Lucian Tenebrae: The Scaltyr Hunter

Written by Lucian Tenebrae

Lucian Tiberius Gaius Materis Tenebrae

Who's Lucian Tenebrae? Just the most badass Hunter in the entire group. Nah, not really actually. I'm just a guy who likes to hunt, likes to drink, and likes to party. I'm a Scaltyr, a bloodsucker to racists out there and evil to them as well. But I'm not that bad. I just like to have fun. Just so happens that fun comes from doing things that other people wouldn't do in public. But eh, that's the life of Lucian.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

I'm a lean, fighting machine who can lay waste to most people in my way. I have no scars or injuries anyway since I'm too fast to get hit.

Body Features

Most comparisons I hear about my skin is that it's dark chocolate. Despite being from the north, my family has a streak of dark colors running through our bloodline and I turned out pretty fine apparently. Thanks to the work I do and my general metabolism, I have a lean body with muscle as well.

Facial Features

Well, I've been told I look a lot like my father though not as much as Lucius... which doesn't make sense since we're identical twins. Anyway, I have a strong jawline with slightly pronounced cheekbones. My skin's usually smooth since I know how to take care of my face. I kinda have to when I'm constantly flirting and being as charismatic as I can be. Oh, there's the red eyes with black sclera, typical of pureblood Scaltyr.

Special abilities

I'm alive so I obviously have magic. I'm pretty good at blood magic thanks to my Scaltyr heritage. I mainly drink from people and animals to boost myself in strength, speed, and magic. Though, not many people are cool with that so it's not that common for me to use. The other thing is Umbramancy, or Shadow magic as most of us like to call it. I'm a fan of this one, able to use the shadows to grab people and things or even hit someone with raw shadows.

Apparel & Accessories

I may have left House Tenebrae but I'm still keeping the color scheme: black and red. I usually wear a black vest/coat with a pronounced collar that I never try to fold down. Eh, I think they add character. There are red straps on the coat that let me close it when I need. Underneath that, it's usually a red shirt that's crimson. Add in fingerless gloves and you got the Lucian look.

Specialized Equipment

Well, I'm a monster hunter so I have to wear armor. The chest piece is usually plate at the neckline and scale mail over the rest. My collar will usually be folded at that so it doesn't block my peripheral vision. A black cloak from back home is usually on top of that before I put on pauldrons of the same color scheme as my armor. Some people find it weird but I think I look rather dashing. Other than that, my weapon of choice is a halberd, made of black steel. Pretty heavy thing but I'm a Scaltyr. Last special thing I got is the badge of the Hunters: two swords in an X behind a dragon and the phrase "The First and Last of Abavale" written across the top and bottom. Smooth guys, smooth.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

My story? Eh. It's not interesting really. But if you want to hear it, who am I to stop you?

I was born in Aslandail, the home realm of the Scatlyr. More specifically, the Shadow Lands. A lovely little region where we happen to get a blood sun 4 months out of the year. Doesn't that just sound lovely? Anyway, I was born to Adrian Tenebrae and Aurora Tenebrae, a happy little noble family in the region. You see, House Tenebrae was one of the most influential houses throughout the region. They even had some volume in the royal court of Aslandail. So you can tell that my family thinks highly of themselves as a result. Well, before a Tenebrae couple decides to have a child, they visit their local shadow priest to have the Shadow Lords divine the fate of their children. Adrian was a proud Tenebrae member so he couldn't just ignore tradition. That'd just be awful. So with his blushing new wife in tow, he went to visit his local priest.

Looking back, I really think everyone was pranking my father since they told him he would have twin boys and they would bring fame and glory to house Tenebrae. Adrian was ecstatic to learn this and couldn't wait to have his first two children. From what my mother told me, nights were a lot more fun for both of them after that day. One of those times took and 9 months later, Adrian and Aurora had two kids. My older-by-a-few-seconds brother, Lucius, and me, Lucian. (My father was never good at naming his children to be honest. After us, my mother took over for names.)

At first, my father thought he hit the jackpot. He doted on both of us, making sure we had the best tutors and the finest fighting instructors. He brought us to court every day to make sure we understood how to act in public and in private. At first, I took to it in stride since Lucius did. The two of us were inseparable after all. But it eventually got boring. The same thing day in and day out. Wake up, eat, have lessons on some random event in Aslandailian history, get knocked to the ground in fighting lesson, etc, etc. It just got boring after a while. I tried to inject a little fun into the mix but it seems like no one seems to be a fan of not taking things seriously for once.

