Another question about humans. So they can be master only in one specific area or it more depends on their age and experience? E.g. middle age warrior can master sword fighting and dancing. Where a guy in his early twenties can only have one mastery just because he is still young and there was not much time for him to really learn more skills above average level?
Also are you bringing back some characters from old Chapters? Or this will be totally new group that just continues timeline ?
Do I understand correctly that for now humans are just general race that comes from "Hook" and there is no difference in their appearance or they can't have any proficiency in certain skills or any racial benefit depending on region they come from?
Sharp, brain drilling sound crossed room again and again. Virgil opened his eyes and immediately closed them with his hand because bright sunlight that came through window was as greeting as thugs knife between your ribs. Few seconds of silence and Virgil almost fell asleep again when the same screechy, soul penetrating sound reached his ears. Any other day, that sound would say only one thing: Someone is calling him on holo phone. But today, that sound was more similar to screams of helps of thousands tortured soul in deepest corner of hell. Virgil with his other hand finally managed to locate his shades on small table near him. As shades landed on his nose darkening room he finally managed to open his eyes and look around "Why i even bought that bed...most of the time i wake up in this chair...". He slowly moved almost full astray with his left leg trying not to turn it over. On small reading table near him where he found his shades were lying small book "Otto von Nilsson: Guide on Etiquette and Customs or How to be a Gentlemen" that he finished reading yesterday and small bottle cork "Oh yes that is why i feel like this...". On right side near his sitting chair empty bottle was lying. Virgil picked it up and for few seconds was looking at it. It was beautifully made bottle but label on it clearly stated: 'NOT FOR FOOD! POISONOUS LIQUID INSIDE!' and as it was not enough under the warning that was written in big bold red letters there were skull and two crossed bones. Virgil lifted his shades with left arm and rubbed base of his nose "I really need to sort out my labels...or one day it will end bad". Same sharp sound for third time pierced his ears "Coming coming just stop!".
As he blinked towards phone Virgil clearly understood that this was mistake. As he landed near phone Virgil almost smashed his head into the wall and had to grab table to regain his balance. For a second he was just standing there trying to gather his will to answer, that phone and look as it best. After few second he reached for touch screen and pushed 'Answer'. In a blink phone projected a beautiful woman in hear early twenties. She was wearing formal military suit and hair were made into tight knot on top of her head. "Good Morning Sir. I was trying to reach you for some time. Is everything alright?" asked woman with no emotion in her face. "Don't worry...ehh...i was just busy.So can i help you somehow?". "Busy? Really?...Anyway you have new assignment so please come to tower for a briefing". "OK...thanks i will be there shortly" Virgil reached for 'OFF' button and as woman projection disappeared he made his way towards his bookshelf where his potions were stored. After quick search he took small bottle. Inside you could see a thick almost white liquid. Virgil returned to his chair and finished everything in it in one sip.
"One..." Virgil breathed in. As he was breathing out he started to feel burning sensation in his stomach. "Two..." with second sip of fire spread through all his body. "Three..." for last time he inhaled with all power of his lungs and as he breathed out white smoke started to pour through his mouth. As Virgil closed his it after smoke disappeared he could feel that fog in head started to clear out and his body was regaining its power.
2 hours later
Virgil at last reached tower. He was strolling through courtyard with cigarette in his mouth and hands in His pocket. He noticed that people were starting to prepare for wedding. As Vigil went deeper in to the tower he could see more and more people cleaning everything. As he was passing few guys that were cleaning windows suddenly thought struck him "Is this why i was summoned...Dammit if will have to clean this place ill cut my wrists...". After few more minutes he finally reached his destination it was just another boring looking black door in bureaucratic part of tower. He knocked few times "Yes, please come in it is not locked". Virgil did not bother to open door and just blinked inside. He was in this room so many times that could tell even smallest detail about it. "You know that i do not like when you do this?" same woman from the morning now was in front of Virgil. "Yes and you do not know how many germs there is on that handle...so ill better avoid touching it...so what is that assignment. I hope you will not make me to scrub your office?" as Virgil was saying that he collapsed on a sitting chair with sarcastic smile on his face. "Don't worry there are more skillful...and responsible adults who can do it. Here take this tablet it has all info you need to but in short few members from royal family in Iron City asked for Tower assistance to get rid of gang lord that is selling drugs to their kids and destroy content of his safe". Virgil rise his eyebrow as he took tablet "Iron City? That is at least 3 day ride...Kids? Seriously? And what is whit that safe?". Woman behind desk just shrugged her shoulders "I have no idea and honestly i do not care. It is your orders and i have more serious work to do than listen to your pointless questions. I booked a train for you this evening so do not be late".
