Sebastian the Ochre
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Brief Description
Sebastian is my character for Swift Nebulons' Free-Form Fantasy RP. He is an old & powerful wizard, who likes to manipulate things for his own benefits. He isn't afraid to get his hands dirty, but prefers to operate either through gullible saps or his conjured Etherials.
Sebastian has recently has been recruited to serve as an agent of an Entity known as He Who Watches. This Entity has some issues with the El Goonish Shive Defence Force. In return for service, Sebastian received a warning about an approaching army & two powerful new spells, that take up a whole book each. He communicates with He Who Watches with a magical scroll.
Physical Description
Sebastian is over a century old & looks it. Picture Herbert from Family Guy, but dressed in an ochre coloured robe, completely white eyes & an ebony walking stick instead of a zimmer frame.
Personality
A bad tempered old man with power. He's a natural curmudgeon who is smarter than most people I isn't afraid to let other people know it. Also he is incredible amoral & calculating, always looking out for himself.
However, he is wise & erudite. He can also be charming when he feels the need, though he would rarely lower himself to use false charm to get what he wants. Not when verbal bullying works so well. But, if he truly meant someone he could respect, then they would see a very different side of him.
Powers
Physically, he is a VERY old man. He is only alive due to magic. Also, his senses are similarly impaired, though again magic is used to compensate. As a result, he can't hear anything that doesn't come from a living source, has a very weak sense of touch & no sense of smell or taste.
Magically is another matter. He uses a magic system very similar to El Goonish Shive & knows many spells. In fact, his spell selection is so great that he has multiple spell books. In addition, he knows many esoteric skills, techniques & secrets, plus has access to, & the ability to enchant, Items Of Power. Unfortunately, away from his home many of this is either invalid or inaccessible.
What he can do can be categorized into three groups. *Spells; these are relatively quick effects that are powered by Sebastian's Spiritual Energy. *Rituals; these take longer to perform and/or need material components or similar. Additional, not all require the expenditure of spirit energy or even magical ability. *Items; this is an item of power that Sebastian possesses.
The powers that he has demonstrated will be listed here. The list will grow.
Spells
- Astral Projection: Sebastian's equivalent of the fairy doll spell. The difference is Sebastian's mind exists purely in the Spiritual Plane while this spell is active. However, he can manifest an Illusionary Form to communicate with the physical world. Also, his body doesn't glow when the spell is active, nor can it remain standing.
- Inventory: Despite his physical weakness, he can can many items like a RPG Console Character. However, he can only carry something that he is physically capable of carrying.
- Telekinetic Mastery: Sebastian has a whole spell book devoted to what he can do with this. He has enough control to thread a needle & enough power to lift 1000 lbs without effort. Additional, he can use this spell offensively, by throwing objects, grabbing & crushing or by firing a beam of condensed force that has the speed & strength of a Barrett rifle. He can also send out a semi-circle of force, similar in effect to a 'Soul Fury' (tm) attack.
Rituals
- Channel Pouriston: One of the spell books given to Sebastian by He Who Watches. Pouriston is a malignant Entity with an affinity for Fire, Rage & Pain. However, it is NOT demonic. It is also highly intelligent & very powerful. This dangerous & complex spell allows Pouriston to enter the the present reality, but under conditions. Most of the casting time is stating these conditions. However, it in no way compels Pouriston to accept the invitation. Additional, the spell can be used to safely communicate with Pouriston without allow it access to reality. However, it does not compel truth in anyway. Using this spell requires no spirit energy, regardless of form.
- Summon Assistant: One of the spell books given to Sebastian by He Who Watches. This complex spell allows him to mystically search the Realms of Mayhem for people that are likely to agree to work for the caster, & then bargain with there subconscious. It also allows the caster to bring them to him, after they have agreed, at which point they become aware of the terms of agreement. The spell can also return them, if necessary. This spell requires large amounts of spiritual energy & is draining in other ways too.
- Wards: He can inscribe mystical circles for various purposes. Some of these require energy, other don't, depending on the effect desired. None of these wards can effect something that is purely physical.
Items Of Power
- Sebastian's Ebony Walking Stick: His Wizards Staff. A focus of his power. It can do many things.
