Bleater
01-29-07, 01:50 AM
Name: William Caprus Steinbock
Age: 37
Race: Capra Nubiana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubian_Ibex) (Goat)
Hair Color: Tan/Black
Eye Color: Yellow
Height: 5' 1" bipedal (usual), 2' 1" quadripedal
Weight: 118 lb
Occupation: Engineer
Languages: Caprian (Goatspeak), Elven, Tradespeak
Personality:
William has an air of sophisticaton about him, often speaking with a british accent almost to the point of cariacture. He likes operatic music, hot tea, fine cigars, and brandy immensely. He is very intelligent, though can be stubborn as a goat (pardon the pun). As with people born under the western zodiac sign of the goat- Capricorn- William is ambitious and patient. As with those born under the chinese zodiac sign of the goat, he is creative but introverted and a meticulous perfectionist. He absolutely hates when people shorten his name to "Billy." He is a bit sarcastic when dealing with the common humanoid races; due to an underlying bitterness over years of scorn and prejudice from them. He is also very sympathetic, a bit of a softie. He loves young children and elderly people. And he often sees soldiers and swordsman as brutish and uncivilized. He has a fascination both with magical arts as well as mechanical technology.
Appearance:
William just like what he is: a walking, talking goat. He has dark tan fur with a black streak running down his chest. He has another black streak that runs from his nose straight up between his eyes and horns and to the back of his neck. He also has a pair of horns that are 18" long and curve back over his head. He has cleft hooves which he has learned to use for gripping object, though he lacks the manual dexterity of humanoid fingers. He has a keen sense of fashion (another trait shared by those born in the Year of the Goat), and generally wears a tailored silk vest. Regretably, it is much too difficult for him to find properly tailored pants or shirts that fit his frame, and he is unable to tie a necktie with his hooves. He does however wear a monocle periodically, it is kept tied to his vest by a thin chain.
History:
I do say, it really gets my goat- no pun intended- that knowledge is so oft overlooked these days. Academics is a scholarly pursuit, and should be revered, but these young rabberdasher kids- again, pun not intended- these days only seem interested in learning to swing a sword. Barbaric. Give me a good book and a nice brandy any day over that savagery.
Once an intelligent human student who enrolled at Istien University at the age of 14, William hoped to learn the wonders of bardic magic. However, a student who he had become study partners with changed that. The other student was learning transmutation, and stumbled upon a spell much too powerful for him. While he succeeded in the casting, it had a disasterous result- he irrevokably transformed William into a goat!
While he retained his intelligence, his knowledge of magic, and the ability to speak human tongues, he was vastly changed and spent the next several years trying to adapt to life as a talking goat. A scholar, he kept his refined airs as he became acclaimated, considering himself a gentleman who merely looks slightly different than other people.
Ah, yes... learning to deal with the "public". I never was a social butterfly, but becoming a candidate for the local fair's livestock show will put a damper on a gentleman's social graces rather quickly. It took time to learn how to get along with this lot again, but someone of my refinement and graces always finds a way.
Despite dealing with judgements and prejudices from the people around him, William learned to integrate back into society, and resumed his scholarly pursuits, changing his focus from magical arts to engineering. He was a brilliant pupil and took to his studies meticulously, earning high marks and a degree in Engineering. He moved and got a job in Anebrilith, where he worked on helping to improve and maintain the irrigation system of the city. He bought a house there, and was enjoying his life, despite the few irritations he would run into from rare but recurring discriminations. His fascination with technology continued, and at the same time his interest in magic rekindled. He studied both, and had contemplated the idea of trying to integrate them together: designing technology that utilizes or runs off of magic. This pursuit however, has been fruitless thus far.
My dream has been futile up to this point, but it drives me. If I cannot find my answers at home, I will have to emigrate for the time being. This is a dream I must realize if I am ever to find fulfillment.
Several months ago, his interest in expanding his knowledge in engineering led him to leave Raiaera and travel to Ettermire to study the advanced technologies there. Due to rising tensions and war preparations, he has been prevented from leaving Alerar to return to his homeland. While forced to remain in the nation, he has not been officially improsoned, nor has he officially tried to flee. Thus far all attempts have been for legitimate and legal immigration, which have not been successful; nor does he expect they will.
