"A Goddess? Lass, I've seen and spoken to gods and you're no god."
Name: Mister E. / Eli
Age: 20 / Chronologically close to 2000
Gender: Male
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Nationality: Israeli / Roman Citizen
Faction: The Traveler
STR – D
CON – D
AGI – D
DEX – B
MGI – A
Appearance
Mister E. wears his long brown hair in a ponytail to keep it out of his blue eyes. He usually wears a brown trench coat with a blue and red striped scarf. Underneath he wears a black waistcoat, a white dress shirt, a pair of black trousers and Oxfords. Due to the amount of traveling he does, his clothes are rather worn. Stitches and patchwork can be seen on his clothes, a testimony to his life of travel. The overall look calls to mind of a once-prosperous-person-turned-beggar.
Personality
Other than that he’s a cordial man who can socialize with almost anyone. But it seems that E. keeps others from getting too close to him.
He seems to harbor a soft spot for Necessarius member, Kanzaki Kaori.
In reality, Eli is an awkward young man, exhausted and lonely from his long life. To have love, to make a family, to age and die with the love of his life: all these blessings are denied to him by his curse. Even his most cherished memories turn to dust as time slowly moves on. To him “The human known as Eli” had long since died; only “The Wandering Immortal” remained. But still he searches for a way to reverse his immortality, to be human once more.
Background
Eli was born to a small Jewish family in Jerusalem. His father was a shoemaker and he looked forward to having his son succeed him in the family business. Eli was somewhat pious but spent most of his time growing up as any normal boy should. That was until he was twenty and the so-called “Messiah” was sentenced to crucifixion. As the man walked to the site he fell to the ground, tired from carrying the wooden cross. Eli walked up to the man and kicked him, berating him for “taking a break”. It was at that moment the man named Jesus of Nazareth cursed Eli to walk the earth forever.
Eli scoffed at the doomed man but he slowly came to notice the truth behind the man’s words. His family aged and died while he stayed young and healthy. He soon fled Jerusalem fearing that his community would grow suspicious of his youthfulness. From that day on, Eli wandered from place to place looking for a way to break the curse placed on him. Although it wasn’t until the 10
th century when stories were told of the “Wandering Jew”, rumors began to circulate around a mysterious man who wandered the lands. While Eli laughed and dismissed the absurd tales, magic cabals in Europe soon began to hunt the unfortunate traveler for his secret.
At first all Eli could do was flee his pursuers, but ultimately he learned how to harness magic. Wielding his newfound ability, Eli gained the power to fight magicians on equal grounds. But he still required more knowledge and power to completely defeat those who chased him. So he traveled the land increasing his magical prowess, fighting the cabals who sought to capture him, and looking for a way to return his mortality. As the years crawled on his abilities grew and the cabals that hunted tirelessly for him were devastated to ruin. But, to Eli’s dismay, they were easily replaced over time by other larger societies and relief for his longevity still eluded him. Tired of continually running and fighting, Eli did the only thing he could do:
He disappeared.
As Europe became embroiled in wars and blood, Eli retreated eastward, eventually settling in the Orient. Spending several centuries in Asia, Eli enjoyed a small respite from the European magic societies that pursued him. Soon they forgot about him and resigned themselves with more pressing matters. The “Wandering Jew” was relegated back to an old Christian fable. Deciding that it was time to continue his journey, Eli left the Orient and trekked back west. Constantly changing his identity, Eli resumes his life of searching for a way to break his immortality, selling his service to magical societies, and generally traveling the world.
Magic Name: He Who Denied God / Liberia125 –
Walking the restless path of exile until the time comes.
Perks
Experience is Key – Faction Custom Perk
· After traveling the known world for almost two millennia, Eli has knowledge of almost all forms of magic. Magicians will find that their spells and rituals are less effective against Eli. (Spells are treated as one rank lower against Eli)
Die Hard – 35 AP Custom Perk
· Far too many times has Eli come close to Death’s doorstep at the hands of formidable adversaries. With the choice of suicide always ready, Eli can always choose to end his life. But he will never consider this choice; his goal was never to “die” but to “live”, no matter what. (Despite his critical condition, Eli will fight as if he was at full strength.)
Survivalist – 15 AP
· Having lived some of his years being chased, Eli knows the value of a “strategic withdrawal”. He has lost count of situations where he fled into the night chased by overzealous villagers, imposing magicians, or both.
Weapon Master – 20 AP
· Seeking not only to refine his magical power, Eli sought to strengthen his physical prowess. Countless times Eli seen magicians reduced to bloody pulps once their mystical powers were rendered useless.
Spell List
Seal of Solomon
Chant: “
In the name of the Eternal Wanderer, I name thee [name here] and entrap thee with my binds!”
· By creating a magic array similar to Solomon’s Ring, Eli can trap and bind beings inside the circle. With his wide knowledge of other magic systems, Eli can utilize different styles to strengthen the bonds. The stronger a target is, however, the more concentration is needed to maintain the array.
Ø Travelling the world, Eli managed to bring several magical creatures under his control. At the moment, he has thrall over two:
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Rubicante – An efreet dating back to the time of Solomon, perhaps even further. Found in Saudi Arabia, Rubicante wears a long crimson cloak, hiding his body and part of his face.
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Kongiku – A kitsune from the eastern islands of Japan. Possessing three tails, the young fox travels with Eli after he saved her. Kongiku can assume any form she wishes but prefers being a buxom pale beauty with silver hair.
Crimson Defense
· Hidden in the stitching of Eli’s trench coat and pants is red string: a charm used to ward off misfortune. What is peculiar about the stitching is that it is arrayed in prayer wheels and within those patterns are several symbols placed at certain intervals. Combining both Germanic runes and Tibetan
mandala, Eli is granted a high amount of protection against magical and mundane attacks.
