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Victoria Aeternum

Fallen London

Dralt

Played by Libertine

Master

There was an undeniable "offness" about the infamous Isaac Dralt. To count the ways, his fingers were a mite too long, palette was frightfully pale, teeth a tad too pointed. Though these traits might not strain suspicion on their lonesome, together they cut a figure which stood out against a crowd of properly pigmented and proportioned persons. His hair grew immaculately straight, devoid of color, beard neat with wax and razored edges. The gentleman's features were further distinct with a Grecian nose, stern lips, strong jaw, and cheekbones jutting like craggy rocks from a gloomy sea. Built tall with broad shoulders, long limbs and narrow waist, he strode with the posture of one capable of holding his own. His was a body bearing the solidity of a man in his prime, yet a face shadowed by trial. Perhaps the most conspicuous culprit among his looks were those eyes: silver stinging like a blade, watchful as a wolf, burdened by world-weary bags. Abnormality wrapped within immaculate tailoring and excellent grooming, he moved with weight to his bearing, as if some hulking thing was stuffed into the guise of a practiced noble. There was a certain severity about him, this entity of sharp shapes, pallor and darkness, etiquette and instinct. It was a presence sometimes softened by a smooth stride, mild murmur, and carefully controlled comportment.

◖NAME◗
Isaac Dralt

◖OCCUPATION◗
Merchant Sailor

◖ROMANCE◗
Devotedly Married

◖BUILD◗
Swimmer

◖HEIGHT◗
6'3"

◖HAIR◗
White

◖WEAPONS◗
Short-sword, Katar, Rapier

◖AGE◗
Mid-Forties (?)

◖TITLE◗
Captain

◖ETHNICITY◗
English, Indian

◖SHAPE◗
Trapezoidal

◖WEIGHT◗
220lbs

◖SKIN◗
Deathly pale

◖AURA◗
Austere, undead, solemn

◖SPECIES◗
Vampire, Gen. II

◖ALIAS◗
Tak ["Tock"]

◖ALIGNMENT◗
Lawful Neutral

◖FEATURES◗
Angular

◖VOICE◗
Mid-Baritone

◖EYES◗
Silver

◖SCENT◗
Cloves, tobacco, earth

◖PAST PROFESSIONS◗
Butler - Etiquette Mentor - Treasure Hunter - Bartender - Pawnbroker - Merchant Guildmaster - Master of Coin - Royal Advisor

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◖FIGHTING STYLE◗ Sword and Board, Florentine

◖LANGUAGES◗ English, Hindi, Elvish, Gaelic

◖FEARS◗ Death of loved ones, loss of memory

◖VICES◗ Gluttony, Wrath

◖VIRTUES◗ Generosity, Diligence

◖SKILLS◗ Land and nautical navigation, sailing, equestrianism, falconry, swordsmanship, cello, sign language, pugilism, politics, economics, etiquette, butlery, basic first aid, Psychology (Victorian era+)
◖AFFLICTIONS◗
Albinism, Arachnodactyly, Vampirism

{ISTJ: The Logistician}
"It was easy enough to assume this composure was an aftereffect of nobility, though the necessity of restraint ran deep.
It was evident in his meticulously chosen tones, movements, and the distance at which he stood...."

At his core, Isaac Dralt is a well-traveled gentleman with dedication to his work and a complicated relationship with morality. He initially presents himself with a balance of politeness and distance. This guarded combination often comes across as neutrality, or even frigidity. Raised as an aristocrat, Isaac was warned early on of those who might take advantage of his station. He has had enough encounters with power-hungry politicians and scheming conspirators to smell treachery from afar. As a result, this occasionally borders on paranoia. Trust is considered a rare and valuable commodity: those few considered close companions are afforded fierce loyalty. He holds fast to his ideals, chiefly the establishment of peace between man and mer, an advocate of cohabitation having lived in both worlds. Unless provoked, or underfed, he is private and peaceful. Beneath this serious front lies wanderlust, warmth, and a sly sense of humor.

