<strong>Jastian Slipshank</strong><br/>Nickname(s): None<br/>Race: Half-Orc (Werehawk)<br/>Gender: Male<br/>Age: 18<br/>Rank: Apprentice (4)<br/>Willpower: 2<br/><br/>Appearance: Jastian appears to be a slight young half-breed. He is decently tall, around 5'10" (a little under 2m), though on the low end of average weight for his height. His long wavy brown hair is his one affectation, and what he considers to be his best physical attribute, which, considering he’s not likely to even place in any beauty contests, is saying something. His dark eyes stare at the world with a mix of wonder and cynicism. Now, he has a full short beard and mustache, both are almost black and a bit stringy.  A small silver earring in the shape of an ankh glints from his left lobe.  His clothing is in the style of his mother’s people (Orcs) consisting of a simple breachclout and a moderately wide belt buckled by a pewter two-headed hawk.  Attached to the belt are a pair of narrow black leather cubes containing his knives.<br/><br/>Personality: He’s never been a particularly out-going individual and his time in the semi-monastery hasn’t helped this at all.  Since Jastian never really rose in the monastic ranks at all, before discovering his magical talent, he remains pretty subservient in general.  More often than not, he prefers begin told what to do rather than having to rely on native initiative.  Put in a situation where there is a threat to himself or someone he cares for (respects, loves, likes, etc.), Jastian will do everything in his power to safe the other individual(s) first and worry about himself later.<br/><br/>Background: Jastian can’t recall where he was born.  According to what he’s been told, he was left at the door of the Soaring Serpent when he was less than two years old.  Raised by the quasi-monks, Jastian never rose very far in their ranks.  Part of the reason being that he was never much good at most of the monastic pursuits, beyond chopping firewood, tending gardens, and the Serpents’ style of combat (relying on speed and stamina more than strength).  Seven or eight years ago, he started having dreams about flying over the mountains near the retreat.  Since many spoke of similar dreams, Jastian paid them no attention.  Then the monks began asking where he went at night.  Since he had no recollection of leaving, he was at a loss to explain to them.  Two years later, everyone learned why.  As it turned out, Jastian had been unconsciously turning into a hawk.  Within a year, he figured out how to keep from changing involuntarily.  A year later, he learned how to change shape at will.  By that point, his magical talent manifested.  The lone spellcaster at the Soaring Serpent taught him basic control so he wouldn’t harm anyone, but couldn’t do much more than that.  So, Jastian was sent to seek out the Mage Academy, which he arrived at a few months ago.  Now, he can more or less control his powers, relatively weak as they currently are.<br/><br/>Non-Magical Strengths/Weaknesses: Near mastery of Ignas (related to Escrima, with butterfly knives out-focusing sticks), Shapeshifting (Hawk), Very inexperienced in terms of the outside world (see background) and quite submissive in general<br/><br/>In hawk form, Jastian is mute, thereby preventing him from using magic in that form until he reaches the Magi ranking, unless he develops new focal gestures specifically for that form (even then, he won’t be able to cast until he becomes a Master).<br/><br/>Magical Areas (Ratings):<br/>Elemental Fire - 2<br/>Light/Darkness - 1<br/>Plant - 1<br/><br/>Game Limits: Site Rules, Male-Male<br/><br/>Specific Fantasies (3):<br/>1) To be taught the various ars amore, preferably by an older, experienced, and attractive mentress.<br/>2) To be bound (ankles and wrists) and teased, though not being allowed release until he’s told to do so (to Jastian it’d be another stamina building exercise).<br/>3) TBD<br/><br/>Homeland: The Soaring Serpent is a quasi-monastery set in a mountain valley far to the south.  The pseudo-monks residing there seek enlightenment through meditation, control of their bodies (via martial prowess), and aiding others.  Their preferred form of physical conditioning is Ignas - a form of mixed armed and unarmed combat related to Earth’s Escrima, although the monks favour the butterfly knives over sticks or other weapons - which most are reasonably proficient at.<br/><br/>Notes: Twin butterfly knives are his focal objects and most of his rituals incorporate Ignas moves<br/><br/>[attachment deleted by admin]