User blog:SinisterFog/Grey Knight Xoln

Name: Adam Xolander

Age: Indeterminate

Gender: Male

Race: Undead

Occupation(s):


 * Knight (formerly)
 * Wanderer

Powers/Abilities:


 * Undead Physiology: After being resurrected by the warlock’s curse, Adam gained a contorted form of immortality. As an undead, Adam’s body is sustained by the magic of the curse, depriving him of most physical weaknesses. He is still capable of dying, however, he would not perish with death, being reanimated by the curse within a matter of seconds.
 * Enhanced Combat: Even before he was a knight, Adam was taught how to slay fiends from childhood. As a student of a retired paladin, he was taught the proper techniques and strategies to “hunt” the creatures of the night. After being noticed by the queen of Merileth, it was because of these skills that she chose to appoint Adam as one of her four knights.
 * Sacred Light Manipulation: A form of magic hailing from the lost land of Merileth, most notably used by Adam, The Hunter of Fiends. With this power, Adam could create, shape, and manipulate holy light to smite his enemies. Furthermore, its properties could also be used to heal or aid others as well, quickly becoming one of Adam’s favorite techniques.
 * Eldritch Magic: After studying the warlock’s tome, Adam discovered the otherworldly secrets behind sorcery. From techniques that defy the laws of reality, to miracles that defy even the laws of nature, Adam could use magic of eldritch origin. While knowledge such as this was forbidden in the church, Adam was driven to desperation by his curse, using this knowledge to aid in his endless quest.

Notable Equipment:


 * Fiend Hunter’s Armor: The ancient suit of armor donned by Adam during his tenacious hunts. Back then, the dark silver armor was dreaded by the fiends who fell victim to Adam’s ferocity. Now, within its cold confines lies the pale husk of the former hero, still wearing his armor in remembrance of a time lost to the ages.
 * Fiend Hunter’s Blade: The tarnished sword that has been by Adam’s side since the beginning of an endless journey. Specially crafted for Adam within the Church of Divinity, it was imbued with the sacred light that he looked upon so fondly. Forever a keepsake of a home he so loved, Adam could never part from his cherished blade.
 * The Warlock’s Tome: The grimoire of an old warlock slain by Adam, it reverberates with an otherworldly energy. In an act of desperation, Adam studied the tome to find a way to lift his curse, his search ending in vain. However, the knowledge of other worlds would prove useful to the accursed Adam, who set his sights on the distant lands in search of a way to break his curse.
 * The Oneiric Ring: A strange ring given to Adam by an “old friend”, it’s gaze looks upon all. Not much is known of the ring’s properties as no one has ever worn it other than Adam, who remains secretive of its nature. However, the eye on the ring appears to move on its own accord, almost as if it were watching over its wearer.

Personality:

Adam, despite his appearance, is a jovial and good-hearted fellow. Often labeled as the most approachable among his fellow knights, he has a very well-mannered and cordial nature. While he tends to be alone in most of his adventures, Adam isn’t one to stray away from the idea of being sociable. He enjoys a good laugh surrounded by a group of good people with a good drink in his hand. Having a deep admiration for wine and music, he can often be found in places such as bars or taverns.

Even after leaving his home and revoking his knighthood, Adam still retains some of his knightly virtues. While his humanity continues to wither away, his morality and valor remain intact, following his infrangible grit. Feeling a sense of compassion and righteous obligation, Adam continues to keep the peace wherever and whenever he can, regardless of his safety in the matter. He does this not for riches or for recognition, but because he truly wants to do good for the sake of others.

However, Adam can be very careless and impulsive when it comes to his decisions, especially when under high stress. He can become extremely emotional and completely lose his composure when faced with hard decisions or truths. While he isn’t one to be easily angered or annoyed, he tends to snap at those who overly pester him past his breaking point. But there is only one thing that eats away at Adam the most: his fear. Deep down, Adam dreads the idea that he will one day lose what is left of his humanity, becoming a hollow husk of who he once was.