4 days later
Heavy drops of rain was hitting Virgil hood. For few hours now he was sitting on this roof under the heavy rain looking at people who were entering building on other side of the street. It was a warehouse in the past but now it was called "Butterfly" the 'most posh and exclusive club in Iron City' as a guy on street told him. Virgil took out tablet from his inner pocket and went through info in it again.
Butterfly is run by "Bloody Roots" gang. Although it is considered as VIP type club "Bloody Roots" use it as a drug distribution point. Their leader is middle aged human by the name Whitby Townsend. He is highly paranoid individual who spends almost all his time in club surrounded with his thugs. Your job is to eliminate him by any means necessary and destroy everything you will find inside his safe that is located in his room inside "Butterfly"...
Virgil stopped reading and took his binoculars. Another car stopped near entrance. Virgil zoomed in like all others tonight people who entered club were wearing good expensive clothes and covered their faces with carnival masks. And still bouncers somehow knew who they were because they did not check a single person. Now Virgil zoomed on bouncers. One of them clearly was an orc in his prime...another...Virgil zoomed even more. He could not say what race he was but one thing was for sure...he was ugly as hell. "Okay it is time to go" he strapped binoculars to his belt and slide down the ladder to the street. After few minutes he was near south wall of club. "Okay now i just need to remember hows that damn toilet looks". One thing in tablet was a photo of toilet inside of club. It was marked as the best place to enter inside.
Second later sharp smell of urine, vomit and other body fluids reached his nostrils. Virgil opened his eyes. In front of him he could see a man who clearly failed to notice a guy who appeared from think air just behind him. But from the sound he did over the sink it was clear why. His all body was shaking from vomiting. Virgil looked down and lifted one of his feet. The bottom of his boot was covered with vomit "That girl...owes me new pair of boots...". He left toiled and after short walk reached dance floor. It was huge place and it was packed. Hundreds of bodies were jumping and moving as huge stereo system was spitting thing that nowadays kids call music and there was another thing here. As soon as he reached main area he could clearly smell the acidic smell of "Dead Man's Root". It was used as the base to this new drug that "Bloody Roots" were pushing in this club. Virgil knew this root very well and he knew that even high level shamans and sorcerers try to avoid it as often as it possible. It was very potent hallucinogen that could give you really strong hallucinations and with right herb mix even work as clairvoyance. But its downside was that it was very addictive and could easily twist your mind so badly that even strongest healers would not be able to help you. There were enough documented cases when wizards had gone mad because it and either killed themselves or made such a havoc that someone had to end their life.
Virgil was lucky enough to get most of his appearance from his human mother only thing that ties him to his Elder Sidhe blood is his pale blue eyes that he always hide behind black shades (as shown in picture). His body is muscular and well build in general. Most of his torso and hands are covered in drawings of animals, magic runes, signs or just tribal looking tattoos (they have no power). His tongue and both his ears are pierced. In tongue he has the simple ball style piercing and in his ears he wears small tunnel type earrings. Although he knows what is good hygiene and takes showers regularly he keeps his charcoal black hair unkempt and usually Virgil keeps his haircut the way his pillow made it for him.
