Selascius

Name
Selascius

((No longer work in progress. But will be updated sporadically.))

Title(s)
Swordsage, Master Hunter, Ladiesman, Scoundrel and Gentleman

Physical Traits
Selascius is not the most handsome of men. Yes, he has fair hair. Yes, he grooms himself well. Yes, he has a very nice body. But not handsome. His nose is crooked. There are a few scars. And his body his more lean and with wiry strength then blatantly muscular. He has two redeeming features in the eyes of the female gender.The first being tight, strong buns. The other his eyes.

Selascius` most striking feature are his eyes: They have a twinkle, a spark of humour that light up his face. Friendly his eyes may be, but they are always on the lookout for trouble. Those smiling eyes, coupled with a winning smile plus charm and wit have made quite a few women swoon. And quite a few men very very angry.

When patrolling the streets, Selascius walks with pride and a swagger, telling the world that he is not to be trifled with. His exotic twin blades are fast becoming as well known as his name. His forearms usually lean casually on the hilts of his blades, pushing them deeper into their sheaths.

Oft when patrolling, Selas stops to talk to passersby or pretty women. Gracing both with a friendly smile and women with roving eyes.

Race and Class
Human Male Warrior or Rogue. It`s a bit unclear.

Guild
Stormwind Guard

Occupation
Lieutenant of the Stormwind Guard. Also the Guard`s representative in the Stormwind Council. He is often called on to smooth ruffled feathers and negotiate difficult diplomatic situations.

Swordsage? Swashbuckler? Whut?
Selascius is renowned as a skilled Swordman. He has given himself the title of Swordsage. When asked, he will explain that while warriors and paladins know how to wield a sword to bash at the enemy untill it stops moving. A Sword Sage defeats his opponents with his mind first, before even drawing his blades. As such Selas does not need to wear heavy smelly armour. He sees his opponent`s move before they start to swing, giving him almost too much time to dodge the blow. A Sword Sage`s knowledge of the blades trancends the cut and thrust of combat and pulls it into a mystical realm.

A Swordsage does not have to draw a blade and fall into a stance. They are ready to strike.

A Swordsage does not need a blade to cut an enemy down. They fight with their spirit.

A Swordsage does more then fight and cut people apart. They apply the principles of Swordmanship to every situation, improving their own lot and that of anyone else.

As a swashbuckler, a title given to honourable rogues who live by a personal code of honour, Selascius takes honour, and specificaly personal honour very seriously. Although he doesn`t talk about it directly, those around him have gathered the following tenents of Selascius` honour code:

First and foremost: Act with honour in all things

Second: Your word is a measure of your honour, keep it.

Third: The mark of a truly skilled swordsman is not how many fights he won. But how many fights he stopped with wit and charm

Fourth: Family is very important.

Fifth: Justice is The Fundamental Virtue. Without it, there is no morality, or society possible. So Justice MUST be upheld. Always.

Background - the man
Selascius` first claim to fame, well... renown.. were The Justice Bringers. Before that no one knew of him. People only saw "yet another adventurer". The Justice Bringers was a guild founded to help the beleagured forces of Law and Justice, by going abroad to mete out proper punishment on those that sought to evade it. Lead by "The Emperor of Booty Bay".

The "Emperor" quickly saw Selas` potential. Witnesses his daring and charming manners, he quickly made him an officer and later on one of the primary spokesmen of said guild.

By then, Selascius had already chosen his path in life: To become the greatest Swordsman in the whole of Azeroth. To walk the way of the Blade, for now and ever more. This meant more then just knowing how to hack an enemy to pieces without getting hurt. But Selas did not know what else there was.

Selas made quite a few friends and enemies there. But most importantly he came into contact with the idea of Justice. Being reasonably intelligent he soon realised a few things. His friends in the Justice Bringers made him think. Especially an unfortunate incident with an enemy that attacked Selas, even though he was trying to save his enemies ladyfriend from death.

When the Justice Bringers disbanded, for no appearant reason, Selas withdrew from Stormwind and ventured into the wilderness. To train and think and meditate.

A year passed and Selas returned. Pretty much penniless, but much wiser. Due to his poor financial state he chose to get a job. Since the Stormwind Guard were recruiting, he joined them. Partly for the money, partly to bring his ideas to the streets and test them.

Now about seven months later, he is again an officer, second to the Guard-Captain. Again, his charm and wit have landed him a position that requires him to talk. A lot. And he does so with great skill and greater pleasure...

...well he did.. untill recently.

He had grown ever more moody and sullen. Refusing to speak about what was troubling him. One night it got really bad and his best friend, the lady Niwen Mist grew tired and angry, She spoke angry words at him.

The day after he seemed on the mend. But two months later he got a letter. Her read it. Once. Twice. He tried for the third time, but his eyes filled with tears. Saying not a word he left the Command Center, leaving an astounded group of Guards behind.

He has just returned from..where ever he was. A little more grim then usual.

Background - the lover
Selascius` smiling eyes and wicked grin served him well. His abundant lack of morals and skilled kisses did the rest. He has courted many women, both Human and non-human. Not all of his attempts of courtship have ended well, or started properly. As often as not he has been slapped in the face for his avances. This did not deter him.

He has slipped into the bed of many women, but never for long. Sometimes for just a night, but mostly for a week or two. Untill now he has found three or four women deeply fascinating. There were many bed-warmers. Too many to regale, and Selas doesn`t do this lightly. Some may think him heartless, but when he speaks of the many women he woo`ed, he speaks fondly of each and every one.

There was the Night Elf Huntress, whom he met passionately. Selas had to let her go, unfortunately. A few while later he got drugged and stabbed in the chest. Not fatally.

