Deimos
Nickname:
Deimos The God Slayer, Ghost of Tartarus
Age:
20
Gender:
Male
Appearance:
He stands at around 6'1" with a well defined musculature, ghostly white skin, dragon scaled demon wings and those intricate runes dotting his body Deimos has an almost haunting appearance. A mix between mysterious and imposing he exhumes a hidden and almost shadowy danger that can be unnerving to the low level player. He has long, obsidian black hair and equally colored eyes the dark hues of his eye, hair and wings are in stark contrast to his ashen skin. Designed this way by Elliot to be imposing and over all just look cool the desired effect is not lost in game. Deimos has the appearance of a tortured ghost from hell itself. Deimos is known not to wear any armor aside from his dragon scale gauntlets that match his dragon scale greaves and boots. He instead forgoes the protection most choose in upperbody armor for magic runes that are tattooed onto the avatars skin in order to increase his speed, agility and dexterity. These runes appear as mystical purple tattoos that dot his body. His wings are, like what little armor he wears, dragon like in appearance and with the defense boost he gets from dragon skin he often times uses them as a form of shield. While obviously this secondary ability to his wings has no where near the defense level of a true shield it has saved valuable HP for him in the past.
Elliot Gordon
Nickname:
None
Age:
17
Gender:
Male
Appearance:
Elliot is about as tall as his online avatar standing about 6'1", only an inch shorter. The extra inch for Deimos was literally a typo that Elliot never had the care to adjust. A pale individual with a thin body type, like most online gamers Elliot designed his avatar to be the ideal version of himself. Elliot is pale skin, a fact that he was often teased for as kid growing up in New Jersey, so as a result his character is not only pale but pale as a ghost and uses that appearance to add to his persona. Elliot's hair is dark like Deimos as well just no where near as long. The shaggy lengthy its at now is merely out of a lack of attempt to go get his hair cut. Unlike his avatar Elliot is neither imposing or intimidating in appearance. Instead has a rather awkward, anti social personality being the type to much rather spend time reading comics or browsing Reddit on his laptop alone in his room.
Personality
Quiet, anti social and smart Elliot Gordon is the definition of the unpopular nerd loner. Growing up in New Jersey with a football star older brother who is all muscle and no mind and a bubbly, sweet sister who is easily one of the most popular girls in their high school Elliot almost doesn't even fit in with the rest of his family. While his older siblings constantly try to get Elliot out there and put him around other people Elliot just secludes himself more. Social situations make him uncomfortable. Other people are too dissimilar for him to connect with. This kind of behavior has led those around him to discern two opinions about Elliot, he's either rude or just weird. Neither one are particularly that helpful to his non existent reputation. While his brother and sister love him dearly they struggle to understand him and as his only "friends" it makes it all the harder for Elliot to open up when the only people he could confide in just don't get him.
Alone in his dark room Elliot finely feels normal. It is here that his creativity, his intelligence and his passions come alive. Elliot is a gifted artist, drawing all of his favorite comic book characters in amazing detail. He's a talented writer as well from writing short stories and online role plays to even his own series of fantasy novels about his avatar character, Deimos. He enjoys his alone time immensely where he's not pressured to do things he doesn't want to or act a certain way just to fit in. Alone he can finally be himself. His love of MMO's is no doubt his subconscious finding an outlet for him to be social without actually interacting with people face to face. Online he's a different person, a hero, a villain, a king, a ship captain, a space commando, anything he can imagine and in that world he can truly shine. He loves MMO's for the escape it gives him, the ability to live another life and be another person. Online is the only place he's made real friends and had real connections with people because it allows people to see what makes him special where in real life his introverted personality usually hides that from everyone else.
Background
Elliot grew up in New Jersey to parents that don't notice him, siblings that don't understand him and classmates that overlook him. His life has been a gray blur of mediocrity where he only existed in the background of everyone else's life. Neither rich nor poor Elliot's father is a State Trooper and his mother is a nurse the family has money coming in but are by no means wealthy. His parents busy professional lives have only compounded Elliot's solitary lifestyle as they are rarely around to grant him any form of solace. The one thing he dos have is his hobbies. His writing, his art and his gaming have been his only outlets throughout his life. As an avid gamer he learned about Conquest of Babylon Online long before the press got a hold of it via online forums. Once hearing about the level of in depth character development, quest types and hidden unlockables Elliot couldn't wait to get his hands on it. He was one of those daring few who camped out for days on end to get his hands on one of the first copies. The day he picked up his pre-order he rushed home to play it and was blown away. The level of detail, realism and over abundance of quests were astonishing.
