Johnathan

Yokuzumi

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Johnathan Schaefer

AGE
100+ (appears to be early 20s)

GENDER
Male

PRONOUNS
He/Him

HEIGHT
5' 10

SPECIES
Human (Mage)

SEXUALITY
Demisexual

Playlist

Why Worry


Midnight Thoughts


Happy All The Time


Scars


The Fear


Introduction


Johnathan, like Victoria, is a human born with innate abilities that were granted to his people by an ancient land deity. Thus, he too was granted the ability to nuture growth, given a familiar and gained improved physiology which resulted in greater physical strength, endurance, and a lengthened lifespan. However, due to an unknown entity's explosion of power before he was born, these abilities became corrupted in the same way a certain curse affected Victoria's family. The difference however, was its potency. For a select group of people (which included his parents) were much closer to where the chaotic entity seemingly perished and were thus much more deeply scarred by the being's dark energy. So although they kept many of their original, latent abilities, they became even more tainted with chaotic magic. This resulted in their familiar guardians to outright lose their sense of selves and become wildly dangerous, destructive, and hard to control. Unlike the curse given to Victoria's family which could at least be temporarily contained, this informal curse ate away at the group's own mind and body until all they sought was the same destruction the dark entity craved. Because of this new, harrowing threat, their now-former kingdom cast out the group in the same way Victoria's family was banished to ensure the safety of their own, non-tainted civilians. This decision left the select group rightfully angered, and they swore they'd get revenge for being banished from their own home. Over time, they started a new settlement, one that revolved around strength and war as to prepare for their long awaited vengeance. And it was here that Johnathan was born, and as the son to the village chief no less.

Despite his bloodthirsty origins and now deadly abilities, Johnathan never grew up to be someone who craved violence or bloodshed like his father. Perhaps it was because of his mother's influence or the fact that he was a part of the next generation after the initial cursing, but the mind eating influence of the curse had nowhere near as much of an effect on him (and kids like him) as it did on the adults around him. Instead, he was quite the passive child that learned to appreciate the simple beauty of life despite the horror and tragedy he often faced. And this gentle nature of his persevered even after years of growing up in an abusive and warrior-centric upbringing. Though Johnathan himself isn't immune to the bodily effects of his curse, and has lost himself to its destructive nature. But instead of taking pride in his loss of control like his fellow villagers did, the boy would often shrink back and become horrifyed by his own deeds. Even now Johnthan is deeply afraid of his own powers and rarely ever uses them in the present day. And after a certain tragedy that befell him, his family and first ever friend, Johnathan's hope and direction in life nearly shattered. Had it not been for his now awakened and protective familiar, he was sure he would've let himself perish in the chaos of his own making that day. However, his familiar was determined to keep himself and his master alive, and shared the same hope for the future that the boy almost lost. So although Johnathan still struggles with finding a direction and purpose in life to this day, he holds onto the small hope that one day he'll find true happiness. And he believes the first step to reaching that is to accept and rekindle an important relationship from his past. But that's easier said than done, especially since Johnathan is very much tied down by his past still and sees himself as an awful person. It isn't until he finds support and forgiveness from other people who understand him that he finally frees himself from his chains and lives in a new light. He now actively supports and protects the people he cares about and helps Victoria in her search to find the mysterious being that originally cursed and tainted their kind.

Likes

  • Nature/Wildlife
  • Star Gazing
  • Cooking
  • Singing to himself
  • Classical Music

Dislikes

  • People who litter
  • Confrontation
  • Uncomfortable Clothes
  • Confined Spaces
  • Rude/Insensitive Jokes

Personality


Johnathan comes off as a very energetic and positive person. He almost always looks to be smiling and never hesitates to greet others in a polite and friendly manner. His aura is naturally welcoming and he's described to be an excellent listener that often remembers key details about a person's life and/or interests. He likes to have engaging conversations about certain topics and his enthusiasm tends to rub off on the people he talks to. Strangely enough though, he doesn't offer up a lot of information about himself. He usually deflects any questions regarding his background, opting to only reveal that he has an older brother (who is actually his familiar) that he cherishes dearly. Other than that, he will immediately redirect any question asked of him and have the other person talk about themself instead. Being the people-person that he is, no one really notices when he does this and are instead distracted by his ever present smile and own questions.

Johnathan also loves to give things (whether it be an actual gift or his services) without ever expecting anything in return. Despite this, he's quite good at judging a person's character, and can tell when someone just wants to use him for their own gain. And even though he doesn't like initiating confrontations or conflicts with these kinda of people, he's quick to cut them off one way or another. But overall he's a peacemaker and can even be quite the jokester, being able to easily lift the mood with one of his jokes or antics. In fact, his humor and charisma is what initially draws so many people to him. He can easily brighten up someone's day whenever they need it and never asks for anything in return. However, there's a reason why Johnathan comes off as overly positive, and its to deflect any suspicions on his true feelings and state of mind. While chipper on the surface, deep down he's a tangled mess of emotions.

His smiles and jokes are things he uses in a meager attempt to ease his feeling of worthlessness and try to feel some kind of genuine happiness. But Johnathan still struggles to see any good parts in him, choosing to focus on all the parts he hates about himself. Even after years of growing up and reflecting, he can't seem to fully forgive himself for what he did in the past. (Note: This was before he and Victoria reconciled.) Even now he always feels a strong yearning for a genuine connection, something he once had but has now lost. But his deep-rooted fear of losing control keeps him from connecting with others or even showing parts of himself to anyone willing to truly see him. And despite his best efforts, not even Jacob can help him branch out as the familiar struggles with similar feelings. Because of this, Johnathan feels like an empty husk most days, stuck wondering what his purpose is in life. It's rare to see him with a genuine smile unless he's doing something he loves and finds comfort in all alone.

Even after he learns to forgive himself, Johnathan still struggles with being open about his emotions. He usually plays off any negative feeling as a joke to protect himself. He's scared to confront these resentful feelings and actively avoids doing so.

 Positive Trait

He's incredibly nice and friendly, being able to lift the spirits of almost anyone he meets.

 Negative Trait

He puts the needs of others above his own, and more often than not he negelcts his own health and well-being.

 Neutral Trait

When alone, he tends to reflect quietly to himself or simply daydream.

 Neutral Trait

Although friendly, he's incredibly cautious about letting people enter his life.

Stats


Empathy

Confidence

Intellect

Patience

Dedication

Humour

Charisma

Perception

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Trivia


Johnathan is quite attuned to his artistic side, and enjoys creating things with his own two hands.
Although raised as an offensive warrior, Johnathan greatly prefers being a defensive protector.
He's also knowledgeable about the different kinds of wild plants and herbs that grow in the forest.
Likes calm and even classical music.
Doesn't really like overly greasy or fatty foods.
Enjoys sleeping outdoors as that's what he's most used to.

Backstory


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Growing Up


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Current Life


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Relationships


family
Jacob

Although they met at a very early point in their lives, both Jacob and Johnathan started off disliking the other. Johnathan, out of fear and disgust, rejected Jacob as a familiar and refused to communicate with him. Jacob, although willing to protect his master, also saw Johnathan as a liability and was disappointed to have such a weak master. Granted this was at a time when neither fully understood the other's situation. Jacob was the first to open his eyes however, and tried to save his master from his torturous life. But even after the war and their long slumber, both of them still couldn't communicate.

Jacob continued to protect him while they survived in the wild and eventually learned how to talk verbally, but his overly aggressive nature still frightened the boy. Jacob had to learn to control the beast within, and it was only then that they finally spoke to each other. Over the years their trust and partnership slowly strengthened, and they actively avoided any violent and/or gruesome acts; only using physical strength when they needed defending. It was at this time that Johnathan finally gave Jacob his name and they grew a more familial bond.

friend/love interest
Victoria

Victoria and Johnathan began as childhood friends, but after a series of tragic and strenuous events, they broke apart from one another. They each struggled with their own problems and just seeing Johnathan would often send Victoria into a fiery rampage. Over time the two were able to get help, and finally reunite on equal footing. It became somewhat awkward for a time, but the two worked hard to better themselves and understand the other. This slowly rekindled their lost friendship and the two became more lax and friendly around each other. Victoria now respects and appreciates Johnathan as does he. However, the boy harbors some deeper feelings for her that he has yet to understand, let alone reveal to her.

friend/mentor
friend
 
 
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