By the time we reached our teenage years, I was already sick of the nobility thing. All the pretending, all the smiling, all the lessons that meant nothing. I just wanted to have some fun. So when I was 16, I decided to sneak out of the house and visit the fun side of town. A lot of incubi and succubi were there and boy, did they know how to party. Had a lot of first times that night but I have a great time on top of it. I managed to keep this hidden from my family, being the professional and proud Tenebrae during the day and the wild, ravenous Lucian at night.

Started getting into a bit of crime too, just for fun anyway. Unfortunately, I was the wrong person to do that since Lucius took to the Shade Guards more than anything else. He saw them as honorable warriors who protected the people, blah blah blah. Turns out having a criminal brother and a lawful brother makes for very tension-filled dinners eventually. Lucius found out, of course, when we were in our 20s and asked (read: told) me to stop having so much fun. Well, I agreed to stop the crimes but I still went down to party. By the time I hit my 30s, my dear old dad found out. Let's just say he wasn't happy. Though, that was probably because he found an incubus and succubus in my bed. Hey, I was tired of spending money another place and coming back in the morning. If anything, I was saving money.

But anyway, father was horrified by it and tried to lecture me about how much shame I would bring to House Tenebrae if anyone found out about this. How he would be ashamed. How my grandfather would be ashamed. Let me just get to the chase: I couldn't' give two shits what everyone else thought. If I had to be a noble, I was going to have as much fun as I wanted while being one. Let's just say that I didn't show up at family dinners all that often anymore.

So life went on. My habits started spreading to other nobles like as well. Wives and Husbands of people satisfied by me were pissed but it's not like there was much they could do. I belonged to one of the most prestigious houses (excuse me while I throw up). So obviously, I became the black sheep of the family but who cared? I was having the time of my life plus I got to do what I wanted.

So I obviously wasn't being greatness like Adrian wanted and he decided to focus on Lucius. The Crimson Sun. He joined the Shade Guards and shot up the ranks during those years, eventually reaching the rank of Captain by the time we were in our 50s. Everyone praised him and gave him everything since he was a good son. I felt proud of him. Good for him to be a hero like he wanted to be. I just had a problem with everyone pushing for him to be what they wanted instead of what he wanted. It irked me but hey, I was having the time of my life and so was he.

To be honest, it wasn't all that bad. My time in the "seedy underbelly" gave me access to some information that my brother could use to crack down on criminals. I never asked for favors or anything of course. It was just to help out my twin brother more than anything. I was annoyed by my father telling me over and over again how great he was and how I should be more like him. Oh, if only he knew.

Two decades of that happened and the big question popped up: marriage. Dear old father wanted to marry Lucius and I off to different families to get as much out of us as possible. Lucius, he spared no expense for. He wanted the prettiest and smartest bride from the greatest of the families. He wanted him to shine for as long as he could. Me? He only wanted me tied down so I'd calm down. That was his first mistake. His second mistake was trying to convince me that this would be a better option for me since I wouldn't embarrass my brother. (I'll have you know, my brother was never embarrassed. I was great.) His third mistake was trying to force it onto me by having a Psion mess with my head. It would've worked too if Lucius hadn't stopped them.

I can put up with a lot of shit. I can deal with being insulted. With being made fun of. I shrug it off like it's nothing. But wanting to control me? Wanting to twist me into a puppet? Trying to change me like that? I wouldn't put with that. So I left home and never looked back. At first, I thought about exploring Aslandail, maybe see a bit of my world. But I would never escape my name if I did that. So I went with the next best option: Faterra. Paid a pretty big fee but hey, I got to the other realm.

Was in my 60s when that happened. Went traveling around Froa for a bit, going through Oterra and the countries of Nataka mainly. (Who names these places?) Eventually, funds started running low so I decided to be a mercenary. Did some real fucked up shit but money was money. Ran across groups like the Order of Alexius who tried to come kill me. (Keep that name in mind.) I made it to Abavale by the 1190s though and stayed there. Met two nice gals named Lali Crimson and Hazel. Both of them seemed really fun and we had a lot of good parties together. But all good parties got to come to an end.

The Oterran Rebellion came and we mercenaries had to pick up the tab for the armies yet to be formed. Got to fight in the swamps of the Westerlies and the cold hills of the Northern Approach. Neither one was fun. A stray arrow almost got me a few times but I made it through okay. Came back from the war rich and ready to party more. Eventually, the Hunters cropped back up and lo and behold, a Wolven named Ventus came to see me one day.

He heard about how I made a fool of the Order back in the day and instead of exacting revenge, he wanted me to help the Hunters of Abavale. When he found out I could lie too, oh he was very impressed. Now, I'm a member of his inner council, playing the part of a fool and checking out if any rulebreaking is going on in the Order.

