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Of the Lord

  • Description

    Bahlrug is an imposing figure, standing unnaturally large and broad. Often described as a giant, a beast, an ogre, or worse, his face is not one usually considered beautiful or handsome, instead seeming as if it were clay that had been molded by strikes and chops rather than gentle gestures, with an aquiline nose and a brutish jaw. His eyes were of a jade green, somewhat startling against his features, and all the more so for the visible red that streaked through them. His hair was a black that seemed to shine red under bright lights, long enough to be gathered behind his head while still somewhat unruly, while his skin, once said to be dark or olive, was now considered fair.
    His clothes seemed to match his physical menace, almost always darkly colored or black, usually only with simple decoration, as if his size and presence dissuaded decoration from his form. Typically, he wore a long sleeve shirt and trousers, with boots and a vest, usually appearing in the mornings as polished as he could be, but the refinement deteriorating throughout the day, particularly his hair, which predictably would escape its tie throughout the day and give his face the vague appearance of being wreathed in wisps of smoke or flame.
    Bahlrug eschewed jewelry as much as he could, whenever possible choosing to wear only his signet: A design of an eclipsed moon over a mountain, with a lake beneath.

  • Info

    Name:
    Bahlrug, Sovereign of Brasquura
    Demon King, Tyrant of the Abyss, Lord of the Night, the Beast of Brasquura, Lightbane, the Enemy of the Heavens

    Birthplace:
    Stories vary, but believed to be a fishing village on the western coast

    Gender:
    Male

    Species/Origin:
    Legend states that he was once a mortal man that gained his power from demonic conquest

    Social Standing:
    Unquestioned lord of the city-state of Brasquera and the lands that pay homage

    Language:
    Speaks several languages, but only two are modern enough to be useful

    Family:
    One living family member, a daughter named Nyxara

    Height:
    2.3 meters (7'6")

    Weight:
    225kg (496 lbs)

    Hair:
    Long black with undertones of red, typically starts the day slick and restrained in a ponytail but grows loose and wild throughout the day

    Eyes:
    Jade green, with streaks of red

    Limb Dexterity:
    Limb dexterity is good, but not excellent due to his size and musculature. Additionally, there are occassional signs of old injuries

    Complexion:
    Fair, although older portraits show him being darker skinned.

    Typical Clothing/Equipment:
    Bahlrug is known to be contemptuous of finer clothing and jewelry, but over the course of his reign he has slowly accepted dressing better, typically in black or near-black colors

    Personality/Attitude:
    Bahlrug's personality has been described from visiting dignataries as impatient, angry, intolerant, and dour, with very little shown of joy, love, or care, save small glimpses shown in his relationship with his daughter

    Skills/Talents:
    Bahlrug's most legendary skill and talent has always been his immense power and strength in combat. Lesser known is that he's been cited as being an talented mason and stonecarver

    Strengths:
    Will is said to be Bahlrug's biggest strength, side by side with strength itself. His history is littered with felled heroes and champions who sought to defeat him for the sake of their rulers or gods. His lieutenants and advisors are known to be extremely loyal to him, begging the question of what leverage he amassed to bind them so closely. There is also the matter of the sway he holds over the very nature of the lands he rules, such as the red daylight skies of the outlying towns and cities, and the eternal night over Brasquura itself, which has created a haven for all manner of 'unnatural' creatures.

    Weaknesses:
    In combat, Bahlrug has been known to have difficulty fighting against water-based powers. Personally, it is whispered amongst his staff that he doesn't sleep as much as he should. Visiting diplomats have claimed that he is far too prideful, and his continued public distaste for churches and temples, especially those he previously tore down or expelled, has created a continued fractious point for him politically.
    Favourites/Likes:
    It is claimed that he revels in torture and bloodshed, however most that have met him claim that would require him to show passion or joy. In private and privileged knowledge, it's known that he likes chocolate, tea, fishing, and peace and quiet to work on his personal projects

    Most Hated/Dislikes:
    It's said that the Lord of Brasquura hates the gods, although his reasoning for tearing down some temples while sparing others has never been made clear. He rarely drinks alcohol and is intolerant of drunkards, and has been known to walk out of dinners when fish is served.

    Goals/Ambitions:
    Bahlrug does not appear to have any goals or ambitions save the continued stability of his realm

    Fears:
    In private audiences amongst his advisors, they claim that Bahlrug's only real fear is the overthrow of his realm by outside forces


    Hobbies/Interests:
    In the rare moments that he has time to himself, Bahlrug is known to spend that time doing stonework carvings, occassionaly going fishing (although he almost never eats anything he catches), working his way through the castle library, and on very rare occassion he's been spotted making his own meals in the kitchens

    Regular Routine:
    The Sovereign of Brasquura's routine is typical of many rulers, spending large amounts of time in meetings with his advisors and foreign dignitaries resolving matters of policy, as well as hearing cases plead to him by the courts and commons

    Philosophy of Life:
    Bahlrug's philosophy has never outwardly been stated, even in private, and is purely a matter of conjecture and speculation. His enemies claim that he seeks to conquer the world, but his allies and subjects seem to have little to say on the matter, only expressing that they're happy with whatever it is that he does

    Attitude Toward Death:
    If anything, Bahlrug seems to have a resigned attitude towards death. For a long time, it has eluded him, and he seems to be accepting of the possibility, so long as his work is done when it comes

    Religion/Beliefs:
    Bahlrug is outwardly disdainful of a religious institutions, and those few that he has permitted to exist within his lands are usually considered 'quite bold' in coming to him with complaints or requests. His own beliefs are widely unknown, although there is rumor that there is a small shrine or altar to something within his private chambers.

    Fetishes/Strange Behaviors:
    Does not behave typically of a ruler, prefering to do many things himself such as bathing or dressing. He also only allows two servants into his private quarters, and will often attempt to cook for himself if he believes that it won't cause greater problems.

    Most Instructive/Painful/Memorable Experience:
    According to Bahlrug's legend, the most crucial moment of his life was when he and his mortal family was killed or enslaved and scattered across the lands

    Education/Special Training:
    Bahlrug has a very long history of education, from his life as a mortal child to the present day.

    Place/Type of Residence:
    Bahlrug resides almost exclusively in the city of Brasquura. He has houses, apartments, or manors in the other cities that he controls, but his ability to visit those places is limited

    Occupation:
    Sole sovereign ruler of the city of Brasquura and overlord of the surrounding allied cities and towns

    Work-related Skills:
    While 'skills' is a misleading term when it comes to Bahlrug, his chiefest related skill to being sovereign is easily his own well-earned legend for brutality and savagery. His presence is singularly intimidating from size alone, coupled with the skills and powers he has garnered along his life. Frustratingly to some diplomats, he is also intelligent, and will often take time, sometimes considerable amounts of it, in deciding courses of action for the rule of his lands.

    Past Occupations:
    Fisherman, stonecutter, slave, miner, gladiator, mercenary, general, ruler.