Ascendant: Divine Inheritance (OOC & SU)

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I will have my character reposted tomorrow or Monday

 

A (hopefully) more suitable rendition of the Amazon Prince.

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Name: Alexandros Hippolytou (Amazon name)| Marcus Maximus (future Imperial moniker)
Age: 16
Race: First Generation Demigod
Lineage: Andromache, Queen of the Amazons; Mars/Ares, God of War
Titles: “Son of War,” used as his hereditary marker. It is the only ‘title’ he will allow himself, for he believes that any other title would necessitate his earning it beforehand.

Physical Attributes
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Height: 8’6”
Weight: 325lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Skin Tone: Chestnut
Description: True and consistent with the common anatomy of Demigods, Alexandros is young man of giant stature. Unlike those among the “diminished” Demigods and normal humans, who may bear such size with the disadvantage of odd proportions and physical maladies, Alexandros’ proportions are adapted to the height and weight of his body, and his internal supporting structure accommodated to carrying the load in all of his routines. It is such that he simply presents the visage of a human scaled to larger dimensions. His physical build is best described as neutral or balanced. His fitness, following a repertoire of activity akin to cross training, has gifted him a physique that is neither excessively bulky nor detrimentally slim. His body is one that can be seen performing feats of strength, speed, and agility at comparable proficiency. Though his background as a more tribal man may precede him with imagery of a rugged roughness, he maintains himself as a particularly well-groomed individual. Viewing the extremities of long hair and thick beards as more a detriment to his way of life, he keeps both short-trimmed and adequately maintained; he rarely allows either to grow much more than two inches before a cutting.

Clothing & Armor: Largely in part to the tropical climate of their homelands, the Amazons were never fans of wearing much in the way of clothing and heavy adornments. Though royalty may wear a crown of some precious material upon their heads within the ceremonial settings of a throne room or at political engagements, they have grown to eschew most of what isn’t practical.

Minimalism being his staple in wear, Alexandros’ everyday outer clothing consists of a chiton of an ivory hue with green linings woven along the edges resembling ivy-like leafage; contrasting with those of more ‘common’ blood, he is known to wear this garment with a leather strap not unlike a modern belt to fasten around the waistline. Additional layers of this include a himation, which he wears as either a cloak or shawl in colder temperatures, and a clamys, a somewhat larger and heavier garment worn over the shoulders, which he most often wears for the sake of formal events. Though he prefers to walk barefooted in most cases, his footwear, when necessary, will most often consist of a leathery sandal, held to the foot through a series of thin, interlacing straps that run up his leg to approximately knee-level.

The ideal of minimalist adornment carries over to his current armors. Like all of his fellow Amazons, primary components of his armor are the bronze plates that protect the most critical spaces on his body: a breastplate, covering the entirety of his front torso, an assortment of flexibly interlinked plates spans from his hips to just above his knees. Braces upon his arms and legs respectively provide coverage for his forearms and calves. A Corinthian-style of helmet is often worn as protection for his head, face and neck. This armor is typically worn over a chiton of a heavier fabric more suitable for absorbing blunt impacts against the armor and standing against the cutting of blades. Alexandros has taken some aesthetic liberties with his personal armor set. His helmet bears a short, feathered plumage, inserted into a built-in fixture just above his forehead and the outlining shape of a burning torch is marked upon his breastplate by a manner of branding. On occasion, he is known to adorn a meticulously and laboriously crafted shoulder piece shaped in the head of a wolf. All these adornments stand as homages to his divine lineage as the son of the God of War.

Psychological Profile​

Dauntless? Being, understandably, proud of his royal and divine heritage, Alexandros levies his bloodline as a boast of confidence in his ordeals. Among both his own people and foreigners, he has been known as exceptionally energetic and non-stop individual. Thus far in life, he hasn’t so much as hinted to the capacity of losing his morale. Practically eternally motivated, he is and has been one to continue pushing forward even when all else is determined to throw him back. A steadfast follower of the ancient motto of ‘E tan, e epi tan,” Alexandros would sooner perish in the attempt of an endeavor than turn tail from unsurmountable odds. This creed is one that he carries through all dealings in which he engages; whether military, political, or social, he strives to see things through to whatever the end. This manner of philosophy has lead him to recklessness, and frequently left him at odds with others, due to his unwillingness to backdown without putting up a fight.

Bearing a Burden. Through the storied past of patriarchal societies, women have frequently struggled to reign over the world of men. Alexandros Hippolytou views himself as the inverse of this trend: a male in line to lead a society of strong, powerful, and influential women. Knowing the controversy of his very life among a people among which males are frequently cast aside or killed when born, has only ever served to strengthen the resolve of his will. Holding a core virtue in emanating a resolute and powerful presence, he is a young man that is only invigorated by setbacks and resistance. Believing that he must be strong, and moreover stronger than the challenges he faces, adversity and defeat provide him a catalyst from which to grow more adept. Losing battle spurs him to train harder; being outsmarted inspires him to study more in-depth. When budged, he retaliates with a push.

Hubris; to say that Alexandros’ abundance and strength of will comes without its pitfalls would be an egregious error. His ever-striving nature, and the confidence with which engages life, has left him with a significant measure of arrogance and driven him to detrimental decisions. He tends to be condescending to those that he understands to be beneath him Not out of spite for lower castes, it stems from his sense that he truly is a powerful Demigod, and that he must stand as someone that all others look up to. He’s often chided the training techniques of others, and frequently determines the need to assist those that are well enough off left to their own devices; he has, on some occasions, rushed to the aid of other warriors when they were standing their ground with little to no struggle.

