Post by acturis on Jan 10, 2016 4:13:31 GMT 1
NAME: Bragg the Bitter [Darius Nadir]
AGE: 29
ORIGIN: The Isle of Fire and Brimstone
OCCUPATION: Outsider - Fisherman and Blacksmith [Former Commander of the Isle of Fire and Brimstone's Royal Guard]
GENDER & SEXUALITY: Heterosexual Male
LIKES:
Family fun
Beer and other spirits
Peace and tranquility
Beautiful women
Adrenaline rushes
Being in charge and saving people
Teaching others who are eager to learn
Competition
Winning competitions
Intrigue
Loyalty to friends and family
Faith and mysteries of the divine
DISLIKES:
Obnoxious braggarts
Two-faced liars
Stupid People
Time-wasters
Blind fanatics who won't listen to reason
STRENGTHS:
The Strength of a Dragon: - Bragg's muscles have been developed over the years. When his blows connect with a dragon, they are sent reeling back, much like Stoic the Brave's.
Agile like a Humming Bird - Bragg has developed quick, well-coordinated movements over the years through rigorous training.
Indomitable Will - Bragg's deep convictions allows him to preserver against conditions that would cripple a normal viking.
Years of Experience - Bragg has had years of practical experience of applying ideas and theory to the real world of environment during their conflict with the Berserker Tribe that he regularly applies to all things potentially military.
WEAKNESSES:
Loyal to a Fault - Remains loyal to others who have earned his trust, a feat in-itself, to his detriment.
Ruggedly independent - Refuses to accept help from others, even when it would benefit him
Stubborn as a Mule - He tends to get combative when his convictions are challenged, whether it is verbal challenges or physical
Judgmental
Rather abrasive personality - See above.
Gentle Soul - Wishes to see the best in all of those around him.
Haunted by his Past - Continually haunted by nightmares of his past and mercenaries seeking gold to put an end to his story.
Alcoholic - He drowns out his past sorrows and horrors with alcohol
FEARS:
Heights
Dependence upon others to the point of restriction
Making the wrong choice (Self-doubt/questioning one's self)
Small spaces/confinement/restriction
AMBITIONS:
To reclaim and rebuild the Isle of Fire and Brimstone
To destroy the Berserker Tribe
To repent for his past sins
To find meaning in his meaningless life
SECRETS:
His origins as the Commander of the Royal Guard of the Isle of Fire and Brimstone and how he has lost his wife, his son, and all of those he loved
He is the reason the Berserkers attacked his village
He has a magnificent singing voice and used to be apart of a Acapela
He is an exquisite dancer
OVERALL PERSONALITY:
Bragg is a calm, laid back person who does not concern himself with other peoples' business. He is more interested in burying himself and his sorrows into fishing, drinking, and the charming sunsets Berk has to offer. He enjoys talking to the local kids and imparting what wisdom he can about the surrounding hillsides.
However, if you happen to find Bragg in a precarious situation, you will find yourself encountering a very different person all together. He will take charge with a commanding voice and a plan that could only have been crafted through deliberate planning with a process that anticipates several steps ahead of the enemy.
It will take a long while of dedicated attempts to get on Bragg's good graces. Then, and only then, may you actually inquire about his history. Otherwise, you can expect to get some half-cocked story about death, glory, and an illusive bone-knapper.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Bragg is rather stout at 5'8 tall. He doesn't tower over others but he clearly brushes them aside with his 200lbs of athletic muscle that have been honed over the years. These muscles tend to be covered by metal armor forged to resemble dragon scales. He covers his armor with a large fur coat that maintains a hood over his head to maintain his mysterious appearance. Bragg has orange hair and eyes that shift from blue to green eyes, depending on what he is wearing. He also has a permanent scar across his chest, an old wound from a battle long-since forgotten.
Bragg is also missing his left hand, he usually has a hook piece attached as it is the most versatile.
