Ethius Hesiod

Ethius Hesiod
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IC Information
Full Name:	Ethius Hesiod
Gender:	Male
Age (Birthdate):	30s? (November 28th, ????)
Hometown:	Unknown
Hair Colour:	White
Class:	Technology Hunter
Role:	Drifter
Bounty:	None
OOC Information
Theme:	Original Character
Groups:	None
Player:	Io

"This exotic construct...pray tell, does it not invite your superstition?"

Drifters often come from sketchy histories, but few are more suspicious than those who simply claim to not remember their own. Ethius is one of these shady sorts, driven primarily by an almost obsessive interest in lost technologies in remote areas... or even those who possess them. He claims to be unsure as to what end this entails, exactly, but nonetheless conducts himself with a degree of level-headed professionalism and a sense of distance from those he would otherwise consider allies. In a tough spot he wields an archaic quarterstaff for self-defense, but his true proficiency lies in Symbology. Wielding manifestations of heat, electricity, and dust through this sorcery, their destructive potential against technological constructs appears to run counter to his interests. That the many patterns tattooed upon his body do not match those of typical Symbology practitioners upon Filgaia invites yet more questions as to who - or what - he really is.

Background

Filgaia

On the surface, there's little that distinguishes the man whom (rarely) identifies himself as Ethius Hesiod from any other Drifter across the wastes of Filgaia.

If asked, he claims to not know for sure beyond about a year or so ago (circa 498 PC), which is in line with what few accounts there are among those he leaves any real impression on. His earliest recollection places him in the mountains of the Lacour region, but he has yet to state any further details beyond this.

Rarely staying in settlements for long at a time, some might yet joke or argue that he instead lives in the outskirts of various ruins. He is known to solicit his services on the spot to any would-be adventuring parties, always on grounds of 'curiosity' or something insubstantial along those lines.

He never seems to ask for traditional compensation, subsisting (barely) on gella and scrap carried by monster populations... and, in some cases to uncertain criteria, even asks for silence as payment. He parts company almost as abruptly as he tends to enter it, leaving scant few opportunities to question him. It is rare for him to maintain an extended relationship with much of anyone beyond incidental encounters.

The only thing most who have walked with him know for sure is that he seeks lost technology and its wielders. To what end, he claims uncertainty. Whether there is truth to this or the idea he may yet be holding back information, he remains in pursuit with a fervor neither he or others can define.

Such are the ways of Ethius Hesiod, the Technology Hunter.

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To be discovered.

Powers and Abilities

Technology Hunter - Even if he claims not to understand the hows or whys, advanced technology in all its forms rarely escapes his notice. It is not uncommon to find him shadowing someone holding any interesting technology, but there appears no rhyme or reason for why - or for how long - he might pursue someone.

Symbology - Identifiable through his tattoos, although they do not match up with the styles employed by others of the same school of sorcery upon Filgaia. He appears to have sway over the elements of fire, earth, and lightning in specialized forms. Contrary to his interests, they seem very capable of destroying technological constructs...

Melee Combat - Ethius is competent in the use of polearms as a means of self-defense, allowing him to hold his own in hand-to-hand. Quarterstaves are his favored type.

Spectral Lens - A tool used in exploring dungeons, in the form of a monocle. With a shock from an electrical spell, Ethius can observe energy lines (or the lack thereof) between objects and spaces, allowing him extra insight in situations where the way forward may not be clear.

Powder Grenade - A tool used in exploring dungeons, in the form of small satchels. With help from an earth spell, fills an area with dust and smoke to help obscure the movement of allies when beset by hostile enemies.

A Metallic Stone? - Whatever it is, whatever it does, he seems unwilling to say anything about it... or even be willing to share so much as a peek at it.

Being A Horrendous JRPG Cliché - Has he no shame about his lack of narrative envelope pushing, going down the same tired storytelling tracks of our real world 1990s era video games? Sadly, he does not.

Relationships

To be presented at a later date.

Collected Evidence

This section will document developments as to what he recalls (or claims to recall), along with interesting details discovered about his person (and link to the log in question, in the future).

Chapter 1

Utterly merciless before surrendering bandits, in favor of expediency and discretion of movement. (Riesenlied's sacrifice at Sacred Grounds)
Seems to know how to play the bongo, and appear to enjoy it. (Cuccoo Invasion)
Is startingly tolerant of being in the presence of the dead and decaying. (various instances)
Appears to only cook and consume food that is overcooked to point of being burnt of almost all flavor or texture. (various instances)
Insists on not being recorded in one's journal. (A Ruins of Lahan expedition)

Logs and Cutscenes

Chapter 1 Logs

Chapter 1 Cutscenes

Ethius Hesiod

Contents

Background

Filgaia

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Powers and Abilities

Relationships

Collected Evidence

Chapter 1

Logs and Cutscenes

Chapter 1 Logs

Chapter 1 Cutscenes

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Ethius Hesiod

Background

Filgaia

????

Powers and Abilities

Relationships

Collected Evidence

Chapter 1

Logs and Cutscenes

Chapter 1 Logs

Chapter 1 Cutscenes

Navigation menu

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