Darting across battlefields and setting his hands within all matters of law that he can reach, he measures success in terms of personal quantities: how many enemies can he slay or route; how many policies can he claim had his influence. On at least one occasion, he spearheaded and undermanned and underinformed raid against an army set upon invading his homeland, nearly losing his unit before withdrawing to consolidate a more adequate defense. He has been endlessly chastised by his mother and her closest confidants for his reckless and self-centered actions. Though he strives to improve on this matter, he struggles to rid himself of the notion that he must personally achieve all victories.

Goals: Nothing more or less than to prove himself to all; to be the best version of himself possible.

Biography

~Beginnings~
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Born to the reigning Queen of the Amazon Tribes, Andromache Hippolytou and Ares (known as Mars within the pervading Imperial tongues), Alaxandros is a first generation of Demigod. He was named thus for his heritage as a member of a warrior-clan. The name of his family derives from that of Hippolyte, an ancient Amazon Queen cited in the clan’s legends as having established the unified ruling of the Tribes; all who have entered unto the bloodline of Hippolyte have adopted the surname of Hippolytou. As it happened, Alexandros’ birth came in a time in which the relations between the Amazon Tribes and the mainland Empire, under Emperor Edward Newgate, were on a pathway to a quick, yet stable mend with. Because of these domestic and foreign affairs, Alexandros was readily under watch by his Tribeswomen.

Despite his status as prince among his people, Alexandros’ formative years were hardly times of privilege and prominence; the fact that he was permitted to live beyond infancy was a gift afforded to him by his heritage from Ares. Between the society he was born into, and the position within that society into which he was born, the work before was cut out as soon as he was registered as having a living, breathing pulse. The Amazons were historically acclaimed, if not legendary, for their physical prowess and their skill on the field of battle. In this respect, the young prince would be expected to carry on that heritage through future generations. Beyond the burden of bearing the flag of his peoples’ famous acumen for warfare, he was a rarity within the scope of Amazon society: a male born into one of the Tribes; something that scarcely occurred unless a divine being had been involved in the conception. Had it not been for his lineage as Amazon royalty, he might have been cast from the Amazon lands, either to fend for himself or, if in good fortune, to be left in the surrogate care of an Imperial family.

As soon as he began taking his first steps on his own two feet, the young Alexandros was subjected to the rigors of training. Being the offspring of a God only served to expedite his physical growth, permitting him to achieve higher standards earlier than others his age. By the age of ten, his conditioning was deemed worthy of the beginning of his formal training in the martial arts. He took as well to this as he did his conditioning, quick gaining his competence in both unarmed combat and the standard weapons of his people, encompassing the use of one-handed and two-handed swords, shields, spears, and archery. Under the tutelage of his own mother, he learned of strategy, and frequently put his tactical talents to the test in mock-battles and hunting ventures. By the age of thirteen, he was well-regarded as one of the finest warriors among the Amazons, with some viewing him as a rival to the mainland’s own warriors.

~First Blood~​

Over the following years, word would mount around Azureth of the young man from the Amazon Tribes being put up for ascension by his people. Alexandros, however, while relishing the challenge presented by battling against other divine offspring, remained largely uninterested in the prospect of ruling anything more than his own hereditary lands. Even with this disinterest, he held fast to the training in preparation for the eventual Ascension rituals. He proved his resolve of leadership in a slew of military campaigns, in which he, battling alongside his mother, repelled would-be invaders from the Amazon coasts, thus creating an effective blockade against foreign interference within the Empire, that is still kept in high regard by foreigners to this day.

By the age of sixteen, since lauded as a rising force both among Amazons and the Imperials, Alexandros would prove his mettle on the fields of battle on the mainland.

Invasions of barbarian peoples from lands afar were threatening the empire’s southern coastline. The once grand settlement at Alvish, since left a shadow of its former self by a vicious civil war some years prior, was at constant risk. Even with fortifications implemented to maintain a blockade, it fell victim to a wave of naval assaults. When the city fell into the hands of an invading tribe, the Amazons were summoned by Emperor Newgate, whose connection to the Amazons was solidified through a marriage to one of their own. He requested their aid in a personally written letter for reinforcements. It was upon this summon that Andromache appointed Alexander as the chief tactician for the retaking of Alvish, believing that a successful completion of such an endeavor would only bolster the positive strides her reign had begun to make within the Imperial court.

Alexandros would respond with pride and excitement at the opportunity to see to a battle alongside the Imperial armies. As soon as he read the request, he sent word of his agreement back to the Emperor. He began his preparations immediately after sending the messenger back to Sax. His contingent would consist chiefly of his own Amazon warriors, some traveling by land, and others continuing on as a naval detachment after dropping the land-based main force. Upon reaching the lands overlooking Alvish, he would set his camp in wait upon the Southeastern coast. It would only be upon witnessing the march of Imperial troops upon the seized city that Alexadnros made his move, calling upon both his units on land and at sea, to commence their own movements. The resulting battle would be dealt with quickly, and with minimal casualties among the Imperial-Amazon coalition. Alexandros would be praised among the Imperial officers for his timing of his own attack, a pincer maneuver that allowed little room for invaders to flee the battle.

