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theirondragon) wrote2017-08-20 03:39 am
theirondragon) wrote2017-08-20 03:39 am
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OUT OF CHARACTER:
Name/Handle: Heather
Contact: vikael @ plurk; discord: prettyvikael#0221
Reference: Kenkai
Other characters: n/a
IN-CHARACTER:
Character name: The Iron Bull
Character journal:theirondragon
Series name: Dragon Age
Canon notes:
Female Cousland (warrior) was the Hero of Ferelden
→ Alistair and Cousland rule
Female Hawke (Mage)
→ Sided with mages in Kirkwall
→ Anders was killed
Female Trevelyan (Mage) was Inquisitor
→ Sided with Mages
→ Mages were allied
→ Recruited all companions
→ Celene reconciled and rules alone
→ Bull went into the Fade w/ Inquisitor
→ Bull encouraged to save the Chargers/became Tal-Vashoth
Canon-point: After completion of his personal quest Demands of the Qun
Species: Qunari
History: Dat wiki, yo
Personality:
While not something the Bull is fully conscious of, one of the reasons he's survived, mentally, all the tragedy and combat he's endured is his semi-conscious ability to compartmentalize. In essence, there are three distinct but unified aspects of The Iron Bull: Hissrad, The Iron Bull, and Bull. Hissrad is his logical, analytical, deeply thinking side, capable of deception and subterfuge to attain his goals, and heavily calculated and tactically minded. Some of these traits are part of his Ben-Hassrath training, giving him a very "Big Picture" perspective and pragmatic approach to most situations, people, places, and objectives. Qunari have very specific roles and tenets governing the use of magic and the control of mages (up to and including binding them and sealing their lips lest a demon be summoned), yet the Bull understands mages are not the demonic summoners the Qun defines them as, going to far as to welcome a Dalish apostate into his own inner circle in the Chargers.
The clearest distinction the Bull has, though, is one he actually illustrates himself: The Iron Bull is a weapon. "The Iron Bull" is that unbridled rage, that blood-lust and need to rampage, the lust for mayhem and thirst for violence. The Iron Bull views enemies on the battlefield as simply that, enemies in need of slaughter. He revels in the chaos of a battle, fueled by the deeply Qunari tenet of bringing order to Chaos. The more powerful the display the more exciting the battle, and he loves swapping battle stories when things were particularly awesome. Now that he's Tal-Vashoth, the Bull realizes he needs an outlet for this aspect of his mind, but he suffices with having bad guys to fight, or a damned good sparring partner, but that doesn't stop him from making sure people know how to take him down, if the need ever arises.
Bull is a deeply caring and nurturing individual, protective and supportive of those closest to him, and innocents with an almost dogmatic devotion. His deepest fear, after all, stems from the possibility the aggression within him could bubble over and result in him hurting people he cares about, but that same aggression can be turned against those who've hurt his loved ones and there is no escaping the Bull's wrath if it ever happens. Now that he's been named Tal-Vashoth, those loved ones and tight-knit family, who he chose over the ingrained tenets he was raised on, are his focus, as is his dedication to the Inquisition's and closing the damned demon-spitting hole in the sky.
In interaction, the Bull is laid back, loves a good joke (or a really bad one, puns included), a good drink, and a good story. His enjoyment of action and of a good fight "really gets the blood pumping", and he's not above goading someone into a fight if it's going to be awesome. At first glance a brutish thug who's quick to jump into a fight and not think it through (which he is known for, it's how he lost his eye after all), he's just as quick to pick up a book to read up on a subject than he is to go in half-cocked and ready to fight.
While he isn't as dogmatically afraid of mages and demons as most Qunari, he is easily unsettled by things that are strange or out of the ordinary, or could be spiritual or demonic in origin. He'd rather leave the understanding of magic and its endeavors to the mages along with all that other "magic crap", but he has no problems fighting alongside them or trusting them at his back, if they've earned that trust. He's able to see the benefits of magic, but is more apt to trust a really big sword than a magic spell to save the day at the end of it all.