Age: 29
Race: Bastard race [Elder Sidhe/Human]
Personality: Most of his free time he spends smoking, drinking strange boozy potions that he got from God knows what place and reading books or just day dreaming. He is laid back and sarcastic person with 'can do attitude'. Usually he tries to dodge things that can complicate his life but when he has the assignment he will finish it no matter what. Virgil will never leave job half way done and if needed he will go an extra mile to finish what he started. Virgil has a dodgy background in lowest levels of tower but he always had strong sense of justice and moral code that he followed. He would never hurt a child or steal from poor person. Besides that he took any job from stealing something valuable to killing someone in dark alley for him we all are just little pieces of sand flying through time.
Usually he speaks slowly and without frustration even when someone pisses him off. Also he has really beautiful deep baritone voice that melted hearts a lot woman and when he is in the mood he can even sing a song or two.
Biography/history:
Virgil wears no family name as he never had the one. His life started in dark alley in lowest part of the city. He was only few days old when mother left him there. Bastard son that only existed because wizard tricked her to have an affair with him. She hated that young creature with pale blue almost white eyes with all her body. There was not a hint of mothers loves when she looked at him. Only merciful or if you can call it loving gesture she made towards him was that she did not took Virgil life with her own hands and decided that Gods should decide his faith. Either God of faith will safe his life or this small spark that just came into this world will perish in that dark cold place without leaving a trace of his existence in this world.
Was it a coincidence or Gods had the mercy on him but cries of child that echoed all night in that dark place attracted another living creature. It was old man that came into alley to check what was that strange sound that is so uncommon in that part of the city where only drunks, hookers and other dodgy creatures lurked. Families that were unfortunate to live her knew golden rule you never let your kids to be outside when night comes. Sometimes you could hear desperate cries of parents trying to find their child that disappeared but sadly most of them never could find what was taken by those that live in shadows. So an old man was surprised when he found small creature that looked like human but had very strange eyes among bags of trash. "Oh my boy...this is wrong...no one should waste that" said he picking up a small boy that stopped crying as soon as he could feel a warm touch of an old man. That day Virgil fate was decided he was saved and now he had someone who was looking after him. Now he had a home and a name that Old man gave him: Virgil.
Old man was not rich and only his possession was a small shop that also was his home in poor part of the city. He was a artisan of things that most people saw as inferior to nowadays nano technologies and far less interesting that magic artifacts. He was a watchmaker. To this day Virgil remembers that hypnotizing sound of dozen watches ticking in small shop and an old man sitting behind counter with his magnifying glass making or repairing watch that someone brought in. Virgil can still hear his constant rambling that people should slow down. They should enjoy every moment of their life and not to rush through it in constant fear that they still did not left any mark in this world. At end of their road when Yishreenok will come to take them to another side people should be happy that they were living their life at full and have no regrets that they did not accomplish anything.
Virgil from his childhood was a troublesome kid. He was constantly in trouble for things he did. In his early teen years he started to run with local small gang of pickpockets and as he was growing up his activities started to get more dangerous and dangerous. Most of his teen years he spent robbing, stealing or fighting for influence against other gangs that tried to establish themselves in slums. Because everyone knew that you could make good money there from prostitution, drug dealing or extortion. There were few places where even wealthy people were coming because you could buy information or hire a man that will not ask any questions. Especially drug and potion pushing was profitable there were few places where rich people kids were coming to spend their money on some pixie dust or try dodgy potion that could make your day more colorful.
But Virgil carrier went through the roof when he was noticed by a gang that was led by and low level orc shaman. Who noticed that Virgil has a blood of Elder Sidhe and he did realize what potential he has with "right" guidance. So he introduced Virgil to magic he gave him basic knowledge of magic and how to use it. Fascinated by power he had, Virgil started to search for more knowledge. He was stealing or occasionally spending money on books and guides that could teach him more. But it was hard to get real literature on magic because great sorcerers weren't that stupid that they would write down most powerful spells or step by step guides how to use them. Because of that Virgil still scratched only Surface of his real potential.
