Brian Alexander McDineen-Ravenlock

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Patriarch of the Ravenlock Clan (Founding Member)

Semi-Retired Adventurer

Political Activist

Founding member of the Greater Rhy'Din Market Place Chamber of Commerce

Founder of the Jewell Ravenlock Center for Community Partnership (?JRC?)

Member of the Rhy?din Emergency Response & Medical Service w/ a current status of ?Active Reserve?

Decorated member of the Rhy'din Military, holding the rank of Captain w/ a current status of ?Active Reserve?.

Unit attachment : Rhy'Din Watch and Localized Militia, 27th Division Special Response and Logistics, based out of the Market Place. (Commander)

Co-Owner of the Sanctuary of Zi'Tah Spritual Spa, in Rhy'din Proper

Retainer to Lady Kairee of the Red Dragon

Member of the ?Forsaken Blades?

Future 110th Husband to the infamous Tara


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Formerly :

Minister of Citizen Resources for the City of Rhy'din

Acting Commander : City of Rhy'din Emergency Medical Services, And Fire Response Division

Member of the Avengers Initiative.

Vice President of the Rhy?din Springs Water Company

Member of the Order of Ebonhold

Templar to the Order of Marfa

Wanted Criminal in relation to several acts of terrorism against the city of Rhy?din.

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Race: Human (w/ a hint of something else.)

Age : 37 by Standard Earth Years

Height: 6ft 2in

Weight: 240 lbs

Eyes: Blue

Hair : Black, extending below his shoulder blades.

Scars: Various scars adorn his upper arms, and upper and lower back.

Tattoos:

One on his right arm (upper bicep area along the outside) of a Sword aimed downward with a red long stemmed thorned rose wrapped around it and blood droplets dripping from the thorns. The word "Forsaken" is written underneath it.

One on his back, between his shoulder blades in the shape of an octagon and measures 8" by 8". It is a ying & yang circle, modified. Instead of the small circles inside the larger areas, there are two kanji that represent Brian and Jenai, Brian's kanji is in blue, Jenai's in red. Brian's is surrounded by red, and Jenai's by blue, symbolizing that they are a part of each other in all things.

Personality:

Brian Ravenlock, is the quintessential everyday man. Easy going by nature, and ever so loyal to friends, and loved ones.

Off the clock, he is one of the guys--- A father & husband, a drinker & an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a good or bad word when needed, & even a voice of reason... Ever the friend, is the man.

On the clock, the man is something else entirely...

He is all business, until all is said and done. There is nothing he, will not do to see his objectives met.
There is no hat, the man would not wear either, as there is no pride when it comes to seeing those ends, and objectives met.

Pride, is bullsh*t when it gets in the way of getting things done...

Tactician, Logistics, and Negotiator are some of those previously mentioned hats, among so many others.

The man doesn't fear getting his hands dirty, or bodily harm and what not. You worry about mess like that, and people get hurt and that's--- bad business.

One thing that Brian Ravenlock has always been known for in and out of the field, is the fact that the man is a solid professional in every sense of the word. He says what he will do, and he does it. There are no false words of promise, no smoke blown up someones rear end. He says it, and he does it and that's about the fact of the matter.

The man is also a thinker folks. After all, ya can't last as long as he has on brawn alone.

Brian's love for Jenai is unquestionable, and while it has been tested to its very limits and beyond, it has only strengthened the resolve in what he feels for the woman, that is his other half in everything.

Brian will do anything he can to help people, it is just in his nature. But he recalls his mistakes of over extending himself as he had done before and makes sure to look after the home front before anything else. Brian has now realized how much of his life was spent in anger and useless aggression and now seeks to simply enjoy life with friends and loved ones alike. Still, he will put a foot in someone's @ss if the need arises..

Known Family:


Wife:


Jenai Angelique-Ravenlock


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Daughters


Aleyah & Nathressa Ravenlock-Angelique- Twin daughters of Brian Ravenlock. and Jenai Angelique. They are currently 11 years old, and reside with their parents, in the Valley of Harborage.

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Elena Isuelt Ravenlock - Brian's second eldest daughter (17 years of age), born of Brian and Charlotte. She has recently returned to Rhy'Din.

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Lucy Ravenlock - The eldest of Brian's daughters, born of Brian and Renna. Raised by Brian and Charlotte. Mother to a son, named Brian. Ruler of a realm off world, and still in contact with the family.

