Niklaus

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 "If you can't beat me without your ability what makes you think your deserve them?"

"I'm meant to be a hero I suppose, but it's really hard work."


"We might be mortal, we might be weak compared to gods. But because of our mortality we have to make each second count!"
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{Name}
Niklaus

{Age}
23

{Aliases}
The Cursed Child

{Titles}
The Successor (this ties into his history)

Wimp (he's not the best fighter yet)

{Ranking}
None currently

{Faction}
None currently

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•\Physical Information\•

{Species/Race}
Human

{Looks & Physique}
Height:  6'
Weight: 154 lbs.
Build: Skinny
Hair Color: Blonde (natural)
Eyes: Hazel

{Sex}
Male

{Blood Type}
AB Positive

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•\Mental Details\•
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{Mental Stability}
Fine

{Conditions}
None present

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•\Religious Belief\•
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{Worshipping}
Whatever god or being that cursed him (seems fitting there's proof of it existing, why not worship it?)

{Hating}
Criminals

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•\Morality\•
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{Alignment}
Neutral Good

{Code & Rules}
~Try to help others...if possible.

~Sometimes you can't save everyone, but if you can live to save someone another day, that's pretty good.


{Vices}
~He's kind of a chicken and will sometimes run away to save himself

~He's not an expert fighter on anything, he's just a regular guy

~He's a human, he isn't superman or super powerful, despite people thinking he is.


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•\Social Attributes\•
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{Public Image}
Neutral, his image isn't well known since he blends in with the rest of the human race

{Relations}
None

{Rivalries}
None

{Guilds}
None
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•\Personality\•
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{Demeanor}
He normally has a somewhat cheerful smile across his face. He tries to be a "cool guy" and show off a bit but even when it goes wrong he still can wear a smile on his face.

{Nature}
Careful, he has trouble throwing caution to the wind but is great at making sure he at least survives

{Merits}
Has saved at least one person from trouble


{Flaws}
He's a normal human

He's potential isn't fully utilized yet

He still can have fear struck in him

{Opinions}
Everyone is mad at me for something I can't help.

There are times when this curse is useful, but most times it isn't.

I'd rather not die, but all these empowered people want me dead, it's kind of annoying.

I'm nervous about what will come next.

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•\Equipment&Combat\•

{Tools & Weapons}


Weapons: his sword Kami

Kami: Kami is a sword infused with a special magical sapping power that is similar to Niklaus's own. However strikes with this permanently steal away magic power from his opponents at a gradual rate. It has a hybrid handle for both one and two handed styles and can cut through most natural metals (steel) with ease, however more refined metal (titanium, Tungsten etc) can deflect his blows a bit easier. This blade alone outside of Niklaus's range can also absorb magical blasts

Light strikes (brushing and making small cuts): little power is taken, nothing serious

Medium strikes (striking shoulders and sides with large cuts):  Somewhat serious, those with low/medium magical or super power would notice themselves weaker

Near fatal/fatal strikes: Incredible reduction of magical power. Arch mages often feel drained down to an apprentice level if they survive a near fatal strike.



{Apparel & Armor}

Casual: He normally wears a T-shirt and jeans along with carrying sunglasses incase it gets too bright. He also has a jacket he may throw on if it's a bit cold outside.

Formal: He has a standard suit and tie, he normally tries to use hair gel to manage his more wild hairstyle he has adopted though

Lounge: He normally wears his casual wear but often has soft flannel pajamas he sleeps in.

Battle: He has no gear designated for battle currently.



{Misc. Items}
Phone, wallet, keys etc.

{Trinkets}
Sunglasses


{Strengths }
Powers and magic will be rendered null in his AoE range, leaving him and most of his opponents on equal footing for battle.

He has some practice (not alot) with swords.


{Weaknesses}
He isn't the strongest person, a psychically fit man could beat him to a pulp.

You can just literally shoot him and he'll probably die.

He isn't the bravest soul.

{The Curse}

He has no powers, but instead a curse tied to his family bloodline, it nullifies all powers and magic within a 3 block radius, and has a 2 mile radius that slowly drains powers and magic. Those affected gain their powers/magic upon leaving the area.  These powers return slowly over the course of about a few weeks if fully nullified, about a few days if in the outer rim.

Limitations:
This does not affect extended lifespans (living for thousands of years you wouldn't auto-age to dust) however it does render immortals to becoming mortal.

 This curse cannot turn off, as it is not a power he possesses and therefore cannot be taken away from him by those that claim to steal superpowers.

Illusions do not work and will fade while in the radius as well. Those with transformations will find themselves "stuck" in that form until leaving the radius.

Spells/powers that enter the area "fizzle out" as well.

Natural abilities/skills:
Exceptionally fast
Minor swordplay skills


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•\Class Information\•

{Class Name}
Cursed Warrior

{Profession}
Current: Wandering richboy

Future: Undecided

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•\Other Lore\•


{Themes}
((note he has a fair bit of themes broken down into playlists that suit the moods he'll probably be in. These are just his (and my) favorites to add here. Sorry for excessive themes))


[Walking Around Playlist] (the usual, kinda casual list)

Cigarette Daydreams - Cage The Elephant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrsxWeBgadA

The Distance - Cake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cno20onK9dY

Riptide - Riptide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdsdgL4_wuY



[Club List] (features stuff like electro swing and stuff for when he wants to dance)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8BQCpa-PYcbsnJCfypiQP_3kg-mqtZYV  (this is just an entire playlist I have of the stuff. Give it a listen. I almost forgot I had this)



{Bio}
[PROLOGUE]

[A GOD AMONG MEN]

Before Niklaus was born there resided a god with immense power, so much so that he couldn't interact with lesser beings. He went on with his endless life in search of some form of company yet all the other gods bored him to killing himself a few times and failing due to his immortality. It wasn't until he looked down at a mortal woman did he realize that what he was missing was something he couldn't have. Someone who didn't see him as a god, but since he was one, he couldn't interact with the lady.

