Merlin (WIP)

Personal Information

Gender: Male

Age: 20

Name: Merlin Emrys

Likes: Merlin is the type of individual that enjoys life and tries to experience life to the fullest. Merlin can usually be seen seeking adventure that will eventually lead him to a purpose in life. Merlin can tend to get along with almost anyone that he see's as a kind-hearted individual even if they can occasionally be condescending. Merlin loves nature due to the fact that he was born and raised on a his mother and step-father's farm.

Dislikes: Merlin does not like any individuals that enjoy bringing pain and suffering to other people. Merlin dislikes politics and frowns greatly on tyranny. Merlin will always stand against evil and believes their are more ways to resolve conflicts than the use of violent force.

Personality: As stated above, Merlin enjoys life and is a positive individual that always tries to bring happiness to people and nature alike. Merlin believes that he is to use his gifts with magic responsibly and never as a first priority, especially with the new law that bans the practice of magic outside the city of Adregon, this does not mean that Merlin does not want to learn more abut his magical abilities. Merlin enjoys adventure and experiencing new things, he is currently seeking a purpose in life.

Physical Information

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 148 lbs

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Brown

Scars: None.

Distinct traits: When Merlin activates his inborn ability his eyes briefly shift to a gold color then return back to brown.

General appearance



Relationships

Family
Leila Gusteau- Merlin's real mother, she gave birth to Merlin at her and her husband's farm located at the border of Adregon and Calendre in the Hografign Mountains. Merlin's mom rarely spoke of his real father.

Valmore Gusteau- Merlin's step-father, though he is not Merlin's actual father the two got along well and were close as he witnessed Merlin's birth at the Gusteau Farm.

Friends

Gaius Attumnis- Gaius was a Druid that helped teach Merlin the basics of Magic, the two were good friends. Sadly Gaius and his Druid camp was burned down due to the Adregon law banning all magic outside of the city, and the remaining survivors were driven off in carriages to attend their execution.

Cindy Krye- Cindy was a Druid associated with Gaius's camp and became friends with Merlin a few days after he was introduced to the Druid camp by Gaius. Cindy along with many others were killed during an attack by the Adregon forces.

Pets/Mounts: None

Role & Affiliation

Affiliation: Unaffiliated

Rank: Unaffiliated

Former Affiliation(s): None.

Occupation: Merlin has left the Gusteau Farm to find a purpose in this world and to learn more about his origins on the way.

Years in Service: None.

Equipment

Primary Weapon(s)

NOTE: Members may only start out with ONE primary weapon!

None.

Sidearm(s)

None.

Gadget(s)

None.

Accessories

None.

Armor/Special clothing

Merlin wears basic attire.

Magic

NOTE: The number of spells a character may start with are in the guidelines! If your character is unaffiliated with any magical faction, you have to speak to an Administrator of the forum about how many spells your character can have and at what level of mastery they can be!

School: Destruction
Type: Offensive
Name: Forceful Push
Description: Merlin forms a ball of wind in the palm of either his left or right hand and sends a forceful push to target his enemies, the burst carries a continual wind slicing effect for a brief period of time after the individual is hit by the forceful push.
Range: 15 ft.
Class: Journeyman
Incantation: "vis ventus pulsus!"
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: None.

School: Alteration
Type: Defensive
Name: Metallic Skin
Description: Merlin stretches out both his left and right arm whilst opening both his palms to call forth a strong barrier that engulfs his entire body and forms a metallic appearance.
Range: Self
Class: Journeyman
Incantation: "chalybs calx tergum!"
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: This spell can be used three times per thread, it lasts up to six posts, and the cooldown is three posts.

School: Conjuration
Type: Supplementary
Name: Summon Rock Golem
Description: Merlin whispers an incantation that causes the ground to quake and form a Rock Golem to assist him in situations.
Range: 20 ft.
Class: Journeyman
Incantation: "voco humus phasmatis!"
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: This spell can be used two times per thread, it lasts up to four posts, and the cooldown is three posts.

School: Shapeshifting
Type: Supplementary
Name: Hawk Transformation
Description: Merlin whispers an incantation that morphs himself into a hawk.
Range: Self
Class: Apprentice
Incantation: "amoveo haeum!"
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: None.