Then there is the Human Warrior. A gruff and tough fightin` lass. No one is sure WHAT either of them saw in the other. They are and were polar opposites. Yet, as Selas tells it, another guy courted for her hand, and he lost. Usually he smiles after this and says:

"I wish the both of them the very best, because she deserves it, Of him I am not to sure, since I only know him as my rival for her love"

The last one is a mystery, since no one has seen her or them together. But sometimes Selas enters the Command Center with a smile so bright you could smite undead with it. Almost glowing with love. Most Guardsmen tread carefully then, because a wrong word could set off a long, long description of his lady`s virtues, or an attempt to think of a long, long love poem.

Background - the friend
Selascius` charm and wit have served him well. Coupled with an easy demeanor and an interest in others made him many friends. Again, too many to recount. The most notable friends are

Herius Alexander Darian

His boss and superior commander. To the surprise of critics, Selas never sucked up to the man. Courageously and passionately disagreeing with him, time and time again. Yet, his manners and insight into matters have convinced Herius to promote him.

Even if he does not understand him at all.

Selas does seem to get the job done. And he can talk and write well. Herius eagerly uses Selas` talent for words to his advantage. Ordering him to write his speeches for him. To Selas` dismay, Herius often strikes out large swathes of valid argument and poetic points, prefering a simple prosaic speech.

Lukamuss Nightstar "Emperor of Booty Bay"

When the Justice Bringers disbanded. Two close friends parted as well. Luka went to Kalimdor, to learn of his destiny. Selas went into the wilds to learn of himself. They haven`t met since. Still, if asked, Selas will mention Lukamuss as his first true friend.

Lady Niwen Mist

One of the few women that Selas did not court, for reasons unknown, since she looked good. Selas met her as a criminal. Impoverished, malnurished and maltreated, but proud and fiery. Selas almost immediately connected with her. Much to the dismay of his Warrior-'girlfriend'. Niwen confessed to her crimes, Selas then tried to levy an unusual punishment: Working the fine off. Niwen declined, rather selling everything she had or spend weeks in prison, rather then work as a servant again. Fearing her freedom lost. The two argued till deep in the night. Two shifts of guards found the pair staring angrily at each other, each argueing as though their life depended on it.

In the end Selas snapped : "Fine! If you want to destroy your chances in life and are too thick to see it, go and get me my fine in ..-any- way you can."

The two met often. Sometimes professionally, something as people. Selas placed a large order of Guard Uniforms with her. No romance bloomed, oddly enough.They were just good friends.

Yet, one day Selas oppened a letter by her hand and was teleported straight to her. There she told him of her dreadfull decision. In essence killing herself. Selas tried as much as he could to sway her, but in the end, all he did was hurt her. So he stopped talking, he stopped his shift, and did what he could to make her last hours memorable.

Family Background
Oddly enough, no one knows about Selascius` parents. It`s like they were never there. Due to Selas` passionate temperament and smiling eyes, he does have a daughter somewhere in Southshore. Most likely some children elsewhere too.

Recently another daughter sought him out, reluctantly. She looks just like her father, almost as though she is a younger, female copy of him. She inherited her fathers smiles and wit, but is much more cheerful, and fiercely independent. It took the silver-tongued man quite some effort to convince her to stay with him. Finally convincing her with promises to teach her how to wield a blade.

He does so with enthousiasm and fervour. Often being much harsher and stricter with the young girl during the lessons then outside.

Criminal Record
A few minor offenses (assault) in the last week of october and the first two weeks of september

Inspiration
Cyrano de Bergerac: I only saw the latest movie, but dang, is it spot on, on the thoughts and deeds of Selas, or any good swashbuckler. Wooing ladies with ease. Witty banter. Charming ways. Doing daring deeds. Writing beautiful poetry. (I am not yet that good) Fighting impossible odds and coming out on top. Cyrano even has a tragic true love. It`s almost as if Selas and Cyrano were written by the same person.

Which isn`t true of course. Cyrano is awesome and a very strong Type, well worth modelling over and over again. Respect Edmond Rostand.

Great movie. Definate must see.

Musashi: A book about an important and well known japanese historical figure and cultural hero. He was a ronin who travelled the land as a shugjosya (swordsman-student) who won enough renown to get a good position in a noble house. And declined. He preferred to follow the "Way of the Sword" untill the end. After a very famous duel with he faded into anonimity. Untill he wrote a famous book on swordplay and strategy: "The book of five rings"

The Three Musketeers: Ah.. the most famous of the Swashbuckling movies. What is not to love about this movie? It may be a bit overthetop, but that is what being a swashbuckler is about. This movie is about four musketeers, friendship, betrayal and loyalty. I forgot which one of the musketeers I pegged for Selas, so you be the judge ^^

On a serious note, I think Selas takes after all four of them, but is himself so different he could very well be the fifth musketeer.

Thank you Alexandre Dumas ^^

The Count of Monte Christo: Again a Great Movie. And a difficult thing for me. You see, like the Count of Monte Christo (Edmund Dantes` disguise as he returns to win his True Love) Selas is not entirely truthfull about his past. To date, only three Real live people, and three characters know of the truth. (As far as I know)

Maybe there is a bit of Abbe Faria in Selas too. Especially on the part of wit. I do try to have scathing wit when someone upsets Selas greatly

Again, thank you Alexandre Dumas *inclines head respectfully*

Personal Notes
Some stuff.

Current Status
Increasingly, Selas is growing more and more erratic in his behaviour and attendence to his duties.

Unusually he is getting more and more morose and silent

Showing up for shifts and meetings on time is also becoming an issue