Zeraphel

[Sorceror]

Name: Zeraphel
Alias: Unknown
Age: Unknown, Around 29,
Race: Unknown, but he often takes shape of a young Imperial.
Gender: Male

Class: Sorceror.
Birthsign: Unknown.

Abilities: The man himself, is known to be a powerful sorceror. He lurks in the darkness, and shows himself only when he has found his prey. He is infamous for his Destructive magic, and the legends about him say he once shattered a dragon with a destruction spell, without breaking a sweat. He is also rumoured to have betrayed the deadra, and it is there he has gained his sorceror abilities. But lately, some people have heard about a grand betrayal inside the Imperial City of Cyrodil, where one of the champion Spellswords had left the service of the Emperor. If this is true, then the unknown being might just aswell be proficient with the five other schools of Magic. Conjuration, Alteration, Illusion, Restoration and Mysticism. This man also have many other skills, but they remain unknown.
Magic: The only thing known, is his ability to conjure poisoned deadric daggers, which he had once used when a burglar tried to rob him. Obviously, the man does not walk in the sunlight, it is possible though, that he enjoys using his Invisibility spells. Nobody really knows him, they can only guess when they see a black robed man. Beneath the hood, there is always a different person, and so, there's a probability that he is a Shapeshifter.
Weaponry: Unknown. Conjured weapons.
Armour: A black robe, most likely enhanced and cursed. It is somewhat worn, and it shows that the mysterious man has used it a long time.

Physical Description: Unknown, but his prefered forms are either an Imperial, or a dark elf. It is known that the traitor of the Magic Academy in the Imperial City was infact, a Imperial. So that might be his original. In that case, the hair is black, and somewhat short, and his skin is pale. His eyes are red and merciless.

Personality: Unknown, few people speaks with him. Judging from his actions, he's pretty arrogant.

Biography: THIS WILL HAVE TO WAIT ^^ I'll come back to it.

Note: Character is imba. Yes, but will he be going around splashing everyone? No. I'll have to be RP'ing the Character with strict control. He won't be killing anyone, but it's a character with power, and authority, and if someone acts like a complete jackass, he might do something bad. But anyways, I give my word, and I won't abuse if the Admin team allows him to be.

[Ranger]

So lemme try to sum this up:

Name: Zeraphel
Age: 29-ish
Race: Shapeshifter
Gender: Male
Class: Calls himself "Sorceror"
Major Skills: Destruction, Conjuration, Alteration, Illusion, Restoration, Mysticism, (Alchemy?)
Spells: Bound Daedric Dagger, Invisibility
Weaponry: -None Specified-
Armour: -None-
Clothing: Robe, Black
Description: Looks like an Imperial/Dunmer vampire but short.
Personality: Minor superiority complex.
Biography: -None current-

Well, he seems sort of mysterious.... I don't know, it would be a little unfair if only you knew what your character was capable of and nobody else did.... For example, if you were facing Orisis' pirate PC's fire spell and suddenly unleashed ice, it would seem a little unfair (because the fire spell is listed in Orisis' sheet but you only have "Destruction Magic" in yours).

I suppose if you say that you won't be targeting any PCs, it would be alright... But it's Orisis' word which is final. With luck she'll be on tomorrow. Then she can can give the ok/negative - these are just my personal thoughts.

[Sorceror]

Actually, I'm not pretty sure about what my character is capable of ^^

But, I might do it so I start out using some weaker spells, then we'll add to the sheet what magic he has used. As we progress, there will be greater challenges of course. And maybe we could reveal stronger magic. It would be almost like a character progressing.

[Orisis]

Yes, yes. However, there is the slight problem of not knowing what exactly your character is capable of. You could pull something completely from out of the blue and simply state 'it was on my character profile'. Too little is actually known about your character for anyone to draw any conclusions, and even less actually confirmed. Also, eliminating a dragon without breaking a sweat? Seems a tad overpowered to me.

I am not against anyone starting off strong, but I am adamant in my stance that I will not tolerate any major loopholes in a profile. The way you've left it now, you could be anyone & anything. I want facts about your character, accurate statements about what he's capable of, and his exact age. If you're uncomfortable in revealing all that to everyone, then PM me & I'll see.

Sorry if this seems a little too harsh, but I want to maintain as high a standard as possible 'round here.

[Sorceror]

It was a legend\myth, I never implied that ever happened = it's probably false, and some bad rumour. (About the dragon thing.)

Yeah, I'll probably send you a pm within a weeks time, don't see the rush

[Orisis]

He has legends about him.