It was upon the coattails of this very victory that an Imperial General brought up the ascension trials among the Amazons. Specifically, he questioned as to why Alexandros had not been sent to Sax as a child. Given the state of affairs between Amazons and the Empire, dating to before their Prince’s birth, few of the tribeswomen had only seldom considered the idea of the boy being chosen to represent them as an Ascendant; even if affairs had been more positive, the Amazons had been insistent that Alexandros prove his worth to them before being granted any grandeurs. However, with the climate between their homeland and the Empire having made positive strides over the years leading to and since the Prince’s birth, the possibility of an Amazon being Ascended to the Imperial Throne struck a chord of intrigue among the tribes.

After a long night’s worth of discussion, Queen Andromache determined that the possibility of seeing her son as Emperor was a favorable reward to reap: an Amazon at the helm of the Empire could someday bring their isolated nation more firmly into the Imperial fold, and bring about the benefits thereof; her son could rise to a ruling status, while the Amazons themselves retained their traditional of a matriarchal leadership. Naturally, they were all aware of the risks. The final trial would be a battle to the death. Victory or Defeat. With one’s shield, or upon it. It was the way the Amazons lived. It was the perfect arrangement. Alexandros himself relished and reveled in the prospect of challenging for the throne. By the next morning’s light, after a sleepless night, the Amazon Prince, now heralded by an Imperial escort to Sax, and bequeathed the name “Marcus Maximus” as a hark to his lineage in the Imperial tongues.

Powers & Abilities

Physical Prowess​

Bred from the lineage of the God of War, Alexandros was gifted with a natural physical aptitude. His upbringing among a predominantly warrior culture only served to nurture this natural disposition through training. His abilities, at his current stage, rank well above those of even the most adept of humans. Feats of physical prowess have included: a clean lift of an estimated five tons; a clocked mile timed at approximately 3 minutes, and a handful of exercises in dexterity that point towards a reasonable control over his own physical abilities. Alexandros himself has further claimed to have (recently) wrestled an elephant to the ground, though details and legitimacy of the assertion is debated even among those that would claim to have witnessed the instance.

Senses​

Also enhanced are the Prince’s five senses. Vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, are both more acute and, to an extent with his relatively brief training, of greater tolerance than those of humans.

Wellness and Healing​

Due prominently to his divine lineage, Alexandros is more robust in the face of the maladies and injuries that would plague the typical human. Such damages that would cripple or debilitate a normal man would heal naturally over time for him. He is quite resilient to the standard weaponry of mankind, though such weapons directed at him in bulk quantities can leave him worse for the wear.

Pneuma​

Rooting the growing branches of his abilities, Alexandros capitalizes on a concept referred to by his people as “Pneuma.” In their old language, the term is regarded as meaning “Breath of Life.” Appropriately, the concept refers to the notion of a source of potential energy embodied by the self; a flow of one’s spiritual essence into their physical and mental being. Through training, those that harness this energy source can hone themselves to passively and/or actively engage their latent potential to an array of purposes. It can be thus, applied as a fuel reserve for the physical body, a kinetic force to utilize as a tool in battle, and, within higher orders of learning, create safeguards against adversities to which body, mind, and soul, might be subjected to. Alexandros’ training in this art began when he was thirteen years old, and though he’s covered a considerable distance, he still as much to learn.

• Empowerment; the grassroot standard of Alexandros’ application of his life force is the ability to harness the energy thereof as a supplement to his base physiological assets. Empowering himself through Pneuma allows him to dramatically augment his physical abilities beyond their normal limitations. At his present stage in learning, this ability is somewhat difficult to sustain in a long term. At an all-out increase encompassing all facets of physical performance, he can only maintain an empowered state for a short few seconds. Excessive reliance on this technique can leave a practitioner of Alexandros’ experience fatigued very quickly, and possibly render them incapable of moving, let alone fighting.
• Projections; a standard manner of kinetic application for one’s energy, projection techniques allow potential energy to be released in external forms. Projection techniques, though often taking offensive shapes, forms, and functions, may also be used to defensive effects as well.
• Gales; regarded as such for their likeness to a ferocious wind, the most accessible form of energy projection comes in that of a raw, compressed, kinetic force. It’s use involves the condensing of a user’s energy to enclose and push the air around them. Most often displayed as a blast of blunt, concussive force, the energy may also be focused to create shockwaves, and even to replicate the effects of a cutting edge. Effectively invisible to the naked eye, though the effects can be perceived; those gifted with the ability to see such energies would be able to make out a subtle, silvery, smoke-like wisp within the effected space.
• Focused Mind; a practitioner, regardless of their style, cannot achieve any foundation in the use of the energy without strides in mental focus. Through a manner of focus, particularly the use of his power to attend to his mental fortitude, Alexandros is allotted a degree of resilience against his mental state. Aware enough of his own mind, he is aware of many basic forms of psychological manipulation, and alert to their direction against him, and can stave off some effects through concentration and forced-stimulation.
• Sixth Sense; through the beginnings of his training to control his own energy potential, Alexandros has gleaned a keener sense of perception for anomalies dealing with divine energies. He is most readily attuned to his own energy, enabling him the sensory perception to witness his own abilities coming to fruition. Beyond that, his sense for energy is regarded as unlocked but unrefined; he cannot actively seek sources, but rather, feels their intensity when exertion is high.

Skills​

• Combat Training; he is learned in the martial arts, with a skillset encompassing unarmed fighting and the use of weaponry, inclusive of single-handed swords, knives and daggers, spears, bow & arrow, javelin throwing, shields.
• Tactical Knowledge; the Amazon Prince has studied warfare throughout his life thus far, and possess tactical potential in a capacity in the logistics of troop movements, formations, and strategic approaches to battles (ambushes, fire attacks, etc.). Still, his judgement skills, and willingness to delegate in the heat of battle remain lacking.
• Survivalist; having spent time in a wilder part of the world, Alexandros has gleaned some knowledge of surviving outside of urban and sub-urban locales. He can hold his own in the uninhabited spans of the continent.

