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Try to not get "infinite energy" confused with...infinite energy.

@Hatman1801

Right, right. I think 'potentially infinite' would describe Ki far more aptly, now that you mention it.

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@Hatman1801

Get sniped bruhhh

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Known Nations

Saiga

Saiga is a small rural province less than a square kilometer in size, with a scarce population of around 500 people. It is home of many traditionalists who forsake the ideals of technological advancement and prefer to learn from the teachings of Kho, their hero-god and prophet. The province is an Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune-- a self-sufficient government without the need of government, nor economy. The people are often farmers or monks, contributing to society with the peaceful application of martial arts and philosophy.

The Teachings of Kho are one of the more popular Philosophies on Ki in Thorisa. Kho was once a guru and prophet to the people of Saiga back when it was a much larger nation. In ancient legends, it is said that he was the pioneer of Saiga's modern martial arts, and one of the first humans to discover, and quantify the concept of Ki. He had used his immense power to turn the tides of war, training many others to use his secret knowledge to their advantage. When the wars that ravaged Saiga ended, he had opened a school and taught martial arts to the youth and developed the true purpose of Ki: Enlightenment. These teachings are passed down even to this day by his successors.

Important Terminology In Thorisa
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A/D

The Arcane Detector is a very crude device for quantifying arcane energy. It emits an arcane-infused humming noise when activated. The pitch heightens when the sound-waves are interrupted by residual arcane energy of in the immediate area, assuming it is of a high enough volume. These are very rare, difficult to create, tend to malfunction, and are impractical for anything other than finding arcane nodes in no-man's-land.

Thank you for the detailed explanation (and the super mega simple one as well:) I think I might understand it a bit better.

So basically a person focusing on Arcane magic can use the energy all around them for their purposes as needed, whereas those focusing on Ki use the energy within themselves . . . right?

@Hunter of Dreams

Not quite.

The human body has a network of arcane energy within it far denser than the latent energy in the atmosphere, and this is where one would draw power from to use magic. One could use the energy in the atmosphere if they wanted to, but there isn't very much arcane energy in the air, and that would still require infusing one's own energy into the atmosphere to control it.

Although all arcane energy is essentially the same at its core, humans produce unique arcane energy that directly connects to their nervous system/brain, which is why they can control magic in the first place. Imagine that humans are huge rechargeable batteries, and they can use their energy to do do a myriad of things.

Examples being:

• A human injects their arcane energy into the earth to shift it to their liking, as if they were 'infecting' the earth.
• A human forming his own arcane energy into a new element, or form of energy, like wood, or electricity, allowing them to shock people, or conjure up entire tables.
• A human manipulating the density of their arcane energy to emulate increased gravity.

A human can easily run out of arcane energy if they expend to much, but they can restore this energy by doing very obvious things, such as eating, sleeping, etc. If the body's arcane network ever runs out of energy, it will die. On the other hand, overloading the body with too much energy can destroy a person's system entirely, killing them as well.

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Ki is an infinite power source inside one's body. As it is expended, the soul continues to produce more energy. This however, strains the soul, and if too much energy is spent, it can affect a person's mental and physical state. Although using too much energy can never kill somebody, it can potentially cripple them, or destroy their very soul, turning them into a zombie as the person who they once were is lost with their spirit.

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If you have more questions, feel free to ask. I can talk about my principals on magical physics all night xP

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I feel somewhat invested after making it through all of that information :D

I am not terribly familiar with all of it, however, and was wondering if someone would mind telling me the main differences between Arcane and Ki? It seems to me that they are basically the same thing, but applied and manipulated differently, so I don't think I'm interpreting it correctly.

@Hunter of Dreams

Here's the brief, Tex-Approved guide to Arcane and Ki!

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Arcane energy is the base of ALL energy in the universe. All atoms, from hydrogen to whatever-the-fuck-omini-ginous-shitonium, produce arcane energy at a constant pace as their electrons spin round and round. Not only that, but electrons, protons, and neutrons (and basically all the building blocks that make up atoms, A.K.A. all matter everywhere) are simply byproducts of arcane energy hardening over the course of millions of years.

Arcane energy is the body of the universe, it's in everything. It's in the air, ground, water, etc. It is also the source behind all forms of energy because of this, including the most powerful and ever present force of all, gravity, since large deposits of arcane energy are attracted to one another. For the purpose of this universe, physics, chemistry, and all science everywhere is due to arcane energy.