While running with them Virgil became recognized as a guy you do not want to mess. He joined gang when he was 17 and left it when he was 24. By that time he learned a lot from other people in it. Gang hacker gave him lessons on how to hack low-medium level terminals. Second in command introduced him to bow that in right hands could be as deadly as high tech cannons or handguns. Another taught him to wield sword and how to survive in chaotic street fights. Shaman introduced him to magic world and potion brewing. So he was climbing in gang hierarchy really fast and his name had some weight in streets at that time.
But then after seven years of work when gang was at peek of its strength something happened. One night their leader disappeared and suddenly dozen of highly trained fighters and mages burst in to their headquarters slaughtering everyone who were there. By the time sun started to rise house looked like slaughterhouse. All head executives were dead and name of gang disappeared. Virgil was sole survival of that massacre.He managed escaped using his Blink power. Virgil was wounded but alive and he went to only place he knew as a safe place. He didn't see a old man for years but now it was only place where he could go. His last memory was as he collapsed through the door and old man was looking at him. To this day Virgil is not sure was he hallucinating because of blood loose or the view he saw was real. Old man was standing above him smiling "Don't worry you still have time" and some strange warm light surrounded him. In the morning Virgil woke up with his wounds patched up and a beautifully made pocket clock in his hand. There was no sign of old man or clocks that always were filling this place with their sound. After few hours he tried to find old man but he could not find a single trace of him.
After few days he went to check what happened to his former gang headquarters and all that he found was still smoldering remains of place that he once called home. Something was strange here and he could feel with all his heart but he realized that there is possibility that guys who attacked them probably are still searching for him so he needs to get low. For a year he was dodging anything that looked suspicious to him but eventually he had to get money because his savings were going dry. So he went the path he knew very well.
And that day Harlequin was born. A guy who wears a mask with painted sad clown face. Who could rob, steal or kill as long as it did not clash with his simple code of honor and you could afford his services.
Reason for recruitment: Virgil decided that he had enough with his life where he constantly has to look over his shoulder. Besides that he posses certain set of skills that Knights of Stars find interesting.
Strength of Will: Greater Will
Magic:
Blink a.k.a. Teleport - It is as it sounds. Virgil can blink himself on the roof of building, to room next to him or even behind his target. No one trained him properly to use this ability so he was constantly experimenting and was following his gut feeling. Because of that he cannot cover huge distances and always need to have clear view of the place where he want to land or he needs to draw that place from his memory. Also because his control is not perfect every time he blinks he drains his stamina (that where his combat suit comes to help [explained in next section]).
Silence - for short time in close proximity (room) can silence all sounds. It's duration is dependable to radius at which spell is applied (larger area shorter duration). Another thing Virgil can do is to apply it directly on person that way spell can stay for quite some time or until Virgil dispels it.
Magic Lock picking - this is low level spell that Virgil picked up quite early so by now he can open low-high security locks.
Enchantment [Elder Sidhe blood]
Bow - Virgil is able to enchant his arrows with 3 elements: Fire, Lighting and Wind.
Fire - he can make 3 types of enchantment with fire. Fire arrow - when it hits target it will cover him in flames. Exploding arrow - after reaching target it explodes. It can be used to blow up hole in wall or to blow up some poor guy. Melting arrow - it is similar to flame arrow but after contact it doesn't spread flames around target but concentrates in one place that way it can melt through strong metal structures or armor. Lighting - depending how much charge Virgil put's in it can have few effects. It can kill a target, fry electronics or just stun. Wind - after this enchantment arrow can reach very high-speed. That way it drastically increase its piercing power and damage also targets ability to dodge it.
Plasma edged short sword - with sword he uses only Wind enchantment. Increasing the speed at witch you can wielding and adding extra power to its cutting capabilities.
Elemental control [Elder Sidhe blood]
Virgil can also draw elemental powers while in close quarter battle. But he cannot control them properly so he cannot send fireballs or lighting strikes at his opponents. Virgil has to touch his opponent with palm or at least hold it few inches from his target.