Yotsuba Urashima-Ravenlock ? 17 years old, adopted by Brian and Jenai after the death of her parents during the incident known as 'Rolling Thunder'. She is a Shinto battle priestess and damned good in a bakery. Her family runs Yotsuba's Cake Shoppe, which carried the distinction of being Rhy'dins first bakery in the market place, upon its opening.

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Sisters:

Midara 'Mids' Musettar-Ravenlock- Elder sister of Brian, has been missing for over a decade now.

Jewell 'The Empress' Ravenlock- One of the three original Ravenlocks, recently returned

Wren Ravenlock ? Newly arrived to Rhy'Din, living at the Compound

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Wyheree Ravenlock (Formerly Black)- Ice Elementalist, formerly married to James Black, and currently residing in Rhy'din.

Jadden 'Jade' Steele-Ravenlock- Human, widow of Dakota Steele. Resides in the Compound with her children.

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Icer 'Trouble' Shimmerscale-Ravenlock- Blue Dragon, she resides in Rhy'din with her husband Aarthur and their 25+ children.

Lain 'Schway' Amthras-Ravenlock- Other Half of Alex Ravenlock.

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Acada Bellme-Ravenlock- Heart Sister of Brian, current whereabouts unknown.

Edea Ravenlock- Heart Sister, currently living in Vana'diel.

Merille-Half sister, deceased. Was killed by Brian in order to save the lives of Midara and Jewell after she went insane and buried them alive.

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Brothers:

Alexander Ravenlock- One of the original three Ravenlock. Resides in and out of Rhy'din.

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Woody 'Woodrow' Ravenlock (aka the nude dude)- On vacation, but still in contact with the family.

Jacyn Douglas Ravenlock aka Raven- (deceased) - Biological older brother of Brian, and father to Juleta, was killed by a group lead by Brian, when he turned and went on a rampage, killing dozens.

Several years ago, he had returned... It had been discovered that Brian did not kill, Jacyn. Instead, he severed the man's arm and took the relic known as 'Darkin's Gauntlet' from him. Upon Jacyn's return, he took Brian from this realm, and placed him in a place called Darkenwood. The events which followed, were know simply as 'Raven' and lasted two years or so.

With assistance from many family and friends, Jacyn had been defeated and was placed in custody in a undisclosed place.

On 04/05/2013 (Earth time), Brian ended the life of Jacyn once and for all, and in doing so severed Jacyn's ties with the Gauntlet.

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Cousins: Jitter and Thyme, Narin Hidero-Ravenlock (Retainer to the Clan and living in Vana'diel), Atheala Hidero-Ravenlock (wife of Narin and living in Rhy'din)

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Nieces: Julie Ponomorenko (Daughter of Jacyn), who has since left the family for another. Claira Ann Ravenlock Steele (daughter of Jade)

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Nephews: Erik Ravenlock-Munsetter (deceased, son of Midara), Noah Bird (Son of Aurthur and Icer, and adopted by Aja Bird-- yes I know It's complicated as f*ck, dun ask me.), Shilah Breydan Ravenlock Steele (son of Jade)


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Friends and Family gone but remembered: Jacyn, Erik, Merille, Ayla, Jitter, Thyme, Gwyn, Midara. God rest their souls.


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Magicks: None, Brian was sealed from mana as punishment for his involvement with Renna and Lucy, and his improper use of Magick on various occasions.

However....

Brian has been gifted with 'Rune' magicks.

This was a direct effect of his partaking in the event known as 'Suikoden', in correlation to the machinations of Jacyn Ravenlock, and the event called 'Raven'. Upon Jacyn's death, and Brian's surrendering of Darkin's Gauntlet, Brian was bestowed a rune of frost which resides within him. The rune invokes magicks of the Ice, and Frost variety.

Due to the sealing mentioned above, Brian may only use the one rune he has been gifted with.

Brian also relies on 'Chi' energies, in order to accomplish his 'techniques', this is also in conjunction with using 'Shihei' which are enchanted strips of paper, this allows him to bypass the need for magicks, but if used too often can take it's toll and leave Brian drained, and in need of recovery.


Fighting Disciplines: Tenshodo Ninjistu, Aht Urghan Samurai styled sword, Close Quarters hand to hand & Grappling, Tai kwan Do, Tang Soo Do, Jeet Kun Do.


Techniques:


"Utsusemi :Ichi" -Where Brian can cloak himself within three shadows to draw attacks away from him

"Third Eye"- Where Brian can anticipate an attack directed at him. (Used sparingly, with a considerable cool down)

"Wide Scan"- Where Brian can feel and see objects in a given surrounding area, with no direct eye sight. This lasts a few moments, and allows for tracking.