Finally it seemed Elliot was going to have a semi-social life as the game lent players to interact in almost the same way you would in real life except now with magic battle axes and bat wings. His enjoyment was at an all time high until the day he went to sign out and discovered the option missing from the start menu. Other players around him were experiencing the same, what they thought at the time, glitch until they were all transported to the starting town and a god like being appeared to them. The devious reality of what this figure had done had been made clear and panic set in. Some wept, others ran but Elliot or Deimos as it was now did what he always did. He found a quiet, dark corner to go and seclude himself.
Enveloped in darkness and his dragon like wings Deimos struggled to come to terms with what had happened. He was trapped, trapped like a rat in this killing maze designed by some madman. He had never done an important thing in his life, he was insane if he thought he'd be like those adventurous heroes who thought they could best the challenges of the tower. He was just some kid from Jersey... That's when it hit him. Not here he wasn't. In the world of Conquest of Babylon Online he wasn't just some nobody. He was Deimos, the pale dragon winged warrior. In fact he was now locked in the only element he was skilled at. He took a moment to think about his characters build and play style. It was designed after years of online game play and other MMO's. He drew on that experience and found not only comfort in it but confidence. Where Elliot was unimpressive Deimos exhumed power. He could do this, he could fight his way out of this death trap... but did he want to?
Deimos left the starting town that day armed with only a starter blade and some minor runes. He went on to power level his way solo. Where most players shared XP through traveling in parties and working with a guild Deimos bore all the risk yet gained all the reward. While not equipped with the best gear yet his skill was impressive to say the least. In the three weeks since release Elliot had done little else but play CBO. He was determined to reach a high level and do so quickly while at the same time craft his much needed weaponry. Working as a solo player allowed Deimos to level up quickly and soon he was gaining a reputation as a mysterious loner player who would disappear for days on end and return to town at a much higher level and with copious amounts of loot. Yet it wasn't until Deimos' first party invite that his story really started to get told and it was also on this particular adventure that he gained his epic weapons and the names of God Slayer and Ghost of Tartarus.
The party consisted of skilled but low level players who had worked up the courage to ask the solitary demon if he wanted to throw in with them stating that having a higher level party member could tip the tide in their favor for this particular quest. The quest was to discover an legendary chest called Pandora's box that within was supposed to be truly powerful loot. The leader of the party, a human named Guin said that he gotten the tip from a beta player who was said that he wasn't stupid enough to get himself killed over some gear that may or not be there. Guin seemed sure that the loot was not only there but that it could be shared among the party of five. Deimos was skeptical but signed on anyway thinking at the very least he could test himself against some higher level monsters.
A test he got ten fold when the party reached the location of Pandoras Box. Located in the base of a volcano deep underground in a dungeon map called Tartarus, the party made their way through this hell of fire and chaos. They fought countless waves of fire harpees, molten rock cyclops and chaos ghouls until they reached the final chamber. The group had fought hard but with Deimos safeguarding them they all made it to the final room. Here they found the dungeon boss and were horrified at his level and power. A demon NPC who was dubbed Ares he was a massive humanoid boss with flaming hair and spider like appendages but his most fearsome weapon was the great sword called Godsbane. The legendary weapon carved through the party with ease. They lost three members in the blink of an eye leaving only Guin and Deimos. Both were low on health and wouldn't last long against this high level boss. Their future looked bleak and short until Deimos stepped in front of Guin, putting himself between Ares and his last remaining party member. A fire in his dark eyes he leveled a glare at the boss. He told Guin to stay back and he dove in. The runes on his body began to glow and radiate as he unleashed their magic at optimum capacity. To watch the fight Guin later said was like watching streaks of black lighting. He was so fast Deimos could barely be seen as he came at Ares again and again. His enchanted long sword was weak in comparison but was slowly chipping away at the boss. The battle was fierce and hard fought but in the end Deimos defeated Ares single handedly. As Ares dematerialized and the XP was slotted to the two remaining party members Pandoras Box was revealed next to Godsbane. Guin reached for Godsbane but at the last minute offered it to Deimos stating that since he killed Ares he should get the blade. Deimos refused gifting the blade to Guin since it was obvious that not only did he want the blade more but it favored his fighting style of large two handed weapons.
