imposing presence to his enemies, but a reasuring one to his friends. Thael’s hair is a sandy blonde colour, and he has blue eyes set in a strong face.

Thael is usually dressed in uniform: others might rush to change into civilian clothing the instant they can, but Thael is perfectly comfortable remaining in uniform. When he does don civilian clothing, he keeps it straightforward and functional: jeans and a plain t-shirt. Part of his choice of clothing is the fact that it’s very hard to find clothing that properly fits his large frame.

_{◆ I D E O L O G Y}

As one might expect from a man of his size, Thael is a loud, exuberant person. He has an infinite supply of boldness and bravery, but often acts without thinking, which can land him in difficult situations. He is generally very cheerful and enthusiastic, and he wears his emotions on his sleeves. Thael lives by the adage "Give it 110%" and is very hard working.

Thael’s greatest weakness is that he’s stubborn, or at least not a very flexible thinker. Once he’s formulated an opinion or taken a stand, he is extremely reluctant to back down. This is exacerbated by his deeply seated sense of right and wrong. While Thael has memorized every ‘by the book’ manoeuvre there is, he reacts poorly to changing circumstances and is bad at improvising. Thael is very self-conscious about this shortfalling; he worries people think he's stupid. Thael is also concerned that despite his best efforts, he won't be selected for command positions.

To his credit, Thael is a very compassionate, caring individual. He believes in protecting the weak and standing up for what’s right, and he’s extremely loyal to his friends. Thael is unfailingly optimistic. He sees the best in everyone and everything, and he never loses hope. Sometimes he can be a bit blunt or tactless. Fittingly enough, his astrological sign is Taurus, the Bull.

_{◆ B A C K G R O U N D}

Thael’s childhood was fairly normal. His parents were loving, he was well looked after, and generally lived the carefree existence of a child. His father served in the military, while his mother worked for a public health agency. Thael idolized his father, and always wanted to grow up to fill the old man’s shoes.

The calamity brought about big changes in Thael’s life. His father died 6 years into the First Contact War; the man’s remains are still out there, somewhere in the wastes. His mother had to drop her work in health policy and return to actively practicing medicine, so she was keeping very late hours, often leaving 14-year old Thael to take care of his 3 younger siblings. The death of his father made Thael all the more determined to fill his shoes, and the boy was thrilled when he discovered he had the makings of a Guardian.

This determination drove him through his adolescence and especially through his years at the academy. Thael wanted to become the ideal Guardian, and he put everything he had into that dream. Both his room and his person were always immaculate, ready for inspection at any time. He spent hours in the gym, perfecting his combat techniques and improving his physique. He spent just as many hours at the library studying, and has maintained an impressive GPA. Despite all this, he still found time to be there for his friends.

_{◆ W A R F A R E}

In combat, Thael uses a fairly standard spear and shield. Both are made of military grade carbon titanium nanoweave and are extremely resilient. While not the most elaborate trick weapon, the spear has a built in micro-grappling system that links to a device mounted on Thael's wrist that lets him retrieve it after it's thrown. Both shield and spear started a matte gray in colour, but have with use turned a bright gold.

<sub>◇ Durnadeim [Holy] +Empower: Sentinel -- Thael is not easily incapacitated. He suffers wounds like any normal guardian, but he refuses to succumb to them; he feels less pain and is less crippled by his wounds. Thael won't go down until he is near death. Unfortunately, the spirit that provides this resistance can not sustain Thael indefinitely; no more than a few minutes when he is badly injured. Another disadvantage is that when pushed to it's limits, so many of Thael's spirits are devoted to keeping him alive his other abilities diminish in strength or even fail. Once Thael is out of danger and can relax, the injuries take their toll, and Thael takes longer to heal naturally than other guardians due to the strain this ability frequently places on his body.

◇ Olderon [Holy] -- A ray of light falls on Thael’s target and heals them of minor wounds. This spirit can be called on frequently.

◇ Gwyn [Holy, Fire] -Pain -- Thael throws his spear at an enemy, and a number of lances of holy fire materialize and strike multiple enemies or focus on a single target. Unfortunately, the spear does not magically return in any way, and Thael must retrieve it.

◇ Surana [Holy] +Lancet -- Thael raises his shield which projects a barrier of light much larger than the shield itself. The barrier protects Thael and any allies behind him from most attacks, though the barrier does have limited endurance and can be overwhelmed by powerful attacks or a large number of weaker attacks.

