Profile
Name: Aksel Falk
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Race / Species: Human
Realm of Origin: Astrog
Role: Undergraduate
Pets / Familiars: A black wolf named Viggo
Physicality
Appearance: Standing at 6’1, Aksel is easily the more intimidating twin, which is ironic given his character. He shares the same angular features as his twin, the same grey eyes, and inky black hair, though his is shorter, falling just above his shoulders, but cut in the same haphazard way. Unlike Asta, however, he is built for strength over agility, with a broad chest and shoulders. He’s often been compared to a tree trunk, though he isn’t terribly fond of the comparison.
He favors black or dark-colored clothing, just the same as her; the two often wear nearly identical outfits.
Non-Magical Skills:
-Painting: His favorite activity to destress, he’s often found alongside Asta while she gardens, sketching and painting the nature around them. He’s very shy about it though, and will often deny that he participates.
-Hand-to-Hand Combat: His natural build leans into a brawler style of combat, only aided by his powers.
-Animal Husbandry: While Asta enjoys plants over anything else, Aksel prefers animals, perhaps in part due to his powers. He has a natural connection with many creatures and finds caring for them to be soothing.
Special Belongings: N/A
Personality
Character: A gentle giant, soft-spoken and calm. Fiercely loyal and protective, but it takes a bit to provoke him to anger. Almost too trusting when it comes to trying to see the good in everyone.
Quirks:
-Often mumbles without meaning to, the deep pitch of his voice making it hard for most others to understand him when he speaks too softly.
-Has a bad habit of slouching, only to quickly snap to his full height when spoken to which can be startling.
-General awkwardness, but not for lack of socialization, more so that a lot of social cues just go over his head.
Flaws:
-Absolutely hates being fussed over, even when he’s injured, which has led to some unfortunate instances of his twin dragging him to seek medical attention.
-Much too trusting, and wanting to see the good in others.
-Would rather be in the company of nature than other people most of the time.
Practice of Magic
Magical Domain(s): Like Asta, his connection to the afterlife could be considered Mana Magic, but the rest of his abilities lie firmly in Mandate, requiring him to evoke spirits, or use their souls as ‘fuel’.
Magical Abilities:
-Afterlife Connection: Aksel is also able to connect with and see beyond the veil between life and death, however, his powers rest solely with ‘lower’ beings (animals/creatures and plants).
-Divination: Typically done through osteomancy (bone reading) or the reading of tea leaves. What he sees is not certain, and he finds it far less interesting than Asta does.
-Speak with Nature: Able to communicate simple thoughts and ideas, mostly to animals, though sometimes he can get through to plants (mostly used to see what they need for Asta’s gardening, he finds it tedious to try and communicate grander ideas to plants).
-Soul Energy Manipulation: Able to manipulate the soul energy of both himself and the nature around him, including souls he has summoned, he can use this energy to infuse himself with powers and minor abilities (i.e. if he uses a hawk soul, he can enhance his sight, a bear for strength, etc etc). This does not consume the souls used, but is physically taxing for Aksel. He can also create constructs, but is limited to the shape of the soul’s physical body. It is not unusual to see him surrounded by shimmering golden animals while he trains.
Academic Interests:
Major: Conjuration and Magical Combat
Minors: Divination (much to his annoyance) and Animal Husbandry
House: None at the moment, but could possibly be swayed to join something to do with animals and creatures.
Current Magnum Opus status:
Uninterested at the moment, but could be swayed.
Plot Hooks:
-Platonic and Romantic Relationships: He’s just awkward and soft, and completely oblivious; it could be funny.
-Someone catching him sketching/painting, whether they’re nice or cruel about it.
-Sparring, with or without abilities.