HISTORY:
Bragg's birth name is Darius Nadir and he was born on the Isle of Fire and Brimstone. His father, Ulf, was the Marshall of the island and his mother, Svanhild, was a well respected maiden. Darius had an older brother, Rolf, who was supposed to become head of the family after Ulf passed away. Darius was groomed to be Rolf's right hand man, a stalwart ally that could be depended upon. Allies were few and far between those days. Political intrigue and court politics were a clear and present danger for everyone involved. Since Ulf was the King's Marshal, he was inevitably drawn into the politics by default.
The island itself was formed by a now dormant volcano that laid in the middle of several important trade routes. The locals built an expansive forge using the heart of the volcano to craft intricate pieces of metalwork easily. These pieces were sold off using the trade routes the island laid in the path of and the island prospered.
Darius was indoctrinated in the the ways of the forge as a boy. That is, when he wasn't regularly engaged in court politics or sneaking off to cause mischief with his brother. The devilish duo terrorized the court with their antics, much to the dismay of their father, for quite some time. Instead of scolding the boys, Ulf encouraged Rolf and Darius to continue their misbehavior but to temper it with considering the ramifications of their actions in the court. It would not be long until Rolf and Darius started feuds among the children they did not like while they gathered information for their father. All the while Svanhild, their mother, disapproved but was unable to stop them.
The boys grew up, as everyone must do eventually, and followed in their father's footsteps. They were trained in the art of war by Ulf and found they had a natural aptitude for war like their father. Rolf was groomed to take over the position as the King's Marshall when Ulf stepped down. Darius had a less impressive future for him as the Royal Guard Captain but it was no less important. Darius had the sworn duty of protecting the King and his family against all else. He was able to handpick the warriors who would serve under him and Darius dared to say that he led the finest warriors ever fielded by the Island of Fire and Brimstone. A statement that was tested in battle on more than one occasion.
It was after one of these battles where Darius and Rolf were victorious that he encountered a woman of breath-taking beauty. The woman's name was Alexis and she was a young maiden in the court of an allied nation participating in peace negotiations. The problem was that Alexis had already promised to another. A member of the Berseker tribe called Mad Max.
Naturally Darius saw this as a challenge. A challenge that Darius accepted. It took months of courting and it wasn't long until Darius came into direct competition with the Mad Max himself. Mad Max even told Darius to back off or there would be dire consequences. Unfortunately Darius was young and in love. He threw caution into the wind and followed his heart, winning the heart of the fair maiden Alexis.
The two soon had a son and he was Darius' pride and joy. His name was Trygve and Darius loved him above all else. He had never experienced the kind of love a father had for his son. Darius could not have been happier.
That happiness would not last however.
Mad Max marched upon the Island of Fire and Brimstone with a fleet of Berserkers. The island barely had time to react and Darius had to make the all important decision of to either protect his king or his family. He knew full well that the island could not repel the overwhelming forces of the Berserkers but he was oath-bound to protect the King. So he sent his family away to try and escape while he ran to his post to defend the King.
The battle spanned several days but eventually the Berserkers overwhelmed the defenders. The final battle ended with Darius and Rolf surrounded with what few men they had left in defense of the King as Ulf had already fallen in battle. The Berserkers broke their lines in one final charge but Mad Max made it a point to capture Darius and Rolf alive. They had special plans for the two of them.
Mad Max wanted to make Darius suffer. So he made Darius watch as his brother was slowly tortured to death. It broke his heart to see the brother he grew up with and loved slowly killed in a torturous manner to the point of breaking him. The worst part was that Mad Max soon revealed they weren't the only two they captured. They had captured Alexis and Trygve. They repeated the same process with each of them, saving Trygve for last.
Darius was destroyed, both mentally and spiritually, by each death but something snapped when it came to Trygve's turn. Darius had never been afforded the opportunity to rescue his brother or his wife. Heck he hadn't been afforded the opportunity to save his son either. This time he decided to make an opportunity. The viking severed his own hand to free himself from shackles and single-handedly defeated seven Berserkers when he came after Mad Max to save his son. But it was too little, too late. Mad Max cast Trygve into the fires of the volcano before Darius could reach them.
