Somori/SoaringHawk

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Soaring Hawk

History

Courtier in the court of the Moon Princess. Famed Duelist and pretty boy, quite undeniably attractive and a bit of a ladies man.

His exaltation came as he was presented a gift by the Moon Princess' astrologer. This gift was a slashing sword of undeniable beauty, crafted entirely of Orichalcum and strengthened with Essence. When asked what he had done to deserve such a gift, he was told it was not what he had done, but what he would do next that had earned him this sword. At that moment, two things happened. The sun swept over the gardens, bathing him in light, and reflecting from his caste mark and the Dragon-Blooded Satrap standing nearby raised his sword to strike down the astrologer.

The astrologer didn't move, except to smile as blades crossed above his head.

The fight was against the new Solar until he fought his way back to the battlements. A strike to the heart of the satrap, a push back and a drop left him on his favourite horse, riding into the distance.

A few months later, he was slumming in the city of Difaris, when the astrologer approached him again. "There is a place for you, wanderer, the Court of Stars needs your wits and your blade to defend it."

Description and Personality

Soaring Hawk is a very flamboyant man, driven to heights of excellence, on the field of battle, in the battles of the courtroom, and in the beds of the ladies of the courts.

Tidy, short-cropped hair rest on a thin, slightly angled face, lightly browned by summered gardens. His thin frame moves slowly and gently while he is at rest, but whips about in economical motion when he is intent on hostile action.

His voice is by turns loud and boisterous, then quiet and restrained, perfectly pitched for his audience, whether they be a lady of breeding or the other duelists among the court.

Crunch

Name: Soaring Hawk Concept: Dandy Duelist Nature: Gallant Caste: Eclipse Anima Description: Hawk in flight

Physical
Strength 3
Dexterity 5
Stamina 3

Social
Charisma 3
Manipulation 3
Appearance 3

Mental
Perception 2
Intelligence 2
Wits 3

Abilities

Caste: Bureaucracy 3
Caste: Linguistics 2
Caste: Ride 1
Caste: Sail 0
Caste: Socialize 3
Favoured: Archery 2
Favoured: Melee 4
Favoured: Medicine 2
Favoured: Larceny 2
Favoured: Stealth 2
Endurance 1
Performance 1
Presence 2
Resistance 2
Survival 1
Dodge 2

Specialities
Melee: Slashing Sword (Reaver Daiklave) 2
Socialize: Seduction 2

Backgrounds
Artifact 2 (Reaver Daiklave, as yet unnamed)
Mentor 1 (The astrologer, a Gold Faction Sidereal)
Resources 2 (Offerings made to the representatives of the Court of Stars by the people of Ducherak)
Allies 2 (Mortal priests of the Court of Stars)

Charms
Endurance: Ox-Body Technique
Dodge: Reed in the Wind (E197)
Bureaucracy: Deft Officials Way (E204)
Linguistics: Whirling Brush Method (E205)
Socialise: Wise-Eyed Courtier Method (E211)
Resistance: Durability of Oak Meditation (E176)
Resistance: Iron Skin Concentration (E176)
Melee: Golden Essence Block (E166)
Melee: Dipping Swallow Defense (E166)
Melee: Excellent Strike (E165)

Combos
Leaves-Confuse-The-Woodsman Technique
Tendrils of Essence sprout like branches from the nearest patch of skin to an attack to knock away the strike before growing up like a willow tree and surrounding Soaring Hawk. A moment later they dissipate, leaving Hawk with a hardened anima that can better defend against attacks.
Dipping Swallow Defense
Durability of Oak Meditation
Iron Skin Concentration

Flaws
Wanted -3 points
Soaring Hawk murdered a Satrap in front of witnesses, the Realm would like to get it's hands on him, above and beyond his status as Anathema.
Known Anathema -2
His name is known, but not his whereabouts, those who find his passage might well be highly rewarded.
Temperance Vice: Chases beautiful women -3
Will always attempt to protect and impress women, even his enemies.

Willpower 6

Virtues
Compassion 3, Conviction 2, Temperance 2, Valour 3

Health
-0/-1/-1/-1/-2/-2/-2/-2/-4/ Incap

Soak 3B/1L/0A

Essence 2

Pools
Personal 12
Peripheral 30
4 commited motes