Post by ISMAR on Feb 4, 2014 12:37:04 GMT -5
ISMAR
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Nicknames: None
Race: Redguard
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Werewolf or vampire? N/A
Occupation: Blade Overseer
Faction, army, or allegiance: The Blades
APPEARANCE
HEIGHT: 6'4
WEIGHT: 257lbs
EYE COLOR: Honey Brown
HAIR LENGTH, STYLE AND COLOR: Short, dark brown hair. Facial hair is usually a goatee, sometimes a full beard.
ATTIRE: When he isn't wearing his Blades armor, Ismar can be seen wearing comfortable fitting clothes such as fine traveling boots, green slacks, and a black, loose fitting shirt. When he is in his armor, he is covered head-to-toe in decorated Blades armor he crafted for himself. There is an emblazoned dragon crest on the chest plate, as well as on his shield.
OTHER: Numerous scars from service in the Blades, but nothing of note.
PERSONALITY
DESCRIPTION: Ismar is your 'papa bear' type of older man. He is wizened, seasoned in battle, and has seen a great many of Skyrim's hidden beauties. He has traveled all over and has seen his fair share of skirmishes that have taught him valuable lessons that he passes on to his fellow Blades that are willing to listen. The past thirty-five years in service to the Blades has shown Ismar a vast array of skills that he is more than willing to pass on to others. He is a humble and modest man due to the life he lived while serving with the Blades, having scraped his way to the top from the very bottom of the barrel.
He is a caring older gentleman who respects women and highly values their roles in society. He respects those in service to the Blades, and comes across as a generally kind old man who has a nurturing spirit that makes him loved by all who know him. But don't let this cuddly persona fool you into thinking he can be taken advantage of. Ismar is well-traveled and can spy a con-artist from a mile away. He knows when he is being abused and will not hesitate to put someone in their proper place when they step out of line. In battle, he is a ferocious fighter and has been known to best even the bravest of adventurers in his day. He doesn't fight all that much anymore, but if pushed to defend his 'family', he will fight with every ounce of strength and skill he has acquired throughout his lifetime.
HISTORY
History: Ismar was born in Hammerfell to two very kind and loving people. His parents taught him the basics of respecting your elders, knowing when to speak, and defending that which is right. At a very early age, his father talked to a friend of his who was in the Blades and convinced his friend to take his son under his tutelage so that he could make something of his family name. Ismar relished the opportunity due to his mother having read him stories about the fabled Blades of old, filling his head with fantasies of slaying dragons and fighting for the good of all people.
But the harsh reality of their way of life soon smacked the boy right on the forehead. He was used as a pageboy, sent to wash their clothes, clean their chamber pots, and cook for them. Despite these humble beginnings, Ismar kept a bright spirit and did his duties with all his might. These lowly beginnings had their upsides, however, for the man who took him under his tutelage secretly began training the boy how to properly wield a weapon and how to defend himself should the need arise. Ismar, as a young impressionable would-be Blade, absorbed each and every tidbit of information his mentor provided and soon grew to be an exceptional asset to the Blades.
The years progressed and Ismar scraped his way to the top by working his hardest at whatever tasks he was given. He rose from the simple page boy up to cook, then armor mender, and eventually became a full-fledged member of the Blades by the age of twenty-two. It was at this point that his life started to really hit a stride, and as a sign of solidarity to his new family, he abandoned his last name. He began working with the Blades, seeking out injustices and doing their best to keep the peace in the land, but it would soon change with the most recent Emperor. As the White Gold Concordat was signed, the Blades soon found themselves out of a job and scattered to the wind. Ismar was fortunate enough to journey to Skyrim with Delphine and Esbern, and soon situated themselves into Nord society.
But living a clandestine lifestyle wasn't what Ismar had in mind when he had become a Blade, so he ventured to the ruins of the old temple and lived there, occasionally venturing to a nearby town in order to get provisions and essentials. The near hermetic lifestyle caused the man's sanity to wane, but he kept himself occupied by gradually visiting the town more often than staying in the temple. Now that the dragons have returned, Ismar has pulled away from his reclusive lifestyle and has attempted to find Delphine and Esbern once more. The dragon threat looms in the skies of Skyrim, and the Blades must return to their former glory if the land has any hope of survival. Ismar knows that their hallowed halls will soon be filled with numerous trainees willing to prove themselves to their elders. It fills him with a sense of pride that this will one day pass, and he hopes to live long enough to see the Blades become a beacon of hope in the land once more.
WEAPONS, ABILITIES AND MAGIC
WEAPON(S): Blades sword, Blades shield, Ebony bow, Ebony arrows, Ebony warhammer
MAJOR SKILLS:
One-handed: Having wielded a blade since he was able to lift it, Ismar is masterful when it comes to one-handed weapons. He is unmatched in the Blades when it comes to one-handed weapons, whether they be swords, axes, or maces. He prefers swords to the other weapons, since it hearkens back to his Redguard roots.
Block: As with all his skills, Ismar has been practicing with weaponry since he was able to hold it. He pairs a shield with his sword simply because it is the most effective weapon combination, and in his mind, the oldest form of warfare. He can block almost any blow, and can easily disarm someone with a calculated bash of his shield.
Two-Handed: Although not his preferred means of pain-dealing, Ismar is capable of wielding two handed axes, warhammers, or greatswords. In this tree of weaponry, he prefers warhammers, as they are better suited to bashing armor and beating your opponent senseless. While not as educated in two-handed weapons as he is with his masterful use of one-handed weapons, Ismar is more than capable of utilizing them.
Speech: From an early age Ismar has always been a respectful male, always using his manners and humble aura to get him what he needs. While not as charming as an Imperial politician, Ismar is fairly eloquent for a Redguard, and can talk an Orc out of beating you to death with a mace, if need be.
Alchemy: Years of study with the Blades and their medical prowess has afforded Ismar a fair knowledge concerning alchemical recipes when regarding health potions. While not as potent as the more expensive vials sold in stores, he makes due with the materials he has and can craft genuine health potions to cure any ailments.
MAGIC: Restoration tree: Fast Healing
ARMOR AND BELONGINGS
ARMOR: Custom made golden Blades armor
BELONGINGS: Amulet of Talos, ring of Wielding
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU
NAME: Mr. E
HOW DID YOU FOUND US: Taiya linked me
OTHER CHARACTERS: Caius Darrow
OTHER NOTES: Nope