Lighting hand - by touching his opponent he sends a charge of electricity in their body. It affect is directly tied to time. Longer Virgil holds his opponent more damage he will do. Also sometimes it can be useful to fry electronics locks when you do not have time to hack them. Flames - this is useful when you want to start campfire or spray your enemies face with fire. It cannot do severe damage but can burn out eyes or leave some scars on the face of enemy. Wind - with this spell Virgil can break doors, push someone that they would loose their balance or if he hits really precisely break few rib or a nose.
God relations: Faros
Tech:
Virgil has a simple implant that allows him to control his battle suit, make calls or listen to music. When on mission he also tries to keep his battle suit hidden by wearing some simple CLOTHES over it.
MARK V "Specter" Light Armor - this suit has medium level defense against slashing/piercing damage and is able to withstand medium level destruction spells but if it will be direct hit then there is always possibility that it will go through it. MARK V biggest strength is that is design to enchant wearers physical performance (endurance/speed/strength) and that helps Virgil to use his Blink very frequently with minor drawbacks.
MARK V is also famous for its build in life support module that can heal low-medium damage to wearers body and in worst case he can put wearer into hibernation until he will be delivered to hospital or healer can patch him up. But if suit will lose all its energy wearer will die. MARK V is less durable than heavy armor. Because of that on left arm there is build in kinetic shield that can cover user in cone for 360 degree protection or can be used as simple shield to block attacks. That way it is more strong and it can hold of stronger attacks. After shields energy is used it has cool down time until user can use it again.
Helmet has built in display that can give user different information. Also it is capable to zoom in for better target acquisition. Another two features that also important: night and thermal vision that can help in dark or to find your targets behind walls.
Quiver[at same time its 3D printer(just don't know how to explain it properly)] that is strapped on his hip. It can produce arrows at high-speed and constantly refill quiver.
Elven Short Sword Beside being prime example of elvish craftsmanship this high tech blade that has Plasma Edge that increases it's power. Virgil carries it strapped on his back in upside down position that he could draw it fast and it is short enough to be hidden under his jacket.
Possessions/items/property: Only real possession he has it is beautifully made pocket watch that looks like as work of masterful craftsman. It has all three arrows and they are moving but it has no numbers that would show time. But it is even more interesting when you read an inscription on the inside of its cover "Chains are broken. Be Free."
Virgil at this moment live in small apartment that Knights of Stars provided him. It is small flat that has a bed, comfortable sitting chair, writing table and a bookshelf. Half of it is filled with bottles of all kind of beverages that Virgil buys or makes himself.
Skills: Master Marksman - even before he acquired MARK V battle suit he was master when you needed to hit something with an arrow. Now with help of high tech suit his abilities increased even more. Dirty Fighting (HandtoHand/Sword) - Virgil prefers long-range combat but when needed he can engage enemies in close combat. Years fighting in streets and dark alleys taught him how to survive even in most dangerous fight. Virgil's highly unorthodox swordplay and a fighting style is based on his experience on street and ostensibly developed by himself - taking bits and pieces from all forms of martial arts and making up the rest on-the-go as he fights his opponents. Hacking - he had some training in hacking and over the years he learned new tricks so he is capable of hacking low-medium security terminals. Alchemy - well it's more alcohol making. He knows a lot of ingredients that are used in traditional alchemy and what effects they can have but he prefers to brew potions that can free your mind, give you vivid dreams or just relax. Just healing potions are too boring for him. Streetwise - he knows how the deals are made in streets and where you can get stuff that is not available in open market or is even forbidden by law. Also when faced with dodgy people Virgil knows street slang and how you need to approach them.
Virgil was lucky enough to get most of his appearance from his human mother only thing that ties him to his Elder Sidhe blood is his pale blue eyes that he always hide behind black shades (as shown in picture). His body is muscular and well build in general. Most of his torso and hands are covered in drawings of animals, magic runes, signs or just tribal looking tattoos (they have no power). His tongue and both his ears are pierced. In tongue he has the simple ball style piercing and in his ears he wears small tunnel type earrings. Although he knows what is good hygiene and takes showers regularly he keeps his charcoal black hair unkempt and usually Virgil keeps his haircut the way his pillow made it for him.
