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Playby: Bjorn Ironside (Alexander Ludwig)
- Galactic Alliance -- Former Member prior to Hiatus from the Board.
- Silver Jedi Order -- Former member prior to decision to revert to a more traditional Jedi Order.
- Dawnguard -- Current
- Padawan
- Valkyri
- 22 years old in GSY
- In Valkyr terms, 32 years old.
- Male
- Doesn't consider Gender to be an inhibiting factor when considering possible relationships.
- 8' 2" // 2.5 meters
- 425 lbs // 192.77 kg
- Glacier Blue
- Sun-swept blonde
- Tanned
- Yes
- Light Aligned
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES (Required: 2 Weaknesses Minimum) :
Heart of Runa:
Mani was born with a heart filled with unadulterated compassion and love for those that are closest to him. That is not to say that he doesn’t know hate, for all men and women that dwell within the confines of any galaxy know it. It is a trait that is as universal as the stars; though it takes a great deal for him to grow to truly hate someone. Due to his compassion, he does not act as the typical Valkyr Warrior would, in that he often makes decisions based on the heart and what he feels rather than the need for violence and anger. This often leads him into predicaments that could be considered dangerous, if not fatal; more often than not it leads him to having a long line of acquaintances and friends rather than enemies.
Acolyte of Justice:
Choosing his Patron god to be Helm, God of Justice and War, he holds that that very sense of justice that one would expect when dedicating one's life in service to a deity of justice, is a predominate and noticeable trait in the boy. His sense of justice is finite and absolute in that once he deems a person is guilty of a crime, action, or influence, there is very little that will or can change his mind. His sense of justice, however, is susceptible to influence through the discovery of new experiences or ways of thinking
Favor of Éar:
Having believed himself to have found the favor of the goddess, Éar, Mani has naturally developed a love of wild creatures and often finds himself most at home when surrounded by the Wilds on any world. He particularly enjoys forest worlds and has an unmitigated distaste for urban environments that have little to nothing in the way of the natural world anymore. Also attributing it to the very same favor, though in actuality, it is his natural -- Force Enhanced --ability that allows him to move with more agility and stamina than most others of his species as well as seemingly having better luck, from an accuracy stand point, with ranged weapons despite having little to no experience with them. Because of his agility and stamina, he struggles to find a balance that would allow him to perform favorably in melee combat. He also enjoys the thrill of a good hunt, often dedicating spoils to the goddess in honor of the skills she has given him.
+/- Unyielding:
Once a decision has been made or a course of action has been established, there is nothing that will alter the course of the young man. This leads him to narrow his vision to a singular objective and to accomplish the said objective despite any complications that may arise, often placing him in life threatening situations but on the other side, gives him just the right amount of stubbornness to excel at most anything he puts his mind to, if his self-doubt does not hinder him.
Self-Doubt:
Since the death of his parents and his inability to save them from their fate, he has succumbed to self doubt and degradation. He blames himself for their deaths and though he was too young to circumvent their deaths, he often takes that guilt upon his own shoulders and that shows in the way that he approaches challenging situations.It especially shows in his academics and training under various teachers. He lacks the confidence, seen most often in scholarly situations, to fully accept that he can and does have the fortitude and will to conquer and learn anything that he puts his mind to. As such, it causes him to be behind most others in the galaxy in terms of martial prowess or skill in the Force.
Fear of the Darkside:
In a counterbalance to his sense of justice there comes a fear of succumbing to the dark forces that are constantly assailing his mind and trying to win him over. It is from this fear that his self doubt is given the fuel to become a strong influence on his day-to-day actions. He fears to become that which he stands against and he is afraid of what that could mean if he were to succumb to the darkness.
APPEARANCE:
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BIOGRAPHY:
Born under the harshest of winter nights, on the planet of Midvinter, in the foothill village of Reykjaa to one of the oldest families aside from the Heavenshield’s of the Valkyri - the Shield-Arms. His mother, Brunhildr Shield-Arm, named him Máni. She was a fierce warrior woman and the personification of what a Shield-Arm should and could become. Because of his lineage and the family that he was born into, the moment that he was able to wield a sword and shield, he was thrown into the wilds to combat both the elements and the creatures that called the planet home. His parents were responsible for molding him into the warrior that they hoped he would be, that his ancestors were. If he could not survive in the wilds, then he was not to be named a Shield-Arm and would be disowned. There was no hatred or dislike borne from this tradition however, from the youngest age, his family was taught that everything is for your kin and their cause; if you did not share that cause, then you had no place within the family. He was born a warrior, and as such, he prevailed and earned his place within the Shield-Arm family tree.