"Cover"-A technique that when used will place Brian in front of a specific target, and literally make him an immovable force for a short duration. This is not a use after use techinque, as it leaves Brian drained when used. Brian has only used this techinque when the need has been most desperate.

Favored Weapon: Hunter's Long Bow, Tachiganata (Type of full sized Katana), Hand & a half sword, Wakizashi blades, various full sized daggers and basically anything else he can get his hands on.

Brian is also versed in most NATO / Warsaw Pact explosives, arms and small arms.

Enchanted Weapon & Items

Pulgasari: (Invincible)

Origin: Created from the Holy energies of Rhydin by the shape shifting Deity known as Theron, a very mysterious new god from a plain of existence known only as the Grey Lands. Given to Brian Ravenlock on 7/16 after he stated "I would sell my soul to exact revenge upon them all."

Form: It is a katana shaped weapon with a glowing white blade, its sheath is a dark green.

Purpose and Functions: ultimate undead slayer weapon of Rhydin, Created from the holy energies its very presence can make the undead feel sick, its blade is sharp eternal and unbreakable, it causes damage to the undead that they cannot heal as they could with a normal weapon damaging them (aka 'Manaburn'). Its sheath is powerful enough to heal the vampire condition to those that had just been bitten. Note : This effect has NOT been used ever, so it is unknown in regards to its potency.

Current location: Brian Ravenlock wields this powerful weapon to this very day.

Yuritsuko: A full sized katana (called a Tachigatana in Vana'diel) that was created in the far eastern nation of Aht Urghan with the sole purpose of fighting demonic beings, the blade was comprised of an mythril like alloy imbued with the soul of a banished demon from the Eldieme Necropolis. Its blade is a dark tint and has various runes etched along its side. Its sheath is black in color with its own set of runes as well, each set keeps the banished soul gem in place, and the demon from breaking free. The cost, simple.. The soul of the bearer. Currently in the care of Theron.

Renna's Charm: A polished piece of skull of Renna the Betrayer, in fact it is the pentram portion of Renna's skull that Brian pierced to end her life at her own request, it was polished and attached to a black choker he wears it with. It can protect him and at times has imbued him with extra strength and agility, some witnesses claim to have seen more than two arms, when Brian used it once in a sword fight, it will not however work against Lucy or her creations, but will alert Brian to her presence, and his to her. Currently this charm has been put away in the Scathachian Sanctuary at Brian's request, as he felt he was once again becoming dependent in regards to it's powers. Returned to Renna, upon her return by Brian.

Kairee's Summon ring: A beautiful gold ring, with a large emerald stone centered upon it, inside the gem is a living flame. This is worn by Brian on his right hand index finger, and provides a link directly between he and Kairee, when she requires his aide she can contact and summon him no matter what the distance.

Wyheree's Charm: A beautifully crafted charm created by the Ice Queen herself, and attached to a small necklace Brian wears. It provides a direct link between Brian and Wyheree in regards to communication. Returned to Wyheree by Brian on the evening of 09/28

Jewel Dirk: A silver coated dirk, with a jewel encrusted hilt. Said to have an affinity against lycans, etched runes along the blade enhance it's effectiveness. A plain leather sheath accompanied it. It was given to Brian by Faith Wallace prior to his dispatch to a farming village, so he could deal with a Lycan problem at the request of Kairee. It was used and was proven a most valuable weapon on that mission, and remains with Brian in the Compound.

Link Pearl: A small device used for communication in the realm known as Vana'diel. It is a tiny pearl set into a small hoop earring made of gold. The user only need to 'think' of the person they wish to speak to and speak softly, and they can he heard by the other party as if they were right next to them. These can cover any distance (locally in a single realm), and more than one user can use them. They proved invaluable for tactical missions and more. There are no magicks involved for the bearers, only the pearls themselves. The pearls can 'only' be activated with the thought and voice trigger together, meaning you can speak freely without the other hearing you until you 'want' them to. Jenai and Brian have the only match set, others may be created if the need arose.




Factoids:

Brian is also Immune to Vampirism due to him taking the Montessi Formula, and also due in part to it's mixing with the blood of the Vampiress Faera, which flowed within Brian during a procedure that was required to save both of their lives, which was governed by Whisper and Katharine. When bitten, Brian will encounter severe pains within a few hours, and they will increase till normally he will pass out. In the end the Vampirism will have been ridden from his body. Another side effect of the mixture of the blood and formula, is that if a vampire drinks from Brian, they in turn will have taken the formula into themselves and may become ill. (within a few hours).