Due to arcane energy being the basis of EVERYTHING, it can be manipulated by humans to create just about anything. Using it, humans can create all sorts of magic. Since it's the source of EVERYTHING, it can theoretically be used to do ANYTHING, within reason, and as long as the user is powerful enough to do so.

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Ki on the other hand, is the essence of the soul. It is only found in living things, and it cannot be detected. It is a spiritual essence that makes people who they are. In a sense, it is the presence of consciousness. Ki, being spiritually attached to a person's body, cannot exist outside of a host. It will disappear, seemingly into nothingness, as it leaves a person's body.

However, since Ki does not abide by the laws of physics, it can bend the rules in regards to how the body works. For example, a person could cast a spell on themselves to increase their muscle mass using arcane energy, but with Ki, they can increase their power without physically affecting the composition of their body at all. It is an unreal power. Ki can also do things like harden skin, increase how quickly people move, give people a sixth sense, or anything else that would improve a person's natural physical abilities. In a nutshell, Ki is a true magical power-up that cannot be explained by science alone.

Ki is also 100 times more powerful than arcane energy if you were to compare it by sheer mass. In some cases, Ki can be solidified for a short amount of time, and expelled from the body in many different ways. This Ki is harmful to all except the user, and can easily overpower all forms of normal magic. This however, is EXTREMELY rare, and I'm not allowing it early on in the RP.

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So yea. The super mega simple explanation is:

Arcane = science
Ki = Spirit

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@Unfortunately
Right on, no rush.

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Alright, well I'll go ahead and make my edit to the strength and wait for the official "go ahead."

lol, for me, I used too many magic characters and very rarely have I used more physically inclined characters. That's the reason I went with ki ^^"

Edit: Fixed. I also think Lone may specialize more in his speed than his strength, in all honesty. But, hey, that's up to you guys. I haven't thought that far ahead yet.

Lone

_{- - - - (Personal Details)}
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.

Lone's Appearance

Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.

History

Lone's History

Though no one is sure of his actual birthplace, Lone was raised in the small province of Saiga in the Temple of Kho. It was a small community of monk warriors who trained in the ways of ki, believing its philosophy to be directly linked to battle. They were not blood thirsty by any means, but rather relished in the idea of fighting for sport, believing enlightenment could only be brought to them on the battlefield. The monks who trained in ki all possessed the same attributes: super strength, speed, and durability. Lone, however, was unique. His body was not as dense and as powerful as their's, but he could heal impossibly fast for a human. This was discovered when he was four years old and playing in the courtyard, where he tripped over the jagged rocks that littered the place. His sitter for the evening witnessed the fall and noticed there was blood on the rocks; however, upon inspecting the young boy, there was not even a scratch.

Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.

Life has never been better.

Occupation: Diver

_{- - - - (Power Matrix)}
Primary Focus: Ki

Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.

-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another blow rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.

-Superhuman Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond the human peak in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him peak human strength. Years of training allowed him to perform superhuman feats.

-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allows him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.

-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.

-Wind Generation and Manipulation

-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.

Body Modifications
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Weapons and Equipment
<None>

Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert

@Sessamaru

Righto, you've got my go ahead to post it in the characters tab. I'll keep my eye on you in-character.

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Admittedly, I'm a little surprised to see so many Ki users this early in. At any rate, what Hatman's talkin' is a good thing to keep in mind.

I'll take this moment to clarify that in terms of strength improvement, unless there's a significant focus on raw power or speed, all Ki users will be of similar strength. Same goes for speed and durability.

For example, Jenso is extremely durable, and very resistant to all types of harm. Durability is his current focus.

Alex Also has a durability focus from the look of it, albeit to a lesser extent, but I would consider his strength lower than both Lone and Jenso's to start. I imagine after fighting for a while, his reactive Ki would eventually make him far stronger and faster than the other two, and possibly most Ki users in history.

From the look of it, Lone's regenerative factor is just a different take on enhanced durability. Think high-HP rather than high-Armor.

Ehem, so yea.

@Sessamaru
Careful with your speed and strength relative to everyone else. If you specialize in one, the other will certainly be weaker with the regenerative capabilities you already have. I also don't really like the term 'god-like' if you're not pouring all of your focus into raw power. The way Ki affects strength is very mystical, rather than literal, as is the nature of Ki V.S. the arcane.

