Nathaniel Cestora

Master of the Elements Nathaniel Cestora (a.k.a. The Healer)

There has never been anyone as powerful a mage as Nathaniel Cestora, and what did he do with his power? He healed the sick, the injured, and the weary. All his life he has given everything he has to everyone around him, but heartbreak does terrible things to a person. It makes them see things differently, choose different people to be around. Cestora has done a lot of good, but his history isn't all good.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Tall and thin, Cestora is imposing in height alone. He has long arms and legs.

Facial Features

His face is thin and defined. His chin protrudes slightly, and his cheekbones are high.

Identifying Characteristics

His eyes are quite shiny.

Physical quirks

He can bend one of his thumbs more than the other.

Special abilities

Cestora has power over every element of magic. All research done on him ends inconclusively.

Apparel & Accessories

Cestora wears cloaks and long clothing. Depending on his mood, his clothing is darker or lighter.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Cestora is the grandson of a lowly noble in Italy. His father, Gavin, loved to break the hearts of every girl he met. His father disapproved of this activity, and demanded that that Gavin not see the daughter of the local Botanomancer. To spite him, Gavin wooed the girl and promised to elope. He stole his father's fortune and fled to the island of Britannia. When his funds dried up, he worked for the Paleontangers as a farmer. However, the thrill of denying his father gave way to realizing he was trapped with a wife and a job. When he was given money to purchase seeds, he spent it all on alcohol and gambling. He abused his wife, who was pregnant with Nathaniel. After his birth, his mother tried everything to protect her son, but she refused to leave Gavin. One fateful night, Gavin murdered her and tried to kill Nathaniel, who fled. He was found by Charles Paleontanger, who brought him to his estate. Gavin was locked away. He couldn't be executed because he was technically still a nobleman, but he was never released. Cestora became a ward for the Paleontangers. Most wards eventually find their way into apprenticeships to serve the House, but Cestora began to manifest extreme magical power, catching the eye of Henry Paleontanger. Cestora was moved to Paleontanger Castle, and was allowed to practice his magic there. The Paleontanger children, Charles, Saul, and Angelica began to be acquainted with him. Saul hated Nathaniel, and bullied him, but he would never do so around Charles. Cestora looked up to Charles as his protector. Charles saw him as a younger brother. Angelica, however, was fascinated by the magic, which Cestora tried to teach her. When Charles left to be a knight of the Celestial Order, Saul's bullying got worse, to the point where Cestora was forced to flee from Paleotanger Castle.
What happened to Henry Paleontanger is up for anyone to guess, but most people believe that Saul killed him and assumed power over the Paleontanger House. Angelica was locked away, and Saul was prepared to kill Charles and Cestora should they ever return.
Alone and lost, Cestora stumbled across the ruins of an ancient house. There was a secret compartment in the basement where something was calling him. It was Tebenris, the powerful Sentinel of Darkness. He helped Cestora refine his magic usage, and convinced him to return to Paleontanger Castle to save Angelica.
Under the cover of night, Cestora infiltrated the castle, only to be discovered and chased. He freed Angelica, and together they fled, chased by Saul's vicious hounds and villainous mercenaries.
They were cornered and hid in a tree while the hounds howled beneath them. Two mercenaries were with them, trying to shoot them out of the tree. His energy waning, Cestora magically moved their scent onto the mercenaries, which the hounds devoured mercilessly. Fearing for their safety, Cestora suggested they go to his grandfather's home in Italy. With no money, Cestora bartered with the merchant Jeremiah Whoso for passage. In return for Angelica's safe arrival, Cestora would sign onto his crew for 8 years. Whoso was impressed by Cestora. When he was aboard a ship, it sailed faster and was safer from pirates. Once, during a horrible storm, the ship remained completely smooth and stable. Whoso cut the agreement shorter as a form of payment for Cestora's actions, although Cestora agreed to stay on longer for more pay. He returned to Angelica and his grandfather's home with enough money to make up for what his father had lost. He married Angelica, mourned his grandfather's death, and began to use his powers to heal all those who asked. He started a family and a small community, with people of all races and backgrounds being healed indiscriminately. There was no sickness he could not cure, no injury he could not fix. He even regrew an arm for the king of one of the local states. But he could not save his daughter. He tried everything, be she seemed to die of a mysterious illness. During his rage, he lost control over his power, which devastated the landscape. Fearful, Angelica took their son and the people of the village to safety, knowing that if she had stayed she could have calmed him down. Alone and lost once more, Cestora turned to Tebrenis, who "opened his eyes." The world was full of monsters that worked death. He would not let anyone else suffer his fate. There must be a cure for death, which Tebrenis provided. Now the Necromancer, Cestora built and empire to protect the people against the monsters.
There were no monsters, of course, but how could he have known?

