Ulysses, The Faceless Man
Basic Info
Name: Currently goes by Ulysses. More commonly referred to in myth as "The Faceless Man," "Strider," and "Wolfsbane"
Race: Imperial
Age: 365
Gender: Male
Personality
To those who he once knew, Ulysses was a very cold, callous, dispassionate figure, and is rather aloof, brooding, and indifferent, willing to harm both his comrades and enemies should they ever get in his way. He referred to anyone he didn't find interesting as "trash" and treats them as expendable. He met The Mentor several years ago, finding the man to have far more wisdom than he could gather in over three hundred years. The Mentor understood Ulysses and was able to get him to finally stop and look around, that not everything was as bleak as he believed. While not as he once was, Ulysses is still indifferent to most people, though now he would never turn against someone who has put their trust in him . He has seemed to find a place between despair and serenity, finally finding peace after so many years. He has given up his search for a cure to his vampirism, but never turns anyone even when he must feed. Whenever confronted, Ulysses is casual and uncaring, attempting to draw out a conversation and make small talk, which often infuriates those he is talking to. He is also known to joke around with his enemies, causing them to believe he doesn't take them seriously. Despite this, he has a feral cunning and a natural knack for quickly exploiting any openings his opponents give him.
Equipment
Ulysses carries an Ebony Bow and Elven short swords designed for quick precise attacks. His armor is a bared version of steel armor, allowing for easier movement. His most noticeable feature is his mask, which often makes him unapproachable to others. He wears "The Ring of Dawn," a small bronze ring given to him by The Mentor. The ring gives him the ability to travel in the day time with only a small tingling from the sun that often results in mild sunburn. This even happens with all the layers he usually wears. The ring also effects his strength and speed, returning it to that of a normal human, but greatly reducing his need to feed, to the point even an animal would due.
Abilities
Even when wearing the Ring of Dawn, Ulysses is incredibly quick and agile. His archery skills are often unmatched and he uses his swords to unleash a flurry upon his opponents. While not wearing the ring, he has enhanced speed, and strength matches and often exceeding that of even an orc. He knows several Illusion spells, but his stealth and natural assassin instincts make frontal confrontation rarely an issue.
History
Ulysses has gone by several names over the centuries. He was born in Anvil, a city in Western Cyrodiil, as Gerard Kelio. When he was 14 he moved to his Uncles farm who was growing too old to tend the stock. When he was 23, his Uncle finally passed away and Gerard inherited the farm. He found a pretty girl and began a family at the small stead. At 30 a stranger came a call, asking for shelter from the terrible storm. As you can guess, the stranger was a vampire, having stalked the family for the last week waiting for the right time to approach. He killed Gerard's wife and daughter, then turned him to be his servant until the Vampire grew bored with him. Well, karma is after all a spiteful lady, and the vampire felt her wraith. A group of Vampire Hunters attacked the coven, killing 18 of the 19 vampires. Gerard survived by pure chance, having been sent out to find new prey for his Master. Ulysses was on his own, knowing he couldn't fit in regular society, he drifted for nearly ten years before a stranger once again appeared before him. This one belonged to a particular group of assassins who were looking to expand their ranks. Ulysses was moved to one of the Valenwood branches and began cutting through the elven nobility quite impressively. He had developed a rather sinister reputation and personality, becoming a cold shell who was once a man. During the Oblivion Crisis, Ulysses returned to Cyrodiil, carrying out the assassinations of key political figures in order to speed up the process of succession. At this time however, the Brotherhood was falling apart due to corruption, many losing faith in their Night Mother. Ulysses wanted out, but what was left of the Black Hand wouldn't allow it. When the last Listener past on, Ulysses set fire to many Sanctuaries, effectively being the Reaper to what little power the group had left. He worked independently for a time, taking jobs offered through contacts he had established. This continued until the Great War.
During the Great War, Ulysses, going by Nero at the time, was employed by the Aldmeri Dominion to take care of several "problems." Though its not recorded, he fought The Grandmaster of the Blades in Cloud Ruler Temple. Though he won the fight, the Grandmaster left a mark himself, taking a large chunk out of Ulysses mask. He almost received the order to put an arrow through Titus Mede II before the White-Gold Concordant was signed. He disappeared once again, though he is listed as a high value target among the Thalmor. During this time his hunger was growing stronger. He was feeding almost everyday, but never turned his victims, nor killed them as it would be a useless death. He was contacted by a noble in Solitude to kill a man living outside the city. Not for vengeful reasons, like most nobles he simply wanted the land. Ulysses arrived to find the target waiting, as if expecting him. He spoke softly, causing Ulysses to drop his blades and remove his mask completely, something he hadn't done in over fifty years. After their brief conversation, Ulysses ended it with, "Then show me this world you see." Ulysses' view of the world changed. He could not be forgiven for his past crimes, but he doesn't want to be. Now, he just wants to see what this world has to offer. To date, Mentor is the only person living who knows what he looks like under the mask.
OOC
These questions will let me know a little more about you as a player.
What experience do you have with the Elder Scrolls universe?: All games since Arena, and read several of the novels.
How often do you get online?:Everyday
How often can we expect you to be able to post?: Likely every other day, but will post daily if involved in a big plot point.
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