Perhaps it was the loss of blood or pure rage but the viking's memories became a little fuzzy after that. Bits and pieces come to him about what occurred afterwards if he concentrates hard. He remembers locking the door to a wooden building and setting it on fire with people inside. He remembers the repulsive smell of burning flesh and the cries of men and women trapped inside. Brutal, inhuman actions in combat. Unspeakable actions that he most certainly committed.
Darius eventually found himself adrift at sea with his arm bandaged, basic rations, and alcohol. It was enough to last the Viking as he drifted aimlessly until he washed ashore. He was half-dead from starvation and exposure and most likely would have died had he not been discovered by a curious Rumblehorn who picked up his scent. That Rumblehorn took Darius to shelter and brought Darius food while he recovered from his wounds. But it was quickly apparent to the dragon that the physical wounds weren't the only thing wrong with the human. Darius barely ate and hardly moved from his bed when he was getting better. The Rumblehorn grew tired of waiting for Darius to move on his own so he started nudging him out of bed.
Darius first resisted the Rumblehorn's promptings but the Rumblehorn grew more aggressive. The viking started pushing back and that was when things started spiraling out of control. Headbutter, with his thickened dragon skull, and Bragg, with his honed muscles and foolish pride, went back and forth for hours the pair will claim. Eventually the two mustered up one final, epic headbutt. The two clashed, stumbled, and both fell onto one another. "You're...pretty...good...Headbutter" Darius groaned, the Rumblehorn grunted back before passing out. The viking and the dragon found a mutual respect for one another that day. They also found a name for the Rumblehorn; Headbutter.
The pair remained on the island for a few more days until making their way to the nearest human occupied island. That island happened to be Berk. A nice, out of the way village where Darius made up a fake name to live out the rest of his life in peace.
FAMILY:
Ulf (Father): Deceased
Svanhild (Mother):Deceased
Rolf (Brother): Deceased
Alexis (Wife): Deceased
Trygve (Son): Deceased
WEAPON OF CHOICE: Axes, swords, javelins, and shields
FIGHTING STYLE:
Bragg has an adaptive style that adjusts to his opponents preferred method of combat. He can shift from a double grip style using powerful strikes to skillfully parrying enemy attacks while countering with his off-hand. He begins to have trouble when he is unable to read his opponent to adjust his form to counter them.
DRAGON
NAME: HeadButter
GENDER: Male
TYPE: Rumblehorn
APPEARANCE: HeadButter has green scales with a tint of yellow in them, his head is a dark blue color.
PERSONALITY: HeadButter always has his snout against the ground, sniffing around for something edible or for some unsuspecting prey to skull bash. He is friendly and protective of Bragg but incredibly aggressive towards those he is unfamiliar with. In fact, he has a bad habit of head-butting other vikings around the village, all in good fun, and outsiders, in less fun. His food of choice is chicken because of the boost they give him to his high-speed headbutts. Headbutter is incredibly intelligent and determined when he wants to be. His signature move is the tried and true headbutt.