You need a serious rehashing.

[Ranger]

Ah, what I think Orisis means is that, because nobody knows what your character is capable of (even you), it gives you the means to simply create something on the spot - and that is unfair. Put it this way - you're fighting a pack of guards. If my character was in that position, he'd start shooting them until they got to close range, then switch to his knife. On the other hand, you could simply say "Zeraphel started chanting a spell. The guards fell and gripped their necks, before they got strangled to death". It would be legit, because telekenesis is a real spell, but it couldn't count, because you don't have it specifically down on your sheet. All you have is Mysticism. Which could apply to any number of spells. On the other hand, I couldn't do that, because my Ranger only knows the Detect and Creature series of magic. I couldn't suddenly have my Ranger strangling them to death, because he never took Hand-to-Hand, and it doesn't appear on my sheet (in fact I stated that unless specified, my character is a novice in every other skill). But for all we know, your character COULD suddenly strangle someone to death, because we don't know his abilities.

Also, you character is a "shapeshifter". One, I don't know any shapeshifting race in Tamriel (and believe me I know some obscure ones) and two, this again gives you too many advantages. Example - you versus my Ranger. Scenario One: You shapeshift into an ant. My Ranger tries to squash you. You shapeshift into a dog and bite my Ranger. He goes for his knife. You shapeshift into a flea and jump onto my Ranger's back. He tries to swat you, but let's be honest: how can you swat a jumping flea on your back when you can't even see it? You jump onto his neck and shapeshift back into a dog. Now you see the issue - you're a deadly canine and you have your fangs right at a lethal spot on my Ranger's body. A little unfair?
Scenario Two: You versus Orisis' Pirate. Pirate chops at you with cutlass. You shapeshift into a dragon. Stalemate with the pirate. The pirate's magic is fire spells. You'd think a dragon would be a little resistant to those. Swords versus giant dragon. Big competition.

Thing is, having a character as mysterious as this leaves you with too many options. You can do literally ANYTHING with this character. My character can't summon daggers, but for all I know, yours is an Ranger-level expert with a bow. I can't make myself invisible, but for all I know, you can Sneak with a master skill level. My character can't barter for goods extremely well, but you can just shapeshift into a guy with lots of cash, tell the shopkeeper to put it on his account, take the goods and leave. Or you could even try to impersonate me and ruin my reputation (Though you wouldn't do that, would you?).

Oh and about the legends thing... well, I suppose there's nothing wrong with that (my Ranger has rumours circling about him in certain groups as well), but try not to make them too far-fetched unless they're supposed to be utterly false.

[Sorceror]

I was more thinking that the character used spells to shapeshift -> Meaning he's casting a spell, then changes his appearance to another race, like a dunmer or something. A passive ability really. RP Purposes >.<

But ya know what? I said I'ma send the more complete sheet to Osiris. Then we'll see >.<

[Orisis]

I see. So it would be more like an illusion spell? PM me if you need help or advice about your character, or post it here. Me & Ranger will probably be more than willing to help.
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I don't want to make your experience here too restricting, but I don't want to be unfair to the others as well.

[Ranger]

I was more thinking that the character used spells to shapeshift -> Meaning he's casting a spell, then changes his appearance to another race, like a dunmer or something.

So basically, he can't drastically change his form, but within certain limits (i.e. the form has to be humanoid) he can change his appearance? Well, I suppose it's your choice of whatever face you want your character to have, but I think it would be better for everyone if you keep your PC impersonations to a minimum and even then only ask someone if it's okay for you to impersonate his character (some people might not like it). It's Orisis' call, this is just a suggestion.

[Arkfeller]

It sounds... alright...?

Impersonating other people's characters aside, how about shapeshifting into an NPC, or a form that closely resembles an NPC?

[Sorceror]

Maybe, but as I say, it's only to create flavor and a pint of mysticism to my character.

Impersonating an NPC;
1. Unless knowing his personality, it's unlikely to work out.
2. Won't do it, unless it's important to the RP --> the Character got certain pride, being a mighty sorceror, he don't want to take form of a lowly peasant\guard etc.

Impersonating a PC;
I don't play to make it bad for others, it is all for everyones enjoyment So I wouldn't impersonate the PC, unless that person encourages me to in certain scenarios.

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Anyways, I want my mystic guy, I'll pm Osiris when I'm not too lazy.

As well all know, there's no rush Or is there?
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Alright, this character will have to wait, I'll make a new instead, but just so you know, he's here, and I'll work on him when there's enough characters to make a spicy storyline.