Better to be feared then loved if one can't be both.
Name: Joseph Darkmere
Aliases: Wraith, Nightmare Sorcerer, King of Terror, Prince of Fear, Blight, Doctor Darkmere
Species: ???
Height: 6'0
Weight: 145 lbs (65.7709 kg)
Age: 30
Hair: Mahogany
Eye Color: Indigo
Base of Operations: Gothic City
Affiliation: Himself
Occupation: Criminal (Criminal activities unknown),Psychologist, (Previously) Professor
Marital Status: Single
Alignment: Lawful Evil
The Nightmare Sorcerer: Powers
Minor Illusion Manipulation
To a rather minor extent, Joseph is capable of manipulating illusions, himself in particular. Should he be unable to use the mist (Or simply choose not to), he can manipulate his own physical appearance and even the way his voice sounds, to more so resemble a demonic creature in the minds of others. He is capable of choosing what kind of demonic features he gains (Ex: Fiery eyes, unearthly voice), as well as who sees or hears the illusion that he creates. This can come in handy should he want to exploit certain situations without drawing much attention to himself utilizing the mist. However, it is not as powerful as the mist itself, and much more subtle.
Horror Mist
The primary ability of the Nightmare Sorcerer is to conjure and manipulate an unearthly substance known as the 'Horror Mist', a mass of gas that when concentrated upon an individual, causes them to hallucinate the things that they fear the most. That is the general description of the ability, as individuals capable of manipulating the mist know that it grants far more then merely inducing fear-related hallucinations.
When conjured, it commonly takes the appearance of a thick, white vapor. From that point, Joseph can send it in any direction he pleases, mid-range of course. When inhaled, its hallucinogenic abilities take effect almost immediately. It seems that when his victims have been dosed, he is fully aware of what they are seeing, and acts accordingly. However, should Joseph feel the need to do so, he can somewhat change the exact effect of the mist on the mind. From simply creating the illusion of one's darkest fears, to even making the mind temporarily vulnerable to suggestion, the below describes the capabilities the Prince of Fear possesses with the mist.
- Hallucination Inducement: The primary use of the mist, Joseph is capable of inducing hallucinations when giving an individual a dose of the mist, fear related hallucinations. When one is infected with it, it begins to prey on their most reserved fears, causes them to experience flashes and illusions of what causes them great fright. The higher the dosage, the longer and more intense the hallucination. However, the effects are temporary, and can even be resisted if one is strong of will, and is aware that they are merely seeing illusions.
- Hallucination Manipulation: At times, Joseph is able to manipulate what his victims are seeing. This is highly useful should he wish to toy with his victims in other ways then merely using what they fear.
- Mental Suggestion: When his victims are in a weakened state from the gas, their minds appear to be rather vulnerable to further intrusion, such as suggestion. Suggestion allows for Joseph to control those he doses, to a certain extent. Generally, he would whisper an order to them as they remain in that fragile state, and because their minds are already so heavily debilitated, they listen.
Abilities
- Brilliance
- Unparalleled Chemist
- Masterful Surgeon
- Vast understanding of psychology and how the mind works
- Virtually fearless
- Decent Combatant
Paraphernalia
- Gas-Mask: Joseph's signature mask is one of his main tools in creating a vivid illusion for his prey, and is capable of filtering gases from entering through his nostrils and mouth. While he is certainly capable of resisting the gas unlike any other, he is not immune to it, and thus, generally wears the mask when administering a dose of the gas.
- Horror Canisters: The Prince of Fear has adapted and created other ways of exposing others to his horror mist, such as creating whole canisters of it, able to be used as grenades. Larger canisters can be wired to traps, and generally give off enough of the gas to fill up rooms.
- Toxic Claws: The "claws" attached to his costume are actually syringes filled with a liquidized variation of the mist, and rather then simply having his victims inhale it, injects it into their bloodstream. Due to the more direct process of how the substance is administered, the hallucinations are even more vivid then what is normal for the horror mist, and may very well trap the unfortunate victims in a horrific, twisted world within their own heads.
- Toxic Dart: A projectile integrated into his gauntlet, the dart system that Joseph created is exceptionally useful for dosing targets from a distance. Highly useful when Joseph is unable to simply gas his prey (The horror mist is a mid-range technique). However, it seems the dart is fairly weaker then the usual dosage, and its effects don't last very long. However, it is good for providing a distraction, or simply keeping the target at bay until Joseph gets within range to use the mist.
- Syringe of Oblivion:The final, and most dangerous variation of the substance. The King of Terror nicknamed it the, "Syringe of Oblivion," do to its effect on the mind, seemingly sending one's mind into oblivion. A crimson substance kept within a syringe that Joseph carries around in his cloak, the Syringe of Oblivion, when administered, is highly lethal, not only to the mind, but to the body. It is like a poison that slowly, devastatingly assaults the nervous system, affecting the very senses of the most unfortunate victim.
- Though the horror mist is certainly capable of driving one mad, the poisonous liquid used here can send the mind into a state of no-return, truly causing the victim to go mad with its properties. Seeping through the bloodstream, affecting regular bodily functions and creating terrible hallucinations, the person dosed with it is usually dead within a few hours. It is Joseph's final resort, and at the moment, there is seemingly no cure for it.
OOC Information
- Hope you enjoyed the read, I've been thinking of creating a Scarecrow-esque character for some time now, and can't wait to begin using him in Gothic.
- If your character gets dosed, whatever hallucination you see is up to you, unless you request for me to make up the hallucination.
- And finally, watch as I drag your beloved Gothic.... into oblivion.
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