STRENGTHS:
Unbelievably powerful Headbutt
Incredibly agility for a Rumblehorn
Headbutter has learned the art of stealth for surprise headbutts
Discerning Eyes - Headbutter is able to locate and strike at critical locations, for headbutts, with uncanny precision
Explosive Missiles - Headbutter has stronger than regular shots for a Rumblehorn that provide an explosive blast upon contact, almost like a ranged headbutt of fiery death
WEAKNESSES:
Dragon Nip will distract Headbutter almost indefintely
Eels strike fear into headbutter's heart because it will cause unstable, constant fireballs to erupt from Headbutter
As stubborn as Bragg
Picky eater that will only eat fish or chicken
Overly protective of Bragg
Distrusting of others
KEYWORD HIDDEN IN RULES:
CBOX NAME: ActBrave (Acturis)
AGE: 29
ORIGIN: The Isle of Fire and Brimstone
OCCUPATION: Outsider - Fisherman and Blacksmith [Former Commander of the Isle of Fire and Brimstone's Royal Guard]
GENDER & SEXUALITY: Heterosexual Male
LIKES:
Family fun
Beer and other spirits
Peace and tranquility
Beautiful women
Adrenaline rushes
Being in charge and saving people
Teaching others who are eager to learn
Competition
Winning competitions
Intrigue
Loyalty to friends and family
Faith and mysteries of the divine
DISLIKES:
Obnoxious braggarts
Two-faced liars
Stupid People
Time-wasters
Blind fanatics who won't listen to reason
STRENGTHS:
The Strength of a Dragon: - Bragg's muscles have been developed over the years. When his blows connect with a dragon, they are sent reeling back, much like Stoic the Brave's.
Agile like a Humming Bird - Bragg has developed quick, well-coordinated movements over the years through rigorous training.
Indomitable Will - Bragg's deep convictions allows him to preserver against conditions that would cripple a normal viking.
Years of Experience - Bragg has had years of practical experience of applying ideas and theory to the real world of environment during their conflict with the Berserker Tribe that he regularly applies to all things potentially military.
WEAKNESSES:
Loyal to a Fault - Remains loyal to others who have earned his trust, a feat in-itself, to his detriment.
Ruggedly independent - Refuses to accept help from others, even when it would benefit him
Stubborn as a Mule - He tends to get combative when his convictions are challenged, whether it is verbal challenges or physical
Judgmental
Rather abrasive personality - See above.
Gentle Soul - Wishes to see the best in all of those around him.
Haunted by his Past - Continually haunted by nightmares of his past and mercenaries seeking gold to put an end to his story.
Alcoholic - He drowns out his past sorrows and horrors with alcohol
FEARS:
Heights
Dependence upon others to the point of restriction
Making the wrong choice (Self-doubt/questioning one's self)
Small spaces/confinement/restriction
AMBITIONS:
To reclaim and rebuild the Isle of Fire and Brimstone
To destroy the Berserker Tribe
To repent for his past sins
To find meaning in his meaningless life
SECRETS:
His origins as the Commander of the Royal Guard of the Isle of Fire and Brimstone and how he has lost his wife, his son, and all of those he loved
He is the reason the Berserkers attacked his village
He has a magnificent singing voice and used to be apart of a Acapela
He is an exquisite dancer
OVERALL PERSONALITY:
Bragg is a calm, laid back person who does not concern himself with other peoples' business. He is more interested in burying himself and his sorrows into fishing, drinking, and the charming sunsets Berk has to offer. He enjoys talking to the local kids and imparting what wisdom he can about the surrounding hillsides.
However, if you happen to find Bragg in a precarious situation, you will find yourself encountering a very different person all together. He will take charge with a commanding voice and a plan that could only have been crafted through deliberate planning with a process that anticipates several steps ahead of the enemy.
It will take a long while of dedicated attempts to get on Bragg's good graces. Then, and only then, may you actually inquire about his history. Otherwise, you can expect to get some half-cocked story about death, glory, and an illusive bone-knapper.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Bragg is rather stout at 5'8 tall. He doesn't tower over others but he clearly brushes them aside with his 200lbs of athletic muscle that have been honed over the years. These muscles tend to be covered by metal armor forged to resemble dragon scales. He covers his armor with a large fur coat that maintains a hood over his head to maintain his mysterious appearance. Bragg has orange hair and eyes that shift from blue to green eyes, depending on what he is wearing. He also has a permanent scar across his chest, an old wound from a battle long-since forgotten.
Bragg is also missing his left hand, he usually has a hook piece attached as it is the most versatile.