Age: 29
Race: Bastard race [Elder Sidhe/Human]
Personality: Most of his free time he spends smoking, drinking strange boozy potions that he got from God knows what place and reading books or just day dreaming. He is laid back and sarcastic person with 'can do attitude'. Usually he tries to dodge things that can complicate his life but when he has the assignment he will finish it no matter what. Virgil will never leave job half way done and if needed he will go an extra mile to finish what he started. Virgil has a dodgy background in lowest levels of tower but he always had strong sense of justice and moral code that he followed. He would never hurt a child or steal from poor person. Besides that he took any job from stealing something valuable to killing someone in dark alley for him we all are just little pieces of sand flying through time.
Usually he speaks slowly and without frustration even when someone pisses him off. Also he has really beautiful deep baritone voice that melted hearts a lot woman and when he is in the mood he can even sing a song or two.
Biography/history:
Virgil wears no family name as he never had the one. His life started in dark alley in lowest part of the city. He was only few days old when mother left him there. Bastard son that only existed because wizard tricked her to have an affair with him. She hated that young creature with pale blue almost white eyes with all her body. There was not a hint of mothers loves when she looked at him. Only merciful or if you can call it loving gesture she made towards him was that she did not took Virgil life with her own hands and decided that Gods should decide his faith. Either God of faith will safe his life or this small spark that just came into this world will perish in that dark cold place without leaving a trace of his existence in this world.
Was it a coincidence or Gods had the mercy on him but cries of child that echoed all night in that dark place attracted another living creature. It was old man that came into alley to check what was that strange sound that is so uncommon in that part of the city where only drunks, hookers and other dodgy creatures lurked. Families that were unfortunate to live her knew golden rule you never let your kids to be outside when night comes. Sometimes you could hear desperate cries of parents trying to find their child that disappeared but sadly most of them never could find what was taken by those that live in shadows. So an old man was surprised when he found small creature that looked like human but had very strange eyes among bags of trash. "Oh my boy...this is wrong...no one should waste that" said he picking up a small boy that stopped crying as soon as he could feel a warm touch of an old man. That day Virgil fate was decided he was saved and now he had someone who was looking after him. Now he had a home and a name that Old man gave him: Virgil.
Old man was not rich and only his possession was a small shop that also was his home in poor part of the city. He was a artisan of things that most people saw as inferior to nowadays nano technologies and far less interesting that magic artifacts. He was a watchmaker. To this day Virgil remembers that hypnotizing sound of dozen watches ticking in small shop and an old man sitting behind counter with his magnifying glass making or repairing watch that someone brought in. Virgil can still hear his constant rambling that people should slow down. They should enjoy every moment of their life and not to rush through it in constant fear that they still did not left any mark in this world. At end of their road when Yishreenok will come to take them to another side people should be happy that they were living their life at full and have no regrets that they did not accomplish anything.
Virgil from his childhood was a troublesome kid. He was constantly in trouble for things he did. In his early teen years he started to run with local small gang of pickpockets and as he was growing up his activities started to get more dangerous and dangerous. Most of his teen years he spent robbing, stealing or fighting for influence against other gangs that tried to establish themselves in slums. Because everyone knew that you could make good money there from prostitution, drug dealing or extortion. There were few places where even wealthy people were coming because you could buy information or hire a man that will not ask any questions. Especially drug and potion pushing was profitable there were few places where rich people kids were coming to spend their money on some pixie dust or try dodgy potion that could make your day more colorful.
