Silas Artesto
Silas Artesto is a human Dreadlord Initate currently studying at Vel Anir's academy. Initially raised by the Anirian Guard after the death of his military parents, he was instead sent to the Dreadlord Academy when he began to show signs of magical ability. Prodigious in his speed and control of his body, as well as his ability to create mirror images or "echoes" of himself, Silas is often considered the best option in his class for scouting and stealth assignments.
Harboring a deep grudge towards the non-humans for the killing of his parents, Silas is determined to become the highest-ranking Dreadlord possible so that he can wield the power he needs to exact some measure of vengeance against the ones he sees as responsible for the abrupt ending to his childhood. Unbeknownst to Silas, the true manner in which his parents met their end has been hidden from him.
Appearance
Silas is a fair-skinned human with bright blonde hair and hazel eyes. To compliment his extremely fit frame and agile nature, he prefers to wear tight, flexible clothing, usually the special suit that the Academy made for him-- a black form-fitting body suit that wraps around him down to his ankles, wrists, and neck. Artesto usually wears more ordinary clothing over this suit, however, usually sticking to coats, jackets, and vests that can be easily removed in seconds.
Skills and Abilities
Artesto has the unique ability to create vibrations in and around his body. Silas can control the frequency of these vibrations in order to achieve different effects. Used while running, they can grant him a high degree of speed. In combat, they can be used to repel projectiles or create shockwaves to push objects and enemies. Perhaps most impressively, Silas can even tune these vibrations to pass through especially thin walls.
Silas has also mastered the ability to create echoes of himself through his magic; These mirror images can be left behind by Artesto as he moves to confuse and disorient opponents. This ability is quite useful when utilized correctly, but pointless if not performed adequately-- while the echoes are extremely lifelike, they are also static and will dissipate if attacked or touched in any manner. Silas aims to fix these flaws and perfect the technique further as he nears graduation.
Silas has also mastered the ability to create echoes of himself through his magic; These mirror images can be left behind by Artesto as he moves to confuse and disorient opponents. This ability is quite useful when utilized correctly, but pointless if not performed adequately-- while the echoes are extremely lifelike, they are also static and will dissipate if attacked or touched in any manner. Silas aims to fix these flaws and perfect the technique further as he nears graduation.
Personality
Silas is a confident, outgoing, and determined young man. While he has complete faith in his abilities and the power they offer him, he's not so egotistical that he believes himself infallible. The Dreadlords are important to him, both his fellow Initiates and those above him, but he's aware that not all of his comrades share that sentiment. So long as they do not let their opinions interfere with him, though, he doesn't care for such insecurities; He is unafraid to rely on others, and in return, he expects not to be disappointed by them.