Brian is also part Elf (though it is distant): and in part has an advanced range of hearing and his senses are slightly above average, he also has limited night sight as well. Which aids him well in his profession.

Brian has also had extensive training in mind shielding, and blocking mental attacks of various kinds, during his stay in Vana'diel. Make note, his thoughts are guarded and it will be hard for anyone to just leap in and assume they can read him in that manner.

Brian has also been versed in dealing with 'Force Sensitive' beings. His encounters have been limited, but the training has proven useful.

Brian is the second eldest member of the Clan Followed by Midara, Merille Acada, Alex, Jewell, then their cousins Jitter and Thyme. Jacyn was the eldest and is now deceased.

Granted none of the Ravenlocks are blood related, save the sons and daughters of the first generation.

Brian was adopted by Lord Jason and Lady Mari-Elena McDineen-Ravenlock after he was found abandoned the side of a trail that was used for refugees fleeing into the sister Kingoms of Tyrsis and Tantagel. Brian was raised as their son, but his origin is all together another story.

The Clan as a whole at one time consisted of 15 core members, people who were bound by one purpose. The fall of the man known simply as Ganon as he was the sole reason these people even came to be associated.

Brian, Alex, Jewell, Cher, Midara, Acada, Ayla, Link, Megan, Dillon, Kat, Kitter, Thyme, Christine, Devin, Alana Fyrefall, Lady Alanna, Whsiper, Amy, Faera and a few others were just some of those gathred for one cause. The family grew and soon trouble started coming to them.

The current Clan core roster consists of : Brian, Jenai, Jade, Wyheree, Icer, Lucy, Woody, Atheala, and Narin, Kerri and Yotsuba. (Note this will be constantly update due to marriages, and more so. More will be added, ph34r not)

As stated before the family has thinned. Only a few remain. After the defeat of Ganon and Darkin, other troubles arose. The loss of Midara and Cher the family went into a bit of reflection. Many directions were taken and explored by each of them. But all roads lead home and Brian returned after 3 years away in Vana'diel. Yet the family has grown once more, with incredible additions, and more to come.

Homes:

Current Home:

The Valley of Harborage (Formerly known as Marfa's Abbey)


Previous Homes:

The Compound: Simply named, as that is exactly what it is. It is a two story manor, with 15 bedrooms . It's features include, a meeting hall, library, upper observation deck (for stargazing), a second story outdoor deck, a prayer room, a weapons room, Two family rooms (at Jenai's request), Commercial kitchen, basement, Japanese styled indoor and outdoor bath house, and hot spring, outdoor gardens and habitats for Jenai's animals, training dojo, stables.

It sits in a large 3 acre area within the Northern Rhy'din Forest. The Compound and area have been blessed and under protection not only by Scathach, but also by Shinto Priests (specifically the Urashima Clan), and the Sisters of Marfa's Abbey (Specific Wards and Defenses will be address in the locals thread shortly).

Brian and Jenai had this place in mind, as to have a place large enough to fit all family and friends in comfort, in times of need and otherwise.

The Loft he and Jenai share, it is above Yotsuba's Cake Shoppe, in the Market Place. It is a blessed site, by both Jenai, and Yotsuba's parents who are Shinto Priests.

Brian owns a Villa outside of Rhydin proper to the North nestled on a small farm. It is right off the main road leading into Rhydin and is about 300 feet inland from the roadside. It is a small 4 bedroom villa and has stable, and small garden. It isn?t used much but it is home.

Properties owned

Santuary of Zi'tah : Spiritual Spa
Formerly Ravenlock Rooms : Boarding & Bathhouse. Which is just down from the Market Place, directly next door to Teas n' Tomes. Close in proximity to the Inn. Operated by Jenai and Brian, Kerri and Henrietta. (Seized by the Government, due to the actions of Raven)

Brian's original Rhy'dinian home is Tyrsis and Tantagel.. A pair of sister Kingdoms divided by the Tyresian mountian range. Tyrsis is set in the highlands, and nestled in a valley roughly a few weeks ride north of Rhydin Proper. Tantagel is settled in a low lying region east of Tantagel in the low lying area known as the Ravenshorn Range. Tantagel is also surrounded by a very large loch and is considered a water kingdom by many. Brian remained there until his parents were killed, and then he was sent to the Abbey of Marfa.

Marfa's Abbey: A large Abbey just to the North of the city of Rhy'din, it is here those who serve Marfa the Goddess of the Earth gather and work. Mainly dealing in charity works, and other undertakings not known to the general public at large. It' current Matron Mother is Melinda Iscariott. Brian first was brought this place at the age of 10, this was also home to Garet Jax, and Lucy Ravenlock. (The Abbey was sacked by Jacyn Ravenlock, and retaken by Jenai Angelique and her coalition forces, after the death of Mother Iscariott. The Abbey is now known as the Valley of Harborage)

Brian's History:


At the age of nine Brian was taken away by the Nexus, and brought to Rhy'din, and literally ended up on the side of the road being used by refugees fleeing a village under seige. He was taken along with the refugess, and when no one claimed him was passed around from orphanage to orphanage, until he was adopted by Lord Jacyn Ravenlock and Lady Mari-Elena Ravenlock, and taken to live with them in their Castle in the small highland kingdom of Tyrsis settled in valleys of the Tyresian mountain range, a few weeks ride north of Rhy'din itself. This is where the real confusion begins, when Brian was found he was four years old. He had regressed five years, and to add to everything else, could not speak the language.

Brian was accepted as one of Lord Jacyn and Mari-Elena's own, as they could not have their own children (After Jacyn had been born) and was named second son to their family. He was taught in their ways the customs, and soon forgot his any memory or relation to his life prior to Rhy'din or the family name McDineen, that he previously went by. As far as he knew or wanted to know, he was a Ravenlock and nothing else.


When Brian was ten years old, his parents were murdered by a man who was simply known as Ganon. A council then took over the governing duties, and Brian was sent to the Abbey of Marfa and taken in by the Matron Mother Melinda Iscariott, and her daughters Rienna, and Nyu. This was Brian's home for the next ten years where he was trained in various forms of fighting disciplines, both at home and abroad.


Offworld History

In Vana'diel Brian was hire by the Tenshodo Trade Federation as a Freelance Operative and was trained by Masters from Aht Urghan in their respective styles of Ninjitsu and Samurai. Brian also spent a great deal of time in the Windhurstian Culinary Guild and obtained the title of "Apprentice Master". This is where Brian and Narin encountered Edea, Jes, Kerri and Atheala. Edea and Atheala would later become known as Edea Ravenlock, and Atheala Hidero-Ravenlock.

Brian also spent 2 years in the Ragol system, specifically on the planet Ragol IV, where he served as a merc hunter for the Provisional Counsel with his android partner "Dorothy" and took part in the investigation of the Dark Falz incident. After an accicent during the Incident, Brian underwent a surgical procedure which literally replaced his knee, with one recreated from his own DNA, with the assistance of Nanites. This is also the first time Brian had encountered Narin Hidero, who would later be given the name Narin Hidero-Ravenlock.

Brian spent three years training as a Ranger by the Elves of the Fynnhorn Region. Brian then travelled abroad and learned trade negotiations under the One True Pirate Queen (Her name is not spoken), he spent two years with Dillon Jones learning guerrilla fighting tactics and hand to hand strategies.

He also spent one year learning the art of Bushido (but he will readily admit to failing that utterly as far as morals go, his combat however was another deal entirely)


Employment:

'RMF' Local Militia 27th Division (aka Rhy'din Special Forces), West End Unit. Rank: Captain (Active Reserve Status)

Owner of the Sanctuary of Zi'Tah : Spiritual Spa

Retainer to Lady Kairee of the Red Dragon

Rhy'din Springs Water Company : Chief Financial Officer (Retired with pension)



Recently & Currently:

In progress!

Basics
Name: Jewell Kasimira Ta-Neer Ravenlock
Aliases: Kasimira; The Empress
Birthplace: Aquarius
Residence: Old Temple District, RhyDin
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Socialite
Age: 200ish
Birthdate: February 2nd
Species: Faerie (Nobility)
Gender: Female
Height: 5?4?
Weight: 120
Skin: Fair
Build: Petite
Hair: Blue
Eyes: Grey


Appearance
The first thing people will often notice is the long blue hair, curling its way down to her mid back. People who have tried to describe it can never quite decide exactly what shade of blue it is: midnight, Caribbean, cobalt, baby, sky? She will tell people that her hair resembles the varying colors of the sea, and that?s as close as anyone will ever get at nailing the color down.

The color of her eyes is easier to describe?grey. Sometimes it?s a warm, comforting grey, or grey with a sparkle of silver to it. Other times, they?re the cold grey of a winter?s day. Whatever mood she might be in, they?re always a shade of grey.