While his nation of origin is not publically known- at best he would be a refugee or hostage, at worst he'd be executed- he has roused a few suspicions with his requests to leave. Having been approached by several "officials", he believes he is being held in order to help Alerar in designs against Raiaera, as well as prevent his knowledge of their technologies from reaching his homeland.
War. How profane that three letters have turned me into a prisoner without a jailer, living in a cell without bars.
Skills:
Bleat - This spell is activated as it's name suggests; Steinbock opens his mouth and lets out a loud bleating roar. This bleat is much louder than a usual goat's, and creates a small cone [extends roughly 10 feet] of magic waves. A person struck by these waves gets the sensation that they are weighed down and that their limbs are very heavy. This reduces the speed of all physical activity by roughly 30%. In addition to magical slowness, they tire more easily, as they are having to exert their muscles more for physical activity. The effect lasts about 10 minutes. Using this spell makes Steinbock's throat sore, rendering him unable to use it again for several hours. (Unable to use more than once every 10 posts maximum.) This spell is considered both Earth Magic and Bardic Magic, and has no effect on those immune to those magic types.
Digestive Fortitude - Due to his very strong teeth and digestive tract, can eat anything of a hardness equal to or less than tin. Because he has four stomachs, anything he eats that cannot be digested can be safely regurgitated with no ill effects.
Engineering - Being a brilliant engineer, he is able to design and oversee the production of machines. Simple machines such as a crank-wheel or pulley system could be designed in a day or two. Moderate creations such as a furnace or water piping would take about a week. Advanced technologies- such as seige engines or steam machines- would take between two and four weeks to design, and likely require cooperation of other engineers.*
*Note that he cannot create the machines himself, merely design and create schematics or bluebrints for them.
Running - Though he prefers walking bipedally, if on all fours he can run at roughly 1.5 times the speed of an average human.
Equipment:
A fully furnished home in Anebrilith. [Currently unable to reach]
Golden pocketwatch with chain.
Leather satchel for carrying books.
Two books on Basic Magic Theory, One book on Industrial Design
Box of cigars
Monacle
Tailored, blue silk vestwith two pockets and gold buttons.
Age: 37
Race: Capra Nubiana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubian_Ibex) (Goat)
Hair Color: Tan/Black
Eye Color: Yellow
Height: 5' 1" bipedal (usual), 2' 1" quadripedal
Weight: 118 lb
Occupation: Engineer
Languages: Caprian (Goatspeak), Elven, Tradespeak
Personality:
William has an air of sophisticaton about him, often speaking with a british accent almost to the point of cariacture. He likes operatic music, hot tea, fine cigars, and brandy immensely. He is very intelligent, though can be stubborn as a goat (pardon the pun). As with people born under the western zodiac sign of the goat- Capricorn- William is ambitious and patient. As with those born under the chinese zodiac sign of the goat, he is creative but introverted and a meticulous perfectionist. He absolutely hates when people shorten his name to "Billy." He is a bit sarcastic when dealing with the common humanoid races; due to an underlying bitterness over years of scorn and prejudice from them. He is also very sympathetic, a bit of a softie. He loves young children and elderly people. And he often sees soldiers and swordsman as brutish and uncivilized. He has a fascination both with magical arts as well as mechanical technology.
Appearance:
William just like what he is: a walking, talking goat. He has dark tan fur with a black streak running down his chest. He has another black streak that runs from his nose straight up between his eyes and horns and to the back of his neck. He also has a pair of horns that are 18" long and curve back over his head. He has cleft hooves which he has learned to use for gripping object, though he lacks the manual dexterity of humanoid fingers. He has a keen sense of fashion (another trait shared by those born in the Year of the Goat), and generally wears a tailored silk vest. Regretably, it is much too difficult for him to find properly tailored pants or shirts that fit his frame, and he is unable to tie a necktie with his hooves. He does however wear a monocle periodically, it is kept tied to his vest by a thin chain.
History:
I do say, it really gets my goat- no pun intended- that knowledge is so oft overlooked these days. Academics is a scholarly pursuit, and should be revered, but these young rabberdasher kids- again, pun not intended- these days only seem interested in learning to swing a sword. Barbaric. Give me a good book and a nice brandy any day over that savagery.
