Valor
There wasn't anything like it. The rush of blood as a sword barely misses the neck, the clash of steel upon steel. And finally, the feeling of a blade sinking into flesh after a hard-fought battle. Valor has tried everything he can to simulate the elation he feels when he fights, but nothing has come close to battle for him yet.
Appearance
A youthful visage with healthy sun-kissed skin, flowing silver hair, and bright golden eyes.
Skills and Abilities
Vanguard Training: Valor is more a warrior than an assassin, preferring to utilize less discrete equipment. He wields a longsword as his favored weapon and prefers wearing heavy armor on missions. Valor has trained more with traditional weaponry, his specialization being the longsword. His prodigious talent has allowed him to excel with the weapon, wielding it with immense expertise.
Physical Conditioning: As a prospect, Valor was a glutton for punishment. He served his punishments and completed the rigorous physical training with a smile, often asking for more. As a result, his body has been honed to its apex, finding himself in the upper echelons of mortals before any augmentation provided by his shadow-kin and twin shadow.
Wolf Shadow: Chosen by a wolf shadow-kin, Valor boosted his strength and endurance even further. His wolf shadow often appears as an incorporeal cloak consisting of a wolf's head biting down on Valor's shoulder. The wolf bites down on Valor's shoulder and neck, suppressing his body's physical and psychological limiters, most notably pain and fear. These limiters often prevent one from exerting too much force on their body which can cause injury. This allows Valor to push his body beyond its limits, allowing it to operate at maximum capacity at all times.
Twin Shadows- Violence: Violence works closely with Valor, supporting and encouraging his brother's choices. Despite the fondness Violence shares, the ritual turned him more into a beast with the intelligence of one. As a result, Valor can use Violence's abilities for himself, much like a master commanding his loyal hound. Violence can administer a dark liquid, injecting it via shadowy tendrils into Valor's veins. This liquid increases Valor's reflexes, stamina, and speed, much like a drug, and provides regenerative abilities to repair broken bones and close serious wounds. A dose lasts about a few minutes.
Physical Conditioning: As a prospect, Valor was a glutton for punishment. He served his punishments and completed the rigorous physical training with a smile, often asking for more. As a result, his body has been honed to its apex, finding himself in the upper echelons of mortals before any augmentation provided by his shadow-kin and twin shadow.
Wolf Shadow: Chosen by a wolf shadow-kin, Valor boosted his strength and endurance even further. His wolf shadow often appears as an incorporeal cloak consisting of a wolf's head biting down on Valor's shoulder. The wolf bites down on Valor's shoulder and neck, suppressing his body's physical and psychological limiters, most notably pain and fear. These limiters often prevent one from exerting too much force on their body which can cause injury. This allows Valor to push his body beyond its limits, allowing it to operate at maximum capacity at all times.
Twin Shadows- Violence: Violence works closely with Valor, supporting and encouraging his brother's choices. Despite the fondness Violence shares, the ritual turned him more into a beast with the intelligence of one. As a result, Valor can use Violence's abilities for himself, much like a master commanding his loyal hound. Violence can administer a dark liquid, injecting it via shadowy tendrils into Valor's veins. This liquid increases Valor's reflexes, stamina, and speed, much like a drug, and provides regenerative abilities to repair broken bones and close serious wounds. A dose lasts about a few minutes.
Weaknesses
There for a Reason: Pain and fear aid humans in gauging their body's limits. Having removed them, Valor is more prone to seriously damaging his body. If he pushes his body beyond the limits his inhibitors would normally stop him at, it can shred muscle or break bone.
Clunky Tin Can: Valor is average in stealth despite being an assassin. His attire further hinders this, usually heavy armor, like plate armor.
Close the Gap: In his youth, Valor purposely chose to forgo his training with ranged weaponry, viewing them as boring when it came to battle. This sentiment passed on to his abilities and choice of weaponry. He must close the distance to be effective.
Violent Overdose: Valor can suffer and overdose on injections administered by Violence if taking too much. Minor symptoms include slight, involuntary spasms and muscle twitch. Major symptoms include erratic, involuntary movements to the point of his limbs twisting themselves into snapping or breaking. At the maximum capacity of the drug, Violence takes over Valor's body momentarily and does its best to eliminate any perceived threat. Valor can only handle a handful of doses a day.
Clunky Tin Can: Valor is average in stealth despite being an assassin. His attire further hinders this, usually heavy armor, like plate armor.
Close the Gap: In his youth, Valor purposely chose to forgo his training with ranged weaponry, viewing them as boring when it came to battle. This sentiment passed on to his abilities and choice of weaponry. He must close the distance to be effective.
Violent Overdose: Valor can suffer and overdose on injections administered by Violence if taking too much. Minor symptoms include slight, involuntary spasms and muscle twitch. Major symptoms include erratic, involuntary movements to the point of his limbs twisting themselves into snapping or breaking. At the maximum capacity of the drug, Violence takes over Valor's body momentarily and does its best to eliminate any perceived threat. Valor can only handle a handful of doses a day.
Personality
Boisterous, jovial, and with a smile as perpetual as sunshine, Valor stands apart from most assassins as he seems to enjoy his position and role. He views missions as fun, enjoying them further, the stronger his target is. He is easily approachable and amicable. Valor has a positive outlook on life, enjoying time spent with friends, socializing, sightseeing, and having a good time.
While this is Valor's genuine self, he finds enjoyment the most from battle. Nothing excites him more than the prospect of a good fight. He is not cruel, preferring to ignore weaker opponents or end them swiftly if they are a target. He is an honorable warrior, making his presence known to his target and giving them time to prepare themselves, only acting once they are ready to fight or run.
While this is Valor's genuine self, he finds enjoyment the most from battle. Nothing excites him more than the prospect of a good fight. He is not cruel, preferring to ignore weaker opponents or end them swiftly if they are a target. He is an honorable warrior, making his presence known to his target and giving them time to prepare themselves, only acting once they are ready to fight or run.