Armaments​

• Hoplon; based upon the similar designs of shields scaled down for the use of the average man, Alexandros’ shield is approximately a foot and a half larger in diameter than its smaller variant. Circular in shape, it is constructed in three layers: the outermost layer forming the shield’s face is a metal material, likely of a bronze base; the second is constructed of wood; the final layer is that of a leather padding to soften the force of strikes taken by the shield.
• Doru; the first and foremost weapon brandished in a battle, the Doru is a spear, measuring at a length equivalent to Alexandros’ height. At its top end it is affixed with a leaf-shaped blade, and at its bottom, a spike; both of these are crafted from a bronze material. The pole of the Doru is made from a tough hardwood and has been modified with a wider diameter to better suit Alexandros’ larger hands.
• Xiphos; treated as a sidearm, the Xiphos is only removed from its baldric if a Doru is broken or rendered ineffective due a battle moving to closer quarters. It is regarded as a short sword, though this is merely in relation to Alexandros’ larger frame, as a human would consider it a “long sword” by its size. It measures at nearly three and a half feet in length, with a leaf-shaped, double-edged blade. Alexandros’ preference is for the employment of a cross guard. For the Prince’s use, the Xiphos constitutes a one-handed sword. As in most of his armory, the primary material used for the weapon’s construction is a bronze-like material.
• Bow; typically carried by an attendant on the battlefield, Alexandros’ bow, like his other armaments, is scaled to accommodate his size. It is as tall as the span of his hips to the top of his head, and made from a composite material, with polished iron fittings, and a thin leather pad upon the handle. Its design harks to that of recurve bow, wherein the limbs curve away from the archer, allowing greater tension when drawing arrows and thus, longer range of fire.
• Others; Alexandros has been known to carry at least one ‘dagger’ on his person, and, on occasion, will take up a javelin or a sling deal with foes at long distance. The latter, are, however, typically spur-of the moment options, that he might take up from a fallen friend or foe as improvised offensive measure.

 

I'll work on it tonight. If you have time, you can join me, but enjoy your family time.

 

Name: Págos Aurelius

Age: 16

Race: Demigod Son of Boreas

Title: Winter Spirit

Description: Págos, like all Winter Spirits is extraordinarily handsome by normal standards. Clean blonde hair, and glowing, frosty blue eyes. He stands at a modest six feet five inches, but he will always remind you of the extra inch he gets from his boots. He wears silver plated, magically enchanted armor created by his father which grants him complete immunity to any and all ice magics, but is extremely vulnerable to fire magics. Over the armor, he wears an extremely expensive white robe because he likes to look fancy.

He also wears a single uniquely crafted earring. The matching earring, is to be presented to whomsoever he gives his heart to.

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Personality: Behind the pretty boy appearance that he was “gifted” with by his bloodline, lies a warm hearted hero wannabe. Not a huge fan of attention, preferring to much rather shine the spotlight on others, Págos takes his role as an ascendant extremely seriously. He seeks to bring about change for the people, as his clan has always been rich and prosperous, they have never cared about the lower class. Seeing the lives people live without the boons of riches, as well as the struggles of everyday lives has inspired him to fight and win the ascension for his clan, no matter what the cost.

Though he shys away from the spotlight, he despises being second best. In a fight, he will strive to be the best, and thusly pushes himself beyond his normal limits to be more powerful than any who should stand opposed to him.

Weapon(s): The Breath of Boreas(staff pictured in character image): A magical staff that contains within it the powerful winds of Boreas, that allows Págos to manipulate the weather to his advantage.

Lucius’ Knife: A knife Lucius had Págos craft himself with the intention of showing him that he has to work and rely on himself to achieve his goals. He keeps it on him as a reminder.

Powers: Weather manipulation: Using the Breath of Boreas, Págos can create storms as powerful as seasonal blizzards to put himself at an advantage in a fight. The cold doesn’t bother him in any way.

Ice and Snow Manipulation: As long as there is snow to be gathered, Págos can manipulate it into many dangerous weapons; spears, swords, you name it, he can do it. He is also able to animate snow golems to fight alongside him.

Abilities: As a demigod, Págos has enhanced physical capabilities, including durability, physical strength, and a powerful healing factor for most wounds.

Goals: Win the ascension for his clan to prove his worth.

Bio: Born to the godly spirit of winter, Boreas, Págos is one of a cluster of eight spirits, and the first born of the group. It was as simple as being born first, that entitled him to the godly weapon of his father, The Breath of Boreas. Life was normal for the winter spirits, for the first 4 years of his life, and Págos was happy with learning and mastering manipulation of the weather and the snow and ice his father was known for. One day however, a fight broke out among the younger nature spirits. The spirits fought with powerful magics, that caused such a commotion, that Newgate sent one of his generals, Lucius, to quell the fighting.

When Lucius arrived however, he found there was no need for him to be there, as the four year old Págos in a fit of desperation, summoned a massive golem that frightened the other child spirits and ended the fighting. Impressed with the child’s skill, Lucius insisted that instead of waiting for a non nature spirit demigod to be born, they should send Págos with him to Sax, and enter him instead. The clan leader relented after some convincing, and sent Págos on his way.

