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blankmaskara -> RE: The Hallows Inn - Accepting (12/22/2014 13:09:51)
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Name: Franklin Fullrich
Age/Race/Gender: mid-20s/Human/Male
Physical Appearance: Although sunken eyes with irises of a dark, dirty crimson stand out amidst Franklin's face, several scars, scrathes, and specks of dust balance--and maybe even dull--this out, along the way darkening what would be pale white skin. Besides that, streaks of grey can be found in his otherwise dark black nest of curly, unkempt hair.
His body, on the other hand, may seem to be the typical figure of a journey-worn traveler, but upon closer inspection, it isn't quite. It is indeed certain that majority of his body looks average and nourished well enough, with some degree of muscular strength found within his legs and left arm (although a slight limp on his left leg can be seen). However, the right half of his face and his remaining arm are a different story.
His arm and the right side of his face seem stripped down to the bones, with nothing more than grey, dying skin to cover up these skeleton-like features of his body. Besides that, numerous ominous, runic tattoos cover these, taking on a harsh red glow whenever Franklin taps into his mana.
Armor/Clothing:
Disillusioned by his past, Franklin no longer sees nor finds any importance, or pleasure, in wearing ostentatious accessories and extravagant garments. Instead, he chooses to take on a drab, tanned cloak with long sleeves with more than enough room to hide a few tricks and traps. Under this is a simple grey undershirt, torn and tattered throughout his numerous travels.
Below his torso, however, is a simple, yet durable, pair of dirtied cream trousers, ending abruptly at his ankles. From then on, straw sandals are the only articles of clothing/protection that remain.
Weapons: Franklin carries a simple, gnarled wooden stave with sharp, wicked branches portruding out of one end to defend himself. Although seemingly simple, the branches seem to be arranged in a circular manner, as if forming some sort of space for an orb to be mounted upon. He uses this staff mainly as a walking stick and a means to cast spells/channel his mana.
Numerous knives and darts are also hidden within the sleeves of his cloak, tucked into straps sewn inside, securing and fastening them so as to ensure they don't fall out and drop, lost to the unknown, ominous lands of the Darkwald.
Other Items: Just like any other journeyman, Franklin carries the typical rucksack containing a few potions, herbs, maps, as well as some rations. He also carries a rag of sorts, with stains of spilt blood, carrying a terrifying aura with it.
Skills: Gifted with a sharp mind and intelligence beyond that of an average person (or spellcaster), Franklin can decipher complicated, strange runes that others would struggle to comprehend. His mind also knows a way or two around a few of the spells that foes may cast upon him.
Besides this, despite not being too capable in a fight (what with his cursed arm), Franklin is exceptional at gathering information from his surroundings, and is also gifted with uncanny aim, allowing him to pinpoint and take down enemies without having to confront them head-on.
Abilities:
- Accursed: Although for the most part harmful, the curse does provide a few benefits. It gives him an attunement and aptitude for the more dark, demonic magics, giving access to spells that he would've never even known of before. Besides that, it also grants him tattoos upon parts of his body (the right side of his face and his arm) that repel, at best, weak physical attacks like a punch with no effort. However, the tattoos, when hit by any form of magic, enhance the damage dealt to Franklin. His ability to cast spells and tap into his own personal mana is also severely limited, allowing him to cast only two to four spells at a time.
- Midnight's Shroud: Using a portion of his mana, Franklin can create a cloak of pure, murky darkness to keep him hidden during the night. It, fortunately, isn't too difficult too keep active, allowing him to have it remain for an hour or two, although the slightest bit of distraction will make this dissipate.
- Shadowflame: Franklin can create a ball of black flame and hurl it towards his target, inflicting mild burns and creating a small cloud of ash and smoke around the victim. He may also envelop his knives in darts in this fire, although this may take some time.
History:
Franklin was innocent once.
At one point in time, life was still peaceful and untainted, with the accursed traveler being nothing more than a young boy belonging to a family of farmers, everyday doing his part by helping his relatives out in the fields. Life then was simple, quiet, and his soul remained pure.
However, upon discovering his aptitude for magic and becoming the local magician's apprentice, things started to change. With each and every spell that he learnt, his ego grew, his heart slowly starting to ache for something more than a quiet life with a family out in the fields. He soon found his family and friends nearly impossible to get along with, as they were not gifted. They didn't have that spark. Besides, they didn't even have the power that he so craved for.
Eventually, the magician came to know of Franklin's change, and started to teach him less, in fear of what he might become. Even the boy noticed this, with every questioned that he asked refused, and with every plead for something new to learn about ignored. He knew. And so, with nobody left to teach him, Franklin turned to black magic, hoping to summon and make a contract with a demon who would help him grow stronger. However, instead of a contract, he was left a curse to haunt him for the rest of his life and the faint traces of brimstone and blood left by the demon after a brief struggle with its would-be-master.
The town council soon came to learn of the mage's foolish, dangerous acts and banished him. From then on, Franklin has been traveling looking for a place or a person who can help him further his goals as well as the very demon that destroyed his life. And now, his search has led him to Darkwald.
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