Orrin Goto
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Character Information "Life has shown me the sweetest love, and greatest sorrows."
Malchior is a character written with a few guiding principles in mind. His is a story based in the ideas of personal redemption, of balancing mercy and vengeance, and the tests of character for a man who has experienced great loss after having the life he fought for. The character is meant to be a testament to the stoicism and determination of a person that refuses to be beaten down by the terrible things that life has thrown their way, and does their best to savor the good moments when they arrive. He is flawed, hypocritical, and the intention when writing him is to present a believable character that can serve in a supporting role, or leading man, depending on the story around him.
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Non-Combat
Alchemy Poisons make a deadly and easy addition to any archer's quiver, Malchior is no exception to this avenue of assured victory and a healthy curiosity for easily dispatching his foes led the man to lean on alchemical means of advantage. Over time Malchior developed his curiosity and hobby into... a more expensive hobby. Despite his imposing appearance the man sports an insatiable desire for knowledge, and Alchemy fed this. Malchior moved from a helpless dabbler to an adept and spends a fair share of his off time perusing markets and trade for unique ingredients to produce unique potions as a result. Experimentation and whim are the direction his 'work' in this hobby take and he is just as keen to create something that's an experience to be had as he is to make helpful tinctures.
Playing off his experience as an alchemist and love of delicious food, Malchior is a surprisingly good cook. Not that this fact comes to light often but in a pinch and with the right ingredients he has been known to produce stellar meals for a group when the circumstances present themselves. Despite his skill, he doesn't make mention of it and downplays his capability. 'Mediocre at best.' is a common phrase from the man's mouth.
Old mercenaries are a rarity, and for good reason. Working in a dangerous field, Malchior is not just some swaddled adventurer but a full blown sellsword who has seen enough of the world to have a good sense for when things are about to go sideways. Call it intuition, call it luck, call it a gut feeling, but when Mal says he thinks something bad is about to happen... he's not far off the mark. If you see him running, don't ask questions. Just try not to fall behind him.
Combat
Grit Pain is something people avoid. Generally it's a great indicator that a situation has gone sideways and a survival feeling that tells most people that whatever they're doing, they need to stop. For Malchior, however, this natural instinct has been well subverted throughout the years. It turns out if you subject yourself to enough excruciating instances of negative feedback you get used to it. For the most part. Highlander gumption combined with an innate fortitude has allowed Malchior to build up a tolerance to blows and injuries that might bring a lesser man to their knees. Of course most medical professions contend that this isn't a good thing, since it can lead to further injury. Malchior will take their opinion under advisement.
The frontlines are a place that favors a soldier that can think on their feet to win, and especially those that are willing to go the distance to ensure such. Some might mock poisons, or extol the virtues of honorable combat, but Malchior does not throw in with that lot. Survival, and winning, are all that matters to the man when he undertakes a task. Though he won't kick a man when he's down, the Highlander will use any method it takes to bring said man down, adapting on the fly to his opponent's style with anything and everything in his arsenal.
Not just might, but magical as well. The Ala Mhigan boasts endurance and fortitude when it comes to the aetheric and physical and has held his own against great beasts and mages. Though he'll never rival the truly masterful in the arts of the arcane, a natural knack for weaving aether with his combat makes Malchior a balanced fighter. A magicked arrow or imbued sword that cleans straight through heavy plating is worth its weight in gold.
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OOC Notes
There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. There are key parts of his backstory that have been left out intentionally, and this is not the full history of my character. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright.
What I am looking for on an OOC level is long term and impactful Roleplay. Stories are not built over night and rapports are developed over time, and I'm keen on slowly building these foundations for greater stories with people interested in the same. I want to write stories with others that elicit a response, an emotional acknowledgement. That's why I enjoy roleplaying. If you're looking for heavy immersion, sincerity, and realism then you've found the right sort of roleplayer.
Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below.
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