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Character Age: 30
Origin: London, England
Occupation: VP of Music Production, Arc Entertainment, Moscow Branch - relatively easy gig for him as he spends a majority of his time delegating to his subordinates.
Psychological Description: Intelligent, cunning, charismatic, and patient, Elend plays the long game. He hides his dark nature behind a veneer of good nature. Besides being driven by personal gain, Elend is also driven by envy, vanity, and greed. He is perfectly willing to use cat’s paws and scapegoats to meet his goals. He enjoys social gatherings even if he’s not trying to manipulate anyone.
Goals: Seeking eternal youth - specifically interested in The Fountain of Youth and the Tree of Life
Physical Description: A tall, thin man, with red hair and green eyes. He sports a well-trimmed beard.
Supernatural Powers: Channeler
Current Strength: 10
Potential Strength: 40
Experience Level: New
Block: Must be in physical contact with whatever he is trying to manipulate with the power - ie. if he wants to set something on fire, he has to touch it first.
Reborn God: Lucifer
Biography:
Elend, to all appearances, is a well dressed, well mannered, and aristocratic gentleman. Growing up, he attended one of the finest private schools in London and later attended Oxford, graduating with high honors with an MBA. Despite his outward appearance, Elend has a darkness within him that he cannot resist. He is well aware of this, and doesn’t back away from it, instead he embraces it, showing himself as a more altruistic individual because it fits his long term plans.
As a child, Elend wanted for nothing. His father, Jonas Braitwaithe, owns Arc Entertainment, an entertainment conglomerate with subsidiaries such as movie studios, video game developers, and music studios, so he grew up in a wealthy household, still, Elend always thought he deserved more. What he had was never enough for him. Taking things from others, however, had a less than desirable effect. He soon learned that in order to get more, he had to be more subtle. Thus he began to form his persona, a well-behaved young gentleman. He was naturally charming and most authority figures began to see him as an honest boy. So when things disappeared, it was someone else - and he was believed.
As he grew he continued crafting his outward persona, knowing that it hid something within. Patience became important to him because playing the long game yielded larger prizes.
Di Inferi
Elend was thirteen when he discovered a strange amulet of an hourglass with the words “Momento Mori” stamped on it. Curious, Elend asked his father about it. His father then told him of the Di Inferi. The Braitwaithe family had long been a member of this organization, dedicated to the search for the key to immortality.
These stories only fueled Elend’s desires. This was what he had longed for and why things had never been enough. He deserved what the gods of old had - eternal youth. Elend began to study these stories, finally finding the purpose he had been searching for. Two stories intrigued him the most - the Fountain of Youth and the Tree of Life. His research began.
High School and College
As an adolescent and young adult, Elend was a model student. He showed up for class and spent a significant amount of time in the library. The petty thefts of his childhood no longer interested him. Instead, he sought out relationships with people deemed powerful people. This wasn’t always the popular ones, although he maintained a position in that particular clique. He was mostly interested in the influencers to gain the ears of others, and the easily manipulated to use as scapegoats for his schemes.
In his late high school and early college days, Elend attended multiple parties, often arranging them through his contacts. Entertainment and refreshments were provided, often in the forms of drugs and alcohol. Elend was never the host, and nothing would point to his involvement in planning the events. As far as anyone else was concerned, Elend’s involvement was only as an attendee of these soirees. Elend didn’t partake much in the drugs or alcohol, preferring to keep a clear head, but wasn’t beyond taking advantage of those who did. The parties themselves, although they were enjoyable for Elend, were not the point. He knew that he was using them to hone his skills of manipulation.
After graduating high school, Elend took a year off from schooling, taking the time to learn the ins and outs of his father’s business and traveling. Still his mind wandered back to his goal often, and he utilized opportunities to research the Fountain of Youth and the Tree of Life. He went to the Amazon, Florida, and the Middle East searching for more on the myths, but all he found was more stories.