As long as you don't overdo it, the sheet looks fine. I'll edit Kho's philosophy a bit and put it into Saiga's history, when I have the time.

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Important Terminology In Thorisa
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Imp

Imps are low-class demons that cannot do much in our world. They are small, stupid, and worthless, for the most part.

Machinist

Machinists are those who practice Arcane construction. They are capable of building all sorts of things using arcane energy from A/B and their trusty tools. Many arcane scientists are also Machinists if they aren't capable of using magic themselves. Mages can become machinists as well, but it's well known that people with an active arcane network usually make very sloppy machinists.

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Known Nations

Arcadia

Arcadia is the largest and most powerful Nation in Thorisa, covering a massive expanse of land and having access to the largest Arcane node known to mankind. Their population easily reaches a rough estimate of 23'000 people, and their kingdom covers about 6 square kilometers. The borders of Arcadia are not only protected by the M-3 FFG, but also a massive Arcanite-infused steel wall, 20 yards thick, and 100 yards tall. The town itself is littered with skyscrapers and large research buildings, with the capitol government building standing high in the city's center, easily visible from a kilometer away. From afar, Arcadia looks like a giant walled off fortress, more than it looks like a nation. The CMAS headquarters is near the main government building, and it is where project S-S is taking place.

The people of Arcadia are willfully ignorant of most goings-on within the CMAS, despite how adamant the government is about stressing news about their progress. People work mundane jobs, and those who can't are granted significant pension regardless of their service prior. Arcadia's massive Arcane deposit makes up for their high population density, but distribution has become more of an issue lately. You'll rarely find homeless vagrants in Arcadia, as most of her citizens are well taken care of by the government.

Teknoh

Teknoh is the second largest Nation in Thorisa, and sits only 2 kilometers away from Arcadia, close than any other nation by a wide margin. Because of this, there's a well established route between the two cities used for trading and support. Unlike Arcadia, Teknoh's borders are not covered in large walls, but rather a trench where they dump raw material for decomposition using their arcane node at a catalyst. This is only passable through flight, or by using the draw bridges that surround the city. Teknoh city is only 4 square kilometers in size, with a population of roughly 17'000 people, making it the densest city in Thorisa to Arcadia's knowledge. They have the most technological advancements, thanks to the branch of CMAS within the city supporting the local Machinists with production. Although they are more efficient than Arcadia, their population density forces the Teknoh Government to refuse new citizens.

Teknoh's civilians are often in tune with technology, and living standards are far more advanced than in most other cities. The skyscrapers in Teknoh are also far larger than anywhere else, and are by-in-large created from a unique mineral known as 'living steel' by most. The Teknoh Government building is underground, as are a great deal of their important facilities.

Illon

Illon is the black sheep within the Quadra-Powers, being the most aggressive Nation in Thorisa prior to the introduction of Arcadia's rule. Illon is known for its corrupt politics, blatant disregard for mutual agreements between nations, and barbaric traditions. Somehow they've been able to keep under the radar in light of more important matters, but most would agree that Illon is not a nice place to live. The republic is only 3 square kilometers in size, and has a population of about 6000 people, though that number continues to dwindle each passing year as people either leave, or are killed by unfortunately circumstances. The homeless count in Illon is outrageously high, but they keep this hidden from their allies surprisingly well. As far as appearances go, Illon is not very well guarded. Aside from the M-3 FFG, there are no defenses surrounding the city. They also don't incorporate very many large buildings to house their citizens, which is part of the reason as to why the homeless rate is so significant.

Citizens in Illon are disgruntled, but very loyal to their government. Although CMAS still keeps track of all mages within the city, Illon isn't fond of magic, and actively discourages it with their government, preferring physical science as the best alternative. This makes the republic far more akin to chemistry, and alchemy, which originates from their nation, despite how private they are about their studies.

Hyznia

Being one of the least developed nations linked to Arcadia, Hyznia gets a bad rep, especially since its government isn't fond of the arcane sciences. Hyznia is a mage's paradise, harboring some of the most powerful Arch-Mages in the CMAS and acting as their most important reference for all things magic. The CMAS Hyznia Sect members are incredible at Arcane manipulation, and encourage all to become attuned to the magic within themselves. Hyznia has a rough population of 3'000 people and exists as a castle-city, constantly guarded by vigilant mages around the clock. Unlike the other three Quadra-powers, a part of the local CMAS is dedicated to maintaining a natural barrier using the power of the local arcane node, rather than using a M-3 FFG, which makes maintaining the barrier a chore, and requires constant vigilance.

