Eugene Van Goff
Name: Eugene Van Goff
Age: 131
Description: Proud and condescending, pompous or smug, dishonest and loyal, though sometimes contradictory, these amalgamation of terms are what typically spring to mind when attempting to illustrate one such Eugene Van Goff. His appearance is not far from a nobleman, blessed with strong, regal good looks and an award winning smile. Handsome and boldly defined features are encased within ephemeral, well groomed golden locks that lovingly cling to the edges of his face, framing it flawlessly. At a considerable height of 6’2”, Eugene’s physical presence is nothing short of daunting for most, enabling him to look down at people as he is often so fond to do with his clear, sky blue eyes. Compounding his powerful aura is the ideal body for a warrior; the pinnacle of humanoid perfection, bonded together in tightly corded but well nourished muscle that help facilitate his vast reservoir of combat maneuvers.
Eugene's uniform is pressed and immaculately fitted to support his masculine build. Edges of his jacket tug at the corner of his being, but only just enough to hint at his raw capacity for brute strength. An extended collar sits upright and runs around the trunk of his neck, its rim ending just beneath his almond eyes so as not to impair his vision. Parts of his sleeves are filled with padding, over-exaggerating segments of his body's proportions in comical, yet aristocratically stylized fashions. Descending down, similar padding is incorporated into his trousers which end just below his knee-high boots. A permanent fixture on his being is the sword, sheathed and often partially hidden behind his back. The scabbard itself is lavishly decorated, coated with a layer of golden embroidering underneath polish scab red paint. Decorated as it maybe, the scabbard seems to bear little significance itself in juxtaposition to its precious cargo.
Power: Earth
Role: Protector, Sword Bearer
Race: Lares
Lares are ageless deities, beings of whom are believed to control and preserve everything within their boundary of protection. Frequently seen as guardian spirits, on rare occasions they manifest themselves as physical beings. Every lare is bound to a specific location, often a home, farm or city, but some also protect certain roads and pathways. As a spirit deity, Eugene needs zero sustenance to function. Likewise, he has no need for sleep, although he is capable to experience sensations such as pain and fatigue thanks to his mortal form. Ultimately, Eugene will continue to live until either he or the object under his protection is destroyed.
Personality: Piecing the enigmatic figure that is Eugene together, the man is best described as a self-possessed guardian of the Earth King, strong, aloof, immovable and physically imposing in ways one would typically expect from an earth user. He acts as the stone-cold hearted killer, a man of necessity and terrifying ruthlessness. In combination with his years of experience, his composure is excellent. Exceptionally rare are the times Eugene has been incapable of visibly masking his surprise or expressed anger. That is not to say Eugene is entirely immune. Eugene’s outbursts are whittled down to subtle nuances and are easily spotted by an observant eye; a slight twitch of a lip or a click of his tongue often betrays his true feelings and can serve to undermine his otherwise perfect facade.
Yet on top of this, he is also devisive, bordering on ambitious, something which is clearly reflected in his expansive earth magic capabilities and his constant bid for more information. Eugene is not so stringent a person as the rest of his cast, finding their stubbornness far too restrictive and far too imposing to live by. Instead, Eugene maintains a sharp and tempered mind. He is an intellectual possessed of a keen intelligence and battle instincts fostered over his years of deadly scenarios and life-threatening service. Likewise, these attributes give drive to an indomitable opportunist and manipulator. That said, he has a tendency for being overly confident. Though young in terms of the ageless service of Lares, Eugene is far older than most mortal races and he knows it. When it comes to fighting, as far as Eugene is concerned, he has seen it all and is better for it. His efficiency and expertise is offset by innate issues conserving group or personal relationships. Well known for his narcissism, Eugene has the awful habit of severing his interactions by simple virtue of the fact that he drives those around him away. Understandably of course, few people are able to withstand his frustrating competitiveness. Dangerously, this can also compel him into committing actions of uncharacteristic recklessness.
Underneath the slick veneer is a deep rooted loathing for the kings and their protectors. Eugene has never explained it nor gone to great efforts to display his hatred, the one thing keeping him in check likely being his binding to the Earth King; but this abhorrence exists nonetheless, meaning he is quick to blame if the dots join correctly and distrusts all others with the exclusion of himself.
History/Bio: Eugene’s circumstances are extraordinarily odd when one considers his race of origin. As a Lare, a guardian deity, it is more traditional for such beings to be tied down to a single place, a physical plane in which they would protect for the entirety of their lives. Obviously, Eugene is not your typical lare and refuses to be tied down to any one location. Eugene does not circulate around a sole domain or place; instead he guards the Earth King. If there are any interactions involving the Earth King, you can always be certain that Eugene lingers close by, watching dutifully from beyond the shadows. Yet even if he wished for it, the guardian would be physically incapable off straying beyond a certain distance for in actuality he is bonded to the Earth King. Never has he dared to disclose the consequences of wandering away from his charge for fear of revealing his weakness, though it is heavily implied that doing so would lead to incredibly painful consequences. The second mystery as to how he broke away from his original chains remains a tight lipped secret. Although to many, this could be seen as a double edged sword. To not be trapped and relegated to one place but offered the sweet, tantalizing prospect of freedom yet never be able to truly attain it is another curse in and of itself. Truly, Eugene despises this reality and is ever on the look-out for a way to liberate himself of his fate. In certain respects this makes him treacherous, but predictable if manipulated by the right minds.
The single obvious other mystery surrounding his being is the sword sheathed behind the back of his waist. The sword has never been drawn or seen in use for close combat. Indeed some even whisper that the blade itself is broken, a lost heirloom of some by forgotten era. The truth of these matters will likely remain unknown so long as Eugene refuses to share them.
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