Upon reaching Sax, Págos was introduced to Emperor Newgate and the High Councilman of Sax, Roan Vangard. They explained to him what he’d be doing for the foreseeable future and instructed him to pick someone to be his mentor during his time in Sax. Surprisingly, Págos chose Lucius, and after finalizing the idea with the general, they were on their way.

Learning from Lucius was not easy. He did not accept second best, and was harsh with his training, but fair. The general quickly snuffed out any thoughts Págos had about being high and mighty just because he was chosen, and forced him to learn his place among the people. He showed him of the difficulty people in their positions did not have to worry about. Poverty, starvation, homelessness… All these terrible things that existed in this world. Lucius explained that the clan Págos came from never knew these troubles, because they were extremely wealthy, and had no intention of sharing that wealth outside their own clan. He insisted that change had to happen for anything to get better, but between the civil war and invader war, it was impossible for the Emperor to solve all these problems at once. It was people like the ascendants that could make a difference, while in their positions of power, they could help these people, give them food so they do not starve, or money so they do not lose everything. There was always something people who are higher on the food chain can provide to people who are lower.

This reality check hit Págos hard, and it was from that point forward that he dedicated himself fully to the ascension. He trained day in and day out, with or without Lucius, who was deployed regularly. At 13 years old, he approached Emperor Newgate, and requested to join the Azureth military. Newgate was shocked, and initially denied him, explaining that he still had much to learn. But, when Págos explained he wanted to be just like Lucius, and help people, the Emperor found himself surprisingly leaning towards allowing it. Eventually, after much persuasion, Newgate agreed to let him serve under Lucius. However, he was informed that until he was of age, he would only be assigned duties within the borders of Sax. Also, his duties as an ascendant came first a foremost, and would not be overshadowed by his military position.

Accepting these terms, Págos began his military duties under his mentor, awaiting the day he would get to leave Sax, and learn more about this world, discover what more there was to change… and in time, he hoped to change it all, for the better.

Other: The children of Boreas are spirits of Winter itself, there is no generational deterioration, though his children are nowhere as strong as true blooded demigods.

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Applying the last of the edits of which I was told were necessary (the removal of his 1st Generation Demigod status, and reduction of age), and making reminder to Hope that she DID afford me the credit of his physical abilities being what she had envisioned all Demigods as having (enhanced physiology and such). If there's anything that I still need to adjust... I'll try to slog through it throughout the week. But as far as I'm aware, he's to the level that was ultimately asked of me months ago.

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Name: Alexandros Hippolytou (Amazon name)| Marcus Maximus (Imperial moniker)
Age: 17
Race: Second Generation Demigod (Half-God from two Demigod parents)
Lineage:

• Ares (Mars in Imperial tongue), God of War (Grandfather) > Andromache, Queen of the Amazons (Mother)
• Athena (Minerva in Imperial tongue) Godess of War, Wisdom, and Handicraft (Grandmother) > Erichthonius (Father)

Titles: “Son of War,” used as his hereditary marker. It is the only ‘title’ he will allow himself, for he believes that any other title would necessitate his earning it beforehand.

Physical Attributes
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Height: 8’6”
Weight: 325lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Skin Tone: Chestnut
Description: True and consistent with the common anatomy of Demigods, Alexandros is young man of giant stature. Unlike those among the “diminished” Demigods and normal humans, who may bear such size with the disadvantage of odd proportions and physical maladies, Alexandros’ proportions are adapted to the height and weight of his body, and his internal supporting structure accommodated to carrying the load in all of his routines. It is such that he simply presents the visage of a human scaled to larger dimensions. His physical build is best described as neutral or balanced. His fitness, following a repertoire of activity akin to cross training, has gifted him a physique that is neither excessively bulky nor detrimentally slim. His body is one that can be seen performing feats of strength, speed, and agility at comparable proficiency. Though his background as a more tribal man may precede him with imagery of a rugged roughness, he maintains himself as a particularly well-groomed individual. Viewing the extremities of long hair and thick beards as more a detriment to his way of life, he keeps both short-trimmed and adequately maintained; he rarely allows either to grow much more than two inches before a cutting.

Clothing & Armor: Largely in part to the tropical climate of their homelands, the Amazons were never fans of wearing much in the way of clothing and heavy adornments. Though royalty may wear a crown of some precious material upon their heads within the ceremonial settings of a throne room or at political engagements, they have grown to eschew most of what isn’t practical.

Minimalism being his staple in wear, Alexandros’ everyday outer clothing consists of a chiton of an ivory hue with green linings woven along the edges resembling ivy-like leafage; contrasting with those of more ‘common’ blood, he is known to wear this garment with a leather strap not unlike a modern belt to fasten around the waistline. Additional layers of this include a himation, which he wears as either a cloak or shawl in colder temperatures, and a clamys, a somewhat larger and heavier garment worn over the shoulders, which he most often wears for the sake of formal events. Though he prefers to walk barefooted in most cases, his footwear, when necessary, will most often consist of a leathery sandal, held to the foot through a series of thin, interlacing straps that run up his leg to approximately knee-level.