Within the castle city, citizens are free to roam as they please, as long as they don't enter the CMAS HQ uninvited. People in Hyznia tend to speak with a strange accent, since they do not ever accept outsiders as permanent residents. If anything, Hyznia is the most medieval nation in Thorisa, to the knowledge of most.

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Unique Magical Studies

Demonology

According to the CMAS, there are no such things as Demons. As far as they're concerned, Demons are silly myths thought up by desperate scholars who have no real understanding of how arcane science actually works. Because of this, no school will actually teach Demonology openly, and you will rarely find mention of it within the curriculum of most classes. But where there's a will, there's a way, and any who are dedicated to the study of demonology stress the very real possibilities that it can present. Although there is no real evidence supporting the field of study, the CMAS keep a sharp eye on anyone who proclaims to be a Demonologist. As much as most Arch mages like to deny the possibility that demons exist, they can't deny that demon rituals rouse a curious amount of arcane activity, and that the core theory of demonology is sound enough to warrant their attention. Namely, this theory infers that demons exist in a realm separate from ours, and Demonologists infer that this realm is indeed the anti-thesis to reality as humans know it, or more simply put, the void. With this in mind, the CMAS keep a cautious thumb on demonology study, as to prevent any dangerous outcomes from sprouting forth.

There are two types of Demons according to Demonology. The first type are considered Class A Demons. These demons can cross into the world from the void without aid of a summoner, although there has never been a thoroughly documented cased of this occurring. It's theorized that there are "weak" spots between our universe, and the void, which these class A demons can phase through. It's thought that these weak spots are caused by misuse of magic, or evil acts in general, giving a very vague idea of how to prevent demons from entering our world. Class A Demons are often very large, standing as tall as a person, or several times taller. They are often characterized by having more than four limbs.

The second type is the Class B Demon, or as they are more commonly referred to, 'Imps'. These demons cannot cross into our world without the aid of a summoner. They are usually considered useless, but they're capable of being utilized as surveyors, making them efficient spies, or watch dogs. They are most often described as being small in stature, about the size of a big cat or small dog. The actual description of Imps varies wildly, which sometimes leads people to the conclusion that they are fake since nobody can agree on an apt description.

The act of summoning a demon is long a laborious. If done incorrectly it will result in death. Only the most fool hearty actually attempt to summon demons.

Alchemy

Although not practiced very often outside of the Illon republic, there exists a very intricate magical study known as alchemy, wherein one uses refined arcane liquids to create potions that interact with the human body in ways that most arcane scientists have a hard time understanding. It's a simple process where ingesting these potions, the body's arcane network undergoes a temporary, or permanent, mutation that can affect many aspects of the host's physical form, or magical affinity. Alchemy is considered dangerous and unpredictable by most, and it is shunned as a crime in Arcadia's capitol.

Arcane Construction

Some arcane scientists are just outright incapable of harnessing their arcane network, but they absolutely cannot give up the opportunity to contribute in a significant way to the world of magic! This is where Arcane construction comes in. Arcane constructors, or 'Machinists' as they are commonly referred to, are individuals who use unique tools to harness their own arcane networks, which allows them to create all manners of machines that can use arcane energy in different ways.

Some of the most common creations of machinists are A/B and of course, the well known and widely used M-3 FFG. Machinists are also very well known for their body mods, which act just like normal body parts, which even includes organs! Although they vary in specialization very widely, Machinists will usually agree that innovation is the way forward, and creativity is the fuel of their craft.

If the possibilities for magic are limits, why can't they be limitless for magical machines as well?

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@Blue Demon Added demonology in there, and 'Imp' as important terminology across Thorisa.

If anyone would like more to be added, never hesitate to ask. Also feel free to voice any concerns you may have with this new information.

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Alright, here's the updated version. Let me know what you think.

Alex

_{- - - - (Personal Details)}
First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Valerian
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Teknoh
Occupation: Diver

Appearance: Standing at 5'10", Alexander weighs in around 170lbs. His eyes are deep gray in color, though they grow lighter until becoming silver as his Reactive Ki ability takes effect. Brown hair falls to his shoulder blades, framing sharp features and a rough, unkempt beard. Alex's skin is lightly tanned from his time outdoors and beneath it is hard muscle. Rather than the typical bulk muscle of a body-builder, his form is more compact and wiry. He tends to favor simple clothes in earthen tones that better blend in to his surroundings.

