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⸻⠀the self⠀⸻
Sometimes, to be an expert, you simply need to be the only one who is willing. Reynault found this out in a real and tangible way when an oddly specific vacancy in the University of Tethian appeared under peculiar circumstances. His grasp on the practice of Pale Magic made him a tolerable applicant, and his relative competence in the study of antiquity did not hurt his chances. The lack of other interested candidates was what ultimately gained him his role as Head Antiquarian. A victory of sorts, perhaps, but it was not a position held in esteem within the university. Finding assistants, escorts, and guides to continue to justify his position in his essentialy empty office would be its own series of challenges.
ALIGNMENT: Lawful Neutral
LIKES: Snapdragons, Ancient history, Cemeteries, Poetry, Kharenian cuisine, Dancing, Stargazing
DISLIKES: Repetitive noise, Darkness, Confined spaces, Physicians, Alcohol
⸻⠀the body⠀⸻
HEIGHT: Six feet
HAIR COLOR / STYLE: Brown, messy, wavy
EYES: (R)Mossy, (L)Hazel
SKIN TONE: Pale
PHYSIQUE: Average, Fit
DOM. HAND: Ambidextrous, favoring the right hand
APPARENT AGE: Mid thirties
VOICE: Quiet, creaky
MODIFICATIONS // Reynault has interlinking, occult geometric tattoos on the underside of his left arm.
SCARS / MARKINGS // Oval birthmark on left pectoral, burn scar on right palm.
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⸻⠀the ability and tools⠀⸻
Reynault graduated, the University of Tethis with many an accolade in many an area of low demand. His study of Pale Magic, while unpopular among polite society, was quite thorough in terms of the extremely limited scope available in the University. Notwithstanding, his studies have afforded him the ability to find some sort of trivial information to break the ice with many people, which in turn has gained him small social niceities over the years such as invitations to house parties.
ABILITIES // Tethian dance, Minor chirurgeon skills, General academia with a focus in astronomy, and ancient history and its related languages.
SPELLS // Pale Magic focuses on the connection between the spirit and the body, and the degrees by which that connection may be manipulated. Precise geometrical designs and symbols are necessary to properly control the forces involved - as he discovered one year, during a mishap which burned his hand. These designs are sometimes created on paper, etched in stone or on the ground, or tattooed upon the wielder's flesh. At present, Reynault can somewhat reliably to animate the corpses of small animals,(or portions of the remains of larger creatures) alter the rate of decomposition in lifeless matter,(whether to accelerate or decelerate; very useful in the pursuit of horticulture) temporarily stifle the onset of the negative effects of blood loss, pain, and certain types of disease,(although this does not cure the underlying conditions) and conjure lights as well as certain audible and visible illusions.
ATTIRE // Reynault's wardrobe consists of predominantly blue, gray, and white clothing fit for the university and minor parties hosted by self important people. Few of his clothes are appropriate for long term travel, but he is not without a serviceable pair of sturdy tan pants, a many-pocketed olive shirt, and a warm gray wool cloak.
GEAR // University of Tethis graduation ring,(set with 'honor' ruby) pale grimoire of spells, chirurgeon's tools, a great deal of books, paper, scrolls, ink, quills, and other things that a scribe or researcher would have available.
INVENTORY // Sensible clothing, graduation ring, grimoire
⸻⠀the story⠀⸻
Once upon a time, there was a strange, unknowable creature beyond the stars. It came to know the daughters of man, as did its offspring.
So many lifetimes later, a person can scarcely trace any connection they may have to this creature - if even they know of it. This was not the case with Reynault, who from an early age felt drawn to look at the stars and know their mysteries. His mother was a furtive woman who discouraged this practice, but it was from her that her son eventually learned of the disturbing lineage she claimed. He never understood why this knowledge unnerved her so, and resolved to show himself a proud and worthy son. He silently credited a great deal of his talents to his ancestry, knowing better than to discuss the matter with anyone.
On his acceptance to Tethis University, his interests gravitated towards uncovering the secrets of his past, and that of his mother, as far back as he could possibly search. Dreadful creatures of antiquity and the legends surrounding their origin are typically not enshrined in respectable houses of learning, however, but his broader field of study prepared him - so he thinks - for the greater quest to uncover what, exactly, he is.
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