Gender Identity

Male

Sexuality

Married to Angelica, has 2 children

Education

Cestora is an avid reader, and all libraries are fair game. He was never given a very formal education, but is very capable of self learning.

Employment

As the Healer, Cestora accepted no payment. He could provide for his family on his own, and he'd rather let them provide for themselves.

Accomplishments & Achievements

As the most powerful mage ever to live, Cestora is attributed with the title, "Master of the Elements." He's responsible for discovering the power to enchant.

Failures & Embarrassments

He could not save his daughter, no matter how hard he tried.

Mental Trauma

Cestora was bullied and abused constantly, but instead of turning spiteful, Cestora yearned for a family to love and protect. However, he feels like he has to keep giving, constantly. He values all other life above his own, with little sense of self worth.

Intellectual Characteristics

To Cestora, anything is possible. This is, of course, easy to say when you can literally do anything.

Morality & Philosophy

All human life is precious to Cestora. He refuses to kill or injure. Nothing is more important to him than family. More importantly, Cestora fears death is the end. It is the one thing he has no true control over, and it angers him knowing that he can't save others from death.

Taboos

He never sleeps on the right side of a bed.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Cestora is motivated by his need to save everyone. He thinks maybe he'll finally be enough if others are safe.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Cestora is incredibly clever when it comes to enchantments, making sure that all energy is directed and flows smoothly. He's not very good a running an empire, and that's starting to catch up with him.

Likes & Dislikes

Cestora likes music, even inventing a primitive version of the piano. He likes helping others, especially helping children. He dislikes people who kill or devalue human life.

Virtues & Personality perks

Cestora would never willingly harm anyone. Those who spend time with him will find their own magical capabilities gradually increasing.

Vices & Personality flaws

Cestora is quick to blame himself. He doesn't know when to stop giving, even when it begins to hurt him. He is also not very observant.

Personality Quirks

He may use magic unintentionally. It's always embarrassing, but never dangerous.

Hygiene

Cestora has an understanding of hygiene and health and keeps himself very clean.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Cestora is connected to Tebrenis. He is also the acting commander of the Necromen, capable of issuing orders.

Family Ties

His nephew, Charles Paleontanger the 2nd, is a leader in the Celestial Order. His son, Jerome Cestora is usually at his side. Angelica is a researcher for the Celestial Order, but is deeply concerned with helping Cestora overcome his current situation.

Religious Views

If there is a god, he is a god of death. That's Cestora's view on religion. He dislikes his associates worshiping him, he doesn't like being acquainted with godhood.

Social Aptitude

Cestora isn't much for parties or large conversations, but is able to forge deep personal connections. Although he hates it, he can speak to groups of people.

Mannerisms

Cestora keeps himself composed and erect. He is polite and courteous.

Hobbies & Pets

Cestora experiments with magic whenever he has the energy to spare. He doesn't care much for pets, but he could create a golem if he ever wanted one.

Speech

Low tenor voice, pays particular attention to consonants.

Wealth & Financial state

Cestora has little need for material wealth. When he needs gold, he pulls it from the earth.

A powerful mage with a controversial history.

Current Location

Palace of Tears, Blackstone

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Alignment

Lawful Good

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Emperor of Sanctuary, Master of the Elements.

Date of Birth

March 7, 1115

Birthplace

Paleontanger's servants abode

Current Residence

Palace of Tears, Blackstone city

Gender

Male

Eyes

Green

Hair

black with grey streaks

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair

Height

6'5"

Weight

150

Quotes & Catchphrases

"I wanted to save them, I'm sorry."

Known Languages

English, Latin, Italian, French