The ideal of minimalist adornment carries over to his current armors. Like all of his fellow Amazons, primary components of his armor are the bronze plates that protect the most critical spaces on his body: a breastplate, covering the entirety of his front torso, an assortment of flexibly interlinked plates spans from his hips to just above his knees. Braces upon his arms and legs respectively provide coverage for his forearms and calves. A Corinthian-style of helmet is often worn as protection for his head, face and neck. This armor is typically worn over a chiton of a heavier fabric more suitable for absorbing blunt impacts against the armor and standing against the cutting of blades. Alexandros has taken some aesthetic liberties with his personal armor set. His helmet bears a short, feathered plumage, inserted into a built-in fixture just above his forehead and the outlining shape of a burning torch is marked upon his breastplate by a manner of branding. On occasion, he is known to adorn a meticulously and laboriously crafted shoulder piece shaped in the head of a wolf. All these adornments stand as homages to his divine lineage as the son of the God of War.

Psychological Profile​

Dauntless? Being, understandably, proud of his royal and divine heritage, Alexandros levies his bloodline as a boast of confidence in his ordeals. Among both his own people and foreigners, he has been known as exceptionally energetic and non-stop individual. Thus far in life, he hasn’t so much as hinted to the capacity of losing his morale. Practically eternally motivated, he is and has been one to continue pushing forward even when all else is determined to throw him back. A steadfast follower of the ancient motto of ‘E tan, e epi tan,” Alexandros would sooner perish in the attempt of an endeavor than turn tail from unsurmountable odds. This creed is one that he carries through all dealings in which he engages; whether military, political, or social, he strives to see things through to whatever the end. This manner of philosophy has lead him to recklessness, and frequently left him at odds with others, due to his unwillingness to back down without putting up a fight.​

Bearing a Burden; Through the storied past of patriarchal societies, women have frequently struggled to reign over the world of men. Alexandros Hippolytou views himself as the inverse of this trend: a male in line to lead a society of strong, powerful, and influential women. Knowing the controversy of his very life among a people among which males are frequently cast aside or killed when born, has only ever served to strengthen the resolve of his will. Holding a core virtue in emanating a resolute and powerful presence, he is a young man that is only invigorated by setbacks and resistance. Believing that he must be strong, and moreover stronger than the challenges he faces, adversity and defeat provide him a catalyst from which to grow more adept. Losing battle spurs him to train harder; being outsmarted inspires him to study more in-depth. When budged, he retaliates with a push.

Hubris; to say that Alexandros’ abundance and strength of will comes without its pitfalls would be an egregious error. His ever-striving nature, and the confidence with which engages life, has left him with a significant measure of arrogance and driven him to detrimental decisions. He tends to be condescending to those that he understands to be beneath him Not out of spite for lower castes, it stems from his sense that he truly is a powerful Demigod, and that he must stand as someone that all others look up to. He’s often chided the training techniques of others, and frequently determines the need to assist those that are well enough off left to their own devices; he has, on some occasions, rushed to the aid of other warriors when they were standing their ground with little to no struggle.

Darting across battlefields and setting his hands within all matters of law that he can reach, he measures success in terms of personal quantities: how many enemies can he slay or route; how many policies can he claim had his influence. On at least one occasion, he spearheaded and undermanned and underinformed raid against an army set upon invading his homeland, nearly losing his unit before withdrawing to consolidate a more adequate defense. He has been endlessly chastised by his mother and her closest confidants for his reckless and self-centered actions. Though he strives to improve on this matter, he struggles to rid himself of the notion that he must personally achieve all victories.

Goals: Nothing more or less than to prove himself to all; to be the best version of himself possible.

Biography
~Beginnings~​

Alexandros was born to the reigning Queen of the Amazon Tribes, Andromache Hippolytou, a daughter of the God Ares (Mars in the Imperial language), and Erichthonius, an offspring born of the Goddess Athena.

Alaxandros is a second generation of Demigod, though due to the nature of his lineage, he retains a status of being “half-blooded” in his divine heritage. He was named thus for his heritage as a member of a warrior-clan. The name of his family derives from that of Hippolyte, an ancient Amazon Queen cited in the clan’s legends as having established the unified ruling of the Tribes; all who have entered into the bloodline of Hippolyte have adopted the surname of Hippolytou. As it happened, Alexandros’ birth came in a time in which the relations between the Amazon Tribes and the mainland Empire, under Emperor Edward Newgate, were on a pathway to a quick, yet stable mend. Because of these domestic and foreign affairs, Alexandros was readily under watch by his Tribeswomen.

Despite his status as prince among his people, Alexandros’ formative years were hardly times of privilege and prominence; the fact that he was permitted to live beyond infancy was a gift afforded to him by his heritage from the Gods. Between the society he was born into, and the position within that society into which he was born, the work before was cut out as soon as he was registered as having a living, breathing pulse. The Amazons were historically acclaimed, if not legendary, for their physical prowess and their skill on the field of battle. In this respect, the young prince would be expected to carry on that heritage through future generations. Beyond the burden of bearing the flag of his peoples’ famous acumen for warfare, he was a rarity within the scope of Amazon society: a male born into one of the Tribes; something that scarcely occurred unless a divine being had been involved in the conception. Had it not been for his lineage as Amazon royalty, he might have been cast from the Amazon lands, either to fend for himself or, if in good fortune, to be left in the surrogate care of an Imperial family.

As soon as he began taking his first steps on his own two feet, the young Alexandros was subjected to the rigors of training. Being the offspring of a God only served to expedite his physical growth, permitting him to achieve higher standards earlier than others his age. By the age of ten, his conditioning was deemed worthy of the beginning of his formal training in the martial arts. He took as well to this as he did his conditioning, quick gaining his competence in both unarmed combat and the standard weapons of his people, encompassing the use of one-handed and two-handed swords, shields, spears, and archery. Under the tutelage of his own mother, he learned of strategy, and frequently put his tactical talents to the test in mock-battles and hunting ventures. By the age of thirteen, he was well-regarded as one of the finest young warriors among the Amazons, with some viewing him as a rival to the Imperial troops of the mainland.