Although most people know her in her mostly humanoid form (at 5?4?), Jewell has the ability to physically change her size, not just the appearance of her size, at will. The smallest she usually becomes is about six inches while the form most are familiar with is her largest.


Physical assessment
Jewell?s bone structure is more petite than most humans. Some would even say her physique is frail since returning from Faerie. She is back to being all angles and lines as the curves that motherhood once gave her have all disappeared. Jewell has been working on getting her body into physical shape again, spending a good deal of her time lately working out and training.


Identifying features
All of Jewell?s scars from the past have entirely disappeared. Gone are the marks from fights and those she inflicted upon herself.

Her skin is essentially flawless, the result of spending years nourished by the draughts of Faerie.


Dress, Inventory, and Equipment
Jewell?s apparel is a lot less casual than it was before she spent extended time in Faerie. She almost always wears dresses (a sample of which can be seen here) these days, even when dueling. Her casual wear consists of skinny jeans and knit tops; she wears the occasional t-shirt. Jewell favors a variety of fabrics, ranging from the mundane (cotton, lace, silk, velvet) to the extraordinary (flower petals, woven grasses, leaves, feathers).

All of Jewell?s most prized possessions perished in the fire that claimed her house. The only items that she saved from the fire were her Claddagh ring from Stephen, a symbol of their marriage and commitment to each other, and three pendants of Celtic design that Stephen had given to her. These items, however, were destroyed or taken from her in Faerie.

She does wear an assortment of jewelry: earrings, ear cuffs, bracelets, rings, necklaces, and different hair pieces. All of the jewelry she wears is made of silver, true silver, or white gold. Many of the finer pieces?which she does not wear on a daily basis?have precious gemstones worked into their designs. Jewell does not appear to favor any one piece over another.


Weapons
All of the weapons Jewell valued and kept were destroyed in the fire that claimed her house.

She did not return from Faerie with any weapons (apparently); if she did, she has not displayed them in public at this point in time.

Beginning in July 2013, Jewell came into possession of a golden scepter, token of the Squire of Old Temple under Baron Kalamere.


Personality and traits
Jewell has become infinitely more patient since her return from Faerie. She has managed to conquer her more hot-headed tendencies. In their place has appeared strong self-control. She may often seem indifferent or placid when others are stirred up; this exterior show does not reflect what she is actually thinking or feeling in any given situation. Rather, her calm and sometimes mild demeanor is the result of years of grueling practice in the treacherous courts of Faerie.

Jewell is not the shallow socialite she often appears to be. Ever since childhood, she has been accustomed to changing roles as she needs them. When she wants, she can be blithe and sit amongst friends, chatting as if there is nothing else in the world that matters; she?ll even play tricks and cause trouble for the fun of it. At other times, she finds it fitting to be single-minded in her task and no-nonsense. Those who know her best may find her extremely paradoxical. She does not wear her heart on her sleeve like many will think. Her actions and displayed emotions are heavily affected for show. Even at her lowest, she has acquired the discipline to appear composed.


Combat: Non-Magical
Jewell is fairly well verse in the use of a sword. She knows that the pointy end is for impaling people and the sharp sides make people bleed. She has been training, through the dueling venues, with more formalized sword-play.

By far her most favorite form on fighting is unarmed fight-fighting. Jewell has always enjoyed an unarmed brawl or street fight. She has also been practicing more formalized unarmed fighting in the dueling venues. Additionally, Ishmerai has begun training her in his own form of unarmed fighting, which involves pressure points and chi-blocking.

Jewell also has intermediate experience and practice with other forms of non-magical fighting, including the use of throwing knives and archery.


Combat: Magical
Jewell?s extensive magical abilities have been taken from her. She is no longer able to manipulate water in any form, neither can she utilize mana energy and ley lines.

The only ability left to her is her glamour. Fortunately, this is perhaps her most deadly ability, and she has been given extensive training, while in Faerie for many years, in its use. Glamour allows her to craft illusions, changing the way she is perceived by others. These illusions can be incredibly real and solid; for instance, Jewell can craft an illusion of fire that can actually make them believe they are being burned. She can control how others perceive other people, their environment, and even themselves. She can take this ability further by manipulating the emotions of others and even go as far as controlling their minds and memories, implanting false ones and creating new ones.


