Mikail Sila
Biography
Mikail Sila, often simply called Sila or "Mika" by those close to him, is a formidable figure sculpted by the harsh realities of life in Svozno. Rising from the depths of poverty, Sila used his brute strength and cunning to carve out a place for himself in a world that offered him nothing. His journey to power was not guided by the principles of justice, instead, he relied on raw determination and the willingness to do whatever it took to survive. To Sila, those who do not fight relentlessly for their beliefs are merely fodder, weak and undeserving of respect. Over the years, Mikail engaged in every manner of criminal activity - robbery, mugging, arson, extortion, and fraud - anything that would fill his pockets. However, his growing notoriety eventually led to his downfall, and he found himself behind bars, his freedom curtailed by the very society he had so adeptly exploited. Yet, his stint in prison was cut short when an opportunity for redemption - or deeper damnation - presented itself. The Svozno Patriarchate, always in need of someone with a particular set of skills for the darker aspects of their ecclesiastical endeavors, saw potential in Mikail. With promises of wealth and threats of eternal imprisonment, they offered him a chance to serve the church. Now, Mikail operates as the Patriarchate's enforcer, handling their most unsavory tasks with a ruthless efficiency that has earned him not only a feared reputation but a position of influence within the religious hierarchy. He leads a band of underhanded thugs, each as devious and capable as he, carrying out the dirty work of the church under the guise of serving the Divine Flame. This role has provided Mikail with the power and comfort he was promised, but at the cost of perpetuating a cycle of violence and corruption that once victimized him.Personality
Mikail Sila is the archetype of a hardened survivor, molded by the unforgiving streets of Svozno into a man who respects power and ruthlessness above all else. His personality is a blend of charisma and intimidation, making him both a leader his followers are willing to die for and an adversary his enemies dread encountering. Mikail's resilience is legendary, having clawed his way out of dire poverty, he views the world through a pragmatic and often cynical lens. His brutal upbringing taught him that mercy is a luxury seldom afforded in the gutters of Svozno. Consequently, he respects strength and tenacity, despising weakness and indecision in others as much as he fears it in himself. Despite his rugged exterior and often violent methods, Mikail possesses a sharp intellect and a certain charm that he uses to manipulate and control situations to his advantage. He is not evil for the sake of evil, rather he is a man who has embraced the darker aspects of life as necessary tools for survival and success. Loyalty, to Mikail, is paramount, but it is a loyalty born of fear and mutual benefit rather than genuine affection or moral alignment. Beneath his tough demeanor, there lies a complex individual who understands the stakes of the game he plays and is always calculating the next move, ensuring his survival and the ascension of his power within the shadowy corridors of the Patriarchate.
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Scheming to ''remove'' Boyan Svetnik
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Honorary & Occupational Titles
Thug
Age
38
Children
Sex
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
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