JackT/Hellshish

Helshish

Early Years
I don't remember much of my early years. My father was a Prince of the Earth, my mother a mortal. His liaison with her was casual and brief and from their one encounter I was conceived. My father was a member of House Iselsi, and a sorcerer at the Heptagram. He specialised in Manse construction, and all three are in my possession to this day. He masqueraded as an outcaste and as I have found out a member of the All-Seeing-Eye. I never remember my mother, I recall her visiting me once at boarding school when I was very little but not much else, and she died a few months after that. At an early age I was placed in boarding school, and idolised my Father.

Schooling
Secondary school was a rough time for me, I was quiet and withdrawn, my father having died in a demon summoning incident, although I suspect there was more to this than meets the eye. Even before I Exalted I studied the occult and tomes of law furiously; I cast minor blessings and trinkets and was often approached by students wanting charmed items to help in their search for love or other purposes. In my third year I Exalted and was tutored by a Dragon Blooded teacher, Mnemon Rezua. He was a kind and scholarly man, although I suspect if he knew my heritage his attitude might have been different. He was unlike his fellow Mnemon's giving always and teaching at the boarding school for very little. He let my page through his books of Lore and Knowledge and began to teach me the basics of sorcery.

The Heptagram
I joined the Heptagram on leaving school. It was an exciting time for me, and I made several friends amongst the teachers. I kept to myself and spent most of my time in the Library. I spent several semesters out on First-Age archaeological digs, while these might not be as exciting as been a sorcerer for a legion, they are just as important. I was invited to join the Watchers society, and accepted with glee. While I my self often summoned demons for knowledge, the thought of selling them my soul sickened me. I attracted the attention of several teachers and received a request to continue on at the Heptagram, an unknown benefactor paid for me to continue my studies and become a full time researcher.

The All Seeing Eye Soon after joining the research staff I received the card from the All-Seeing-Eye. I prepared myself for any eventuality; I went to my Manse and began preparations for an assignation attempt. The man who came to see me was brutally injured when he came to see me and invite me to join the All-Seeing-Eye. His name is White Scar, and told me of my Iselsi heritage and told me that he himself was also of my bloodline, and that it is our way to serve the Empress to the best of our ability to cleanse us of our forefather?s mistakes. I welcomed the challenge and settled down into my role, watching, investigating and keeping tabs on sorcerers at the Heptagram.

Current State Last month the entire situation changed, The Eye reassigned me to the Wyld Hunt, and I have little idea why. I do not wish to hunt the Anathema, reports I have seen suggest their activity is increasing. The Wyld Hunt is failing, more Anathema slip through the net every month, why they have assigned me to it I can not tell. It needs the training and dedication only an Immaculate Monk can bring to bear. I fear that this move may be political, that someone holds a vendetta against me for reporting them, or perhaps someone has found my heritage out. I await my first assignment and look nervously onto the future, for their may not be much to look forward to.

Stat Block

Name: Helshish
Aspect: Air
Nature: Conniver
Anima: Eldritch symbols and surreal patterns
Concept: All Seeing Eye opperative

Attributes:
Strength 3, Dexterity 5, Stamina 2
Charisma 4, Manipulation 4, Appearance 2
Perception 4, Intelligence 4, Wits 2

Abilities:
Air: Linguistics 2, Lore 4, Occult 5, Stealth 3
Earth: Awareness 2, Endurance 1, Martial Arts 1, Resistance 1
Fire: Dodge 4, Melee 5, Presence 2, Socialize 5
Water: Bereaucracy 2, Investigation 4, Larceny 3
Wood: Archery 1, Performance 3, Ride 1
Specialities: Occult (Demon Summoning) 2, Melee (Daiklaives) 2

Backgrounds:
Artifact 2, Backing (All Seeing Eye) 2, Breeding 2, Connections (All Seeing Eye) 2, Manse 3, Sorcery 5

Virtues:
Compassion 1, Conviction 4, Temperance 3, Valor 2
Virtue Flaw:
Extreme Lofty Arrogance

Willpower: 7
Health: -0,-1,-1,-2,-2,-4,Incap
Essence: 4
Essence Pool: 13/25(32)

Charms:

• Linguistics
  

Language Learning Ritual

• Lore
  

Elemental Concentration Trance

• Occult
  

Spirit-Detecting Mirror Technique
Terrestial Circle Sorcery

• Dodge
  

Flickering Candle Meditation
Safety Among Enemies

• Melee
  

Stoking Bonfire Style
Portentious Comet Deflecting Technique

• Socialise
  

Loquacious Carrier Technique

• Investigation
  

Indisputable Physical Analysis Technique

• Performance
  

Memorable Performance Technique

• Sorcery
  

Death of Obsidian Butterflys
Demon of the First Circle
Emerald Counter Magic
Invulnerable Skin of Bronze
Storm Wind Rider
Flying Guillotine
Incantation of Effective Restoration
Mirror of Bending Light
Sorcerers Irresistable Puppet
Unbreakable Bones of Self

Equpment:
Reaver Daiklaive (Swift Blue Murder); Blue Jade Breastplate (Gilded Protection of the Gods); Spell notes; Sorcerous Equipment; Worn robes

Combat:
Base Initiative: 7
Soak: 6B/6L/6A (Jade Breastplate: 6L/4B, Mobility Penalty -0, Fatigue 0)
Dodge: 9
Attacks:
Swift Blue Murder: Speed: +15, Accuracy: +15, Damage: +7L, Defence: +15

Artifacts

Swift Blue Murder Swift blue murder was my father's sword, passed down from Iselsi Farther to Son. I inherited it upon his death, along with 3 manses he had constructed and funded. Where he acquired the money to perform these tasks is beyond my understanding. The blade is swift and fast, preferring speed over damage. The shining blue diaklave was constructed over 600 years ago when the House was beyond dispute. Its legends are lost in the history of time, although it yearns for blood and action, something it has not had of late, but will soon I fear.

Gilded Protection of the Gods This breast plate was found on one of my archaeological digs, dug out of the belly of a slain Behemoth. I kept it as a memento of the occasion, and it has served me well. The blue jade is gilded with images of the Mela, and it is comforting to know she watches over me.