HISTORY:
Bragg's birth name is Darius Nadir and he was born on the Isle of Fire and Brimstone. His father, Ulf, was the Marshall of the island and his mother, Svanhild, was a well respected maiden. Darius had an older brother, Rolf, who was supposed to become head of the family after Ulf passed away. Darius was groomed to be Rolf's right hand man, a stalwart ally that could be depended upon. Allies were few and far between those days. Political intrigue and court politics were a clear and present danger for everyone involved. Since Ulf was the King's Marshal, he was inevitably drawn into the politics by default.
The island itself was formed by a now dormant volcano that laid in the middle of several important trade routes. The locals built an expansive forge using the heart of the volcano to craft intricate pieces of metalwork easily. These pieces were sold off using the trade routes the island laid in the path of and the island prospered.
Darius was indoctrinated in the the ways of the forge as a boy. That is, when he wasn't regularly engaged in court politics or sneaking off to cause mischief with his brother. The devilish duo terrorized the court with their antics, much to the dismay of their father, for quite some time. Instead of scolding the boys, Ulf encouraged Rolf and Darius to continue their misbehavior but to temper it with considering the ramifications of their actions in the court. It would not be long until Rolf and Darius started feuds among the children they did not like while they gathered information for their father. All the while Svanhild, their mother, disapproved but was unable to stop them.
The boys grew up, as everyone must do eventually, and followed in their father's footsteps. They were trained in the art of war by Ulf and found they had a natural aptitude for war like their father. Rolf was groomed to take over the position as the King's Marshall when Ulf stepped down. Darius had a less impressive future for him as the Royal Guard Captain but it was no less important. Darius had the sworn duty of protecting the King and his family against all else. He was able to handpick the warriors who would serve under him and Darius dared to say that he led the finest warriors ever fielded by the Island of Fire and Brimstone. A statement that was tested in battle on more than one occasion.
It was after one of these battles where Darius and Rolf were victorious that he encountered a woman of breath-taking beauty. The woman's name was Alexis and she was a young maiden in the court of an allied nation participating in peace negotiations. The problem was that Alexis had already promised to another. A member of the Berseker tribe called Mad Max.
Naturally Darius saw this as a challenge. A challenge that Darius accepted. It took months of courting and it wasn't long until Darius came into direct competition with the Mad Max himself. Mad Max even told Darius to back off or there would be dire consequences. Unfortunately Darius was young and in love. He threw caution into the wind and followed his heart, winning the heart of the fair maiden Alexis.
The two soon had a son and he was Darius' pride and joy. His name was Trygve and Darius loved him above all else. He had never experienced the kind of love a father had for his son. Darius could not have been happier.
That happiness would not last however.
Mad Max marched upon the Island of Fire and Brimstone with a fleet of Berserkers. The island barely had time to react and Darius had to make the all important decision of to either protect his king or his family. He knew full well that the island could not repel the overwhelming forces of the Berserkers but he was oath-bound to protect the King. So he sent his family away to try and escape while he ran to his post to defend the King.
The battle spanned several days but eventually the Berserkers overwhelmed the defenders. The final battle ended with Darius and Rolf surrounded with what few men they had left in defense of the King as Ulf had already fallen in battle. The Berserkers broke their lines in one final charge but Mad Max made it a point to capture Darius and Rolf alive. They had special plans for the two of them.
Mad Max wanted to make Darius suffer. So he made Darius watch as his brother was slowly tortured to death. It broke his heart to see the brother he grew up with and loved slowly killed in a torturous manner to the point of breaking him. The worst part was that Mad Max soon revealed they weren't the only two they captured. They had captured Alexis and Trygve. They repeated the same process with each of them, saving Trygve for last.
Darius was destroyed, both mentally and spiritually, by each death but something snapped when it came to Trygve's turn. Darius had never been afforded the opportunity to rescue his brother or his wife. Heck he hadn't been afforded the opportunity to save his son either. This time he decided to make an opportunity. The viking severed his own hand to free himself from shackles and single-handedly defeated seven Berserkers when he came after Mad Max to save his son. But it was too little, too late. Mad Max cast Trygve into the fires of the volcano before Darius could reach them.
