Spoiler: Theme Music Character Information Full Name: Tristan Kade (Born: Tristano Maledetto Lampero de Vultaro) Race: Regal Ailor Age: 40 Gender: Male Affinity: Arkenborn Core Concept Tristan is, in many, ways a man whose existence is marred by paradox; protective yet tragic, dutiful yet comfortable, and even his life’s purpose as an Imperial Guard stands contrary to his nature as a Silven son of the Pride Arken. Tristan has suffered, and in his suffering has learned that he has to be the devoted protector of what he cares for, or it can all be lost. But this penchant for tragedy need not be all gloom and grief, to him, and he seeks joy in the most genuine fashions he can, in connections to his most dearly loved people, and an appreciation for service, devotion, and comfort. Appearance Information With golden eyes and golden hair, Tristan stands at a monstrous size of 6'11 out of armor, 7'2 in armor, thanks to his Silven genetics, as well as his Imperial Guard training. His skin is pale from his life spent in his suit of heavy armor, but under his helmet, he bears strong features and stern eyes set into a serious gaze. The Arkenborn's physique is hyper-muscular. Proficiencies Strength: 8 Duelist Pack Heavy Pack Hunter Pack Warrior Pack Demolisher Pack Frenzy Pack Tactician Pack Breaker Pack Constitution: 5 Bulwark Pack Protectorate Pack Counterplay Pack Bruteforce Pack Ironheart Pack Wisdom: 1 Mech-Suit Pack Foam-mix Patent Berserk Patent Dexterity: 0 Magic: 0 Charisma: 0 Abilities Pride Silven Lord and Master Lord Domineered Languages Common (Free) Life Story (Required) Childhood: Tristan was born in the Duchy of Vultaro. His 'father' Duke Thaddeo Lampero, upon realizing his son was Silven, instantly grew to hate him and forbade him from being within his sight, or even from speaking Dressolini. It was only by his mother’s insistence that he remained within the estate at all. Adolescence: Tristan developed a rebellious attitude, which eventually grew until he would be sent to study at the School of Feer-Drakken. But the young man saw this as a blessing; he was finally able to escape his father’s abuse and excelled in this fighting style. Early Adulthood: As Tristan grew tall and physically strong, and his swordsmanship developed, he caught the attention of the Imperial Palace Scouts. He was put through rigorous and brutal training until he eventually was molded into an Imperial Guard. Advanced Years: Tristan served as an Imperial Guard for nearly a decade, until calamity struck the house of Lampero in Vultaro. As nearly all of his family was wiped out, he was sent to be the Duke of his family’s lands. With unregulated freedom, he fell into a life of such blatant hedonism that eventually he was cast out by his own people. But this would lead him back to the Imperial Guard and luckily the Emperor took pity (or saw an opportunity) and allowed his return. Following this, after redeeming himself with difficult tasks, he was arranged to marry Titular Princess Leah Kade, in exchange for his family’s wealth and lands. His life would not be peaceful, marred by conflict with his paternal Arken, and with his own struggles as a father and husband, but it has left him now with the ability to focus on what matters most: his family, and his duty as an Imperial Guard. Spoiler: Extended Life Story Childhood: Tristan was born in the Duchy of Vultaro, to the great Duke Thaddeo Lampero - or so he had hoped. When the man first laid eyes upon Tristan, hoping to see his likeness, he only found wide demonic, golden eyes staring up at him. With luck, despite his initial desire to send or kill the child, his wife managed to convince him into keeping the child and raising it as his own. Unfortunately, this decision would come to spell utter ruin for House Lampero, at least - for Thaddeo's bloodline. Tristan's upbringing was anything but pleasant. The child was shunned by Thaddeo, who refused to do anything more but provide food for Tristan, and made it a rule that the Silven was never allowed within eyesight of the Duke, nor be allowed to speak Dressolini in general. Adolescence: Tristan had grown up without much socialization and education, aside from his time spent with a loving, but distant mother and siblings. Teenagehood brought with him a rebellious attitude, where he desperately acted out so that Thaddeo might pay attention to him. And eventually, he got what he wanted. Or so he thought. Thaddeo, over the years, had not lost his hatred for Tristan, so the tale of a father finally loving his son never came to be - Instead, Tristan