~First Blood~​

Over the following years, word would mount around Azureth of the young man from the Amazon Tribes. Rumor began to circulate of a new, albeit late-coming Ascendant; rumors quickly made their rounds among Amazon ears, and Alexandros’ curiosities were rustled. Alexandros, however, while relishing the challenge presented by battling against other divine offspring, remained largely uninterested in the prospect of ruling anything more than his own hereditary lands. Even with this disinterest, he held fast to the training in preparation for the eventual Ascension rituals. He proved his resolve of leadership in a slew of military campaigns, in which he, battling alongside his mother, repelled would-be invaders from the Amazon coasts, thus creating an effective blockade against foreign interference within the Empire, that is still kept in high regard by foreigners to this day.

By the age of sixteen, since lauded as a rising force both among Amazons and the Imperials, Alexandros would prove his mettle on the fields of battle on the mainland.

Invasions of barbarian peoples from lands afar were threatening the empire’s southern coastline. The once grand settlement at Alvish, since left a shadow of its former self by a vicious civil war some years prior, was at constant risk. Even with fortifications implemented to maintain a blockade, it fell victim to a wave of naval assaults. When the city fell into the hands of an invading tribe, the Amazons were summoned by Emperor Newgate, whose connection to the Amazons was solidified through a marriage to one of their own. He requested their aid in a personally written letter for reinforcements. It was upon this summon that Andromache appointed Alexander as the chief tactician for the retaking of Alvish, believing that a successful completion of such an endeavor would only bolster the positive strides her reign had begun to make within the Imperial court.

Alexandros would respond with pride and excitement at the opportunity to see to a battle alongside the Imperial armies. As soon as he read the request, he sent word of his agreement back to the Emperor. He began his preparations immediately after sending the messenger back to Sax. His contingent would consist chiefly of his own Amazon warriors, some traveling by land, and others continuing on as a naval detachment after dropping the land-based main force. Upon reaching the lands overlooking Alvish, he would set his camp in wait upon the Southeastern coast. It would only be upon witnessing the march of Imperial troops upon the seized city that Alexadnros made his move, calling upon both his units on land and at sea, to commence their own movements. The resulting battle would be dealt with quickly, and with minimal casualties among the Imperial-Amazon coalition. Alexandros would be praised among the Imperial officers for his timing of his own attack, a pincer maneuver that allowed little room for invaders to flee the battle.

~A New Ascendant?~​

It was upon the coattails of this very victory that an Imperial General brought up the ascension trials among the Amazons. Specifically, he questioned as to why Alexandros had not been sent to Sax as a child. Given the state of affairs between Amazons and the Empire, dating to before their Prince’s birth, few of the tribeswomen had only seldom considered the idea of the boy being chosen to represent them as an Ascendant; even if affairs had been more positive, the Amazons had been insistent that Alexandros prove his worth to them before being granted any grandeurs. However, with the climate between their homeland and the Empire having made positive strides over the years leading to and since the Prince’s birth, the possibility of an Amazon being Ascended to the Imperial Throne struck a chord of intrigue among the tribes.​

After a long night’s worth of discussion, Queen Andromache determined that the possibility of seeing her son as Emperor was a favorable reward to reap: an Amazon at the helm of the Empire could someday bring their isolated nation more firmly into the Imperial fold, and bring about the benefits thereof; her son could rise to a ruling status, while the Amazons themselves retained their traditional of a matriarchal leadership. Naturally, they were all aware of the risks. The final trial would be a battle to the death. Victory or Defeat. With one’s shield, or upon it. It was the way the Amazons lived. It was the perfect arrangement. Alexandros himself relished and reveled in the prospect of challenging for the throne. By the next morning’s light, after a sleepless night, the Amazon Prince, now heralded by an Imperial escort to Sax, and bequeathed the name “Marcus Maximus” as a hark to his lineage in the Imperial tongues.