Perhaps it was the loss of blood or pure rage but the viking's memories became a little fuzzy after that. Bits and pieces come to him about what occurred afterwards if he concentrates hard. He remembers locking the door to a wooden building and setting it on fire with people inside. He remembers the repulsive smell of burning flesh and the cries of men and women trapped inside. Brutal, inhuman actions in combat. Unspeakable actions that he most certainly committed.
Darius eventually found himself adrift at sea with his arm bandaged, basic rations, and alcohol. It was enough to last the Viking as he drifted aimlessly until he washed ashore. He was half-dead from starvation and exposure and most likely would have died had he not been discovered by a curious Rumblehorn who picked up his scent. That Rumblehorn took Darius to shelter and brought Darius food while he recovered from his wounds. But it was quickly apparent to the dragon that the physical wounds weren't the only thing wrong with the human. Darius barely ate and hardly moved from his bed when he was getting better. The Rumblehorn grew tired of waiting for Darius to move on his own so he started nudging him out of bed.
Darius first resisted the Rumblehorn's promptings but the Rumblehorn grew more aggressive. The viking started pushing back and that was when things started spiraling out of control. Headbutter, with his thickened dragon skull, and Bragg, with his honed muscles and foolish pride, went back and forth for hours the pair will claim. Eventually the two mustered up one final, epic headbutt. The two clashed, stumbled, and both fell onto one another. "You're...pretty...good...Headbutter" Darius groaned, the Rumblehorn grunted back before passing out. The viking and the dragon found a mutual respect for one another that day. They also found a name for the Rumblehorn; Headbutter.
The pair remained on the island for a few more days until making their way to the nearest human occupied island. That island happened to be Berk. A nice, out of the way village where Darius made up a fake name to live out the rest of his life in peace.
FAMILY:
Ulf (Father): Deceased
Svanhild (Mother):Deceased
Rolf (Brother): Deceased
Alexis (Wife): Deceased
Trygve (Son): Deceased
WEAPON OF CHOICE: Axes, swords, javelins, and shields
FIGHTING STYLE:
Bragg has an adaptive style that adjusts to his opponents preferred method of combat. He can shift from a double grip style using powerful strikes to skillfully parrying enemy attacks while countering with his off-hand. He begins to have trouble when he is unable to read his opponent to adjust his form to counter them.
DRAGON
NAME: HeadButter
GENDER: Male
TYPE: Rumblehorn
APPEARANCE: HeadButter has green scales with a tint of yellow in them, his head is a dark blue color.
PERSONALITY: HeadButter always has his snout against the ground, sniffing around for something edible or for some unsuspecting prey to skull bash. He is friendly and protective of Bragg but incredibly aggressive towards those he is unfamiliar with. In fact, he has a bad habit of head-butting other vikings around the village, all in good fun, and outsiders, in less fun. His food of choice is chicken because of the boost they give him to his high-speed headbutts. Headbutter is incredibly intelligent and determined when he wants to be. His signature move is the tried and true headbutt.
STRENGTHS:
Unbelievably powerful Headbutt
Incredibly agility for a Rumblehorn
Headbutter has learned the art of stealth for surprise headbutts
Discerning Eyes - Headbutter is able to locate and strike at critical locations, for headbutts, with uncanny precision
Explosive Missiles - Headbutter has stronger than regular shots for a Rumblehorn that provide an explosive blast upon contact, almost like a ranged headbutt of fiery death
WEAKNESSES:
Dragon Nip will distract Headbutter almost indefintely
Eels strike fear into headbutter's heart because it will cause unstable, constant fireballs to erupt from Headbutter
As stubborn as Bragg
Picky eater that will only eat fish or chicken
Overly protective of Bragg
Distrusting of others
KEYWORD HIDDEN IN RULES:
CBOX NAME: ActBrave (Acturis)
