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✟ mortal tria nomina Ambrosius Domitius Cicero (Ahm-bro-shuss Dom-it-ee-us Siss-er-roh)
It was common for noble Romans to bear three names, the first being their Praenomen, the birth name given by the parents and used only by intimates; the second, the Nomen, being the name of the family clan; the third, the Cognomen, being a personal name used by the upper-class.
✟ mortal birth born in Rome, Italy in the year 337 AD.
✟ mortal life his Eminence, youngest promoted cardinal in Constantinople
✟ mortal death baptism by fire in Constantinople, Byzantium in 370 AD for treason (murder of Eudoxius of Antioch).
✟ demon birth Constantinople, Byzantium in the year 1096 AD, purposed against the First Crusade.
✟ demon name N'etherazr
✟ dimunitive The Demon-bearer
✟ demon type humanoid
✟ sub-race dragon
✟ first glance long black hair travels to his back and hangs straight. his grey skin amplifies his golden glowing eyes - undeniably demonic - especially in the dark. the blackest of horns climb skyward from his temples, the darkest of scales that shine in every light cling to the flesh at his cheekbones.
✟ facial structure Nikolaj Coster-Waldau - crescent-shaped eyes, thin lips, high cheekbones, a strong jawline and a crooked nose. Usually brooding or frowning over something.
✟ size tall, daunting - and somewhat disfigured from excessive slouching.
✟ body type just under seventy two inches when not slouched over and weighs much more than he looks - obsidian scaling adds a generous sixty pounds to his one hundred and fifty five. his body is a working balance of acquired muscle mass and voluntary starvation.
✟ diet meat only; the flesh of humans if he can get it, otherwise he hunts wild game and prefers his meals served raw. greens are revolting.
✟ style neat, sometimes handmade. when the occasion calls for it, he wears and dresses the finest tailored suits he can buy. more often than not, he might wear all black, in the likeness of a priest; he favors a black sweater that's obviously seen its time. in cloths, he favors blacks, reds, leathers and accessibility; his clothes don't maintain should he shift, afterall.
✟ voice Russell Crowe in Gladiator - somewhat husky and growly, deep toned and quiet. he has no distinguishable accent. when possessed, his voice harmonizes with his possessor's (speaks both simultaneously).
✟ language latin being his primary mortal language, Ambrosius has picked up several others over his sprawling lifespan, including demon-tongue, french, and the common tongue of Guildereim.
please note: Ambrosius speaks Latin, but I obviously do not. In instances where Latin is being used, I will italicize English to imply Latin.
✟ demeanor conditionally cold and reserved, when confronted with unplanned interaction he can come off as callous and indifferent. in good company he has been noted to be charming and evenly humble, but lavish in compliments and observances unto others. towards other demons he is completely hostile and unwavering.
✟ sexuality the ultimate sin; having never experienced pleasure in his mortal life, his indulgences as a demon (however rare they are) are wild, aggressive, and controlling. he never submits to his lovers and he has no definitive preference as to gender, though he stays away from other demons.
✟ affinities cats; they are generally neutral. quiet spaces, books and libraries, the smell of ink when he can find it. raw meats, despite its implications.
✟ alignment lawful evil; a conflict of interests between Ambrosius' beliefs and philosophies and the desires and actions of his possessor often lead to prolonged bouts of guilt. Ambrosius must sometimes cause pain and suffering upon others "for the greater good" -- that is, testing out his distilled concoctions on the less fortunate before marketing them to the masses.
human form: pale, sickly skin, free from imperfections. brown eyes so yellow they appear gold, and rimmed in the color of sleepless nights. dark black hair, straight and long. his manner of dress dates back to the victorian era - an era of fashion he is particularly fond of - a man truly out of time.
true form: two pairs of obsidian horns grow from his temples. he saws them down in a monthly ritual. obsidian scales covet his grey-colored skin, growing to cover most vulnerable areas and defining bone structure (heels, spine, elbows, knees, cheekbones, shoulders, groin). his scales are easily removed, though it is terribly painful. a long, barbed tail trails along behind him, the top layered in scales, the underside exposed.
his ears are pointed and somewhat mangled, the left cartilage is pierced twice and looped in gold. his eyes bear no reflections. a strange mark (pictured right) is carved into his upper middle back; it gives off a faint glow.
Cast back from Hell by the demon Alastor as N'etherrazr the Demon-bearer, an affront against God himself, Ambrosius has acclaimed the burdens of the underworld. Alastor and other demons from the nether realm may assume control over Ambrosius' body to carry out their bidding undetected.
