Appearance

Physical Description

He has a powerful build, both from decades of battle and the strain of wearing armor. With his strength and skill combined, he can overpower almost anyone, and hold his own against creatures more powerful than him.

Body Features

He never scars or has long term complications from wounds. Once the damage heals, his flesh will knit back together perfectly, and scars will vanish.

Facial Features

He is supernaturally beautiful in a distant, strange way. His face is
alluring and alien in equal measures.

Identifying Characteristics

All of him is an identifying feature. Aasimar are not common, and any foe would recognize his set of features as a threat to their cause.

Apparel & Accessories

A mask and hood whenever he is not wearing his plate mail.

Mentality

Personal history

Lux Invicta was born in a Church of Ilmater, to a member of the Sisterhood of Suffering. An aasimar, his birth was an exceptional event, and a symbol of Ilmater’s grace. Raised amongst the order for a time, at thirteen he was sent to the Soldiery of Suffering, the paladin order associated with Ilmater. Trained and taught by the Soldiery’s paladins and priests, he grew up never doubting his purpose. In casting, swordplay and devotion he proved himself threefold, and there was little doubt of his success. At eighteen he was sent to the Grand Church to finish the spiritual side of his training. On the day of his Oath of Devotion, he prepared to step onto the platform to be recognized. But when he did so, the light did not shine upon him, and the words of his oath stuck in his throat. At that moment, the great doors at the far end of the chamber opened, and through it came a knight. His armor was worn and battered, and the blade he carried was bent and pitted with rust. The clergy stood silent as the stranger approached the dais. He stopped and faced the priest saying, “High Cleric, we have made our decision. And the Watchers have chosen him.” No law could stand against the Watcher’s right to choose their successor, and Lux was taken, the deal sealed the moment the light did not shine. He was trained further by the knight, and taught the creed of the Watchers, who’s pragmatism outweighed their zeal. Years later, Lux was recognized as a Watcher himself. The self righteousness taught by the church was gone, leaving behind only what was needed. He changed his name from the pompous one granted by the church and took the simpler and more apt name, “Arken” which means, “To watch”. He spoke his oath and, without fanfare, began the Path. Aasimar are symbols. They embody the nearest that mortals can get to perfection. Often, aasimar paladins can be the greatest mortal servants a god has, standing as a bulwark against evil. And thus, they become the target of those who would stand against light. To protect himself and those around him, Arken travels masked or in his armor, keeping his true nature hidden, all the while remaining watchful for corruption.

Education

A more formal priestly education was had at the church of Ilmater. But his true learning came later from his mentor and the knight that laid claim to him, Bergan Elhorn of the Western Watch. Bergan stripped away the self righteous pomposity taught by the church's other paladins, and trained him in the pragmatism of the Watchers.

Employment

He is affiliated with the Order of the Gauntlet, though only loosely. The Watchers lie almost completely independent of the Gauntlet, but are allied in their goals. He belongs to a loose coalition of Watchers in the North of Faerûn.

Accomplishments & Achievements

The banishment and slaying of countless harmful extraplanar beings. Much of his duty lies in lesser devils and demons, but has fought aberrations and several harmful fey that could not be convinced to return to their homes. Perhaps most notably, he is known for the slaying of a Chasme that mortally wounded a fellow Watcher. It was this action that earned him his badge. Recently, he aided in the destruction of an ancient dracolich named Dargothauth, personally destroying the creature's phylactery. In it's hoard was the Axe of the Dwarven Lords which he helped deliver to King Bruenor of Gauntlgrym. For this he was named Dwarf Friend, and given the title Arken Lichbane.

Morality & Philosophy

Arken believes powerfully in the tenets typically reserved for Redeemers, paladins devoted to the redemption of wicked people and beings and for nonviolence. He will grant any being a chance to leave peacefully, or abandon their evil. Devoted yet pragmatic, Arken is no fool. He knows that undead, demons, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, he will bring his full wrath to bear. Yet still he hopes that one day, even creatures of wickedness will invite their own redemption.

Known Languages

Common, Undercommon, Infernal, Abyssal, Celestial.

Personality

Motivation

He feels a powerful bond with the good alignment, an inborn trait from his aasimar nature. Beyond that, he feels certain that he was born with a purpose, and believes that he has found what it is. He has sacrificed a life of pleasures for one of constant pain and strife because he is absolute in his belief that what he is doing is the right thing to do.

Quotes & Catchphrases

"There is always redemption. If the light does not welcome, then who can we blame but ourselves, if they choose darkness."
 
"I do not love the sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend."
 
"You are darkness, born of vitriol and hatred. You are the clawing, creeping power that seeps and festers in the places away from the light, but you have strayed into my Watch. Give up your vestige of life and move on. You have known what it is to conquer. If you stay, you will feel what it is to burn."

Virtues & Personality perks

Arken is immensely loyal and devoted to protecting people, directly or indirectly. He is totally unyielding to adversity, and will endure any amount of suffering to slay an evil or save a life.

Social

Birthplace

Elturgard

Current Residence

He has none.

Contacts & Relations

He knows the residents of many small towns throughout the North. To many he is known as the Northern Watchman, a kind of folk hero told about by parents. The Watchman keeps them safe when dark times come, and the arrival of him in a town is a sign that bad times are over.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

A knighthood bestowed by the Order of the Gauntlet
 
Dwarf Friend
 
Arken Lichbane

Wealth & Financial state

Arken had no wealth of his own, but was granted a sizeable portion of Dargothauth's hoard. He now owns tens of thousands of gold pieces worth of coins and treasure.

Family Ties

He had a mother in the Sisterhood of Suffering, though he has not seen or heard from her since his departure from the clergy.

Speech

Arken is slow to speak, and thinks carefully before each word or phrase. He doesn't speak without reason, and will think for a long time before making a long statement. He speaks slowly and deliberately, without emotion or uncertainty in his voice.