Tobias Kodraine
The Right Hand of the Raven Queen
Seeker Tobias Takanome (a.k.a. Toby)
Tobias Kodraine, the man who has dies a thousand times. He wandered for millennia in search of purpose after the Wars of the Colossus and found it in the legendary adventuring guild, the Phantoms. There a friendship slowly bloomed and grew into something more. Now, twenty years later, he battles a nemesis he was never prepared for - parenthood.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Tobias is extremely athletic, despite his age, and displays this in his reflexes and strength. He is slimmer than his twin sister, Akara, but his attires hides his narrow, yet muscular, frame.
Body Features
His skin is the traditional Tiefling red, but people have reportedly seen him with purple skin. He has defective horns, caused from his birth; one is longer than the other.
Whilst in his Wood Elf form, he has oaken skin, white hair, and tattooing across parts of his face.
Facial Features
His face is narrow and angular, and has been known to sport a beard from now and then, but he remains clean shaven when in the presence of others.
Identifying Characteristics
His vibrant white hair is usually his most identifiable feature.
Physical quirks
Can wiggle his ears
Special abilities
He has the ability to merge with his pet raven, Lament, and relieve the risk of death in others. Some have said that his innate magic comes from the Shadowfell, and moreover, the ruler of the realm - the Raven Queen.
He can summon 12 familiars at once. Additionally, he is capable of restraining otherworldly beings with the Chains of Carceri at will.
Apparel & Accessories
His style could be considered Gothic, sporting dark colours mixed with pastel colours in the form of scarves, coats, and the occasional waistcoat.
Whilst he is in his Wood Elf form, he wears a white coat with gold accents, with any other clothes remaining unchanged.
Specialized Equipment
He has fully mastered his spellcasting capabilities, taking power from both the Raven Queen and the Dawnfather which he can change between rapidly.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Tobias was the first born to the Takanome family, brought up in a home of Phelegethosian cultists who wished to see him as a bringer of the Nine Hells to the Material Plane.
He rebuked and fled with his siblings, to the far lands of Vostheim, on the boundary of Anruu. There they grew up poor, eventually separating into their own paths, but Tobias stuck to his wits in this trying time and found solace in the temples of the Ancients.
There he heard a voice echo through his mind, one unlike any mortal's:
"Come, my Seeker. Come to the Resting Gate."
Gender Identity
Tobias identifies as male
Sexuality
Bisexual
Education
Tobias Takanome was schooled in the ways of the Monk from a relatively young age, in comparison to his current age. He has yet to reveal his style of martial arts to anyone. He has since stopped training in the martial ways.
Employment
He is employed at the Adventurer's Guild Academy as a lecturer and trainer, as of 1642.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Tobias considered his greatest achievement as becoming a Seeker to the Dawnfather, the rest of the stuff... He doesn't care much about.
Overcame his addiction to alcohol with the help of his friends in the Phantoms, and now enjoys the simpler things in life.
Failures & Embarrassments
Tobias believes that his boldness is his greatest weakness. His need to protect his sister surpasses his own primitive survival instincts, and people see that as ridiculous.
Mental Trauma
He has PTSD from witnessing his sister die at the hands of his younger brother, Ayane. He sold his soul to the Raven Queen to exchange their fates, and his sheer willpower to protect his twin thwarted his demise.
He also has a phobia of deep water, springing from an experience during the Dark Ages, where fanatics would attempt to drown him for his ties to the God of Death.
Intellectual Characteristics
Tobias is incredibly intelligent, wise, and charismatic. He utilises it to integrate himself seamlessly into crowds, gaining popularity despite his appearance and aesthetic.
Morality & Philosophy
Tobias' morality falls somewhere between immoral and conscientious objector. He would rather see no violence where the threat of death looms rather than a blood bath, but when it comes to the wire, he will fight to the death.
He believes that death is a holy rite, that it is important to respect the dead and to not defile their bodies. He has been known to stop and punish those who attempt to mutilate a corpse.