School: Illusion
Type: Supplementary
Name: Calm Creature
Description: Merlin speaks an incantation that can soothe even the most frenziest of lesser creatures.
Range: 10 ft.
Class: Apprentice
Incantation: "sedo creatura!"
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: None.

Alchemy

NOTE: Make sure you're aware of the Character Creation Guidelines regarding Alchemy, so that you may have a better idea if your character ought to start with potions/poisons, how many and at what levels!

Category: (Is this a Potion or a Poison? Potions don't do harm as opposed to Poisons.)
Type: (What type of potion/poison is this? Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Illusory or Versatile?)
Name: (What is the name of this potion/poison? Please try to be creative with names.)
Description: (What does this potion/poison look like when used, what color is it and what exactly does it do one its been used? Please describe the effects of the potion/poison in at least 3-5 sentences.)
Range: (In feet or meters, how far is this effects range? If it's an area-of-effect potion/poison, what is its radius? If it is a self-inflicted potion/poison, just type Self.)
Class: (Is this potion/poison level 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 or 10? Keep in mind that depending on one's role/rank within the forum, they may start with more potions/poisons of one level over another.)
Reagents: (How many ingredients did your character need to use to create this potion, and what are the names of those ingredients? Feel free to be creative or you are welcome to use real-world flora and otherwise.)
Quantity: (How many of these potions/poisons is your character able to hold onto and utilize within an in-character thread? The standard is 2, if you're hoping for more, please contact an Administrator of the forum about it.)
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: (Higher level potions/poisons won't get approved unless they have equally high drawbacks. What is the negative of this potion/poison, if there is one? And if not, how long does it last in a thread, or what are its side-effects?)

Inborn Ability Information

NOTE: Members are restricted from starting with an inborn ability!! In order to have an inborn ability you have to earn it through hard-work and dedication to the forum. However, the Staff is willing to make an exception if the majority of the Staff approve of a members request to have an inborn ability at the start.

Name: (What is the name of your character's inborn ability? The name should distinguish it from other inborn abilities, along with what exactly it does.)
Stage: (What level is this Inborn Ability? Keep in mind that if you've been granted permission, you have to start with Stage One of your Inborn Ability. There are a maximum of three Stages.)
Type: (Is this inborn ability offensive, defensive, supplementary, illusory or versatile?)
Description: (What does this inborn ability allow your character to do, how does it effect your character or its target(s)? What does it look like when it's in use? What does the character have to do, if anything, in order to trigger the inborn ability?)
Range: (In feet or meters, how far is this inborn ability's range? If it's an area-of-effect inborn ability, what is its radius? If it is a self-inflicted inborn ability, just type Self.)
Physical changes: (Do any physical changes occur when this inborn ability is active? If so, feel free to send an image of the what your character turns into, if anything, or simply describe how his/her appearance changes at all.)
Origin: (Inborn abilities are magical in nature, but explain your character's relationship to the inborn ability or even his/her experiences with it in a paragraph of at least 3-5 sentences.)
Cooldowns/Post-count Duration/Drawbacks/Side-effects: (Inborn abilities won't get approved unless they have equally high drawbacks. What is the negative of this inborn ability, if there is one? And if not, how long does it last in a thread, or what are its side-effects?)

Biography & RP-Sample

Birthplace: (Where was your character born? In which region or town/city/village within Adregon or beyond? You can be born outside of Adregon, however, official names for places beyond Adregon's borders (aside from the Kingdom of Calendre) cease to exist, but if/when they do, you'll just have to edit the birthplace.)

Biography: (What is your character's life story up until the current point in the forum? The character biography has to be a minimum of 5-8 sentences. Please attempt to do a good job with the biography, and feel free to involve places within the forum as well as potential creatures or factions. The point of the biography is to create an origin for your character, and to prove to the Staff that you can really get involved with the forum.)

Role-Playing Sample: (The Role-Playing Sample is meant to give the Staff of the forum an idea as to your experienced with role-playing, as well as whether or not the rank/role you've chosen is recommended to be the one your character should start out as. Don't get too stressed over the Role-Playing Sample, respect is one of our key rules here in Chronicles of Theyla, and we encourage you to give us a sample of your role-play the best to your ability.)