What Deimos got in return however was the bounty of Pandoras Box. Guin told Deimos that whatever was in the box was his to keep for not only saving his life and defeating Ares but for giving him the sword as well. Deimos opened the box that day to find a pair of legendary weapons called the Blades of Chaos. It is these upgradeable legendary magical weapons that he has used from that day on as the one known as the Ghost of Tartarus, The God Slayer.
Equipment
Blades of Chaos
The Blades of Chaos are legendary one of the kind weapons only available through completing the Pandora's Box hidden quest. These blades are incredibly unique because of their use and classification in game. A mix of short sword and chain weaponry the blades are affixed to magical chains that wrap around and secure themselves to the players forearm. The player can then throw the blades and spin them for devastating mid range and short range combos with tremendous speed and power. The blades magically return to the wielders hands for follow up strikes and can be used for radial attacks as easily as front end assaults. The blades are infused with what is called the Chaos Rage which is a fiery type of power that imbues the blade during combat. This Chaos Rage grows as the attacks are strung together for combos. The higher hit combos the more power is expelled from the blades giving splash damage and fire damage. The Chaos Blades are fully up-gradable for use with alternate power types but magic stones must be located that are known as God's Stones. God Stones are one of a kind, useful for nothing other than the upgrading of theses weapons and are scattered throughout the world, usually locked away in dangerous dungeons or towers. Always guarded they are a constant goal of Deimos to collect them all to fully upgrade his blades.
Dragon Skin Greaves and Gauntlets.
After hunting down and slaying the Frost Dragon, Laufey, Deimos looted the body fro his scales before bringing to a gifted blacksmith to forge them into the greaves and gauntlets he no uses in combat. What look like pants, boots and large glove like armbands these pieces of armament are lightweight and have a high resistance to damage. They also grant Deimos an near invulnerability to frost damage due to the dragon they were taking from being a frost dragon.
The Belt of Ares
Looted from Ares body the Belt of Ares grants the wearer a boost to strength and damage. It also grants attack multipliers in combat druing combos which works tremendously well in tandem with the Blades of Chaos.
Potions
Healing and mana potions
Runes of the Night Wing
These magical runes appear as purple tattoos on the wearers body. They boost the wearers speed, agility and reflexes to dizzying levels yet are rendered null and void if the wearer cover the markings up with any upper body armor.
Magic Abilities
Rage of the Titans
A mid level combat spell that buffs the users strength, damage, defense for a limited amount of time. While the spell is active the player cannot stop attacking or the spell will cease. While the spell is active the player seems to become engulfed in a golden fire like light as he/she deals damage to all nearby foes in a deadly spectacle of damage. The spell does not last but a few seconds but in that time a tremendous amount of damage can be dealt.
Rage Obliterates All!
Darkling Storm
A Dark/Demon based spell in which the caster summons a small tornado like whirlwind filled with tiny bat like shadow gremlins. The whirlwind, once cast travels forward in a straight line and deals damage to whatever gets in the way. The darklings within the storm will latch onto whoever gets struck by the whirlwind and sap additional HP in small but lasting amounts.
Darkness Consumes!
Hellspawn Storm
An improved version of Darkling Storm. Also a Dark/Demon based spell but with an added Hellfire boost in which the caster summons a much larger tornado like whirlwind filled with bat like shadow beasts the size of dogs. The whirlwind, once cast homes in on a target and deals massive damage to whatever gets in the way. The Hellspawn within the storm will savagely assault anyone within the radius of the whirlwind and acts as pet spells once the whirlwind dissipates.
Hellfire Hungers for Blood!