Typical Alexander

Personality: Alexander tends to come off as brash, overconfident, and stubborn. Though he backs it all up with a high degree of skill, he tends to end up with a lot of enemies. He generally acts before he thinks, relying on instinct in most things. On top of that he's got a wicked temper and often just can't help blowing off some steam in a physical way. The only people he really has any respect for are those who could clearly best or match him, or are simply fun to argue or fight with.

All of this of course limits the group of people Alex considers 'friends.' The people he trusts are few and far between, but those few have a solid ally who eventually reveals himself to be much more personable than first impressions usually allow. Aside from these connections, his only loyalty is to himself. The opinions of others hold little sway over his thoughts.

History: Alexander grew up on the very edge of Teknoh, and still came to feel overcrowded and cooped up as the population with the nation's borders continued to increase. When he was still a youth, his family moved further outward to an independent small town outside any larger power's borders. Alex flourished with the relative freedom and open air, though was often seen as out of control. Eventually, an older man offered his parents to teach him self discipline and how to harness his apparent vitality and strength.

It was then that he learned of how the energies of his body worked in tandem with each other, and how he could put each of them to use if he only knew how. Through the teachings of Jujitsu (The "Gentle Art") and Judo (The "Gentle Way/Path") he learned better control of both his body and natural abilities. Caution and knowing when to shut his mouth came along the way, as the old man was not so gentle as his teachings implied.

Eventually, even the small town came to grow too crowded for Alexander's liking. Gathering up the few things he felt he needed, he struck out on his own. His only goodbye was to the old man who had taught him much, and it came in the form of a silent prayer over his teacher's grave. Alex has not returned to that town since then, and circumvents it when he must return to civilization for supplies or to offload something worthwhile.

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Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities:

• Stoneskin - Alexander’s flesh is tougher than that of a normal human, a product of the concentration of Ki within his body. He can also focus on one portion of his anatomy at a time (head, chest, arms, core, or legs) to increase his durability even further. While it doesn’t make him anywhere near invincible, he can parry a blade or strike with minimal harm.
• Reactive Ki - The more abuse Alexander takes, physically and mentally, the more efficiently he can channel his Ki towards increasing his physical attributes. He does this instinctively, making it appear that he naturally becomes stronger and faster as he takes more hits.
• Barrier - To protect himself from magic or projectile weapons, Alexander manifests his Arcane energy into a barrier of raw force. This barrier is at maximum six feet long and high and can be of any basic shape, including concave and convex. When something strikes it, it sheds the excess energy as light and heat. Alex can only create one barrier at a time, and the center-point of it must be within two feet of him.
• Kinetomancy - Alexander harnesses his magic to create effects brought about by raw, physical force. Due to their nature, these abilities have a very limited effective range. Beyond two yards much of the force is lost, resulting in little more than a light shove for the next yard before fading completely.

Body Modifications: None
Weapons and Equipment: Alexander relies only on his body and magic for combat. Aside from that, he has a simple leather pack with a single strap that he uses to store equipment, loot, and food. He does carry a single long knife, but more as a tool than a weapon.
Specialties: Judo, Jujitsu, and other martial arts to a lesser degree. Considers himself knowledgeable as to the nature of Ki and the Arcane, as well as how they interact. Also a passable cook, tracker, and musician.

@FateWeaver

I've got no problems with him, Good job with the sheet.

You can throw him in the characters thread at your leisure~

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Blurb on Demonology you can feel free to reword/add to it at your own pleasure. Because I am lazy right now, but I want to get the basics down.

Demonolgy

According to the CMAS, there is no such thing as Demons. No school will actually teach Demonology, except within other classes. However where there is a will there is a way. The CMAS keeps a sharp eye on anyone who proclaims themselves a Demonologist. Especially because a Demonologist describe demons as not coming from their world, but in reality it's more like pulling ethereal beings into reality (the most current radical theory, postulated by Ebenezer himself).

There are two types of Demons according to Demonology. The first is a Class A Demon. These demons can cross into the world from the void without aid of a summoner. It's theorized there are "weak" spots between us and the void that these class A demons can squeeze through. The most common theory is that weak spots are caused by misuse/ drain of Acana/Ki or evil acts (such as murder). Class A Demons are large, often as large or larger than a person. They are characterized by having more than four limbs.