Now, you've heard my story. You need another drink or would you like to take this to the bedroom to learn more about me?

Gender Identity

Cisgender

Sexuality

Pansexual

Education

I was trained by the finest tutors in all of the Shadowlands which would mean that I know my way around history and things like that. Yeah, that's not true at all. You ask me to do math or probably recite some music, I'm your guy. Don't expect anything more than that.

Employment

Well I did spend time wining and dining in the courts of the Shadowlands. I got to learn a lot about how pompous nobles are and how to persuade or flatter them enough to consider what you have to say. Or consider what you want to do with them but I digress. There was also the short criminal work I did, kinda showed how to operate in the criminal underworld.

Other than that, I've been a mercenary the rest of my life, learning how to kill and fight and be whatever I'm being paid to be as long as it's related to two of the above. Though, I have learned a bit of stealthy stuff. Kinda needed to when being hunted across all of Nataka because you pissed off the wrong Order. Or maybe because they couldn't take a fucking joke!

Accomplishments & Achievements

• A kill count I can't even begin to count - I mean as a mercenary, you're supposed to kill people. I just so happened to be really good at it. Being a faster, stronger person with a giant halberd and shadow magic will do that for you.

• Bedded a lot of people across Faterra and Aslandail - I don't think I need to explain this

• Made a fool of the Order of Alexius - That has to be one of the pinnacles of my life so far. Man, they were so pissed! I'm actually wondering if Ventus doesn't hold a grudge about me making his family look like idiots.

Failures & Embarrassments

• Trusting my father to be an actual father - No comment

• Trusted the wrong people - there is no trust in friends with benefits. Especially when you meet them at a crazy ass party.

Mental Trauma

• Eh, still kinda messed up from my father trying to rewrite my personality and mind but it's no biggy. All I need is drink and sex to forget that. A fight here and there will help too.

Intellectual Characteristics

The way a person talks always denotes something about them. Maybe it's because I grew up as a noble or the number of different languages I've heard people use (scream) but it's just something I notice now. The language a person likes to use always denotes something about them since they personify with it so much so I kinda use that to my advantage. Watch how they act and you have enough to figure out who that person really is. If they're not playing you.

Morality & Philosophy

Look, I'm not a philosopher. I don't speak with elegant words to make myself look more important or explain who I am in such high detail. I just want to have a good time and have fun while doing it. I don't do fucked up shit to do so because I understand laws and stuff. But if there's a certain law that makes things less fun, I might consider breaking it. That's just how it is. When it comes to people, don't fully trust them. As much as you want to, there's always a chance there's something under that may be something you can't deal with.

Taboos

• Messing with someone's mind

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

I'm a simple man, to be honest. All I need is good food, good drinks, and a good lay and I'm dandy. Of course, helping people isn't that bad either since that's more people to give me the other stuff along with money. Though, I'd like to go back home one day just to see the family I still like at this point.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

• Great with a Halberd

• Great at Monster Hunting

• Do not expect me to use a bow. I really don't get how people use those things.

• Look, I'm a guy who can win at cards and Dice. The fact Ventus tries to play chess with me baffles me sometimes. Though I have beaten Nier a few times at it.

• I can't get the hang of a shield at this point, I'm used to the halberd and an axe does not feel like that

Likes & Dislikes

Likes

• Partying

• Fighting

• Drinking

• Hunting

Dislikes

• Pompous Nobility

• Taking away someone's free will

• Trying to make me something I'm not

• Racists

• My father

Virtues & Personality perks

• Observant - You kinda have to be when you're spying on people for the Hunters and hunting

• Charismatic - No comment

• Flirtatious - Don't need to say anything

• Trustworthy - Look, as long as your secrets aren't some really fucked up shit that will get you arrested, you can trust me.

• Loyal - Don't backstab me and I'll go to the depths of the void for you

Vices & Personality flaws

• I may have a problem with carnal pleasures but can you blame me?

• I really need to learn how to read the room sometimes

• Sometimes I get in over my head and rely on others to dig myself out of it. Or throw someone else in the hole to take my place.

Hygiene

Hey, I may have been a shitty noble in personality but I know how to take care of myself. Much better than most of these Hunters anyway. I happen to bathe daily or once every two days at most.

Social

Family Ties

Me and Lucius were inseparable if you'll take my word for it. We were thick as thieves and he supported me no matter how much I fucked up in his eyes. I remember the few times where he would bring me along on raids, mainly to keep watch for him in case anyone tried to get away. He was the reason why I killed for the first time but I was better for it. Prepared me for what came after. It was us against the world until my father pulled that shit. I hope he's doing well but I doubt it would look good if an exiled family member contacted him. I'd still like to though... Maybe one day.

