Thaddeus Arkwright

Brunnhold Researcher

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Thaddeus Arkwright
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Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:17 pm
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Race: Galdor
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Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:38 pm

Thaddeus Ealdwine Arkwright

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Race: Galdori
Birthday: 24 Hamis 2686
Age: 32
FC: Christian Bale
Place of Origin: Vienda, Anaxas
Current Location: Brunnhold, Anaxas
Occupation: Brunnhold Researcher

Physical Description

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Thaddeus never looked like a typical Anaxi to begin with. Sure he could pass through a crowd without notice, but there are subtle aspects to his appearance that start to belie his heritage. Through his mother’s family of both Bastian and Hessean descent, he inherited a taller stature and darker palette than he would have had were he full Anaxi. He wears his dark brown hair long and loose while keeping a well-trimmed beard. His piercing green eyes follow you at all times, giving the impression that he never blinks. It can be hard to read him these days as he seems to only wear a neutral expression on his face. The rare moments that he shows any emotion are so subtle that they can be easy to miss.

Years of travel in other countries has apparently had an effect on Thaddeus’ fashion choices. The design of his clothes coincides with current Anaxi fashion with the same neutral colors, but are accented with colorful and exquisite embroidery. At social functions, his clothes stand out even more with long flowing robes of foreign fabrics and extravagant patterns. He wears several intricate rings of varying design, and at formal dinners and parties has been seen wearing matching necklaces and several unique charms braided into his hair. Since returning, he has taken up the practice of carrying a cane, less for function and more for display.


Personality

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Thaddeus is not the same man he was when he left Anaxas. He always been known to be a lone spirit, but had still interacted with others. Now he mostly keeps to himself. The joys of life that others enjoy don't seem to have the same effect on him anymore. He may go through the motions and attend social events, but he never seems moved by any of it. It would be easy to call him cold and withdrawn, but being around him, you don't get that sense. It's almost as if he doesn't feel anything at all.

He watches and observes without actively engaging. There is no doubt in anyone's mind whether or not he's aware of what's going on around him, he watches the room like a hawk. Soldiers are known to survey every room, even when they know they are not in trouble. A lingering effect of war that most people get used to after interacting with military folk for long periods of time. When Thaddeus does it though, it can be a bit unnerving. It doesn't feel like he's just casing the room for potential danger, it feels like he's trying to read every person in the room.


Backstory

Thaddeus was born to Cornelius Arkwright, an up-and-coming Anaxi diplomat, and his wife Evelyn, a daughter of the aristocratic Vitalis family of Bastia. His parents were endlessly involved in the social functions of their rank, so left the upbringing of their young son to their servants. His early education was mostly traditional, but augmented by the people in the procession they travelled with. He picked up snippets of Riverword from the sailors, learned the constellations from the aeroship pilots, and was trained in the beginnings of combat by their Seventen guard.

At the age of 10, Thaddeus was shepherded off to Brunnhold like other children in his age. He tested with an acceptable score, but still found himself quickly trying to prove himself amongst his peers. Magic was not new to him, but the ability to cast it was. Raw power like this was intoxicating to him and he strived to gain an edge over his fellows. Though he never became top of his class, he felt accomplished in his ability to pick up new subjects and concepts quite quickly. It wasn’t long after that he received word that his father had been named the Anaxi ambassador to Bastia and that his mother was with child once more.

As he entered the years of being an upperclassman, Thaddeus found it difficult to pick a focus. Knowledge was akin to power to him and he didn’t want to limit himself to any one field quite yet. He met the elusive Professor Thorburn during this time, and she started to open up his eyes to new ways of perceiving the world. Professor Thorburn was a talented Anima researcher who spent most of her time in the field. Occasionally she would return to Brunnhold to provide updates to the university. She agreed to become Thaddeus’s advisor in return for his assistance completing the more clerical side of her work. Their work together was halted however when Professor Thorburn was found murdered.

When the Seventen investigation turned up nothing, Thaddeus refocused his career goals and began taking the courses required to join the Seventen. He spent the next five years in the Investigative Services Division, eventually reaching the rank of Ensign Inspector. However, any free time he had was used to investigate Professor Thorburn’s murder.

Tragedy struck his family when it was revealed that his little sister, Juliana, was a Passive. His father resigned his position and his parents both retreated from society. Unfortunately for Thaddeus, this news had also affected his position within the Seventen. His superiors were less trusting of him and he had more difficulty getting the populace to cooperate. It was not unexpected then when Thaddeus resigned his post and took a commission in the AAF.

When Mugroba was hit by the plague, Thaddeus was part of the army that was sent to assist. In the beginning, reports were sent back regularly, but as time went on their squad was heard from less and less. Other scouting parties were sent to try and locate them, but eventually no one could find their unit. Years passed without word and they were eventually recorded as MIA. It was a surprise to the AAF then when Thaddeus waltzed into one of the remaining camps one day.

After being detained and questioned for many weeks, Thaddeus was allowed to return to Anaxas, but with careful supervision. He had revealed very little, but was not perceived as an immediate threat. He spent some time in Vienda, reacquainting himself with society once again before moving onward to Brunnhold. There he made an unexpected request of the university that was granted after some deliberation. Thaddeus has taken up a research position at Brunnhold following in his mentor’s footsteps.

Aptitude Skills

Mental
Good
Physical
Average
Social
Poor

Focus Skills

Combat

Bladed Weapons (Beginner)

Linguistics

Estuan (Fluent)
Monite (Fluent)
Mugrobi (Conversational)
Riverword (Conversatioinal)

Magic

Perceptive (Beginner)
Quantitative (Beginner)

Professional

Investigator (Proficient)
Soldier (Beginner)


Career and Income

Occupation: Brunnhold Researcher

A position at Brunnhold that Thaddeus is just settling into. His proposed research is within the Anima field with a specific focus on the natural occurrences of Magic and the theory behind Everspells. Part of the requirement of his position is to give guest lectures and allow upperclassmen the opportunity to assist with his research. Part of his research will include field work for which he has been granted a per diem.

Income: Wealthy

Although the name has lost some influence in the social circles, the Arkwright family has long been established within the upper class. Thaddeus may not draw in a sizeable income with his current occupation, however, he has his family resources to draw upon, not to mention the small savings he built up while serving in the armed forces. If someone were to look into his accounts though, there would still be a significant portion of his income left unaccounted for. Perhaps there was more to his missing years than he has revealed so far, say a mysterious benefactor.


Housing and Inventory

Housing: City Dweller

Thaddeus has recently acquired a set of rooms within the Two Falls neighborhood of Brunnhold. Nothing ostentatious, but just adequate for when he stays in town.

Inventory

Set of Toiletries
Water Skin
Eating Utensil (2)
Tinderbox
Cane Sword
Casual Attire
AAF Uniform
Seventen Uniform
Traveling Attire
Court Robes
Moa (Amadeus)


Goals

Thaddeus is working to reintegrate himself into society and reestablish his name. Time has hopefully sufficiently passed that the Arkwright name is no longer tarnished with his sister’s status. He is still finding his place within Brunnhold, and his home and office are still sparsely decorated. His research is going to take time to establish and he has already made notes of places to visit on his excursions. Though no journey to Roannah has been undertaken in some time, he feels that eventually he will need to visit to view the Everspell over Estua himself. Though he did see his father in Vienda, he found out his parents are now living separately from each other and would like to visit his mother in Bastia. And though he cares little for her, he keeps his eyes out for his sister within the walls of Brunnhold.

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