was met with abuse, until eventually, he gave up on seeking Thaddeo's attention. It wasn't long after, that Tristan sought freedom away from his prison. He begged his mother to send him away and finally, the mother saw that it was the right thing to do. Thaddeo gave his blessings, the first time that he ever smiled at Tristan, as the Silven left his estate and traveled to train at the School of Feer-Drakken. Finally, the Duke was rid of that miserable freak. Early adulthood: Years passed and Tristan had grown tall and strong. The Silven was blessed with strong genes and this aided him with becoming the best fighter he could possibly be. Tristan was never one for books, but when it came to fighting - he was a formidable opponent. Size wasn't everything and so the giant learned everything he could on how to be a better swordsman. One day, the unthinkable happened, as Palace Scouts came by. They took notice of Tristan's size, his family name, and his skills. Before long, he was undergoing training to become an Imperial Guard. The young man would be subjected to drilling and indoctrination for years to come, tortured and broken, until he became something else entirely. Finally, he stood as an Imperial Guard. Advanced years: Tristan served as an Imperial Guard for close to a decade until sudden and disastrous news was carried to him. Undead had shambled out of the mountains nearby Thaddeo's estate. A mineshaft, long since closed off, had been reopened for surveying and inside of it the dead had risen - or so it was reported. Unfortunately, Thaddeo and many guardsmen and Lampero had met their end, overwhelmed by the sheer numbers that filed out towards the Lampero estate, that watched over the harbor of Lampeport. Emperor Justinian II, having suffered a similar loss amongst his family, put Tristan's service to an end and sent him home to Vultaro, where he would become the next Duke Lampero. Unfortunately, the freedom quickly went to Tristan's head. The Duke was a glutton for it. He threw extravagant parties, wasted money witlessly, and fell into a deep hole of hedonism. Every thing he had learned, as an Imerial Guard, all of his discipline and restraint, was tossed aside the moment he had the ability to govern his life himself. And eventually, after great loss of life and wealth within his duchy, the people rose up against him. Tristan was chased from his lands, forced to flee through a tunnel with no belongings aside from the head of his own statue, unwilling to leave it due to his own pride. The Lampero returned to the capital, with his tail between his legs, and his Duchy a rebellious state ungovernable. With luck, and pity, the new Emperor took Tristan back into service of the Imperial Guard and he began his training once more. Eventually, the Lampero redeemed himself, at least in the eyes of his overlords, and he was allowed to marry the titualar princess Leah Kade, in exchange for the wealth of Vultaro, signed over to the Kade's. They had what they wanted and Tristan had the chance at a new life: With a new wife, and eventually even a few children. Everything seemed to be going well, until the Pride Arken arrived. For years, the Pride Arken and Tristan shared a terrible, toxic, and confusing relationship. The man had revealed himself to be Tristan's true father and the Silven was unable to resist his own curiosity, even with his Imperial training. Turmoil, pain, and suffering was Tristan's teacher, for years, until one day Pride ceased to be, at least in the form Tristan had known him as. Their adventures and struggles came to an end and Tristan moved on, properly settling down with Leah. Retiring was never in the cards for Tristan, not fully, but it seemed right to finally focus on what mattered most: His family and his duty as an Imperial Guard, after all the years of trial and error.
@Staff Roleplay I need a re-review. The last reviewer is no longer staff. I have aged Tristan up to reflect years of roleplay and backstory, as well as discovering and adding the Silven mutation ageborn. Proficiencies have been added and swapped around as well. Personality section has also been updated.
Approved. My only critique would be filling in Life-Story a bit, as the history from 301-306 is skipped through, but this isn't strictly necessary.
@LumosJared Just an update that I have changed some points to fit the new proficiency/body stat changes. I'm not sure if it needs a re-review.
@LumosJared Removed Frontline command, then deposited the 10 leftover points into various skills. Should be no need for a re-review.