But Virgil carrier went through the roof when he was noticed by a gang that was led by and low level orc shaman. Who noticed that Virgil has a blood of Elder Sidhe and he did realize what potential he has with "right" guidance. So he introduced Virgil to magic he gave him basic knowledge of magic and how to use it. Fascinated by power he had, Virgil started to search for more knowledge. He was stealing or occasionally spending money on books and guides that could teach him more. But it was hard to get real literature on magic because great sorcerers weren't that stupid that they would write down most powerful spells or step by step guides how to use them. Because of that Virgil still scratched only Surface of his real potential.
While running with them Virgil became recognized as a guy you do not want to mess. He joined gang when he was 17 and left it when he was 24. By that time he learned a lot from other people in it. Gang hacker gave him lessons on how to hack low-medium level terminals. Second in command introduced him to bow that in right hands could be as deadly as high tech cannons or handguns. Another taught him to wield sword and how to survive in chaotic street fights. Shaman introduced him to magic world and potion brewing. So he was climbing in gang hierarchy really fast and his name had some weight in streets at that time.
But then after seven years of work when gang was at peek of its strength something happened. One night their leader disappeared and suddenly dozen of highly trained fighters and mages burst in to their headquarters slaughtering everyone who were there. By the time sun started to rise house looked like slaughterhouse. All head executives were dead and name of gang disappeared. Virgil was sole survival of that massacre.He managed escaped using his Blink power. Virgil was wounded but alive and he went to only place he knew as a safe place. He didn't see a old man for years but now it was only place where he could go. His last memory was as he collapsed through the door and old man was looking at him. To this day Virgil is not sure was he hallucinating because of blood loose or the view he saw was real. Old man was standing above him smiling "Don't worry you still have time" and some strange warm light surrounded him. In the morning Virgil woke up with his wounds patched up and a beautifully made pocket clock in his hand. There was no sign of old man or clocks that always were filling this place with their sound. After few hours he tried to find old man but he could not find a single trace of him.
After few days he went to check what happened to his former gang headquarters and all that he found was still smoldering remains of place that he once called home. Something was strange here and he could feel with all his heart but he realized that there is possibility that guys who attacked them probably are still searching for him so he needs to get low. For a year he was dodging anything that looked suspicious to him but eventually he had to get money because his savings were going dry. So he went the path he knew very well.
And that day Harlequin was born. A guy who wears a mask with painted sad clown face. Who could rob, steal or kill as long as it did not clash with his simple code of honor and you could afford his services.
Reason for recruitment: Virgil decided that he had enough with his life where he constantly has to look over his shoulder. Besides that he posses certain set of skills that Knights of Stars find interesting.
Strength of Will: Greater Will
Magic:
Blink a.k.a. Teleport - It is as it sounds. Virgil can blink himself on the roof of building, to room next to him or even behind his target. No one trained him properly to use this ability so he was constantly experimenting and was following his gut feeling. Because of that he cannot cover huge distances and always need to have clear view of the place where he want to land or he needs to draw that place from his memory. Also because his control is not perfect every time he blinks he drains his stamina (that where his combat suit comes to help [explained in next section]).
Silence - for short time in close proximity (room) can silence all sounds. It's duration is dependable to radius at which spell is applied (larger area shorter duration). Another thing Virgil can do is to apply it directly on person that way spell can stay for quite some time or until Virgil dispels it.
Magic Lock picking - this is low level spell that Virgil picked up quite early so by now he can open low-high security locks.
Enchantment [Elder Sidhe blood]
Bow - Virgil is able to enchant his arrows with 3 elements: Fire, Lighting and Wind.
Fire - he can make 3 types of enchantment with fire. Fire arrow - when it hits target it will cover him in flames. Exploding arrow - after reaching target it explodes. It can be used to blow up hole in wall or to blow up some poor guy. Melting arrow - it is similar to flame arrow but after contact it doesn't spread flames around target but concentrates in one place that way it can melt through strong metal structures or armor. Lighting - depending how much charge Virgil put's in it can have few effects. It can kill a target, fry electronics or just stun. Wind - after this enchantment arrow can reach very high-speed. That way it drastically increase its piercing power and damage also targets ability to dodge it.