Taboos
He accidentally decapitated a man with his own necklace, this went against his oath of sanctity with the Raven Queen.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Tobias wishes to raise his two children better than he was raised. He spends most of his day working but will often leave an illusory double in his place so he can see his children.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Tobias is extremely knowledgeable of social interactions as well as arcane origins. However, his intelligence is yet to shine in a game of poker...
Likes & Dislikes
Tobias loves the taste of oxtail soup, fresh coffee with biscotti, and a hearty serving of roast chicken.
He dislikes the taste of beer, toast, and blackbird pie.
Virtues & Personality perks
He is a considerate man when it comes to the emotions of others, even so to throw himself into the fray in order to protect a stranger.
Vices & Personality flaws
His heroic nature is overshadowed by his aggression towards those who appear to of have disturbed or harmed his sister. Nobody can get within 10ft of Akara without him interfering. As you can imagine, it has made an impact on Akara's relationship status. The only person to get his blessing is Zook Burgendorough.
Personality Quirks
- Cracks his knuckles with one hand when agitated.
- Often forgets his lack of horns and ends up getting soap in his eyes when he attempts to wash them
Hygiene
He is immeasurably clean, utilising Prestigitation to remove the most pesky of stains from his Cloak of Midnight.
Social
Contacts & Relations
He is connected to the Seven Seekers of the Dawnfather, but their numbers have dwindled in the last year, from seven to four. Nobody knows why...
Family Ties
- Akara Takanome - Twin sister
- Ayane Takanome - Brother, deceased
- Azure Kodraine - Husband
- Oskar Kodraine - Son
- Damien Kodraine - Adopted son
- Zook Burgendorough - Half-brother
Religious Views
Tobias follows the Path of the Dawnfather, an ancient religion lost to the flow of time. His religion is not as strongly tied to the Dawnfather as it is to the Raven Queen, and thus he sees death in a more poetic light.
Social Aptitude
Tobias is confident amongst new people, able to read movements and lips from afar. His gauging of people has given him an aptitude in influencing others to aiding him in his quest to stop the return of the Colossus and The Dark Ones.
Hobbies & Pets
He has two pet ravens, Lament and Dusk.
His hobbies include alchemy, arcane philosophy, and reading into astrological events.
Speech
His speech pattern is more refined than that of his sisters, but eerily matches his little brother's tone and pitch.
He is known to be gentlemanly in his mannerisms considering his speech.
Relationships
History
After they met in Fort Blackwater during the Rise of Gorivax, the two sparked a friendship. They soon began spending more and more time together before the fortress was attacked. In the aftermath, they both confessed their affections for each other. They have since moved to Tobias’ old family home to live a peaceful life.
Nicknames & Petnames
- Azure to Tobias: Toby, Tobes, Raven Boy
- Tobias to Azure: Az
Commonalities & Shared Interests
They both share interests in teaching, religion, travel, and music.
Legal Status
Married
Wealth & Financial state
Tobias is relatively well off, but refuses to settle down, and, instead, moves about tavern to tavern, inn to inn. He usually carries about 100gp to 200pp at any given moment. Thieves beware, though, because he isn't the only set of eyes watching for sly fingers.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Seeker, Right Hand of the Raven Queen, Deathwalker
Year of Birth
1638
20 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Used a Wish spell to remove his Infernal Heritage, becoming a Wood Elf. He considers this a re-birth.
Birthplace
Takanome Farm, The Golden Valley of Elysia, Kagarra
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Takanome Farm, The Golden Valley of Elysia, Kagarra
Gender
Male
Eyes
Black soft eyes
Hair
Sleek White
Height
5'11"
Weight
126 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Destos Fet Ici" (It is my/your/our/their destiny)
"Mortiv shalashaka vox" (The voices of the dead call us)
"LAMENT, COME!" (Calling his Sentinel Raven)
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