Cole
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Profile
Intro
Imps have a bad reputation in Abirelle due to their necromancy abilities. Many mortals assume Imps to be evil people simply because of this fact. Due to this stigma, many Imps prefer keeping to themself and out of the public's eye whenever possible. Having been ostracized by human peers his entire life due to his heritage, Cole grew to resent human mortals and people in general.
Cole's interest in the medical profession is for educational purposes; he has little desire to help others, and would rather just learn what makes them tick. After the premature death of his daughter, Cole's medical tests took a bizarre turn as he began attempting to perfect the zombifacation process.
Appearance
Voice HC: "From now on, put your health in my hands." (JP)
Imps in Abirelle hardly differ from humans, save for specific identifying features; Imps are characterized by their wings, horns, or pointed tails. It is rare for an Imp to display all of these features, typically only possessing one or two. Imps commonly hide these features of themselves to prevent identification and avoid the judgement of others.
Cole himself displays only two of an Imp's signature features; his beige horns and matching spade tail are pieced with iron hoop jewelry. Unlike most Imps, Cole does not bother hiding his Imp traits. Cole's white hair falls just past his shoulders, and often tied into a ponytail. Cole is blind; as a result of his cataracts, his eyes appear white in color.
Cole prouds himself in his professional attire; he prefers to wear a gray ankle-length lab coat with a noticable flair towards the hem. Many small bags are attached to Cole's clothing for quick access to medical equipment. Silver, cross-shaped pendants decorate his coat and work boots.
Design Notes
- Cole's horn and tail are pierced. He wears silver jewelry.
- Cole is blind, hence the pale color of his eyes.
- Cole's mask is optional.
Reference Sheet
About
Personality
Cole is a typical recluse; highly intellgient, but with little interest in befriending others. This is partially because Cole simply finds himself smarter than many, but also because of his resentment towards others-- especially humans. Like many Imps before him, Cole has faced much discrimination in his time due to his heritage.
Cole has a distinct interest in medicine and biology, hence his profession as a doctor. His pursuit of this career is not out of the desire to help others, but instead because he finds the inner workings of the body to be fascinating. Being an intelligent and calculated individual, Cole has progressed through his medical career with little trouble-- aside from the usual fare he recieves from his ancestry.
Cole is notable for other reasons, however; being an Imp, Cole is capable of resurrection. Individuals who have been through the zombification process are inherently flawed, and hardly reflect the person they were in life. They are simply shells of their former selves, and display almost none of the traits they might've been known for. It is Cole's desire to perfect this process, perserving the personalities of those who have been resurrected and subsequently zombified.
This goal was founded after the premature death of Cole's daughter. Cole hasn't been the same since, becoming even more engrossed in his work and studies than he was previously. He is determined to solve the zombification issues Imps have faced since the beginning, hoping to bring back his daughter and redeem Imps in the eyes of the public-- even if it means using unethical methods. Nobody needs to know about that, though.
Trivia
- Imps often prefer to be called by pseudonyms and generally do not reveal their surnames. This is true for Cole, who has never revealed his real first name and instead asks others to refer to him as "Dr. Cole". The name Cole means "dark" or "black". Of course, this is a name that Cole has given himself.
- As a blind man, Cole doesn't have any reason to turn the lights on at home. He doesn't own any mirrors, either.
- Cole's daughter was not a biological child of his-- she was adopted. He loved her very much like his own child, though. She passed from illness at 4 years old, robbing Cole one of the few people he cared for.
- Cole is aromantic and asexual. He's "married to his work", so to speak.
- Imps are one of the few living mortal species that can speak Death's Whisper. This language is usually reserved for ghosts and spirits. Imps typically give commands to their servants in Death's Whisper, rather than their primary language.
- Magpie has little interest in actually befriending Cole; she is mostly just interested in any useful medical information she can glean from him. Likewise, Cole has his own personal reasons for remaining close to Magpie-- namely, he feels her secret to immortality might be the key he needs to improve the zombification process.
- For some reason, Merle's zombie servant Maggie seems to find Cole untrustworthy.
Magic and Abilities
Necromancy
Imps are reclusive creatures in Abirelle, often shamed and looked down upon due to their abilities to reanimate dead matter. Many mortals, including other magic users, find this ability to be rather taboo. Imps are often assumed to be bad people, commonly accused of crimes simply due to their heritage. Imps have also been the villains of many popular children's books in Abirelle, further stigmatizing the species.
Imps are the only magicians in Abirelle capable of necromancy, often done through the use of grimoires. This ability is viewed as taboo for many reasons, one being the fact that the soul of the reanimated person has likely passed on by the time they are resurrected. The soul of the once living individual is ripped from their current plane of existence, be it Heaven or Hell, to reaccompany their former body. As a result, this soul is essentially lost in a purgatory until they are dismissed by their Imp master. This also poses an issue for Abirelle's spiritual guides, as they are unable to retrieve the soul until it has been properly dismissed.
Imps are also capable of creating talismans. These special talismans have multiple uses depending on what is written on them. Some Imps use them to keep the magic of their servants in check; this is typically done for undead that were powerful in life, and thus have strong magical energy which can be potentially damaging to the Imp.
Additionally, a zombie can function in the presence of his Imp master regardless of any physical injuries recieved prior to reanimation. Many Imps take it upon themselves to repair wounds of their servants shortly after they are resurrected, be it simply so they can remain productive longer or otherwise. However, should a zombie servant wander too far from his master, this magic will wear off; any magical energy used to hold limbs together or provide function to broken bones will wear off, and the zombie will be left waiting to be retrieved.
Despite their reputation, Imps in Abirelle are highly sought after. Many mortals seek necromancers to resurrect departed loved ones in a desperate attempt to hang onto the past. Word gets around quickly when an Imp has been spotted in the area, often leading to visits from invidiuals begging for their family member, friend, or even pet to be revived.
One of the many repercussions of zombification is the absolute loss of most prior personality traits. While its not uncommon for a zombie to exhibit old habits, their personality in general is reduced down majorly. Imps such as Merle generally turn away mortals seeking revival for their loved ones due to this fact, although some Imps agree simply so they will be left alone.
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