Nox Knight

Characters

Nox Knight is a [meticulous] [Vas] [Chronicler] who [Ritually Sacrifices Himself to Conjure Wards].

Nox

MAI: 7
Age: 21 (Jun 21, 2005)

Childhood

Adolescent

Young Adult

Descriptor

Species

Vas are [short-lived] [hollow] sub-species of human who [are solitary] and [bear blood that binds].
- Languages: English, Modern Runic Syntax
- Can Learn Magic
  - MAI: 3
- Short-Lived
  - Shamanistic Teachings of Magic
    - Ancient Runic Knowledge
    - Can use any Aspect through encoding and ritual
- (flaw) Stains of the Ward (Bound creatures leave behind a subtle flaw and ability when departing)
- Essence Siphon
- Mind Sanctuary T2

Type

A Chronicler is a [scholarly] [monster hunter] who [catalogues creatures].
- (flaw) Lacks Martial Training
- Meticulous Research T2
- Eidetic Memory

Specialty

Vessel
Wards:
Stains:

Level 6 The Phoenix Flame marks the Vessel with [an orange glow] [under the skin that flickers like flames in dim light] that allows the Vessel to [Channel the Ward's Power] and [has to consume twice the amount of food and water a day].
- Can Use Fire and Life Aspects
Level 5 The Lost Soul marks the Vessel with [shimmering tattoo] on [his chest over his heart] that allows the Vessel to [Channel the Ward's Power] and [makes him vulnerable to intrusive thoughts].
- Can Use Mind and Illusion Aspects
Level 3 The Broken Gloop marks the Vessel with [a translucent, viscous film on the palm] that allows the Vessel [Channel the Ward's Power] and [suffers from extreme temperatures].

Wounds
Strain:
Lingering Trauma:
Debilitating Injury:
Lasting Scars:

This Healed Lasting Scar is a [cauterized] [burn] located on [the palms of his hands] that [hinders fine motor skills].

Gear

Wealth: 4 (Reasonable)
- Transportation: Bike & Public Transit
- Housing: Studio Apartment
Level 1 Spelled Hoodie is a [gray] [light armor] that [protects against physical damage]
Level 3 Blood Lance is a thin needle-like weapon that does [physical damage] and [draws a ritualistic amount of blood]

Level 4 Reliquary Necklace is chain container that [holds special vials of essence]. -- can contain 4 vials
1. Level 6 The Guardian Vial is a vexed vial that [Contains the Echo of Chase Knight].
  - Eases Combat Attack phase by 3
  - Eases Combat Counter phase by 3
2. Level 10 The Verdant Vial is a living terrarium that [soothes the environmental impact through symbiosis of the Verdant Hush].
  - Eases Environmental Sensitivity by 2 (special)
  - Eases Environmental Sensitivity by 4
  - Eases Magical Defense by 4
  - Eases Mental Intrusion Defense by 2
Level 2 Fingerless Gloves are a [thin] [leather] [gloves] that [provide an iron grip]
Level 1 Ritual Kit is a compact container that [is filled with all the ritual needs] -- can contain 3 medium things
1. Level 3 Binding Ink [depletion] (small)
2. Quill and Regular Ink
Level 5 Smartphone is a hand-held computer that [provides connection and computation power] -- can contain 15 specialized apps
- Free Apps -- GPS/Map, Phone, Camera, Internet, Notes
1. Music Player
2. The Black Ledger (Drift bounties)
3. Nuntius (Drift messenger)
Level 1 Double Rations is a nutrient-dense ration that [provides Double rations of food and water] [Depletion]
Level 3 The Aegis-14 is a [custom-built] [heavy-duty laptop] that [is overclocked to bridge the gap between local LLM processing and high-volume data extraction].

Spells

Level 4 Bind Creature is binding chaos spell that [permanently a creature to a Vessel]. (+1 for every level the creature is over 3)
- Requires the True Name
Level 3 Transfer Creature is binding chaos spell that [transfers a creature to a Vessel]. (+1 for every level the creature is over 3)
Level 5 Siphon Creature is a vacuum chaos spell that [draws a creature into the Vessel]. (+1 for every level the creature is over 3)
Level 5 Vessel Purge is a detox void spell that [cleanses all stains from the Vessel].
Level 5 Exorcise Ward is an expelling void spell that [burns up a ward inside the Vessel]. (+1 for every level the creature is over 3)
Level 3 The Echoes Call is a summoning spirit spell that [calls an Echo from its Vessel to do a task or sends it back into the Vessel]. (+1 for every level the creature is over 3)

Quests

Mission: "The Scholar" needs you to Identify a Mystery because of "the Aftermath". And the target is following an overkill pattern.
- Case Number: VET-001.001
- Reward: Archive Access (1 Insight for next mission) + Captured Mimic to turn into Codex of Monsters
- Consequence: Stared Back (It's hunting you now)
- Countdown:
- Location:
- Plan:
  - Creature:
    - Strength:
    - Weakness:
Arc Find a better Containment Unit (Personal Quest)
- Reward: The Codex of Monsters
- Step 1: Create a Better Ritual
  - Plan:
- Step 2: Find a Better Vessel
  - Plan:
- Step 3: Find the True Name of the Cursed Fleshgrinder
  - Plan:
- End: Preform the Ritual to Create the codex of monsters
Arc Make more Binding Ink (Personal Quest)
- Reward: 1d4+2 bottles of Binding Ink
- Step 1: Obtain the Ooze
- Location:
- Plan:
- Step 2: Obtain Grave-Bloom (plant)
- Location:
- Plan:
- Step 3: Preform the Ritual
Arc Find a Body for Alex (Personal Quest)
- Reward: Alex can live a normal life
- Step 1: Find a ritual that can transfer a ward to a body and let it animate it
  - Location:
  - Plan:
- Step 2: Find a body
  - Location:
  - Plan:
- Step 3: Prepare the ritual
  - Location:
  - Plan:
- Step 4: Preform the Ritual
  - Consequence: Failure means that Alex is too tightly bound to Nox and likely they need to find a way to unbind him if they want him to have his own body

Relationships

Chase Knight → [conflict] (-1): mentor/guardian since he was a baby: deceased and is now an Echo in a vial
Harrison Campbell → [indifferent] (+0): Taught him about magical rituals
Alex Kennedy → [loyal] (+1): soulmate: a ward
Sage Morgan → [reliable] (+0): Contact in the Drift

Factions

The Shattered Axis → [indifferent] (+0): kidnapped as a baby and used in a ritual that ultimately failed
Lux Veritas → [irritated] (-1): Chase Knight was trying to become a member
The Unbound → [irritated] (-1): Chase Knight was a member
The Drift → [loyal] (+1): a "card-carrying" member
The Hallowed Transit → [indifferent] (+0): no working relationship
The Silent Ledger → [indifferent] (+0): no working relationship
The Sovereign Archive → [indifferent] (+0): no working relationship

Known Locations