Squidziod
LegendMystic
―-― A T R U S M A N D O V I ―-―
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Reach in the darkness
A reach in the dark
A reach in the darkness
Reach in the dark
To overcome an obstacle or an enemy
To glide away from the razor or a knife
To overcome an obstacle or an enemy
To dominate the impossible in your life
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Reach in the darkness
A reach in the dark
A reach in the darkness
Reach in the dark
To overcome an obstacle or an enemy
To glide away from the razor or a knife
To overcome an obstacle or an enemy
To dominate the impossible in your life
KEY INFORMATION:
Full Name: Atrus (sometimes spelled Aetrus to be more consistent with Fuvur name spellings) Castor Mandovi ― pronounced AY-TRUSS
Nickname/Alias: He doesn't have any
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Social Status: Nobility
Marital Status: Bachelor
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 157 lb
Homeland: Palmwood (southern plantation island)
Current Home: Palmwood
PHYSIOLOGY:
Build: Slender
Hair: Black
Eyes: Grey
Identifying Marks: Some scarring near his right eye, and on his right shoulder. The ones on the face are not intrusive or blatant. Bottom quarter section of his right ear (the lobe, part of antitragus, and part of the helix) are missing. Other serious scarring around his right ear.
Personal Clothing: Atrus is fond of wearing a plantation-jacket he had made for his time on PW. It is a versatile, waxed khaki coat with with many pockets ― it does not, however, preform very well in cold climates. For his time in Queensport, he procured a heavy, fur lined coat and gloves to combat the cold, which he is poorly acclimated for. Atrus is fond of function over elegance; he wears boots, trousers, and vests, much like his father. Atrus has another jacket, the same cut as his plantation jacket, in red. It's less rugged, and more of a finery.
Hygiene: Excellent
Fitness: Atrus is only semi-active, and certainly not an athlete. He can ride a horse, sail, and walk up a few flights of stairs easily enough, but more strenuous activity will leave him out of breath. Fit enough to be able to "fear run."
Voice: Deep, but only so for that of a young man. He speaks with an accent which most nearly sounds like that of the modern Monégasques'.
Demeanor: Cool, faux-urbane
QUALITIES AND FLAWS:Strengths:
- Intelligence. Atrus is at least somewhat intelligent and capable of rational decision making. Not a dupe.
- Mettle. Generally, Atrus exhibits strong resolve in meeting or dealing with tribulation—he does not give up easy.
- Tropical acclimation. Being raised in the tropics, hot sun and humid air do not bother him very much.
Fears:
- Notions of Fate.
- Persona non grata. Becoming a social or political pariah, viewed by others to be like his father, has become a real fear for Atrus.
Weaknesses:
- Wordy, aloof. If provoked, Atrus will sometimes pontificate in a fashion that lacks basis in learned experiences but suggests otherwise.
- Empathic Neurosis. Atrus sometimes is prone to outbursts and strange emotional mood swings. Other people's emotions often feel like his own, and as a result, Atrus tries to ignore his emotions. In the height of what should be his time to develop emotionally, he has become stunted. His emotional state can therefore, be unpredictable.
- Frigid foreign lands. The acute chill of the north is especially difficult for Atrus to find comfort in; it is distracting and inspires lethargic tendencies.
Intelligence: Higher than average, fiercely introspective
Languages: Common, Elven (Fuvur dialect), Rede (partial spoken fluency)
Profession(s): Government administrator, magician, naturalist, and philosopher
Bad Habits: Atrus smokes tobacco cigars too frequently. His alcohol tolerance is low, as he does not drink regularly.
ETHICS AND MOTIVATIONS:
Ethics: Realism, Rational Egoism, Absurdism
Personality: Ambitious, wannabe-debonair, naive, reserved, brooding, wordy, talkative
Religion or Cults: Ashen Truth
Alignment: Neutral
Short Term Goals:
Get a better coat for QP.Foster relationships with the denizens of QP.Convince E. K. to teach him Animacy.Survive the sparking process.[failed!]Find some good friends.Settle into a house in QP.Find some other way to be useful to E. K., outside of their current arrangement.Take a more active role in his home country.Convince Aelyth not to dismantle the empire.[failed!]Talk to his siblings about how they will manage their legacy.[rejected goal!]Talk to Jane about their future, and what they're doing.[failed!]Talk to E. K.[failed!]Negotiate a new deal with Aelyth between Mandovi and Fuvur House, with the help of Adama.Earn the respect of his superiors and compatriots in the military.Conduct military related research.Explore religious faith as applied to ethics.Propose to Isla Vawdrey.Marry Isla, and throw a great wedding party that sees all his friends attending.[failed!]Learn about Tideborne legacy from Ardaric.[failed!]- Reunite with his teacher, Lilith.
- Find surviving members of the Ashen Truth, and reunite their interests.
- Learn more about the mysterious Iskvandar Aliegheri.
- Find where Isla Vawdrey has gone.
Long Term Goals:
Fill the shoes of his father, somehow.[rejected goal!]Complete military service in Queensport.Find moral reconciliation.- Continue his education in Animancy.
- Build a new legacy for the Mandovi name, to pave over the old.
- Start a family.
- Have glorious adventures. [in progress!]
- Learn about the paranormal.
- Maintain a good relationship with his siblings.
- Connect with family from his mother's side.
- Publish books on the Ashen Truth, and Natural Science Philosophy.
Father ― Josef Mandovi, I don't ever want to see you again… and I don't think I ever will.
Mother ― Adiella Mandovi, I can never tell you what I learned; I haven't the strength for it. It doesn't matter if you knew or not—the reality is unlivable either way.
Older Brother (eldest) ― Corben Mandovi, We may never have gotten along, but you are still my brother. I miss you, and I wonder where you have gone. I hope you are safe, wherever you are.
Older Sister (middle child) ― Adama Mandovi, You and I always seem to be on the same page. It feels good to have family like you. tyufiire7
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