Ziero Blackthorne

Overview

This man somehow pulls of both dark and spooky, along with refined and elegant. His accent is undoubtedly foreign, but unless one happened to be around in the era of Mhach and Amdapor, probably impossible to place. For the most part, he generally appears to be just along for the ride, and a 'fun time' wherever one may find him. A little whimsical and eccentric , he cares little about getting involved in anything for the sake of others, only for his own amusement.

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Appearance

Tall, dark and brooding might be an initial impression of this man. Dark clothes, hair and an ashen complexion make for a rather spooky combination. Not to mention the piercing gold eyes, that sometimes flash with malevolent purple magicks.His clothing appears to be made of only the finest materials. Dark silks with golden embroidery seem to be his favorite, and he tends to be adorned in plenty of intricate gold jewellery. After pushing past the spookiness, it's quite plain that he cuts a rather refined figure.It could be said that he looks quite beautiful, youthful and slightly androgynous. However, in contrast to his prime appearance, there's definitely an air about him that hints to a much older age.His accent has no discernible origin, but he is well spoken, and his tone carries a deep seductive lilt, like velvet. It matches the rest of his appearance, mysterious but high quality.

Personality

Unlike his appearance may suggest, Ziero is generally quite pleasant to be around. Not 'nice' exactly, as there may be some uncomfortable or mocking vibes, but well mannered enough. If you ignore the pet names he likes to throw out, that is. Unless one annoys him enough to earn a scathing insult, he is generally quite agreeable.However, what lies below that superficial facade is a little different. Although he values loyalty, and would not go out of his way to betray a friend or ally, he really has no care for people in general. He would end lives to benefit himself, with no second thoughts or remorse, and has been doing so for a long time.Generally, it can be difficult to tell if he is truly interested in a person he is speaking with, or simply mocking for his own private entertainment. He does like to find amusement wherever possible. He has a very strange, rather whimsical nature. Like someone that's been around for far too long and just isn't quite the same any longer. Things can turn from fun to deadly with him at the drop of a hat. Best to watch your back.

• LIKES: wine, spicy & sweet foods, thunderstorms, napping, forbidden magics, performances & theater, normal people, decadent things, Jewellery, silk bedsheets, lavish comfort, manipulating people

• DISLIKES: dirty things, carrots, righteous people, exercise, nature, bright sunlight, waking up every day forever

• FEARS: the slow but eternal march of time, forming significant emotional attachments, powerful white magic

• QUIRKS: Likes to sleep with the lights on, wells of aether but little energy, perpetually tired, knows many languages - including some dead ones, uses the void as his own infinite storage cabinet

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History

Growing up

Born and raised in the Golmore Jungle, within an ancient village long since lost to the passage of time. He remembers very little of his childhood, those memories all but lost save for a few. The passage of time tends to wash away many things. His mother and older sister he can vaguely recall, though he has long since forgotten what their faces even looked like.Cast out from his home upon reaching maturity as a male, he chose to travel rather than remain within Dalmasca. It was during such adventuring that he fell into an apprenticeship under a progressive magical researcher from the great city of Mhach. At first it was just to do heavy lifting, but he quickly got involved in the studies.Before the war of the magi broke out, he met who he still considers the love of his life. An accomplished white mage who hailed from Amdapor. Though their practiced magicks were heavily conflicting, they found a way to make. When war actually broke out between their two homes, the tensions were high, and they left to seek solitude together. Because of this, Zierio did not board the void ark like the rest of his people, and was thusly spared their fate.But alas, he inevitably long outlived his wife, and after she passed, he never remarried. He still wears both of their rings, and as time has marched on, found them to feel more like a chain around his throat. But he just can't let it go.So, 'how the heck was this guy around during Mhach? Just how old is he anyway?' you may ask, and the answer is.... pretty damn old. He was heavily involved in the progression of magics that use the void and it's denizens, and while such techniques had their flaws, they also have incredibly interesting potential. The forbidden knowledge from the Necronomicon, as well asconsumption of living aether is certainly a way in which one may elude the passage of time. It's a complicated balance.

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Recent history

After the fall of the city he would have called home, and the death of his beloved wife, Ziero returned to traveling, and did his best to carry on the research of his people. He's been involved in this and that over the years, seen the rise of new nations to power. He finds the whole thing rather banal at this point. Civilizations rise and fall, no matter how powerful they may be. Better to satisfy his own interests.He currently has two students under his wing, though his teaching methods are erratic at best. He has a bit of fun toying with them both, and they help to keep him grounded in the real world. It's far too easy to lose touch with reality after so many years alone.

Taking a break from what tends to be mostly solitary study, he has been out and about looking for something to keep him amused for a time. He's often said that he likes to spend time around normal, mundane people, and makes an effort to do so once in a while. He's also a big fan of shows and the theater. He can be spotted fairly often in such places. Even street performers tend to catch his eye.

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Skills

Combat

Adorned with a long, ornate battlestaff, it's fair to assume that this man is a mage. What kind of mage, however, is not so apparent. This long-lived sorcerer is quite adept in both destruction and rituals, drawing on the black magic that was at it's peak during his prime. Perhaps a more unique ability is his manipulation of the void, able to open rifts to the 13th and use it's denizens for his own means. Due to long-term usage of void magic, including pacts with some of the more powerful voidsent, Zeiro already heavily corrupted and is not vulnerable to tempering. Anyone with aethersight would see him as a black stain.

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RP Info

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