Tay al-Ard
Chant: “
Bounteous Mother, wrap me in your arms and carry me to my destination. Fold. Fold. Fold.”
· Islamic prophets and holy men have the ability to will themselves to other places, regardless of distance. By “folding the earth”, the caster could appear where ever he wanted to. Solely used as a form of transportation, Eli can travel great distances in a “twinkle of the eye”.
Archer of Phoebus
Chant: “
Oh mighty Archer, Lord of the Sun, lend me thy bow and quiver of damnable plagues. For even as the foolish king pleads, his armies shall fall to thy merciless aim.”
· Creating a bow of pure magical energy, Eli is capable of shooting arrows that cause illness and weakness. Depending on his whim, the arrows can be lethal to the touch or merely incapacitating.
Excalibur II
Chant: “
Sword of the True King, I summon thee to my side. Grant me thy promise of victory and destroy my foes. Arise, Excalibur!”
· Using a sword-like object as the substitute, Eli coats the weapon in magic. The magic covering transforms the item into a pseudo-replica of the legendary weapon of King Arthur: Excalibur. While it does create a powerful weapon to use, this augment spell increases the probability of victory for Eli and creates opportunities to do so.
God Piercer
Chant: “
Though my body be damned. Though my soul be damned. My words shall ring forth: the Gods are dead! Their temples have fallen, their followers cast into the fires, their heroes slain and desecrated. This spear has heralded the end. Armageddon has come and no god shall escape my wrath.”
· A spell crafted by Eli specifically to fight Saints and Divine beings. A truly heretical magic conceptualizing the act of harming those of a higher existence and purpose. Eli focuses the ambient mana around him into the shape of a malevolent spear. Once finished the mana is then disrupted into an unstable state. In its current form the magical energy would overload the target’s body causing major damage and in some cases, total destruction.
Divine Soul
Chant: “
Oh mighty God above, I offer my soul to you. Lend me strength to fight my enemies.”
· Exalted as His “chosen people”, the Host of Israel was blessed with the power and strength to defeat their enemies so long as they worshipped him. As time passed, the Jewish people fell to apostasy that caused them to lose God’s favor. To achieve this lost blessing, Eli must first prepare his body and soul by meditating for one day while reciting Jewish prayers. After the ritual is complete, all Eli has to do is recite the activation chant to use the spell. While granted with superhuman abilities, his body and soul cannot endure the burden of suppressing its earthly elements for extended amounts of time.
Rubicante, Shroud of Flame
Age: Undeterminable
Gender: Male
Height: 204 cm
Weight: Unknown
Nationality: Unknown
Appearance
A tall, imposing male wrapped in crimson cloth, covering his whole body in dark red. With only his eyes visible, he radiates an aura of mystery. But from within the folds of his cloak burning heat seeps out and dull light can be seen through the material. Most of the time, he is sealed within a special bottle hidden in Eli’s coat.
Personality
Quiet and humble, Rubicante stands loyally by Eli’s side as his trusted familiar. Oft times Rubicante will offer his advice and consul his master on many different matters. During battle, he is as fierce as wildfire yet adheres to a strict code of honor.
Background
According to his words, Rubicante was one of the many jinn who built Solomon’s Temple. For many years, he consulted and gave advice to the wise king until his death. Then with the fall of the kingdom, Rubicante laid to rest in its ruins for centuries. It wasn’t until World War II that he awoke by the hands of Axis soldiers. With the help of Eli and his compatriots, Rubicante repelled the German mages from the temple ruins. Touched by his story, Rubicante pledged his services to the Jewish immortal.
Abilities
Rubicante’s mastery over fire and heat shames many so-called “Fire Mages”. He can create and manipulate flames into any shape he deems fit. He can also control the temperature, making the blaze as cold or as hot as needed. Without much effort, he could create a fire large enough to encompass a large city with temperatures well over 3000 Celsius. With his flame manipulation, Rubicante has the power of Tay al-Ard, a spell that teleports the user to wherever they will themselves to.
Kongiku, Mischievous Fox
Age: 323
Gender: Female
Height: 164 cm
Weight: That’s a secret!
Nationality: Japanese
Appearance
A buxom and well-shaped young beauty with pale skin contrasting her stunning golden-red eyes. Her long silver hair drapes down past her slim waistline. At her current level, she can disguise her animal features but chooses not to, claiming that they are just lifelike accessories from Japan. While she likes trying different styles of fashion, Kongiku’s usual attire is a loose red kimono, barely clinging to her body. Her real form is a small silver fox with three tails.
Personality
Kongiku is an incredibly childish individual; though it is understandable since she is still relatively young by kitsune standards. She constantly flirts and teases Eli, claiming to be his “wife”, to which he denies constantly in good humor. Yet she remains a faithful companion to her master out of gratitude for his deeds.
Background
Foxes in Japan are considered to be magical creatures that grew powerful as they aged. As a young kitsune, Kongiku was worshipped by a small village in a secluded forest. As time progressed, however, faith in the old ways faded as Japan opened its borders and industrialized itself. Soon she was abandoned and left in the wilderness. Helpless, she wandered the forest until Eli happened across her path. Feeling pity for her, he offered to take her as a companion if she helped him. Kongiku agreed and, since then, has been traveling with him ever since.
Abilities
Kongiku’s skills lie in her illusions and disguise magic. At her current age, she can effectively disguise herself and another as other persons. And with enough time and preparation, she can cast convincing illusions. She also has the power to possess humans weaker than her.