The Iron Bull is a big man with a lot of big appetites and who finds the most enjoyment in pushing all things to their limits, and finding out where those limits are. The Qunari are very open about their sexual appetites, and the more prudish nature of the south is still a point of cultural disagreement for the Qunari. Quite frankly, he thinks it's silly that people keep that stuff all wrapped up, that the sexual tension aroused after a good fight, or a good dinner, or a hell, a good game of cards shouldn't be something hidden, and somebody should just go do something about it. Fighting, fucking, drinking, food, those are the things enjoying life is all about, and the more of all of that, the better. He takes his challenges fooling around in the bedroom as seriously as he takes a fight on a battlefield, finding the most enjoyment in pushing himself and his partner (or partners, just ask those three kitchen maids) to the limits of their endurance. Watch words are of the upmost importance, of course. Pain is nice, and the sort of pleasure that ends up in bent bed frames and torn sheets is awesome, but knowing when to stop is more so.
In essence, the Bull likes things simple: go in, do the job, get out, have a drink or six afterwards, try not to think about all the creepy shit you saw on the way. If you have to, that's fine. A good bit of violence will get all that worked out of your system, keep your head straight. If you've earned his loyalty, he'll stand beside you through whatever you need him to, and he'll never waver, no matter how uncomfortable it makes him, and he takes his jobs as seriously as he takes his personal relationships. If the Bull had given his word to stand with you, then that's where he's going to be, until all the asses you need to get kicked have been.
Abilities: Iron Bull speaks fluent Trade and Qunlat (the official language of the Qunari). He's exceptionally observant, analytical, and tactically minded. He was trained as a spy for the Ben-Hassrath in the subtle art of reading what people aren't saying based on body language and inflection. He he also very skilled at reading what people don't say based on verbal and demonstrated emotional cues. Also, he's a specialist in using 2-handed weapons, and is a Reaver. Basically, he swings around really big weapons (be they hammers, axes, or swords), and cuts things into pieces. Also, the more someone hits him, the angrier he becomes, and the stronger his abilities at the cost of defense.
Augment Skillset: Civilian - Maintenance
Sample: DriftFleet TDM
Name/Handle: Heather
Contact: vikael @ plurk; discord: prettyvikael#0221
Reference: Kenkai
Other characters: n/a
IN-CHARACTER:
Character name: The Iron Bull
Character journal:
theirondragonSeries name: Dragon Age
Canon notes:
Female Cousland (warrior) was the Hero of Ferelden
→ Alistair and Cousland rule
Female Hawke (Mage)
→ Sided with mages in Kirkwall
→ Anders was killed
Female Trevelyan (Mage) was Inquisitor
→ Sided with Mages
→ Mages were allied
→ Recruited all companions
→ Celene reconciled and rules alone
→ Bull went into the Fade w/ Inquisitor
→ Bull encouraged to save the Chargers/became Tal-Vashoth
Canon-point: After completion of his personal quest Demands of the Qun
Species: Qunari
History: Dat wiki, yo
Personality:
While not something the Bull is fully conscious of, one of the reasons he's survived, mentally, all the tragedy and combat he's endured is his semi-conscious ability to compartmentalize. In essence, there are three distinct but unified aspects of The Iron Bull: Hissrad, The Iron Bull, and Bull. Hissrad is his logical, analytical, deeply thinking side, capable of deception and subterfuge to attain his goals, and heavily calculated and tactically minded. Some of these traits are part of his Ben-Hassrath training, giving him a very "Big Picture" perspective and pragmatic approach to most situations, people, places, and objectives. Qunari have very specific roles and tenets governing the use of magic and the control of mages (up to and including binding them and sealing their lips lest a demon be summoned), yet the Bull understands mages are not the demonic summoners the Qun defines them as, going to far as to welcome a Dalish apostate into his own inner circle in the Chargers.