After a year of travel, Elend attended Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and later his MBA. A skilled guitarist and singer, Elend was given the position of Vice President of Music Production for the Moscow Branch of Arc. He moved to Moscow to begin his career at age 26.
Channelling
Elend had no shortage of romantic partners, both male and female. Most of these meant nothing to him - they were simply tools to be used for his enjoyment or other schemes. That changed when Elend was 25 and met Lyra. Lyra was beautiful and intelligent, and was able to grab Elend’s heart in a way no other had been able to. Elend soon found himself in a relationship with her and wanting to have that relationship.
Their closeness would be the downfall of their relationship. As she got to know him better, Lyra began to see his subtle manipulations of those around them. She listened as he whispered ideas to those around him and how he casually covered his tracks every time. She began to fear him, but eventually worked up the courage to confront him.
Elend hadn’t been confronted in such a way since he had been a child. He turned to her as she told him their relationship was over. He had never been rejected and had never been dismissed. Greed took over as he took her chin in his hand and forced her to look at him. He felt a sense of fury in his gut as he said “You will not leave me.”
Elend had been surprised by Lyra’s reaction. He had expected fear or anger, but all he saw in her eyes as she whispered “Okay” was acceptance - obedience. They slept together that night, but when she woke up, before Elend, the spell over her had dissipated and she left.
A week later, Elend was racked by excruciating headaches and nausea - his first bout with the channeling sickness. As time progressed he would realize that he could make others do what he wanted in a different way than his typical manipulations. They were subtle, but a push with a thought could push them to do little things that he wanted, but only when he touched them, and each time it was accompanied by the fury inside of him. Each instance was followed by sickness, increasing in intensity. He had realized, however, that there was a power within him that was awakening.
Elend used his power for the first time knowingly at age 28 when he was reunited with Lyra. She had also moved to Moscow. Things were tense between the two individuals. Lyra had not forgotten, but Elend had noticed the ring on her left hand. Jealousy took over. He took her hand, telling her he just wanted to apologize, but seized his power and sent the thought to her. “Kill them.” That night, Lyra killed her fiance and then took her own life. Elend, although he doesn’t regret his actions, sees this as a mistake - a time when he let his emotions take over and lost control. It’s a mistake he doesn’t want to make again.
As he reached 30, Elend learned that channelers like him existed. He watched as the Ascendancy announce to the world these powers and saw a cult to worship him. Elend saw opportunity there. He barely understood his own powers, and this cult could assist him in learning how to control it completely. It might also offer an opportunity for Elend to get closer to the Ascendancy. He had noticed that the man didn’t seem to be aging.
Relationships/Acquaintances
Cadence Mathis - the two have never met, but her current “Embrace You” album is being recorded in one of his studios.
Ezvin Marveet - Ezvin has produced several records for Arc, so at times, Elend was his employer.
Ozymandias Kassim - They met at a party in Berlin and later in Moscow. They slept together after both parties
Adrian Kane - They attended the same school growing up. They currently maintain a professional relationship in Moscow
Skills
Skilled musician - primarily guitar and vocals
Deceit - he’s spent a lifetime crafting his outward persona - very few know his true nature and personal goals
Negotiator - skilled at making business deals
Channeling Talent - compulsion - skilled with it, but prefers to use his charm to get people to his side - a willing thrall is more reliable than a forced one. He has an affinity for fire and spirit.
Other Interests
Traveling - it’s a hobby of his, but he also uses it for his Di Inferi research
The Ascendancy - The Ascendany’s lack of aging has intrigued Elend, leaving him to wonder if the Ascendancy knows the information he is looking for.
The Brotherhood of Ascendant Flame - Elend’s mostly interested in their library and sees this as a potential way to continue his research. He also has interest in learning more about channeling from them.
**A note on the soul of Lucifer - In past lives, Lucifer has been a good man, who through pride and envy has turned to the darkness. In this life, Lucifer's soul remembers his punishment from his fall, and this cycle has not been reset. See Wiki for more
Origin: London, England
Occupation: VP of Music Production, Arc Entertainment, Moscow Branch - relatively easy gig for him as he spends a majority of his time delegating to his subordinates.
Psychological Description: Intelligent, cunning, charismatic, and patient, Elend plays the long game. He hides his dark nature behind a veneer of good nature. Besides being driven by personal gain, Elend is also driven by envy, vanity, and greed. He is perfectly willing to use cat’s paws and scapegoats to meet his goals. He enjoys social gatherings even if he’s not trying to manipulate anyone.
Goals: Seeking eternal youth - specifically interested in The Fountain of Youth and the Tree of Life
Physical Description: A tall, thin man, with red hair and green eyes. He sports a well-trimmed beard.
Supernatural Powers: Channeler
Current Strength: 10
Potential Strength: 40
Experience Level: New
Block: Must be in physical contact with whatever he is trying to manipulate with the power - ie. if he wants to set something on fire, he has to touch it first.
Reborn God: Lucifer
Biography:
Elend, to all appearances, is a well dressed, well mannered, and aristocratic gentleman. Growing up, he attended one of the finest private schools in London and later attended Oxford, graduating with high honors with an MBA. Despite his outward appearance, Elend has a darkness within him that he cannot resist. He is well aware of this, and doesn’t back away from it, instead he embraces it, showing himself as a more altruistic individual because it fits his long term plans.
As a child, Elend wanted for nothing. His father, Jonas Braitwaithe, owns Arc Entertainment, an entertainment conglomerate with subsidiaries such as movie studios, video game developers, and music studios, so he grew up in a wealthy household, still, Elend always thought he deserved more. What he had was never enough for him. Taking things from others, however, had a less than desirable effect. He soon learned that in order to get more, he had to be more subtle. Thus he began to form his persona, a well-behaved young gentleman. He was naturally charming and most authority figures began to see him as an honest boy. So when things disappeared, it was someone else - and he was believed.
As he grew he continued crafting his outward persona, knowing that it hid something within. Patience became important to him because playing the long game yielded larger prizes.
Di Inferi
Elend was thirteen when he discovered a strange amulet of an hourglass with the words “Momento Mori” stamped on it. Curious, Elend asked his father about it. His father then told him of the Di Inferi. The Braitwaithe family had long been a member of this organization, dedicated to the search for the key to immortality.
These stories only fueled Elend’s desires. This was what he had longed for and why things had never been enough. He deserved what the gods of old had - eternal youth. Elend began to study these stories, finally finding the purpose he had been searching for. Two stories intrigued him the most - the Fountain of Youth and the Tree of Life. His research began.
High School and College
As an adolescent and young adult, Elend was a model student. He showed up for class and spent a significant amount of time in the library. The petty thefts of his childhood no longer interested him. Instead, he sought out relationships with people deemed powerful people. This wasn’t always the popular ones, although he maintained a position in that particular clique. He was mostly interested in the influencers to gain the ears of others, and the easily manipulated to use as scapegoats for his schemes.
In his late high school and early college days, Elend attended multiple parties, often arranging them through his contacts. Entertainment and refreshments were provided, often in the forms of drugs and alcohol. Elend was never the host, and nothing would point to his involvement in planning the events. As far as anyone else was concerned, Elend’s involvement was only as an attendee of these soirees. Elend didn’t partake much in the drugs or alcohol, preferring to keep a clear head, but wasn’t beyond taking advantage of those who did. The parties themselves, although they were enjoyable for Elend, were not the point. He knew that he was using them to hone his skills of manipulation.
After graduating high school, Elend took a year off from schooling, taking the time to learn the ins and outs of his father’s business and traveling. Still his mind wandered back to his goal often, and he utilized opportunities to research the Fountain of Youth and the Tree of Life. He went to the Amazon, Florida, and the Middle East searching for more on the myths, but all he found was more stories.
After a year of travel, Elend attended Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and later his MBA. A skilled guitarist and singer, Elend was given the position of Vice President of Music Production for the Moscow Branch of Arc. He moved to Moscow to begin his career at age 26.
Channelling
Elend had no shortage of romantic partners, both male and female. Most of these meant nothing to him - they were simply tools to be used for his enjoyment or other schemes. That changed when Elend was 25 and met Lyra. Lyra was beautiful and intelligent, and was able to grab Elend’s heart in a way no other had been able to. Elend soon found himself in a relationship with her and wanting to have that relationship.
Their closeness would be the downfall of their relationship. As she got to know him better, Lyra began to see his subtle manipulations of those around them. She listened as he whispered ideas to those around him and how he casually covered his tracks every time. She began to fear him, but eventually worked up the courage to confront him.
Elend hadn’t been confronted in such a way since he had been a child. He turned to her as she told him their relationship was over. He had never been rejected and had never been dismissed. Greed took over as he took her chin in his hand and forced her to look at him. He felt a sense of fury in his gut as he said “You will not leave me.”
Elend had been surprised by Lyra’s reaction. He had expected fear or anger, but all he saw in her eyes as she whispered “Okay” was acceptance - obedience. They slept together that night, but when she woke up, before Elend, the spell over her had dissipated and she left.
A week later, Elend was racked by excruciating headaches and nausea - his first bout with the channeling sickness. As time progressed he would realize that he could make others do what he wanted in a different way than his typical manipulations. They were subtle, but a push with a thought could push them to do little things that he wanted, but only when he touched them, and each time it was accompanied by the fury inside of him. Each instance was followed by sickness, increasing in intensity. He had realized, however, that there was a power within him that was awakening.
Elend used his power for the first time knowingly at age 28 when he was reunited with Lyra. She had also moved to Moscow. Things were tense between the two individuals. Lyra had not forgotten, but Elend had noticed the ring on her left hand. Jealousy took over. He took her hand, telling her he just wanted to apologize, but seized his power and sent the thought to her. “Kill them.” That night, Lyra killed her fiance and then took her own life. Elend, although he doesn’t regret his actions, sees this as a mistake - a time when he let his emotions take over and lost control. It’s a mistake he doesn’t want to make again.
As he reached 30, Elend learned that channelers like him existed. He watched as the Ascendancy announce to the world these powers and saw a cult to worship him. Elend saw opportunity there. He barely understood his own powers, and this cult could assist him in learning how to control it completely. It might also offer an opportunity for Elend to get closer to the Ascendancy. He had noticed that the man didn’t seem to be aging.
Relationships/Acquaintances
Cadence Mathis - the two have never met, but her current “Embrace You” album is being recorded in one of his studios.
Ezvin Marveet - Ezvin has produced several records for Arc, so at times, Elend was his employer.
Ozymandias Kassim - They met at a party in Berlin and later in Moscow. They slept together after both parties
Adrian Kane - They attended the same school growing up. They currently maintain a professional relationship in Moscow
Skills
Skilled musician - primarily guitar and vocals
Deceit - he’s spent a lifetime crafting his outward persona - very few know his true nature and personal goals
Negotiator - skilled at making business deals
Channeling Talent - compulsion - skilled with it, but prefers to use his charm to get people to his side - a willing thrall is more reliable than a forced one. He has an affinity for fire and spirit.
Other Interests
Traveling - it’s a hobby of his, but he also uses it for his Di Inferi research
The Ascendancy - The Ascendany’s lack of aging has intrigued Elend, leaving him to wonder if the Ascendancy knows the information he is looking for.
The Brotherhood of Ascendant Flame - Elend’s mostly interested in their library and sees this as a potential way to continue his research. He also has interest in learning more about channeling from them.
**A note on the soul of Lucifer - In past lives, Lucifer has been a good man, who through pride and envy has turned to the darkness. In this life, Lucifer's soul remembers his punishment from his fall, and this cycle has not been reset. See Wiki for more