Class B Demons are weaker demons. They cannot cross into our world without the aid of a summoner. They are often call Imps, rather than demons. They are usually considered useless. However they can be utilized as spies and watch dogs. They are most often described as being small in stature, the size of a big cat or small dog. The actual description of Imps vary wildly, which sometimes leads people to the conclusion they must be made up if no one can agree on a description.

The act of summoning a demon is long a laborious. If done incorrectly it will result in death. Only the most fool hearty actually attempt to summon demons.

Summoning circles (Simple)

To summon Class B demons, only a simple circle is needed. Depending on what sort binding you want on your Imp, you'd use a different circle. Of course you'd have to add the proper symbols and ritualistic items to the base circle to achieve the desired effect.


This sort of circle is a long term binding. The Imp will conform to your will for as long as you live. However the Imp will be unable to leave you for long periods of time, or even for a short distance lest it die.


This binding is for sending the Imp off on a task. Want to retrieve a rock from half way around the world without going yourself? This is the circle you'd use. Want to murder a co-worker without implementing yourself? This is what you'd use.


If you wanted to send the Imp off to spy a long distance, you'd use this circle. It allows the creature to remain intangible and completely undetectable.

Summoning circles (Advanced)

Summoning a Class A demon almost always means death.




This last circle can also be used to bind a Class A demon already at large.

Symbols

The most common symbols used in Demonology are


There are two sets, one for rituals, and one for basic usage.

Ritual Items

All rituals need a wand, usually made of metal. Candles, water basins, herbs and salt. The quantities, and quality of the items are specified depending on the ritual.

EDIT: Updated Ebenezer

Ebenezer

_{Just because you can't see them, doesn't mean I'm crazy}

_{- - - - (Personal Details)}
First Name: Ebenezer
Last Name: N/A
Age: Varies between 28-36 depending on whom he's talking to
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Wont say.

Appearance: Ebenezer is six foot tall. He has medium length brown hair and a beard-mustache combo that is neatly kept. He has dark green eyes, nearly black. He has fair skin from spending lots of time indoors. He typically dressed in a suit or work casual. He always wears long sleeves, gloves, and a scarf to cover as much skin as possible. Under the clothes are carved symbols in his skin. Most appear to be nonsense, but others are arcane symbols found in the uncharted places in the world.

Scars

In addition to some of the symbols used in Demonology he has symbols that match some of these:

These symbols have been found elsewhere in the world after Ebenezer found them on his body.
There are also other symbols that appear to be just nonsense, such a squiggly lines:

Personality: Most people say Ebenezer is crazy. Despite his sane appearance he has been known to mumble to himself about demons and to talk to nothing. He is a very secretive person and tends to lie a lot. Each time he tells a story it changes just a little. The common opinion is that nothing he says it true. Which leads into his paranoia, he claims Demons are after him. He also claims he has a Demon enslaved to his will that travels with him. Of course no one has ever seen it. Despite this Ebenezer is a very likable man. He's witty and pleasant conversationalist.

History: Each story he tells of his past changes. But a few details do always remain the same in every telling. It always starts with death and demons.

When I was young, just a little boy, my family was killed by demons. They came during the night. I still remember hearing my parents scream. I shared a room with my brother, despite the fact my parents were extremely wealthy. When the screaming started I panicked, crawled under my bed and hid.

My brother was always braver than I. He as three years older than me and my protector. He didn't hide as I did, despite my please for him not to go. When he left the room I cried, even as my parents stopped screaming. The silence afterwards was oppressive. I nearly almost wished for the screaming to come back. It must have given my brother pause too for he lingered at the door.

After what seemed like an eternity I could finally hear his foot steps tread down the hallway, bare feet on wood. I hid my head in my arms and wept for my brother, sure that he would die.

The silence stretched, then I too heard him scream. Thankfully his was short lived. I huddled even further under my bed when I heard a strange noise. It wasn't the sound of feet, or boots. It was a strange scratching noise and the sound of something heavy being dragged. I didn't dare look, couldn't, for I was frozen in fear as the noise grew closer and closer to my bedroom door.

I prayed, for the first time in my life, that I might be spared.