Javelin of the Fallen
A projectile based spell that costs minimal mana to cast. The caster summons a ghostly javelin and hurls it at great distances. The Javelin has the potential to impale victims which pins them to the ground and leaves them open for further attack.
Javelin
Phalanx Fury
This is one of Deimos few "defensive" spells in which he falls to a knee and calls for the help of long since dead warriors. Instantly a defensive barrier a what appear to be ancient greek shield appear and surround Deimos, protecting him from any incoming damage. The spell only lasts for a few seconds because once he is protected the shields then all lash out in unison with a single simultaneous shield bash and spear thrusts, damaging all who are in the damage radius which is not much further than a few feet. This spell work well when surrounded by enemies who favor close range attacks.
Give Them Nothing!
Skills
Warriors Vengeance
A simple but effective four hit combo consisting of two light attacks, one sweeping attacking and one heavy attack to finish. The Blades of Chaos are hurled forward in quick succession before both are sung around the users head striking any within hit radius before finally both are brought down over the head down to the ground in front of the user. The range for the combo is mid as the chains of the blades grant the distance. The final heavy strike at the end of the combo deals splash damage.
Down from the Sky
An aerial combo usable only by winged players ie demons/ angels. The user swoops down form above and lashes out with the chaos blades in an X formation to begin the combo. Once the cross attack strikes it is immediately followed up by landing behind the target and bringing both blades down in a heavy overhead strike. The chained blades strike the target and the ground with tremendous force dealing splash damage and a pop up. While the target is in the air the quick light strikes are dealt from the blades before both blades are swung at the limit of their chains in a wide arc sending the target flying back and spinning in the air. During the combo the blades radiate chaos fire adding extra damage to each strike.
God of War
A devastating eight hit combo that begins with a dash attack, to be used in conjunction with wings if applicable, the initial dash takes the target off their feet. As the are shot back the Blades of Chaos are sent out and impale the target. The target is then pulled back and slammed on the ground after being swung over the head of the user. Once on the ground three quick light attacks are dealt in a stabbing fashion to the downed target. The user then leaps into the air for added momentum before both blades are brought down to impale the target. The target is then lifted off the ground, still impaled to the blades, and kicked off the blades. During the combo the blades radiate chaos fire adding extra damage to each strike.
Fearless Charge
A one hit heavy dash attack. The user covers a large amount of ground at lightning speeds and collides with the target, bringing down both blades in a cross the body slash.
Chaos Cyclone
A deadly 360 degree radial attack in which the Blades of Chaos are swung around the body in alternating concentric circles dealing both high and low attacks. In total it is a fifteen hit combo but is designed to be used against groups to deal damage to multiple enemies at once and create distance.
Orion's Harpoon
A pop up combo that begins with a slow to start but heavy pop up attack where both blades are swing from low to high striking the target and sending them into the air. Once airborne the target is impaled with one of the blades and slammed to the ground on the other side of the user. If timed correctly each slam can result in another pop resulting in a total combo of three slam pop ups to end the combo.
Hyperion Ascension
A multi hit chain combo where it begins with a jump and two quick reaching slash attacks followed by a spinning vertical attack that deals four strikes. The user then lands to do a sweeping swing that takes the legs out form underneath the target before immediately bring both blades down in a hard swing dealing high damage.
More to come...
Passives/Techniques
Runes of the Night Wing
Massive boost to the bearer's speed agility and reflexes.
Solace of the Fallen
When in party's every member of the party who falls in combat boost the users strength, speed and damage output.
Beast Mastery
The ability to calm animal NPC that would serve as enemy combatants. At high levels this could be used to turn wild NPC animal into temporary pets in combat. NPC animal cannot be higher level than user.
Swiftness
The user's movement speed is increased.
Demon's Power
Speed, Strength, and Dark Magic attack power are all increased, but the user is weak to light magic and silver weaponry.
Cooking
Cooking.
True Sight
The ability to see that which is hidden through spells, stealth buffs, or hidden doors/rooms. Useful in hunting for valuable items or in combat.
God Slayer
A Passive unique to Deimos alone. This passive grants considerable resistance against to all incoming damage when fighting bosses that exceed the users level by ten levels at minimum. This passive also boosts speed, reflexes, strength and damage output tremendously.