From there he went to an Elder god and begged them to help him gain mortality to be with the woman of his godly dreams. So the elder god cut a deal with him. Placing a vile and strong curse upon the god his power weakened enough that he descended onto the mortal plain and into her life. From there he met with the woman and raised a family together.

As each kid and grand-kid entered his world he lost more and more of his power, draining him mentally and physically. Eventually he retired to a coffin to sleep away the rest of his life next to his dead wife. As he passed, another child was born to carry on the potent curse that drained powers around him, even godly powers. This child was Niklaus....


[CHAPTER 1]
[THE 1ST CURSED CHILD]
Niklaus, the first one was born after his grandfather passed, and was the first cursed child, yet no one knew what that meant yet, not even him. He  was unable to produce noticeable magic, even draining his brothers and sisters when he was around them to the point of needing to send him away to a summer villa where he grew up away from his family, only having the housestaff there to teach him.

As he grew up he trained in swordsmanship and martial arts, with help of the housestaff he was also able to manage to keep the house afloat, at least until his desires drew him away from his humble abode.

He returned the staff to the main mansion, locked up the villa that he occupied for many years, with a steel sword, some clothes and money, he picked a direction and started walking. Adventure was in his future.

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Many years later he has settled down in a mountainside town and took a job up as one of the many city guards. Here he learned how to use other weapons such as bows, spears, and artillery more effectively. He wrote it down in a journal he had started years back when he left accounting his curse, what he has learned, and his recent encounters. He couldn't explain what the curse was fully, but described what it could do within the pages, he felt sorry for his wanderings but with the knowledge in hand he lives opposite of the magical and empowered beings in town.

However one day a scouting party went into the mountains and never returned. Niklaus was sent to investigate this matter further, and discovered a beast with tiny crystals on its back, eating a magical staff. He tried to get closer but the beast sprang up and snarled at Niklaus, he returned back with haste of his findings. They sent a request to the merchant's guild who was paired with a warrior's guild to send someone to dispose of the beast. A few weeks later two spellblades showed up, brimming with confidence set out to go fight the beast. They were unsuccessful, and in their panic, ran bloodied back to town only to die at the gates, with the small beast after them.

The mages and warriors along with Niklaus were called to arms to defend the city from the beast. But as the magic in the air seemed to rise up, the beast let out a loud roar, and more soon showed up.

A few days have passed, many have died, an odd stranger who has healed and fixed many wounded soldiers has shown up. This man called himself Kirill, an unknown name in this region but a healer is always welcome.

Soon the guild master himself arrived saying it was his fault for sending the spellblades to die, armed with swords, magic rings, and a spear, he dispatched of many of the beasts, before facing off with what looked like the alpha, Niklaus was busy during this time fending off the smaller ones, luckily his swordsmanship and armor were well crafted, and after a long and bloody day, they emerged victorious and killed all the beasts. The stranger vanished, and the guildmaster gave Niklaus a special sword for his bravery and unique strength a sword crafted from the beasts crystals, dubbed Kami.

Eventually Niklaus found a wife and had a family of his own, and too eventually passed on as his life came to an end his final words were bound to the family "My successor shall bear my same curse, but let it not be his downfall. Give him my writing so that may he one day figure out this curse upon us".


[CHAPTER 2]
[THE SUCCESSOR]

Niklaus the 2nd, or Niklaus as he preferred was born into a somewhat wealthy family thanks to his rich ties from his cousins and his late great grandfather's success. He was blonde and medium weight, but also burdened the curse. This deemed him to be called "the successor".

He was nice, charming, but unlike his great-grandfather, wasn't much of a fighter. He was more focused on studies and going out to nightclubs to hit on women rather than practice using swords, guns, and many other things. However one night did change his fate for the better.

He was heading down to the nightclub as usual when in a back alley somewhere he heard someone crying and screaming for help, his attention turned to it, and followed the voice, eventually reaching this alleyway there was a man in robes holding a little boy up by his shirt yelling at him. The man demanded the little boy's money and why he can't use his magic right now. Their attention turned though when Niklaus stepped forward, and accidentally kicked a can, making some noise.

The man looked over, demanding Niklaus to leave or be killed. Niklaus, about to piss himself in fear and stupidity, continued forward. The man let go of the boy and charged forward, throwing a punch at Niklaus, he missed. Niklaus knowing he couldn't solve this peacefully threw a left jab. then a right. He gets hit by the man's punch, disorienting himself for a moment. A right hook blocked, counter with a blow to the solarplexis. The man stumbeled back. Niklaus runs and tackles the man to the ground. Hit with a shot to the nose, causing it to bleed. Niklaus returned the favor. The man screamed in pain. Another blow to the head. The man was out.

Niklaus got up slowly and walked over to the boy, using his cellphone and some money to buy the kid an ice cream from a store nearby, he got the boy's parents to come and pick him up. The man is arrested as Niklaus goes down to the station and gets cleaned up and questioned. After being released he heads home for the night. Feeling better, and in need of changing his pants before someone notices.

As he told a butler of his night's escapades he dismisses himself to go and present Niklaus with the journal his great grandfather held. Being deemed "ready" for the secrets, Niklaus opened up the book, and began to read into the next step in his life.  

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