The process would take a full month before they were considered to be of worth to the family, and at the end of the month, they were fully acknowledged in the histories of the family. It is believed that through this challenge, they are hardened into the warrior that they need to be to defend the Northmark from various threats that seek to rid the Valkyri of their homes. While in the wilds he seemed to find the favor of the Goddess Eár, as evidenced by the small pocket of nature that he had claimed for himself and the beasts that he had found favor with in that month of hardships and trials. To this day, the memory of that month sticks with him, a testament to what led him to become what he is today.
From the moment that he wielded his first axe, he proved that he was headstrong and capable of defending those that needed his protection. It was in the family duty to defend the Northmark and over the years, his parents began to notice oddities about their son -- firstly being that he moved with more agility and grace than any male valkyri should possess. He was able to react faster in combat and was able to call upon minor magics with his own instincts, of course that meant that his abilities were unreliable at best. Under the weight of the burden that the surname Shield-Arm carried, he began to display a finite sense of justice in his everyday actions. He often would be found aiding those in need and ensuring the protection of those that could not protect themselves, only furthering the reputation of the Shield-Arm name. It was through his sense of justice and honor that he found his patronage being offered to the god Helm, Lord of Justice and War.
Reyjkaa had become something of a safe-haven in the Northmark prior to the building of Norvegr-Fen under the new Lord of the North, Theodred Heavenshield. It was in that moment that the Shield-Arm clan left the village for their ancient stronghold in the mountains east of the Falls of Crystals, Shield-Arm Hall. It was an ancient structure, dedicated and blessed, in the name of the Gods of the Valkyr. All who dwelt within its confines were secure and at peace for many years, under the watchful eyes of Endrik Shield-Arm, patriarch and lord of the hall. Having secured their forces, the Shield-Arm’s became nothing more than warriors for the Kings Army and that was to be their fate for their ancient enemies had arisen once more to do battle against all living beings on the planet; the Vinterbound had risen once more.
In one fell swoop, the Vinterbound had attacked all over Midvinter in oddly coordinated strikes, and the boy-warrior had found himself fighting alongside the Silver Jedi to repel the undead horde. It was in this battle that he began to realize that his own gifts were similar to that of the Jedi that had been asked to come and aid them in their fight against the dead. It was also in this battle, far to the north, that his parents and the entirety of the Shield-Arm family would be erased from existence. No area of Midvinter had escaped the dark grasp of the Vinterbound and thus the ancient stronghold, and clan home, of the great family fell to darkness; unbeknownst to Mani. He had already long since left the planet alongside the Silver Jedi, and had sent a message via raven to his family in the north. There was no way of knowing that no one was there to receive it, however.
Thus begins the journey of Mani and his adventure in the galaxy far and wide....
Notable Relations:
- [member=Mara D'lessio Merrill]: A young (to his eyes) woman who aided Mani in a previous contact on the topic of crystals for his own weapon. He has kept the three crystals that she gave him close on hand at all times. He has a kindling growing for the younger woman though he is concerned that she may not share the same view. He has come to count her a friend worthy of his trust and thus called upon her to help him out of Silver Space.
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KILLS:
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BOUNTIES COLLECTED:
Post the names of any bounties you have delivered and the amount of money you gained for it. If possible, include a link to the thread in which it happened.
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(Pre-Hiatus)
Total: 11 | Complete: 04 | Incomplete: 07
(Post-Hiatus)
Total: 03 | Complete: 00 | Incomplete: 00
Pre-Hiatus Roleplays
General:
- Of Justice and War: Complete
- Of Ice and Faith: Complete
- We Will Dance With The Dead: Incomplete
- Of Crystals and their Properties: Complete
- The Dead Of Winter: Incomplete
- A New Path: Incomplete due to hiatus from the Forum for several years.
- Troubled Homecoming (SJO):Incomplete due to hiatus from the Forum for several years.
- I cant really make a pun out of Phaeda: Incomplete
Faction:
Order of the Silver Jedi
- Ending the Chaos Complete. There are only three posts in this thread by my character, so please exclude this thread when making Rank Advancement decisions, thank you.
- The Night of Terror: Incomplete
- Black Ice (SW): Incomplete
General/Story:
- Winter's End: In progress
- Return of the Jedi | Mission to Eriadu: In progress
- Alkahest Study Hall: In progress
Faction:
Dominions/Invasions:
