"Even when in darkness, if you can imagine it, then a light will shine... somehow!"
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Matiz Vandenboom
"I put the BOOM in Vandenboom, apparently."
◺ Nicknames and Aliases ◹
"Van"
- Originates from his surname that is used by generally anyone. -
"Yep. Van, Vanny, or even weirdly Vandy on the odd occasion. Whatever ~"
"Matz'y"
- Taken from his name though mostly used by friends and family. -
"I kinda' like it I suppose, maybe a lil' too cute? Pfft, I know as if!"
◺ Blessed or Ordinary ◹
Blessed
"I am one of those blessed kiddies, yeah."
◺ Role ◹
Blessed Child 4
"That I be."
◺ Gender ◹
Male
"I thought that was kinda' obvious. But if you're doubting it, then maybe I ought to as well."
◺ Age ◹
17
"At least I 'hink so."
◺ Sexual Orientation ◹
Demisexual
"I've always been a big believer in strong bonds. It's sorta' the way I've always been."
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"For a weapon, I ain't overly violent. Go figure!"
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Blue-y Black
"It's pretty in it's own right I believe."
◺ Eye Color ◹
Light Blue
"Very blue, indeed."
◺ Height ◹
5' 9"
"If only I could be a tiny bit taaaller."
◺ Weight ◹
130 lbs
"Not too bad, eh?"
◺ Tattoos ◹
He doesn't have any and shows no interest in getting one.
"I like mah' body as it is, thank-you."
◺ Piercings ◹
Nope, he doesn't seem fond of them personally.
"Other people can get them, but not me!"
◺ Scars ◹
A few here and there though just small ones at most. He tended to fall about in his youth though rarely got any from physical altercations.
"I can be a bit clumsy, you know."
◺ Oddities ◹
His eyes are rather bright and striking when locked in a gaze with someone, which could be considered a bit out of the ordinary.
"But their so big and blue, what's not to like? I like to think their my best feature, since I don't really I have many... well, that's what I think."
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- Fanciful | Emotional | Childish | Faithful | Determined -
Beneath a cuddly exterior, amidst the kick-back tendencies and short attention-span, there actually does exist a particularly deadly protector. And yet despite how serious he takes his role, if not deadly so, Matiz is actually the one needing saving more times than not.
Though lacking the intellect needed to steer an operation, and quite possibility the required maturity as well, Matiz is however the means of getting things done. He's a loud and impulsive soul, and quite the lively talker. Confidently if not effortlessly, he has a particular way with words and it's only natural for others to take notice of him. Though it wouldn’t be a lie to say he is quite the people pleaser.
Albeit it unsurprising, Matiz seems to express a need to keep everyone happy, mostly to ensure there is always a 'good vibe' around him. He isn't one for conflict and prefers to cower to the sidelines than get involved; but if he's forced to intervene then you'd best be prepared!
Similarly, though being a blessed child and having his own share of downers, Matiz is amazingly upbeat and ignorant of this fact. This is most apparent through his loyalty to his master and care for him, mixed with his generally fair treatment to just about anyone regardless of who they are. Wherever this sense of kindness comes from is a mystery, though at times it has made him a bit unpopular as consequence.
"That about sums it up, yeah."
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- Collecting -
Matiz tends to collect things even though he really shouldn't. His interests lay mainly in rocks and unusual stones as well as gems.
"I keep 'em under my bed though I'm running out of space."
- Story-Telling -
Though enjoining it more when others tell him stories, Matiz is also a keen story-teller and is quite imaginative with his many tales.
"There pretty good to pass the time, huh? Oh here I got another one!"
- Colouring -
You can often find Matiz colouring-in some drawing or picture he finds. Sometimes he even doodles in books from libraries, secretly.
"My favourite colour is blue! I like to colour-in things in that colour."
◺ Habits ◹
- Clingy -
He'll keep close to those who are genuinely special to him, which in most cases happens to be Ryelan who the boy sticks by quite a lot!
"He's my best buddy so why wouldn't I wanna keep close?"
- Excitable -
Matiz is all too ready for new experiences and thrills at any opportunity, and at times overreacts to the most simplest of things.
"Every moment is the chance of a lifetime, ain't it?!"
- Repetition -
Sometimes Matiz will repeat things said to him to ensure he understands things, especially the more complicated things.
"Repeat, repeat, repeat."
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- Stories | "I like it when people tell me stories, or read them to me. It's much better when others tell them, I love it when they use funny voices. It's as if... they bring the characters alive ~"
- Weaponry | "It's my power obviously, but like one day I hope to know every weapon in the world! So you know, and transform into them and become even better than I already am!"
- Blankets | "They're warm and soft and I can wrap myself up in them! Or someone, along with me. They're cozy and kinda' cute to look at, and super washable into the bargain."
- People | "Whatever, I don't know why but I just like meeting new people and getting to know them. Perhaps it's to reassure myself that I'm still likeable per say. Is that bad?"
- Rain | "I enjoy listening to it when I'm sleeping, it's sort've calming I guess... though that doesn't mean I like it when my hair gets wet! I like to keep that dry, haha."
- Games | "Of course I like 'em! They're so much fun and you can play them with others ~ Though ones that require a lot of thinkin' aren't my strongest area, haha."
- Violence | "I don't really care much for fighting, unless I'm forced to use it. I'd much rather just talk a problem out, resolve it like that. Since I excel at talking and know how to use my words."
- Puddles | "As much as I like the rain, stepping into puddles is another thing entirely. I don't like getting my boots wet and I tend to slip in them, so it's best to avoid them at all costs really."
- Mornings | "Who doesn't love sleeping to all hours? I can't be the only one, surely? But whatever, it takes a hella' effort to get me up early! Just a warning you know to keep in mind."
- Formalities | "It's not really 'me' to tell yah' the truth. I like to think that we're all friends and don't need those things, what-its-called, formalities. Let's just be cool, yeah?"
- Insects | "They're small and move too quickly, for me personally. I see one on a wall and I jump! I can't stand them, nope. Never! Hell no. And yet despite this I can't bring myself to kill them..."
- Telling-Off's | "Sometimes I say stupid things... but I don't mean to! Now and again Ryelan will give me a smack to the head for it, but I know it's just for my own good!"
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- Talking -
Rarely ever quiet, Matiz is quite the chatterbox and can warm up to anyone if given enough time with them. He's a little persuasive too.
"Talking is just so much fun, wouldn't you agree?"
- Physicality -
Light on his feet, he's a pretty fast runner and has a good sense of agility when he puts the effort in. He's hard to nab at the best of times.
"Ain't my fault if your too slow, now is it?"
- Loyalty -
If you happen to be a friend of Matiz then you're pretty much stuck with him for life, since he'll do his best not to let you down!
"Hopefully I'm not too annoying for you."
- Weaponry -
Matiz is most useful on the battlefield for obvious reasons, mainly his power. And so long as you don't abuse it then he'll aid you in any way.
"I live to serve I guess."
◺ Weaknesses ◹
- Rashness -
He'll often act on impulse and get caught up in the moment without realizing, at times risking his own life rather easily with little care.
"Basically, I don't really think much do I?"
- Sympathetic -
Matiz isn't one to judge others and is known to be quite sympathetic as he attempts to sympathize with those who have suffered.
"A little kindness can go a long way, you know?"
- Conflicted -
At times he struggles to tell the difference between right and wrong, and if mislead, he might well do something bad without meaning to.
"It doesn't happen an awful lot though."
- Friends -
Valuing friendship above pretty much anything else, Matiz will do just about anything for those he cares about. He gets a little carried away.
"I'm sure that my friends would do the same for me?"
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At a young age Matiz was taken by officials of the king, having been forcefully removed from his parents who were reluctant to see their only offspring, kept under the control of the higher ups.
But the couple didn’t have much of a choice once it was discovered that their little boy possessed a deadly power, the ability to transform into weaponry, which caused others to view him as a threat. However it was only by sheer accident that Matiz was discovered, as one afternoon he and a friend were out playing when the pair had an argument, to which the boy lost control and manipulated his arm into a blade. He unintentionally injured his friend quite severely, out in public no less. Everyone witnessed the incident and before they knew it word had spread to the king and the man had sent his people to come and collect the boy.
Soon after Matiz was locked away for some time, many of his younger days spent undergoing tests of some kind or another. After all it wasn’t everyday a child could turn into a weapon, now was it? The limits of his ability were excessively experimented with, pushing the boy to his very end point, and all just to see what he could really do. It was hoped that if perfected then they could use Matiz in some way, as a weapon, to aid them in their own efforts at battle. But Matiz was unwilling to improve himself knowing this, as the boy didn't want to be used for such causes.
It was only a short time afterward that he was abruptly removed from the officials and placed within the Maricon family, one of the better known nobles of Tilt from what Matiz had been told, for whatever reason. He was given the task of protecting and serving the couple’s young son, Ryelan. What was surprising though was how quickly the servant took to his master, as Matiz embraced the other boy as one of his own, practically. He was only young at the time as was Ryelan, but a friendly bond quickly formed between them nevertheless.
Over time their friendship gradually blossomed into that which it is today. Matiz, albeit blindly at times, would follow Ryelan wherever he went without a second thought. But it wasn’t until the pair grew older that Matiz, in-time became more serious over his role as Rylean's protector, having adopted the Maricon family as his own and in-turn finding someone worth defending, that he has loyally stayed with Ryelan ever since. And yet, with the war and rebellion around him, Matiz has still tried to feign ignorance to the conflict; but for how long that will last he doesn't know. But what he is sure of at least, is that he won’t leave his master's side because of it.
"Everyone's got a story to tell, eh? Well I guess I do too."