Once an intelligent human student who enrolled at Istien University at the age of 14, William hoped to learn the wonders of bardic magic. However, a student who he had become study partners with changed that. The other student was learning transmutation, and stumbled upon a spell much too powerful for him. While he succeeded in the casting, it had a disasterous result- he irrevokably transformed William into a goat!
While he retained his intelligence, his knowledge of magic, and the ability to speak human tongues, he was vastly changed and spent the next several years trying to adapt to life as a talking goat. A scholar, he kept his refined airs as he became acclaimated, considering himself a gentleman who merely looks slightly different than other people.
Ah, yes... learning to deal with the "public". I never was a social butterfly, but becoming a candidate for the local fair's livestock show will put a damper on a gentleman's social graces rather quickly. It took time to learn how to get along with this lot again, but someone of my refinement and graces always finds a way.
Despite dealing with judgements and prejudices from the people around him, William learned to integrate back into society, and resumed his scholarly pursuits, changing his focus from magical arts to engineering. He was a brilliant pupil and took to his studies meticulously, earning high marks and a degree in Engineering. He moved and got a job in Anebrilith, where he worked on helping to improve and maintain the irrigation system of the city. He bought a house there, and was enjoying his life, despite the few irritations he would run into from rare but recurring discriminations. His fascination with technology continued, and at the same time his interest in magic rekindled. He studied both, and had contemplated the idea of trying to integrate them together: designing technology that utilizes or runs off of magic. This pursuit however, has been fruitless thus far.
My dream has been futile up to this point, but it drives me. If I cannot find my answers at home, I will have to emigrate for the time being. This is a dream I must realize if I am ever to find fulfillment.
Several months ago, his interest in expanding his knowledge in engineering led him to leave Raiaera and travel to Ettermire to study the advanced technologies there. Due to rising tensions and war preparations, he has been prevented from leaving Alerar to return to his homeland. While forced to remain in the nation, he has not been officially improsoned, nor has he officially tried to flee. Thus far all attempts have been for legitimate and legal immigration, which have not been successful; nor does he expect they will.
While his nation of origin is not publically known- at best he would be a refugee or hostage, at worst he'd be executed- he has roused a few suspicions with his requests to leave. Having been approached by several "officials", he believes he is being held in order to help Alerar in designs against Raiaera, as well as prevent his knowledge of their technologies from reaching his homeland.
War. How profane that three letters have turned me into a prisoner without a jailer, living in a cell without bars.
Skills:
Bleat - This spell is activated as it's name suggests; Steinbock opens his mouth and lets out a loud bleating roar. This bleat is much louder than a usual goat's, and creates a small cone [extends roughly 10 feet] of magic waves. A person struck by these waves gets the sensation that they are weighed down and that their limbs are very heavy. This reduces the speed of all physical activity by roughly 30%. In addition to magical slowness, they tire more easily, as they are having to exert their muscles more for physical activity. The effect lasts about 10 minutes. Using this spell makes Steinbock's throat sore, rendering him unable to use it again for several hours. (Unable to use more than once every 10 posts maximum.) This spell is considered both Earth Magic and Bardic Magic, and has no effect on those immune to those magic types.
Digestive Fortitude - Due to his very strong teeth and digestive tract, can eat anything of a hardness equal to or less than tin. Because he has four stomachs, anything he eats that cannot be digested can be safely regurgitated with no ill effects.
Engineering - Being a brilliant engineer, he is able to design and oversee the production of machines. Simple machines such as a crank-wheel or pulley system could be designed in a day or two. Moderate creations such as a furnace or water piping would take about a week. Advanced technologies- such as seige engines or steam machines- would take between two and four weeks to design, and likely require cooperation of other engineers.*
*Note that he cannot create the machines himself, merely design and create schematics or bluebrints for them.
Running - Though he prefers walking bipedally, if on all fours he can run at roughly 1.5 times the speed of an average human.
Equipment:
A fully furnished home in Anebrilith. [Currently unable to reach]
Golden pocketwatch with chain.
Leather satchel for carrying books.
Two books on Basic Magic Theory, One book on Industrial Design
Box of cigars
Monacle
Tailored, blue silk vestwith two pockets and gold buttons.