Darcy Ocampo
Alias: Raziel; ALTA1R (street artist pseudonym)
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Powers:
Transdimensional Contact - Darcy is able to form contact with eldritch beings beyond the range of the physical plane, beings from his universe, and beings from different dimensions. Darcy may do so voluntarily via meditation or deep concentration with himself, though this may also involuntarily occur through sudden whispers and visions, hidden messages in mundane objects and locations, or dreams.
Eldritch Magic - Darcy utilizes eldritch magic, a form of magic commonly used by the Masters of the Mystic Arts. He is able to shield himself with this magic, create projections of objects (e.g. he may create sharp discs for attacking), and portals. He may also use this magic as a remedy, but only for minor cuts and bruises.
Weaknesses: The information Darcy gathers from encounters with beings from other dimensions or eldritch forces often appear as perplexing riddles, blurred images, mumbled voices, or scattered hints of something bigger. It is up to his intuition to fit the puzzle pieces together to discern the beings' messages.
Darcy has never been professionally trained in the art of eldritch magic, so his abilities regarding this technique are rather limited. He cannot conjure projections and portals larger than a diameter of roughly 5ft, and he can only create portals to locations he has been to before.
Darcy barely has any combat skill as he usually absconds when quarrels heat up; and, you know, he's human.
Personality: Darcy is reserved and usually withdrawn, though he tends to be much more expressive in his art.. However, although he may seem like he holds back his sympathy for other people, he is empathetic and tries to make an effort to bring comfort to others; he struggles with this, however, as he is not a very charismatic person and is rather stubborn.
Appearance: Darcy stands at 5'9" but usually slouches. He has short black hair with a white-dyed streak at the center of his front hairline. He has rather bushy eyebrows, and eyeliner streaks around his droopy eyes. He has slightly tan skin and often wears alternatively styled clothing. His ears are blanketed with piercings, and despite his irreligiousness, he tends to wear symbols akin to that of religious significance, almost dressing as a blasphemous figure.
Other: Darcy is a street artist under the pseudonym ALTA1R, often creating political and social commentary through graffiti pieces. He also creates pieces representing his otherworldly encounters, usually portraying poetic renditions of their messages.
History: At the age of six, Darcy came in contact with a being called Rtha'azrh, a collective hive-mind of forces manifested within the incomprehensible spaces between dimensions. This encounter was a result of a failed ritual which his mother partook in his home along with a few others, and Darcy has yet to learn about this hidden side to his mother which is being kept from him to this day.
Darcy learned to draw energy and knowledge from Rtha'azrh's influence in order to learn about the deeper secrets the multiverse holds. Through this, Darcy learned the power of eldritch magic, as well as the ability to communicate with beings beyond his dimension.
After his parents split up a few years after the encounter, he and his father moved to the city for prospects of a better, less confusing life than when they were with his "cultist" mother as well as for better occupational opportunities for his father. Darcy gradually developed his abilities to commit theft and to easily get away from small crimes, though he also distributes his goods behind a mask to the lower class citizens of the city—the homeless, people struggling under an unjust society, and some of his friends. The people he helps often views him as an angel that hides in the shadows, dubbing him as Raziel. Other religious people view him as a throne/ophan, though the ones he takes from often liken him to a demon or a malevolent spirit.