Powers & Abilities​

• Physical Prowess; Bred from the lineage of the God of War, Alexandros was gifted with a natural physical aptitude. His upbringing among a predominantly warrior culture only served to nurture this natural disposition through training. His abilities, at his current stage, rank well above those of even the most adept of humans. Feats of physical prowess have included: a clean lift of an estimated five tons; a clocked mile timed at approximately 3 minutes, and a handful of exercises in dexterity that point towards a reasonable control over his own physical abilities. Alexandros himself has further claimed to have (recently) wrestled an elephant to the ground, though details and legitimacy of the assertion is debated even among those that would claim to have witnessed the instance.
• Senses; Also enhanced are the Prince’s five senses. Vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, are both more acute and, to an extent with his relatively brief training, of greater tolerance than those of humans
• Wellness and Healing; Due prominently to his divine lineage, Alexandros is more robust in the face of the maladies and injuries that would plague the typical human. Such damages that would cripple or debilitate a normal man would heal naturally over time for him. He is quite resilient to the standard weaponry of mankind, though such weapons directed at him in bulk quantities can leave him worse for the wear.
• Pneuma; Rooting the growing branches of his abilities, Alexandros capitalizes on a concept referred to by his people as “Pneuma.” In their old language, the term is regarded as meaning “Breath of Life.” Appropriately, the concept refers to the notion of a source of potential energy embodied by the self; a flow of one’s spiritual essence into their physical and mental being. Through training, those that harness this energy source can hone themselves to passively and/or actively engage their latent potential to an array of purposes. It can be thus, applied as a fuel reserve for the physical body, a kinetic force to utilize as a tool in battle, and, within higher orders of learning, create safeguards against adversities to which body, mind, and soul, might be subjected to. Alexandros’ training in this art began when he was thirteen years old, and though he’s covered a considerable distance, he still as much to learn. Empowerment; the grassroot standard of Alexandros’ application of his life force is the ability to harness the energy thereof as a supplement to his base physiological assets. Empowering himself through Pneuma allows him to dramatically augment his physical abilities beyond their normal limitations. At his present stage in learning, this ability is somewhat difficult to sustain in a long term. At an all-out increase encompassing all facets of physical performance, he can only maintain an empowered state for a short few seconds. Excessive reliance on this technique can leave a practitioner of Alexandros’ experience fatigued very quickly, and possibly render them incapable of moving, let alone fighting.
• Projections; a standard manner of kinetic application for one’s energy, projection techniques allow potential energy to be released in external forms. Projection techniques, though often taking offensive shapes, forms, and functions, may also be used to defensive effects as well.
  • Gales; regarded as such for their likeness to a ferocious wind, the most accessible form of energy projection comes in that of a raw, compressed, kinetic force. It’s use involves the condensing of a user’s energy to enclose and push the air around them. Most often displayed as a blast of blunt, concussive force, the energy may also be focused to create shockwaves, and even to replicate the effects of a cutting edge. Effectively invisible to the naked eye, though the effects can be perceived; those gifted with the ability to see such energies would be able to make out a subtle, silvery, smoke-like wisp within the effected space.
  • Ignitions; supposedly a manner of manifesting Pneuma in a form similar in appearance to a fire, or white-hot light-like projectile. Alexandros has heard stories of practitioners able to use their energies to such effect, but as never seen it done; he aspires to train himself to such a feat.
• Focused Mind; a practitioner, regardless of their style, cannot achieve any foundation in the use of the energy without strides in mental focus. Through a manner of focus, particularly the use of his power to attend to his mental fortitude, Alexandros is allotted a degree of resilience against assaults on his mental state. Aware enough of his own mind, he is aware of many basic forms of psychological manipulation, and alert to their direction against him, and can stave off some effects through concentration and forced-stimulation. Experienced users of such mental-manipulation powers can, indeed, break his resistance.
• Sixth Sense; through the beginnings of his training to control his own energy potential, Alexandros has gleaned a keener sense of perception for anomalies dealing with divine energies. He is most readily attuned to his own energy, enabling him the sensory perception to witness his own abilities coming to fruition. Beyond that, his sense for energy is regarded as unlocked but unrefined; he cannot actively seek sources, but rather, feels their intensity when exertion is high.

Skills​

• Combat Training; he is learned in the martial arts, with a skillset encompassing unarmed fighting and the use of weaponry, inclusive of single-handed swords, knives and daggers, spears, bow & arrow, javelin throwing, shields.
• Tactical Knowledge; the Amazon Prince has studied warfare throughout his life thus far, and possess tactical potential in a capacity in the logistics of troop movements, formations, and strategic approaches to battles (ambushes, fire attacks, etc.). Still, his judgement skills, and willingness to delegate in the heat of battle remain lacking.
• Survivalist; having spent time in a wilder part of the world, Alexandros has gleaned some knowledge of surviving outside of urban and sub-urban locales. He can hold his own in the uninhabited spans of the continent.

Armaments​

• Hoplon; based upon the similar designs of shields scaled down for the use of the average man, Alexandros’ shield is approximately a foot and a half larger in diameter than its smaller variant. Circular in shape, it is constructed in three layers: the outermost layer forming the shield’s face is a metal material, likely of a bronze base; the second is constructed of wood; the final layer is that of a leather padding to soften the force of strikes taken by the shield.
• Doru; the first and foremost weapon brandished in a battle, the Doru is a spear, measuring at a length equivalent to Alexandros’ height. At its top end it is affixed with a leaf-shaped blade, and at its bottom, a spike; both of these are crafted from a bronze material. The pole of the Doru is made from a tough hardwood and has been modified with a wider diameter to better suit Alexandros’ larger hands.
• Xiphos; treated as a sidearm, the Xiphos is only removed from its baldric if a Doru is broken or rendered ineffective due a battle moving to closer quarters. It is regarded as a short sword, though this is merely in relation to Alexandros’ larger frame, as a human would consider it a “long sword” by its size. It measures at nearly three and a half feet in length, with a leaf-shaped, double-edged blade. Alexandros’ preference is for the employment of a cross guard. For the Prince’s use, the Xiphos constitutes a one-handed sword. As in most of his armory, the primary material used for the weapon’s construction is a bronze-like material.
• Bow; typically carried by an attendant on the battlefield, Alexandros’ bow, like his other armaments, is scaled to accommodate his size. It is as tall as the span of his hips to the top of his head, and made from a composite material, with polished iron fittings, and a thin leather pad upon the handle. Its design harks to that of recurve bow, wherein the limbs curve away from the archer, allowing greater tension when drawing arrows and thus, longer range of fire.
• Others; Alexandros has been known to carry at least one ‘dagger’ on his person, and, on occasion, will take up a javelin or a sling deal with foes at long distance. The latter, are, however, typically spur-of the moment options, that he might take up from a fallen friend or foe as improvised offensive measure.