◇ Aedes [Holy, Air] -Imperil -- With superhuman strength, Thael leaps to a nearby ally's side. The energy of the impact is directed to nearby enemies, rendering them vulnerable to further magical attack. The height and distance this leap can achieve is considerable, even for a Guardian.</sub>

_{◆ A S P E K T S}

_{◇ Lancer
◇ Ravager
◇ Sentinel
◇ Medic}

_{◆ T R I V I A}

_{◇ Afraid of the dark
◇ Avid fitness buff
◇ Played football at Oakridge
◇ Friendly with Subira, Jack, Olivia, probably others still working on that
◇ Three younger brothers: Kyle, Kevin, Connor
◇ Self-appointed leader of the Aesthetic Squad, a playful nickname he invented for a group of Oakridge gym rats
◇ Recently out of the closet, has only had one gay relationship, which ended badly
◇ Hates his first name
◇ Sometimes goes by Cam or Goldie, depending how much you want to tease him
◇Theme}

Kyle Conrad

_{Kyle Ademnon Conrad
◆ 21 ◆ February 14th ◆ 6’0” ◆ Guardian}

_{◆ A P P E A R A N C E}

Kyle is shorter than Thael and Kevin, but wider at the shoulders, taking after their father. “Built like a refrigerator” as their mother always said. He has dirty blonde hair, a little darker than his siblings, but shares their blue eyes.

Kyle dresses casually whenever he can, preferring well fitted jeans, light hoodies, and generally layered outfits. In combat, he wears light armour.

_{◆ I D E O L O G Y}

Kyle is chronically incapable of taking anything seriously. Even the most dire circumstances are met with a shrug and a chuckle. He is a relaxed, easy-going individual, friendly and accommodating to even the prickliest of people. However, deep, deep down lurks a fiery temper, that while rarely provoked, is extremely vicious. Most of the time though, he’s cracking jokes, not skulls.

Kyle views being a Guardian not as some higher calling to heroism, but more with an attitude of “might as well”. He shares a close connection with his spirits, and not using them seems like a waste. He lacks the deep seated moral conviction of his older brother; for him, there’s no harm in being a little duplicitous, so long as he’s not hurting anyone. He sees the world in many shades of grey.

The second Conrad brother is extremely in tune with his spirits. His relationship with them is like a friendship more than anything, to the extent that Kyle has nicknamed some of his spirits. In battle, he has a rarely seen level of synergy with his spirits, calling on them often to great effect.

_{◆ B A C K G R O U N D}

It is difficult to get details of their childhood from Thael, but Kyle is an open book. The truth is they enjoyed rather cushy lives compared to many. All four boys grew up partially in Old Atrias, partially in New Atrias, enjoying comfortable lives in both. Their mother, Ellen, was originally Deputy Minister of Health while their father, Tye, was a Colonel in the army; when Old Atrias was evacuated, the Conrad family were among those on the first transport out. Losing their father was something of a tragedy, but nothing compared to the entire families wiped out around them.

In New Atrias, Ellen became the chief of medicine at the only hospital in the city, a position that bestowed significant wealth and influence. The younger boys were raised by a combination of various nannies and the ever responsible Thael, whom Kyle delighted in playing tricks on.

At Oakridge, Kyle had trouble finding time for his studies between working out and partying, and his grades suffered, something Thael never stopped nagging him about. With Connor’s assistance however, Kyle was able to scrape by. The beginning of Operation Downfall was a godsend for Kyle; finally a chance to get out and do something. He seems either blissfully ignorant or uncaring of the danger.

_{◆ W A R F A R E}

Kyle’s weapon of choice is a large two handed greatsword. It’s only trick function is that it contains specialized Gaia capacitors built into the blade that help it channel and amplify his spirit attacks.

<sub>◇ Aldansas (Zip) [Lightning] -Imperil -- A fairly simple assembly of spirits, Kyle channels them along his blade so that each attack is infused with the lightning for extra damage, which can jump between nearby enemies. Enemies affected by the lightning are also rendered vulnerable to further magical damage.

◇ Vendescent (Berny) [Fire] +Leech -Burn (ie Poison) -- Kyle causes a burst of fire to erupt from the ground in a circular area, potentially catching multiple enemies and setting them ablaze.

◇ Kandor (Zap) [Lightning] -Paralysis -- Kyle calls down a bolt of lightning from the sky, striking a single target for heavy damage, rendering them vulnerable to further lightning damage.

◇ Cataclasia (Facemelter) [Lightning, Fire] -- Kyle channels lightning and fire down his sword into a sustained beam of superheated plasma. He can sweep it across multiple enemies or keep it focused on one. The beam is equally effective at long and short range, and does devastating damage to whatever it hits.</sub>

_{◆ A S P E K T S}

_{◇ Ravager
◇ Synergist
◇ Saboteur
◇ Lucky}

_{◆ T R I V I A}

_{◇ Second oldest of the Conrad brothers
◇ Also pretty keen on fitness}