Possession is mentally painful for Ambrosius and takes an average of two mortal days for complete synchronization. The first sign of possession is slight personality changes and quirks that gradually quicken, followed by voice harmonization and complete when Ambrosius' eye color mutates fully. While possessed, Demon-bearer's eyes become red and give off a stronger glow. His voice and the voice of the possessor harmonize and are spoken together. No other physical changes are present. Personality is completely dependent upon the demon in possession. Possession ritual lasts an average of twelve to forty-eight mortal hours, depending upon Ambrosius' ability to resist and the ritual strength of the demon.
Alastor, the Master, is his primary possessor. Demons wishing to assume control of Ambrosius' body must receive the permissions and ritual from Alastor directly.
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Profession
Demonology, the systematic study of demons. Demons, when regarded as spirits, may belong to either of the classes of spirits recognized by primitive animism; that is to say, they may be human, or non-human, separable souls, or discarnate spirits which have never inhabited a body.
The Apostate,
granted the minor powers of Hell, has the ability to detect a life force inhabited by a demon. More times than not, these lesser demons inhabit the bodies of wild animals, such as wolves. At times a lesser demon finds itself in the body of a mortal who is too weak to fight it, and there may be no symptoms the demon is present within the body (natural possession), though it is still able to influence and manipulate to get its way.
The Apostate harvests these lesser demons who have crossed over and studies them. Often times he is able to capture them in a "spirit" form, extracting them harmlessly from the host (surrogate withdrawal). Other times, especially in the cases of wild animals or strong-willed mortals, the host's body must be destroyed to trap the demon in the mortal plane and capture it (forceful release).
In his studies, many types of demons' spirits have proved useful for many different things and, when distilled properly, can be bottled and sold in "safe-enough" doses to mortals.
(WARNING: It is never safe for a demon to consume another demon.)
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Ignis - Fire. Liquid form. Smells and tastes of sulfur. Gain the ability to manipulate fire, in addition to being invulnerable to it. Great for parlor tricks, fire dancing, fire swallowing, and other stage acts involving the danger of fire. This potion lasts approximately three hours and requires a cold submersion in water immediately following the wearing of the effects to prevent possible spontaneous combustion.
Tenebris - Darkness. Liquid form. Smells of flowers; taste unrecognizable, but pleasant. Gain the ability to blend into darkness, in addition to perfect night vision. Works well for those not wishing to be seen, or who wish to see others in the darkest of nights. This potion lasts approximately three hours and blinds the user for approximately three hours following.
Potentia - Strength. Pill form. No smell; tastes of meat. Gain the strength of ten men. Useful for moving heavy objects, overcoming a threat, and impressing the ladies. The pill lasts exactly one hour and leaves strange burn marks on the palms.
Somnium - Dream. Pill form. Smells and tastes of the user's favorite food. A drug. The user enters a dream-like state, able to gaze upon other realms merged with their own. Another word for this is "hallucination". Hallucinations reveal the users greatest wishes or deepest fears to themselves. Side effects of these pills may include possible addiction, intense fear and emotion, and fatigue.
Infirmitate - Weakness. Potion form. Smells of acid; no taste. A poison. Completely remove the strength of another at the cost of half of the strength of the potion administrator. The first to drink of the potion has half of their strength removed, the second has all of their strength removed. The effects of this potion last exactly one hour and both participants may feel nauseous afterwards.
Mors Falsa - False Death. Potion form. No smell; no taste. A poison. The user enters a temporary state of death, similar to a coma but with no physical signs of life. This potion is very dangerous and should only be taken in an emergency, as there is a small chance the user will not wake from their coma. The time lapse depends on the amount of potion taken. Side effects include extreme headache, nausea and fatigue upon waking.
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Feral Dragon
✟ length 12 feet long, beak to tail-tip.
✟ weight 10 tonnes
✟ ability fire breath
✟ scale material obsidian
✟ eye color red or gold
Very rarely does The Apostate assume his dragon form. The transformation is painful and the longer he stays in this feral state, the ability to change back becomes increasingly difficult.
Causes for transformation include a serious threat upon his life, such as a holy presence seeking to destroy him, or severe starvation, upon which N'etherazr assumes the responsibility for feeding their body.
He has been rumored to pick off sheep, cattle and horses from farms, and reportedly has once eaten a knight in full armor only to spit out the smoldering plates.
The most notable feature about this dragon is his large, spiked tail; it is used primarily for attacking. Covered only on top by scales, the underside is very vulnerable and sensitive.
In comparison to most dragons, N'etherazr is smaller in size, built for flight and for speed. He relies on both when confronted.
N'etherazr possesses large talons, and they are sharper than man-forged blades.
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