User:Vasili
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Vasili Arlov
OOC NOTE: This character was created on 2/24/2020. This is simply a note for myself so that I may apply for elder status etc when the time comes. Vasili was created using information obtained through the wiki. Mostly, I have used things that can easily be considered public knowledge - current/major events and the like. The wiki is a wonderful tool. You might also note that the outline located at the upper left corner of this page doesn't seem to match what is displayed here; that's intentional. If you want to read a wall of text (I hid it for cleanliness sake) click [Show/Hide] located to the right of "All About Vasili".
Race: Vampire, previously human. Age: Unknown, even to himself. Height: 6'8" Weight: 195 pounds. Don't let his underweight frame fool you. It's a side effect of Vampirism - he is quite strong. Eye Color: A frigid, light gray-blue. Hair Color: Black. Class: Spellblade. Weapon: Mercurius (Latin: Mercury).
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Physical Description
Vasili towers above most men and is an imposing figure to behold. Ashen features are broad, with deep set gray-blue eyes which tend to pierce through what he gazes upon. Medium length, charcoal black locks are tamed and swept back, out of his face. Generally, the vampire stands in light, leather armor, having an unhealthy fascination with weathered blacks and blues. However, there is a single peice of heavy armor which runs down his left arm - an adamantine runed sleeve which Vasili makes full use of in combat. While no weapon adorns him, it's obvious that he must have some way to call something forth.
Mercurius
Mercurius is an odd weapon bearing a twisted network of runes that breathe life into the weapon in an often, remarkable way. First produced by dwarven smithing in era's gone by, the runes are indeed archaic and are presented in shapes that are artful - if sinister.
Visually speaking the bastard sword is a wicked sight to behold. Jagged, razor sharp and visually unbalanced. A full guard, ebony in color, stands off center, one side curved up, whilst the other protrudes like a spike. A dual blood groove runs down its center, while the heavy blade is offset by a curious red crystal fitted as the swords pommel.
Mercurius, is stained in the blood of old. Used by Vasili's master, and his master before and so on. A tool, which has been passed down from teacher to student over the eons in the most violent of ways - death. After all, a student can only become a master if they take their place.
As for the abilities imbued within the weapon, it's hard to say as each owner has used it in their own style. You can be sure that whatever comes forth, the bizarre and nefarious weapon, can be used in the most odd ways; even becoming a liquid much like mercury, hence the name.
Political Views
Teachings of a Vampire Cabalist
All Else Is Error
The natural world, is a world of war; the natural man is a warrior; the natural law is tooth and claw. All else is error. A condition of combat exists everywhere. We are born into perpetual conflict. This condition of combat might be disguised with holy phrases, or soft, deceitful doctrines, but the truth of combat cannot be evaded by any being. It is absolute. All encompassing and uncompromising - all people must come to terms with it. It rules all things; it governs all things; it reigns over all things and it decides.
The Victor Gets The Gold
Virtue is rewarded in this world. Natural law makes no false judgements. Its decisions are true and just, even when dreadful. The victor gets the gold and land, every time. They also get the fairest maidens or best men, glory and tributes. Why should it be otherwise? Why should the delights of life go to failures and cowards? Why should the spoils of battle belong to the unwarlike? That would be insanity, utterly unnatural and immoral.
Through Struggle I Grow Stronger
To struggle is to live; to live is to struggle. Without obstacles, the strong grow weak and frail. Their power waters down and over generations, their legacy becomes nothing. This way of life means obliteration as the natural order of things will surpass, overtake and kill those unable to keep up. This is absolute.
In the wars of old, of mortals and vampires, it was banner against banner; spell against spell; steel against steel. It was man versus man and might versus might. Everything to the winner.
Current Thoughts (IC and okay to know)
"Vampires have grown soft and weak - gluttonous and lazy. Skimming meager power from the cesspool of society in a futile attempt to recreate what other races have done. They scheme and squabble over petty notions and bow to prey. Prey that both undead and vampires feast upon. The Aristocracy of the Night seeks to create a kingdom where they stand as equals with humans and elves. They use words where steel and spells should come first. The houses and their ilk have weakened our alliance for far too long. They are a stain and a blight upon our kind. For we are vampire and undead. We are a menace and bow to no lamb. If power is what you seek, follow me brothers and sisters of the undying life, I will teach you to spill blood and taste of its truths once more. I will teach you the ways of old and may Elazul and Eilan smile upon our feasting." -Vasili
"Look no further than house Dragana for weakness. Larewen herself, defeated. Bested by her own fledgling. An Elder so disgraced who once sought to govern the houses of Vailkrin - laughable. And now? Another thinks that standing atop the name of Dragons grants leadership and fear. All houses are cowards. All houses are nothing but shackles upon Vailkrin. I will teach you might. Through battle and hardship. Through victory we shall grow. And if any foolish house deems otherwise - consider this my open invitation. Face me. Put your might to the test. And if you don't come of your own free will, I'll label you a coward and hunt you down myself." -Vasili
Public Statement
"Let it be known that I, as a Cabalist, now claim the path through the ruins and all areas south of it within Vailkrin. My word is law - my might, executioner. Those who trample upon my territory will know death - intimately. Take what I claim from my dead hands. If you can." - Vasili
Backstory In Progress
Obligatory Duel Links
( OOC Note: We all know with his wild claim, especially because he isnt actually an admin approved leader, these -will- happen. Let's have some fun. Just remember, he claims it because he believes he can, not because he is allowed too.)