Nox Knight

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

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

Childhood

(flaw) Unsettling Presence
(background) The Forced Vessel
Rapid Retention
Incessant Flirt
(flaw) Ritualistic Hyper Focus
Structured Creative Expression

Adolescent

(flaw) Environmental Sensitivity
(background) The Lunar Symbiosis
Perceives Patters Others Cannot T2
Self-taught Hacker T2

Young Adult

(flaw) Trust Issues
(background) The Demon's Price
(occupation) The Black Chronicler
Forensic Education T2
Detect Weaknesses

Descriptor

meticulous

Species

Vas are [short-lived] [hollow] sub-species of human who [are solitary] and [bear blood that binds].
- Languages: English, Modern Runic Syntax
- Attuned to the Occult
- 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

He [Ritually Sacrifices Himself to Conjure Wards].
- (flaw) The Blood Cost of Magic
- (flaw) Magic Siphon
- Can Use Ritualistic Blood Magic
  - MAI: 6
- As Long as I'm Alive the Magic Flows
- Supernatural Magnet

Vessel
Wards:
Stains:

Level 6 The Phoenix Flame marks the Vessel with [an orange glowing 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].
- Tattoo is blue-silver shimmering ink of a 9-tailed fox kitsune
- 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].
Level 7 The stain is a [twisted scar] located on [the throat] that [allows the vessel to detect psychic presence] and [is vulnerable to cold iron]. (from the Forsaken Infernal Knight)

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

Extraordinary Gear: 7/10
Gear Capacity: 11/15
Ephemeral: 1/5
Wealth: 3 (Reasonable)
- Transportation: Bike & Public Transit
- Housing: Studio Apartment

Extraordinary Gear

(armor) Level 1 Spelled Hoodie is a [gray] [light armor] that [protects against physical damage]
(weapon) Level 3 Blood Lance is a thin needle-like weapon that does [physical damage] and [draws a ritualistic amount of blood]
(choice 1) Level 6 The Guardian Vial is a vexed vial that [Contains the Echo of Chase Knight]. (on a tied leather cord)
- Eases Combat Attack phase by 3
- Eases Combat Counter phase by 3
(flaw buster) Level 10 The Verdant Vial is a living terrarium that [soothes the environmental impact through symbiosis of the Verdant Hush]. (on a tied leather cord)
- Eases Environmental Sensitivity by 2 (special)
(memento) Level 1 Fingerless Gloves are a [thin] [leather] [gloves] that [provide an iron grip]
(communication) Level 5 Smartphone is a hand-held computer that [provides connection and computation power] — can contain 15 specialized apps total including up to 5 ephemeral apps
- Free Apps — GPS/Map, Phone, Camera, Internet, Notes
1. Music Player
2. The Black Ledger (Drift bounties)
3. Nuntius (Drift messenger)
(specialty) 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]. — can contain 9 specialized apps total including up to 3 ephemeral apps
1. (choice 3) Level 5 Modern Rune Syntax Compiler is a [complicated] [software interface] that [bridges the gap between magic and science].
2. The Black Ledger (Drift bounties)
3. Nuntius (Drift messenger)

Ephemeral Gear

(choice 2) Level 5 Siphon Creature Brand is a [scarred] [brand] that [when triggered siphons a creature into the Vessel].

Functional Gear

Ritual Kit
- Quill (small)
- Regular Ink [depletion] [remnant] (small)
Double Rations [Depletion]
Grimoire (journal) [depletion][remnant]
Foldable Lightweight Bicycle

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) -
Level 3 Unsticky is a counter void spell that [dissolves sticky substances].-
Level 2 Pick Lock is a control order spell that [assists in jimmying locks].-
Level 3 Disarm Trap is a counter order spell that [assists in disarming a trap].-

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
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
Alex Kennedy → [loyal] (+1): soulmate: a ward
Sage Morgan → [reliable] (+0): Contact in the Drift
Harrison Campbell → [indifferent] (+0): Taught him about magical rituals
Dr. Aris Thorne → [indifferent] (+0): First Case

Factions

(unknown) 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): now working relationship

Known Locations

Home & Work