The clearest distinction the Bull has, though, is one he actually illustrates himself: The Iron Bull is a weapon. "The Iron Bull" is that unbridled rage, that blood-lust and need to rampage, the lust for mayhem and thirst for violence. The Iron Bull views enemies on the battlefield as simply that, enemies in need of slaughter. He revels in the chaos of a battle, fueled by the deeply Qunari tenet of bringing order to Chaos. The more powerful the display the more exciting the battle, and he loves swapping battle stories when things were particularly awesome. Now that he's Tal-Vashoth, the Bull realizes he needs an outlet for this aspect of his mind, but he suffices with having bad guys to fight, or a damned good sparring partner, but that doesn't stop him from making sure people know how to take him down, if the need ever arises.
Bull is a deeply caring and nurturing individual, protective and supportive of those closest to him, and innocents with an almost dogmatic devotion. His deepest fear, after all, stems from the possibility the aggression within him could bubble over and result in him hurting people he cares about, but that same aggression can be turned against those who've hurt his loved ones and there is no escaping the Bull's wrath if it ever happens. Now that he's been named Tal-Vashoth, those loved ones and tight-knit family, who he chose over the ingrained tenets he was raised on, are his focus, as is his dedication to the Inquisition's and closing the damned demon-spitting hole in the sky.
In interaction, the Bull is laid back, loves a good joke (or a really bad one, puns included), a good drink, and a good story. His enjoyment of action and of a good fight "really gets the blood pumping", and he's not above goading someone into a fight if it's going to be awesome. At first glance a brutish thug who's quick to jump into a fight and not think it through (which he is known for, it's how he lost his eye after all), he's just as quick to pick up a book to read up on a subject than he is to go in half-cocked and ready to fight.
While he isn't as dogmatically afraid of mages and demons as most Qunari, he is easily unsettled by things that are strange or out of the ordinary, or could be spiritual or demonic in origin. He'd rather leave the understanding of magic and its endeavors to the mages along with all that other "magic crap", but he has no problems fighting alongside them or trusting them at his back, if they've earned that trust. He's able to see the benefits of magic, but is more apt to trust a really big sword than a magic spell to save the day at the end of it all.
The Iron Bull is a big man with a lot of big appetites and who finds the most enjoyment in pushing all things to their limits, and finding out where those limits are. The Qunari are very open about their sexual appetites, and the more prudish nature of the south is still a point of cultural disagreement for the Qunari. Quite frankly, he thinks it's silly that people keep that stuff all wrapped up, that the sexual tension aroused after a good fight, or a good dinner, or a hell, a good game of cards shouldn't be something hidden, and somebody should just go do something about it. Fighting, fucking, drinking, food, those are the things enjoying life is all about, and the more of all of that, the better. He takes his challenges fooling around in the bedroom as seriously as he takes a fight on a battlefield, finding the most enjoyment in pushing himself and his partner (or partners, just ask those three kitchen maids) to the limits of their endurance. Watch words are of the upmost importance, of course. Pain is nice, and the sort of pleasure that ends up in bent bed frames and torn sheets is awesome, but knowing when to stop is more so.
In essence, the Bull likes things simple: go in, do the job, get out, have a drink or six afterwards, try not to think about all the creepy shit you saw on the way. If you have to, that's fine. A good bit of violence will get all that worked out of your system, keep your head straight. If you've earned his loyalty, he'll stand beside you through whatever you need him to, and he'll never waver, no matter how uncomfortable it makes him, and he takes his jobs as seriously as he takes his personal relationships. If the Bull had given his word to stand with you, then that's where he's going to be, until all the asses you need to get kicked have been.
Abilities: Iron Bull speaks fluent Trade and Qunlat (the official language of the Qunari). He's exceptionally observant, analytical, and tactically minded. He was trained as a spy for the Ben-Hassrath in the subtle art of reading what people aren't saying based on body language and inflection. He he also very skilled at reading what people don't say based on verbal and demonstrated emotional cues. Also, he's a specialist in using 2-handed weapons, and is a Reaver. Basically, he swings around really big weapons (be they hammers, axes, or swords), and cuts things into pieces. Also, the more someone hits him, the angrier he becomes, and the stronger his abilities at the cost of defense.
Augment Skillset: Civilian - Maintenance
Sample: DriftFleet TDM