The composed captain is a far cry from the bitter politician he once was. Yet without purpose, Isaac is certain he would relapse into monstrous tendencies. The undead's demeanor alters with his appetite. As hunger waxes, restraint wanes. Expressiveness increases: he becomes more easily amused, agitated, or forthcoming. He becomes distracted by the scent of blood and sound of racing pulses. In cases of drastic starvation, a strategist's wiles combine with carnivorous desire, making for one cunning hunter. Many vampires are known to suffer territoriality, and Isaac is no exception. He is overprotective of his property, possessions, and people. He won't shy from guarding them by violent means. Even as a proponent of the "greater good", the undead must maintain self-discipline to sustain control over his darker nature.

◖DISLIKES◗
Injustice
Fickleness
Forwardness
Disharmony
Discrimination

◖HOBBIES◗
Seafaring
Theater
Hunting
Orchestra
Exploration

◖POSITIVES◗
Steadfast
Generous
Patient
Cunning
Wry Humor

◖NEGATIVES◗
Mistrusting
Stubborn
Wrathful
Intense
World-Weary

MARKS & MARS
- Left leg has been amputated beneath the knee
- Missing left fang, typically replaced by a golden prosthetic
- Missing half of right thumb
- Three claw marks from left jaw to nose *
- Thin stab line on right side of throat *
- Two small circles on left side of throat *
- Large rat bite on left forearm *
- Petite pair of hand prints burned onto chest *
- "Stigmata"; round scars on back and palm of both hands *
- Tattoo of house crest on right bicep
- "Tattoo" of a symbol hourglass ringed with runes on his chest.
- Tattoo of an eye encompassed by cycles of the moon on his back
* An enchanted item usually on his person hides Dralt's scars.

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Iconography and Heraldry

Symbolism

Famine: Horseman of hunger, deprivation, hoarding, luxury. Bears scales upon a black horse.

Ouroboros: Cyclic nature of the universe. Creation out of destruction. Life out of death. Eternal.

King of Pentacles: Enterprising, adept, reliable, philanthropic, steady, opportunistic, businessman.

Libra: Strong sense of justice, leadership, partnership, initiative; a need for things to be harmonious.

Wrath: Sin of Rage and Vengeance. Also a Passion, and "in the passions, there is neither good nor evil."
The neutral act of anger becomes the sin of wrath when directed against an innocent, when unduly unbending or long-lasting, or when it desires excessive punishment.

Heraldry

Sable (Black) Tenacity. Sorrow.
Black, or "sable", is symbolic of sadness. As the coldest of colors, it corresponds with winter. It is also a considered humble color, suitable for the deeply religious, denoting the qualities of knowledge, constancy, and work.

Or (Yellow or Gold) Generosity. Respect.
Gold, the metal of wealth and prosperity, represents generosity in heraldic symbolism. Here it portrays magnanimity, where family gives freely amongst itself and its allies.

Argent (Silver or White) Honesty. Loyalty.
Signifies sincerity, peace, and purity. Those beneath this banner must always be true to one another.

Pale (Divider) Military strength. Honor.
A vertical band down the shield denoting defensive strength. It was often bestowed upon those who defended cities, supported their sovereign, or stood for their country under duress.

Motto
SPERAMUS IN SANGUINEM - We Trust in the Blood
Loyalty to one's kin. Pride in one's species. Faith in one's self and one's personal power.

Serpent (Snake) Wisdom. Defiance.
In heraldry, the serpent primarily represents wisdom. In the family, it is specifically symbolic of the forbidden wisdom and self-awareness found in immortality. House Dralt adopted the Ouroboros as its charge when its heir transcended mortality. The never-ending serpent represents the cyclical nature of the universe, preservation of unlife through the consumption of living energies, and immortality. The serpent is archaic in mythological symbolism. They have been used to represent dual expressions of good and evil, fertility and rebirth, sagacity and trickery, poison and medicine, vengefulness and vindictiveness. Ouroboros is balance.
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