Family
Ishmerai (Guardian Knight)
Amanda Ravenlock (Daughter)
Brian Moradin Ravenlock (Son)
Eva Jade Colista Ravenlock (Daughter)
Oz Colista Ravenlock (Son)
Raven Colista Ravenlock (Son)
Kerrick Alexander Ravenlock (Son)
Devyn Jewell Ravenlock (Daughter)

Brian Alexander McDineen-Ravenlock (Brother)
Jenai Ravenlock (Sister-in-Law)
Alexander Ravenlock (?)
Lain Amthras (?)

Name: Gabriel Wolfe-Ravenlock

True Name: Lupinius

((A note about True Names: This name is OOC only unless it has been given to your character from this one, or someone that knows him. If you have questions, ask.))

Origin: The Isle of Britain - summoned and bound by the Lord High Magus Alexander Gothien Telorrcanis - sometime prior to the reign of Arthur Pendragon

Race: Angelic

Age: Unknown - in the thousands

Height, Wolf: 3'2" at the shoulder

Height, Human: 6'6"

Height, Angelic: 7'3" (variable)

Weight, Wolf: 285 lbs.

Weight, Human: 263 lbs.

Weight, Angelic: Variable

Eyes: Brilliant sapphire blue

Hair: Reddish brown

Scars: None to speak of.

Tattoos: Ravenlock Sigil, over the left breast

Other distinguishing features: A 'birthmark' on his right shoulder blade, resembling a howling wolf's head (human form); Golden-white glowing form with fiery wings (angelic form)



Theme Song: 'Sympathy for the Devil' - Rolling Stones, 'Of Wolf and Man' - Metallica

Fight Song: 'Don't Tread on Me' - Metallica, 'You Spin Me Right Round' - Dope


Relatives: None

Relationships: None, by choice rather than design

Skills: Exceptional armed and unarmed combatant (both trained and innate), telekinesis, healing, empathy, exceptional senses of smell, sight and hearing, regenerative powers, shapeshift (between angelic, human and wolf forms), intuitive intellect, ages of experience in tracking, shadowing, hunting, combative and protective skills, extreme-level divine magic (angelic form)

Weaknesses: Unknown.

Persona: Lupinius is, for the most part, the strong, silent type. His habit of sitting outside a situation and calmly observing in minutiae has often led others to believe he is cold and detached, when in fact he is picking apart the scene with the depth and passion of one who has all his life lived outside the norm, wishing he could truly be a part of it. The stigma of being detached is not helped by the fact that he very carefully conceals his thoughts and feelings, not seeming to come to life until he is threatened or angered.

Inventory

Angelis

Qualities: Indestructible, magical weapon

Origin: Angelis was originally created using the same process used to conjure Lupinius himself, from demonic energies bonded and aligned with him. When he took the Third Amulet of Avalon, the sword became a physical manifestation of the Amulet's magic. Now it is a physical manifestation of the Heart of Avalon's magic; or in other words, the physical manifestation of a magical Nexus. As such, the sword is neither inherently good nor evil, but is dependent on the alignment of its owner. Though it is solid enough in the hands of its wielder, no one but Lupinius may use this sword - any other who takes it and attempts to use it will only be able to watch as it dissipates in a flash of prismatic light.

Form: When summoned in human form, Angelis is a simple, sleek longsword, composed of folded titanium-silver-molybdenum-orichalcum alloy, upon close inspection, when it is solid. When summoned in angelic form, the sword has a blade of divine energy which is too bright to look at directly.

Purpose and Function: Angelis was created and designed straight from the mind of Telorrcanis himself, a masterwork of beautiful simplicity. Its composition and design have the end result of being able to do harm to quite literally anything, living, dead, or otherwise, while being tough enough to stand up to all but the most powerful of blows. Even spirits are not safe from this weapon. In short, this sword, while not necessarily being the most lethal in existence, is quite possibly the most universal.

The Heart of Avalon

Qualities: Indestructible (except by Lupinius), only separable from the owner by being gifted or death, magical item

Origin: The Heart of Avalon is the fusion of the five Amulets of Avalon, given to the Guardians of Avalon, which granted them protection from most any harm that could befall them as well as granting them certain powers. Those five Amulets were originally created from a single stone, taken from the depths of the Holy Isle of Avalon and blessed by the Lady of the Lake before separating it into the five Amulets. It was reformed by Lupinius, who had the five Amulets in his possession.

Form: The Heart of Avalon is a smoothly polished jet-black stone which sometimes glows with prismatic light in the center, which when it glows almost seems to move and shimmer in such a way that it gives the impression of having a life of its own when looking upon it. It is always fastened to its owner by silver.