It must have worked for the thing snuffed at my door before moving onto my sister's room. I don't remember them screaming, nor the rest of the night. When the servants rose to get the house ready in the morn, they discovered my family. And the blood. It took them two days to even realize I had hid in my room and was still alive...

From there the story would go on to explain how he got started on his path to being a demonologist. Some tales recount how he ventured into the unknown and lived there, learning secrets from the land itself. Other telling told the story of him learning under a wealthy eccentric who had studied Demons before him. He also tells people that the demons gave him his scars that he has carved all over his body.

Whatever the case, he ended up in Arcadia, studying in a very prestigious university, which was also funding his trip into the unknown.

Occupation: Demonologist/ Scholar/ Explorer
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Primary Focus: Demonology
Magical Capabilities: None. Through Demonology rituals he is able to summon demons and control them. He is only able to converse with Imp readily. If there is a Class A demon running about, Ebenezer could understand and communicate, but it'd probably kill everyone before the first word was out of his mouth.
Body Modifications: None, unless you count the scars
Imp: Imp is a summon demon that is invisible and intangible to everyone but Ebenezer. Imp is the size of a cat. Ebenezer has never given the same description of Imp twice, but he always includes the fact that it has furry ears and claws. Imp is a permanate summon, and thus must be within a few feet of Ebenezer at all times.
Weapons and Equipment: Four tomes on Demonology, a chest full of arcane supplies for Demonology (Summoning, slaying, etc) Longsword, twin pistols. His Demon Imp companion.
Specialties: Demonology, University schooling, and backing.

The Real Story?

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First Name: Lloyd
Last Name: Maginn
Age: 37
Home Nation: Illon Republic

History: Lloyd was the youngest child of poor parents. He was five when his father killed his mother and then himself. His older brother was twelve and subsequently went mad. He drowned himself in the tub after they were taken in my their aunt. His older sisters had been off at school and as far as Lloyd ever heard married up the ladder into advantageous unions. Lloyd himself went a little crazy too.

He began carving symbols into his skin with whatever he could find. His aunt eventually didn't care when he ran away, relieved to be done with the troubling boy.

Lloyd ended up on the streets where he cemented the idea of demons. On the streets is where he "summoned" up the Imp that still travels with him. When he reached his middle teen years, he came under the attention of the Council of Magic and Arcane Science for spreading rumors of Demons. At first the CMAS thought him mad. However as they caught him once and studied his markings that changed. Some of the markings were pure nonsense. However some of them could be found elsewhere in the world, in the uncharted places, origins unknown. It was possible Lloyd had seen them before, but they were perfect scale replicas.

Doubt crept into the minds of the Arch Mages that maybe Lloyd wasn't mad. However Lloyd slipped their grasp and escaped before they could truly determine his sanity. He reappeared as a young man in the capital studying at the post prestigious university. However, due to his backing by the school and a wealthy noble, the CMAS watched Lloyd, now going by Ebenezer quietly.

Lloyd's paranoid seems to stem from the CMAS and their diligence and watching him. After all, he is actually being followed.

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Primary Focus: Never practiced.
Magical Capabilities: It's possible Lloyd has a innate ability to use either Ki or Arcane abilities. Or he just might be insane. It's hard to say because he knows some things he shouldn't know. For example, sometime he says he sent Imp to look at something, and knows what a (chart/book/something) might say, having never seen it. Other times he's just plain wrong. Sometimes he also can predict an event that will happen, but more often he's wrong. Just coincidence?

@Blue Demon

Alright, you're good to drop your sheet in the characters section now, and I'll go ahead and fiddle with the demonology description a tad to coexist with this universe's physical laws. Sorry for the trials, but details are details and whatnot.

I think I'll have Demons fall under a void nature that won't be common knowledge until far later in the RP.

Scattered Shades: Arcadia Chronicles

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It would probably be more the the later, which I bolded, since that also keeps with the "Is Ebenezer actually completely insane?!" instead of outright going, yeah, he's actually onto something. Maybe he's not crazy. Because I like the: is he/isn't he? dynamic going on.

Question:
Does that mean I actually need to change anything in my magic section? Because there was points brought up by both of you about his magic usage. (excluding the fact I have to add rituals, symbols, etc)

@Blue Demon

The only other thing I'd like to see is an explanation of the imp, which you can put in the magical section just for organization purposes, if nothing else. Other than that, nope, everything's good.