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=Candles= | =Candles= | ||
| − | ''A lean and wiry soldier apparently in his late thirties though his long white hair seems like it should belong to a much older man. His hands are those of an artist or watchmaker though marred by the faint traceries of old scars; his eyes are a steely gray that at times can carry the sharpness and intensity of unsheathed knifes. Dusky, blue-tinged skin marks him as a native of the Nap Isles but he has long left accent and idioms of his homeland behind, exchanging them for a cosmopolitan mix from all directions of the Malazan Empire. Candles prefers to dress in loose clothes of muted colors with wide sleeves, simple-looking but of good quality. Over that an old but well-maintained leather armor of Malazan design with | + | ''A lean and wiry soldier apparently in his late thirties though his long white hair seems like it should belong to a much older man. His hands are those of an artist or watchmaker though marred by the faint traceries of old scars; his eyes are a steely gray that at times can carry the sharpness and intensity of unsheathed knifes. Dusky, blue-tinged skin marks him as a native of the Nap Isles but he has long left accent and idioms of his homeland behind, exchanging them for a cosmopolitan mix from all directions of the Malazan Empire. Candles prefers to dress in loose clothes of muted colors with wide sleeves, simple-looking but of good quality. Over that an old but well-maintained leather armor of Malazan design with slight modifications, and the standard army issue gray rain cape. Two horn-handled Wickan long-knifes jut out from under his shoulders and are his only visible weapons. A silver emblem on his breast, often hidden under other clothes, identifies him as a cadre mage of the 10th Army.'' |
Candles was born the son of a glass-artisan and candle-maker. His Talent was discovered only two years into his apprenticeship and to his father's great dismay the the newborn Malazan Empire that had just conquered the Nap Isles had a great hunger for mages of all kinds. After a period of initial training he was quickly inducted into one of the Malazan 1st army's adept companies. Over the long years of the unification wars he rose through the company ranks and eventually attained the title and responsibility of cadre mage. That would prove to be his last promotion, though, as Candles had learned to leave glory and fame - as well as the danger that accompanies it - to others. Instead he preferred to quietly hone his craft, be a solid and dependable second to his cadre's commanders, and avoid drawing attention. In that way he fought through and survived the Emperor's numerous campaigns as well as the quiet purges after Laseen's usurpation. Initially only a mediocre sorcerer Candles has relentlessly exercised his Talent over the decades, tempering, refining, and sharpening it like a blacksmith folds and hammers mere steel until he has shaped it into an unbreakable blade. The day will come when he is officially recognized as a High Mage but Candles dearly hopes that day is far away still - as he remembers Kellanved saying, "every throne is an arrow-butt". | Candles was born the son of a glass-artisan and candle-maker. His Talent was discovered only two years into his apprenticeship and to his father's great dismay the the newborn Malazan Empire that had just conquered the Nap Isles had a great hunger for mages of all kinds. After a period of initial training he was quickly inducted into one of the Malazan 1st army's adept companies. Over the long years of the unification wars he rose through the company ranks and eventually attained the title and responsibility of cadre mage. That would prove to be his last promotion, though, as Candles had learned to leave glory and fame - as well as the danger that accompanies it - to others. Instead he preferred to quietly hone his craft, be a solid and dependable second to his cadre's commanders, and avoid drawing attention. In that way he fought through and survived the Emperor's numerous campaigns as well as the quiet purges after Laseen's usurpation. Initially only a mediocre sorcerer Candles has relentlessly exercised his Talent over the decades, tempering, refining, and sharpening it like a blacksmith folds and hammers mere steel until he has shaped it into an unbreakable blade. The day will come when he is officially recognized as a High Mage but Candles dearly hopes that day is far away still - as he remembers Kellanved saying, "every throne is an arrow-butt". | ||
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**Compel: Follow duty into danger, fight hopeless battles for the sake of comrades, owing Shy | **Compel: Follow duty into danger, fight hopeless battles for the sake of comrades, owing Shy | ||
| − | '''Current Fate Points: O O ''' | + | '''Current Fate Points: O O O O O''' |
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==Stunts== | ==Stunts== | ||
| − | * | + | *Inner Strength (+2 to resist torture/compulsion, +3 when full defense, +1 Composure) |
| − | + | *Still Standing (may take one additional Major consequence, can freely invoke consequences) | |
*Cadre Mage | *Cadre Mage | ||
*High Thyr Sorcery | *High Thyr Sorcery | ||
==Skills== | ==Skills== | ||
| − | * | + | *Sorcery (+4) |
| − | * | + | *Resolve (+3), Perception (+3) |
| − | * | + | *Lore (+2), Stealth (+2), Melee Weapons (+2), Physicality (+2) |
| − | * | + | *Deception (+1), Survival (+1), Craft (+1), Science (+1) |
| + | *Athletics (+0) | ||
==Stress & Consequences== | ==Stress & Consequences== | ||
*Physical: 4 | *Physical: 4 | ||
| − | *Composure: | + | *Composure: 6 |
*Consequences: 4 | *Consequences: 4 | ||
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*Paired Wickan-style long-knifes (+2, Close Combat Weapon) | *Paired Wickan-style long-knifes (+2, Close Combat Weapon) | ||
*Enough throwing knifes (+1, Small, Poor Defense, Close Combat Weapon) | *Enough throwing knifes (+1, Small, Poor Defense, Close Combat Weapon) | ||
| − | *Marine scout issue leather armor (Absorbs | + | *Marine scout issue leather armor (Absorbs 1 Minor) -- inscribed with warding sigils |
*Army issue rain cape, slightly scorched | *Army issue rain cape, slightly scorched | ||
*Marine standard issue shield (-1, absorb 1 Major, Cumbersome, Wall of Protection) | *Marine standard issue shield (-1, absorb 1 Major, Cumbersome, Wall of Protection) | ||
*Marine standard issue crossbow (+2, range 2, Slow Reload, Armor-piercing) | *Marine standard issue crossbow (+2, range 2, Slow Reload, Armor-piercing) | ||
*Backpack, bedroll, water flasks, candles, two lamps (shuttered, signaling capable), oil, writing equipment (including tools to etch stone and metal), half-filled book, rudimentary equipment to make/work with glass and wax, an impressive collection of old campaign badges | *Backpack, bedroll, water flasks, candles, two lamps (shuttered, signaling capable), oil, writing equipment (including tools to etch stone and metal), half-filled book, rudimentary equipment to make/work with glass and wax, an impressive collection of old campaign badges | ||
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