My mother was one of the kindest women I ever knew. She wouldn't give on you no matter what you did and that's saying something. I feel bad that she has to deal with my father but in the end, I hope she's doing well.

Adrian Tenebrae is one of the most despicable Scaltyr I have ever met. He only cares about his legacy and furthering the prestige of the family above anything else. I wasn't a son, I was a tool. And when I wasn't useful, he wanted to break me and turn me into something else! If I ever catch him alone, I might just... do nothing. He can fuck off for all I care.

Religious Views

I may have forsaken my home but never my faith. It's one of the few things I got left. Well, I threw my lot behind the Lords of Shadows, gods from the Realm of Shadows. I was born under the sign of Voltier, God of Ambition and Change. I guess he's really disappointed in me right now but I still pray to him sometimes. I mean life has changed for me over these past few decades so I haven't failed that badly. I keep an amulet of Voltier under my shirt, just as a reminder. It's a carving of the moon, Arnia, with in a crescent phase where the shadows overtake the light.

Social Aptitude

Now here's something I'm definitely good at. Growing up as a noble instilled a bit of charisma in me since I had to sound like one of the most important people in the Shadowlands. I'm usually very casual though and have a habit of letting out flirts when I talk to someone I find appealing. Basically, outgoing is my game and damn am I good at it.

Mannerisms

People tell me I always have a smirk on my face. As if I'm the cat that ate the crow... or was it canary? Anyway, I always look like I'm up to something but eh, what can you do? Probably still got that noble attitude in me somewhat. I'm always laid back, usually speaking casually with lots of shortenings. Though, if I'm trying to impress someone, the longer sentences can be rather useful in conversations.

Hobbies & Pets

• Hanging out with People

• Trying out new techniques for my halberd

• DRINKING

• Eh, starting to get into music a little bit by practicing with a lute but I'm nothing special

Relationships

Lucian Tenebrae: The Scaltyr Hunter

Fellow Hunter (Vital)

Towards Lali Crimson: The Snow Hunter

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5

Frank

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Lali Crimson: The Snow Hunter

Fellow Huntress (Vital)

Towards Lucian Tenebrae: The Scaltyr Hunter

3

4

Frank

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History

I and Lali were both mercenaries and party animals back before the Rebellion. We met through Hazel who she was dating at the time and we hit it off pretty well. We fought side by side a few times during the war though I didn't get to talk much to her at that time. Afterward, Hazel suddenly up and left with Lali staying behind which said as it was.

Nicknames & Petnames

She called me Lucy at some point as a joke. Wasn't that bad of a nickname but I'll never tell her that.

Relationship Reasoning

We've seen some shit, we kick ass together, and we drink together. If not for the fact I know that she's still dealing with the whole Hazel thing, I'd try to get with her. But I don't really care about that, I'm good with being her friend.

Commonalities & Shared Interests

We're both Hunters who kick and take names. Not much can get in our way when we work together since we're death machines on the battlefield. At least I like to think so by the way. We both like to drink and party still but I think she's waned on that since she's a lot more responsible than I am at this point.

Shared Secrets

The Hazel Incident

Shared Acquaintances

• Venny - Boss, great guy with a stick up his ass but he makes sure I get paid so I can't complain.

• Nier - Asshole who tried to kill Ventus and Lali. Kinda getting used to him but I always feel like he's thinking about ways to kill us when he keeps to himself.

• Ciel - Stellar personality, bit too professional for me. Kinda curious what's under that mask she wears all the time though.

• Fari - Cute girl, great with a bow. Her boyfriend kinda puts me off though.

• Alex - This guy always looks like he wants to split me and Lali in half and not in a good way. I see a lot of hate in his eyes when he sees people like us and I definitely don't trust him.

Wealth & Financial state

I'm still rich, thanks to being a Hunter who's really good at what I do. I usually spend it on food and drink and the occasional date here and there. Most of it will go to the parties in the Demon district though.

Alignment

Chaotic Neutral

Current Location

Abavale: Crossroads of Faterra

Species

Scaltyr

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Former noble of House Tenebrae

Year of Birth

1100 DY 122 Years old

Circumstances of Birth

Prophesied to be bring glory to House Tenebrae

Birthplace

The Shadowlands, Aslandail

Spouses

Siblings

Gender

Male

Eyes

Red with black sclera, almond

Hair

Sleek, short, black

Height

5'11

Weight

154 lb

Aligned Organization

The Hunters of Abavale

Related Plots

• Hunters of Abavale: Book 1

Known Languages

I can flirt in Oterran and Shadark in complete sentences
Everything else is probably gonna be a word or two