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Character Information
- Full Name: Count Adagio von Rolanthe of Vanren, Tirgunn
- Heritage: Ailor (Leutz-Vixe, Covertly Sarnan)
- Age: 25 (June 5th)
- Gender: Male
- Religion: Unionist (Covertly a Guided Unionist)
- Morgan and Nolvan as patrons.
- Occult: Mundane
- Character Occupation: Lothar Knight-Major, Count of Tirgunn
Appearance Information
- Eye Color: Blue-Green
- Skin Color: Tan, freckled.
- Hair: Ginger, long and braided. (Streak in art not visible.)
- Height: 6'4"
- Body Type: Lanky, Muscular
Skill Information
- Hobbies and Talents: Sharpshooting, Linguistics & Musician.
- Languages: Lëtz (Native), Calem, Cesky, Anglian, d'Ithanie, Altalar, Kriv, Canta, Reginyelv*
- Languages being learned: Droque (10/24), Skodje (4/24).
- This character knows a lot of languages due to him being a linguist, this list is not definite and is subject to additions.
Backstory
- Adagio is a man who lives life from a sniper's perch, observing the world from a distance with a wince. Close up he is coy, witty and takes care to be a breath of fresh air within the brooding circles of Lothar. Ser von Rolanthe has a vow to diminish stains and sanguine, and think nothing of it, all while uplifting his fellow Knights.
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Native to the pine barrens of Vanren, Tirgunn; Adagio von Rolanthe was raised in seclusion within his home castle. The young lord in his younger years took a liking to classical music, and linguistics. He lived in the company of his strict and unforgiving mother, and absent father. Following his younger years, the lord moved on to the Darkwald Castle to train for his rank. His squireship was long and turbulent, as the Lord only wished to absorb the information available to him through the Chapterhouse's archives and vast libraries. He had always been a hunter second to an academic. His favor for the arts thrived as he began to barricade himself within his dormitory, spending countless hours painting depictions of clandestine halls and meeting rooms, most of which got him into trouble.
In the last year of his Squireship, with his mother still stuck on the frontlines of Vanren, House von Rolanthe desperately wished for Adagio to graduate, allowing the Countess to retire into politics. Adagio seemingly refused to get his act in order, and so a house operation was designed. The Countess decreed that if her son would not graduate in one year to come, be would be stripped of his birthright, and another heir would be picked. Unbeknownst to this ruling, Adagio simply continued to paint.
On a cold winter evening, masked individuals broke down the barricades of the Lord's door, and dragged him into the snow to deliver the House's message. As members of House von Rolanthe already populated the Darkwald Castle as instructors and mediators, they were readily available to deliver the message in only a few hours.
Unable speak, Adagio froze metaphorically and literally. Thankfully for his senses, the trees around the grouping began to burn as members of his House collectively dragged his treasured artworks and tomes out to the area, and into a growing bonfire. The Countess, his mother, made it clear. She didn't want or require a verbal reply- he would fix his act or relinquish his inheritance.
Following the Lord's graduation, he decided against staying in Vanren, and instead moved to the Crown Isle to carry out his duties. - It is my goal that there is only one thing my enemies despise more than myself, and that is when they cannot deny I am correct.
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Ties that Bind: Adagio has made a name for himself in conservative politics as a stalwart of purist beliefs on behalf of the Darkwald and Lothar Order. He considers his work to the order as something that's required of him, and has a hard time separating his life's purpose from Lothar's ideals. His power is to be used to elevate the Order, and his vision of the rights required for the average Mundane citizen to thrive. House von Rolanthe balances a delicate and exhaustive game of mediation between the Lothar at large, and the radical and sadistic Schwaarzblutt Group - which adds another level of complexity to the Count's work. He must retain the decorum of his name, while pushing for legislation that is enough to satisfy his needs and remain in the good graces of the powers that be. Adagio, true to his Chapter's calling, is a bit of a perfectionist.
Point and Kill: - In combat and other points of conflict, Adagio is prone to throwing all of his strength at an issue. Whether this is is assembling an overwhelming force in times of war, or amassing a strong political lobby to oppose his adversaries. When Adagio can identify a target, he is soon to mobilize and difficult to deter. While stubborn, there are avenues to dissuading the Count from proceeding with his overwhelming approaches- but it is best to catch him before he makes the decision to do so. Additionally, the Count wields a coveted Puretek by the name of Choirsong. It sings.
Woodsman at Heart: Despite being raised in high nobility, Adagio was simultaneously trained to be a proficient hunter. Nobles from his lands are measured in their physical might, along with their political force. To be renown by his subjects, it's expected of him to lead with an iron fist and a sharpened blade. The image of nobility that his lands promote is often at odds with the clean cut nobles of the Crown Isle. Count von Rolanthe is always calculating a balance.
A Questionable Authority that Questions Authority- Adagio von Rolanthe is a covert Guided Unionist who observes the functions of power, and is wary of those above and about him in noble circles. While he outwardly exercises what some may call radically dogmatic behavior in Courts, he is internally extremely critical of others who do so, without the conscience of the behavior they take part in. He is even more critical of those who make slapstick judgements of him or his beliefs before he acts out a charade. The Count is not afraid to mock another of his class, but it is difficult to discern his mockery from genuine consideration. -
Work in Progress
Jhavartal -
Ishika -
Fenric -
Skully -
Julius -
Ripley -
Rhain -
Lumura -
Mona -
Ailred -
Jannick -
Dorothea -
Vivienne -
Kreiger-
Erwin -
Signe -
Margast -
Vyara -
Maryna -
Vittoria -
Jean-
Sibylla - -
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Combat Proficiencies and Abilities
Attack Stat: 7 (Dexterity)Defense Stat: 3 (Wisdom)
Proficiency Points: 14
Dexterity: 7 [Attack]
- Ranger Stance (Free)
- Ranger Tag
- Ranger Fan
- Ranger Viper
- Ranger Evade
- Ranger Companion
- Ranger Shower
- Disguise Kit
- Heavy Throw
- Steady Body
- Bardic Harmony (Free)
- Sonata of Sanctuary
- Elegy of Headwind
- Aria of Harming
- Political Presence
- Saving Presence
- [Ailor Mechanic] Ailor are masters of languages, which is expected given their habit to culturally divides. Because so many of their languages are inter-connected, various words become more obviously related, and they also take more effort to learn other languages. If someone insults an Ailor, even in a language they do not speak, the Ailor would know, as they know most curse words or words by which to speak ill of others in all languages.
- [Ailor Mechanic] Ailor are the masters of the Regalian Empire, and while it has equality between all peoples and heritages, Ailor are just by virtue of being Ailor considered preferential for most government positions and judicial situations. Where possible to do with the Nobility, with Government, or with Palace decisions, Ailor will be treated preferentially over other peoples, even if their qualifications might be lesser than the other options.
- [Darkwald Mechanic] You have spent time studying or fighting Vampires for so long, that you were able to adopt some of their skills and tactics for your own purposes. Choose one of the following Mechanics from the following Mechanics from the Special Vampire Mechanics: Greater Strength, Greater Hunter, Vice Master, or Free Walker.
- [Greater Strength] You are stronger than the average normal person when it comes to out-of-combat tests of strength. Whether it is in arm wrestling or other power competitions, you can always re-roll once, choosing the highest number. You can also carry much heavier loads than other normal people.
- [Custom Kit] Adagio is an influential Darkwald nobleman and lobbyist steeped in the Sarnan traditions of his forebears.
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