Info: Like the Amulets that were formed from it, the Heart of Avalon provides protection to the bearer, healing wounds and even regenerating most body parts should they become lost. Like the Amulets it can also allow access to those places that are not open to those without the magical ability and/or training to pass through them (places that exist on a different plane, pocket dimensions, etc.). The Heart of Avalon is also a conduit to the power of the Nexus which existed within Avalon. When it was split into five pieces and gifted to the five Guardians, each had a portion of this power - with the Amulets reunited to reform the Heart, the bearer has the full power of the Avalon Nexus at their command. It is impossible to tell what the limits of such power might be.

Facts about Lupinius

Lupinius was the only demon ever to have been employed in the service of (or for that matter, set foot on) Avalon, though it was not known to most of them that he was in fact a demon.

When Lupinius shifts forms, he is bound only to the restrictions of that form. In his human form, he is in fact still an angelic being, with all the advantages and restrictions that come with it. When he assumes the shape of a wolf, he is a wolf only, though he remains capable of sentient thought.

Despite being a demon (and now an angel), Lupinius is somewhat unique in that he retains a human soul, a gift from the Witch and High Priestess of Avalon Hazel, who took pity on him when she saw what he truly was - a slave.

History

Lupinius was created by The Lord High Magus Alexander Gothien Telorrcanis, a self-titled and egocentric wizard who had thought to rule the world with an army of demons. Granted, he was a most gifted wizard, capable of magics that would have been beyond the capability of most, but he was also mentally unstable, even if he was a genius. Lupinius was his first and most favored creation, a being capable of not only murder and bloodlust, but able to enter most any place without being suspected, since he was able to change his form to defy most magical protections. For nearly a decade, even after creating a host of other equally capable soldiers, Lupinius would be his personal assassin, sent out to deal with the most powerful of Telorrcanis' opposition.

The one mistake he made, however, was sending Lupinius out to deal with a threat that would defeat him with the only thing he was not equipped to match - love.

The High Priestess of Avalon was a witch named Hazel, a woman unique in that she could see past the restraints of good and evil, and that no one was beyond salvation. When Lupinius came for her on Telorrcanis' orders, she saw him for what he truly was - a slave without a will of his own, but beginning to be aware that he desired to be free. Rather than seeking to protect herself, she allowed him to come to her, an action that sparked within the assassin his first emotion - curiosity. He had never dealt with anyone who had not put up a fight before, and he himself had slaughtered thousands in a variety of ways, all seeking to slay him in return. Rather than fight, this one offered a proposal - simply drink a potion in a bottle she held in her possession. If he still desired to kill her after drinking it, he would be allowed to do so.

The decision to do so was the defining moment that Lupinius became truly free. He had made his first choice of his own free will.

The potion was a formula modified from an alchemist's brew, and as Lupinius drank, it filled him with something he did not anticipate - warmth. Feeling. Love.

And most painful of all...guilt.

As the deaths of thousands piled onto his conscience, he collapsed, literally knocked unconcious by the weight of the evil he had done.
In truth, the potion nearly ended his existence. A demon was not meant to hold the weight of a human soul, and doing so was nearly the death of Lupinius - but something made him hold on, something that forced him to accept what he had done and face it. He had been created with the singular purpose of not only combat, but survival, and it was this that not only held him to life, but also proved to be his creator's undoing.

A month later, he awoke. Alone. He made his way back to his creator, who immediately inquired as to the success of his mission. When Lupinius attempted to explain what happened, to show him that perhaps what he was doing was wrong, Telorrcanis tried in his rage to vanquish the demon he had created. Unfortunately, by this time, Lupinius was far too strong for him to affect - changed, irrevocably, by the soul he had taken into himself by his own choice. The magics Telorrcanis attempted to use on him rebounded onto himself, and he was wiped from the earth as if he had never been - taking all those he had bound to him, all the demons in his army, with him.

Lupinius was spared, having become unbound from his creator by a single act of free will.

Alone and adrift, Lupinius left his creator's haven, and sought out the only person who could give him a purpose - Hazel. He told her of what had happened, of what he had tried to do before his mad creator had tried to kill him. She could see that this one needed a purpose in life, a way to atone for the grief and terror and evil he had inflicted upon a world. She could see it in his eyes, hear it in his voice. She appointed him the Third Guardian of Avalon, and from then until the time it vanished from the earth, Lupinius served faithfully.

Even to this day, he exists to serve as a guardian of those who would need it of him.