Plasma edged short sword - with sword he uses only Wind enchantment. Increasing the speed at witch you can wielding and adding extra power to its cutting capabilities.
Elemental control [Elder Sidhe blood]
Virgil can also draw elemental powers while in close quarter battle. But he cannot control them properly so he cannot send fireballs or lighting strikes at his opponents. Virgil has to touch his opponent with palm or at least hold it few inches from his target.
Lighting hand - by touching his opponent he sends a charge of electricity in their body. It affect is directly tied to time. Longer Virgil holds his opponent more damage he will do. Also sometimes it can be useful to fry electronics locks when you do not have time to hack them. Flames - this is useful when you want to start campfire or spray your enemies face with fire. It cannot do severe damage but can burn out eyes or leave some scars on the face of enemy. Wind - with this spell Virgil can break doors, push someone that they would loose their balance or if he hits really precisely break few rib or a nose.
God relations: Faros
Tech:
Virgil has a simple implant that allows him to control his battle suit, make calls or listen to music. When on mission he also tries to keep his battle suit hidden by wearing some simple CLOTHES over it.
MARK V "Specter" Light Armor - this suit has medium level defense against slashing/piercing damage and is able to withstand medium level destruction spells but if it will be direct hit then there is always possibility that it will go through it. MARK V biggest strength is that is design to enchant wearers physical performance (endurance/speed/strength) and that helps Virgil to use his Blink very frequently with minor drawbacks.
MARK V is also famous for its build in life support module that can heal low-medium damage to wearers body and in worst case he can put wearer into hibernation until he will be delivered to hospital or healer can patch him up. But if suit will lose all its energy wearer will die. MARK V is less durable than heavy armor. Because of that on left arm there is build in kinetic shield that can cover user in cone for 360 degree protection or can be used as simple shield to block attacks. That way it is more strong and it can hold of stronger attacks. After shields energy is used it has cool down time until user can use it again.
Helmet has built in display that can give user different information. Also it is capable to zoom in for better target acquisition. Another two features that also important: night and thermal vision that can help in dark or to find your targets behind walls.
Quiver[at same time its 3D printer(just don't know how to explain it properly)] that is strapped on his hip. It can produce arrows at high-speed and constantly refill quiver.
Elven Short Sword Beside being prime example of elvish craftsmanship this high tech blade that has Plasma Edge that increases it's power. Virgil carries it strapped on his back in upside down position that he could draw it fast and it is short enough to be hidden under his jacket.
Possessions/items/property: Only real possession he has it is beautifully made pocket watch that looks like as work of masterful craftsman. It has all three arrows and they are moving but it has no numbers that would show time. But it is even more interesting when you read an inscription on the inside of its cover "Chains are broken. Be Free."
Virgil at this moment live in small apartment that Knights of Stars provided him. It is small flat that has a bed, comfortable sitting chair, writing table and a bookshelf. Half of it is filled with bottles of all kind of beverages that Virgil buys or makes himself.
Skills: Master Marksman - even before he acquired MARK V battle suit he was master when you needed to hit something with an arrow. Now with help of high tech suit his abilities increased even more. Dirty Fighting (HandtoHand/Sword) - Virgil prefers long-range combat but when needed he can engage enemies in close combat. Years fighting in streets and dark alleys taught him how to survive even in most dangerous fight. Virgil's highly unorthodox swordplay and a fighting style is based on his experience on street and ostensibly developed by himself - taking bits and pieces from all forms of martial arts and making up the rest on-the-go as he fights his opponents. Hacking - he had some training in hacking and over the years he learned new tricks so he is capable of hacking low-medium security terminals. Alchemy - well it's more alcohol making. He knows a lot of ingredients that are used in traditional alchemy and what effects they can have but he prefers to brew potions that can free your mind, give you vivid dreams or just relax. Just healing potions are too boring for him. Streetwise - he knows how the deals are made in streets and where you can get stuff that is not available in open market or is even forbidden by law. Also when faced with dodgy people Virgil knows street slang and how you need to approach them.
