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criesofhavoc♰ OOC
Player Name: Ruri.
Are you over 18? Yes.
Contact: marvelouscheer#4580 (discord).
Characters in game: N/A.
♰ BASICS
Character's name: Ares.
Canon: HADES.
Canon point: Post-Epilogue.
Age: Immortal, appears probably mid-to-late thirties.
Background: Ares. It is very funny to me to link the actual Greek God wiki for Ares from HADES, but they did take a lot of the background from just how he is in Greek mythology. His role in the series proper is to offer boons to Zagreus and help him fight his way to the surface. Even after the epilogue, he continues to offer his assistance but it is more to test the defensive capabilities of the Underworld than assist in an escape.
Abilities:
God. Yeah, Ares is a God. One of the twelve major gods of Olympus. The usual that goes with this sort of ability – immortality and eternal youth. Well, immortality just means capable of living forever, but it doesn't mean that he can't be killed. Just someone has to try very hard at it. For the sake of nerfing him, he is more like a hardy fighter than someone with boss-level health bar.
Super-human capabilities. While not one of the most physically powerful of the gods, he does possess this strength. He can move at great speed, resistant to physical injury, possess limitless stamina, immune to all known diseases, can communicate in all languages and dialects and teleport. So, let's start with the nerfing here: physically stronger than most, relatively quick and speedy, no longer having a limitless endurance and stamina (which he will be surprised by, for certain), and no longer able to teleport normally. While language is not an issue here, still saying he has the ability to speak to anything.
Warfare. Suffice to say, he knows pretty much all there is to know about war. But that is war in his time. War in the time of others, he would know nothing about, but he is naturally skilled in weapons and can easily pick up on how to do the most damage with anything handed to him. While it says that he would be good at strategy, he does not really have that mindset – he cares only of bloodshed and the dying; not so much of the machinations to ensure a clean victory like Athena.
Odikinesis. This is the way to manipulate feelings and emotions – into rage and hatred. When Zagreus takes his boons, he becomes more snide and colder, for example. For this, there will be a permissions post to see if others would actually want to be moved or be immune to Ares' tugging and pulling.
Shape-shifting. Like many of the gods, Ares can shape-shift. He will not be able to transform into anything breaking, but only animals or people that are known.
Boons. Like how he can bestow his power onto Zagreus, he can do so to others that are willing to accept his power. However, unlike with Zagreus, a normal person would only be able to take one of his gifts. Meaning, only other immortal or supernatural entities would be able to take more than one. As for what they are, it can only come from this list and only the first nine abilities. And it does not seem like Ares, himself, chooses what the boon may be. If it happens to be the one to summon Ares, himself, then that is the only way that he can teleport. But it is because he is "tethered" to someone's life.
And, of course, one should beware accepting one of Ares' boons because that names that person as one of the God of War's. If they should ever wish to no longer have his power, they would also have to accept his displeasure. It would not be him attempting to kill them, but instead, they will have to carry out violent Notice Board requests before he will take his power back.
Unlike most gods, Ares isn't one to carry a grudge. If enough blood is spilled, he will consider the matter settled and not seek further reconciliation in deed or death.
♰ SUITABILITY
Strengths:
Polite and well-mannered. Usually, the depictions of Ares has him as a hot-headed individual, but Ares is actually a fairly easy-going god. Unlike some of his kin, they don't have much love in their hearts for the Chthonic Gods, but he does not see them as any different than himself. He speaks well for himself and shows some respect and relative kindness towards Zagreus, who he had only just heard was his cousin. In most of the way of how he talks, it is complimentary rather than disparaging.
Patient.To most, he has a great amount of patience with how they speak to him – like how Artemis complains about having to share boons with him; he responds in a surprising magnanimous fashion to agree to disagree but death is the end result they both seek. But more than that, he is also far more open-minded than one would assume.
Restraint. Even though he is known to have a wanton lust for violence, he does not always choose violence as his first response. He uses more words than one would think. He does not have a hair trigger to his anger and even when angered, he is easily placated. Shed enough blood and he will forgive almost all wrongdoings.
Weaknesses:
Prideful. He is a god, of course. So, Ares has his own arrogance. When it comes to bloodshed, he believes himself second to none. Furthermore, he believes all the realms that his family rules connects to his own in one way or another. He also does not appreciate being interrupted by others – especially from his half-sister, Athena.
Naturally, he carries himself with the egotism of a god. This tends to make him rather unapproachable unlike with others. The air with which he carries himself with is one that makes a person feel that if they say the wrong thing that he would take their head. However, as mentioned, that is not the case; this is simply the presence he radiates and so will be considered a weakness on his part since he has no intention of changing it.
Bloodlust. Ever hungry, ever wanting, there is no one that desires and longs for bloodlust more than Ares. The only positive may be that while he desires the flow of crimson and loss of life, that he wishes it to be in combat of those truly wanting to kill one another than some violent stabbing in the night. Though, he would not turn his nose completely up at such violence. Yes, he was among he first to come to Zagreus's aid, but it may have been because he longed to see what destruction his cousin could do with his power than truly wishing to see him free from the Underworld. He has since come to appreciate and care for Zagreus, in his own way.
Fears:
To live in a peaceful world where all things are to be handled in conversation; where all disagreements end in handshakes. To live in a world where the people give up their aggression, their dignities and their pride in order to live amicably with one another. Disgusting. And, of course; despite how much he loves violence, he would never really wish for anything truly untoward to happen to his family.
Desires:
Why to continue to have war brew and boil everywhere. Might shall make right. Change is not done to the feeble-hearted, but those who are willing to fight and die for what they want.
Regrets:
Aphrodite: Not being able to be with Aphrodite, for he does seem to love her yet unwilling and unable to break the marriage bond she has with his brother.
His people, his followers: To leave those that love war without a means to truly enjoy the chaos of it. He has a responsibility to them, after all; their prayers are not those that he would leave unanswered.
Tethers:
Symbol of Ares. Bright red, should one touch it, they may hear the screams and cries of battle. While it lacks the power that it once had in this realm, it means all that wear it are those that he considers his own.
Mount Olympus. His home. For better or worse, it is where he calls home.
His armor and his swords. It is what he wears when he actually shows up on the battlefield. This is what hides his identity to others and gives the impression that he is just an unknown soldier. To wear it means to blend into the fun of battle and join his followers in the massacre.
Blood-filled vial. The gift that he gives Zagreus when his dear cousin chose to form a bond with him. Said blood is what he gathered himself, and shows that he shares in the fondness that is growing with the person.
♰ OPT-INS / OPT-OUTS
If you'd like your character to be subjected to the following options at any given time, please answer accordingly. Note that these might temporarily disrupt your established plans.
Harrowings: yes
Curses/Pranks: yes
Imprisonment: yes
Encounters: yes
Loss of control: yes
NOTE: Nah.
Player Name: Ruri.
Are you over 18? Yes.
Contact: marvelouscheer#4580 (discord).
Characters in game: N/A.
♰ BASICS
Character's name: Ares.
Canon: HADES.
Canon point: Post-Epilogue.
Age: Immortal, appears probably mid-to-late thirties.
Background: Ares. It is very funny to me to link the actual Greek God wiki for Ares from HADES, but they did take a lot of the background from just how he is in Greek mythology. His role in the series proper is to offer boons to Zagreus and help him fight his way to the surface. Even after the epilogue, he continues to offer his assistance but it is more to test the defensive capabilities of the Underworld than assist in an escape.
Abilities:
God. Yeah, Ares is a God. One of the twelve major gods of Olympus. The usual that goes with this sort of ability – immortality and eternal youth. Well, immortality just means capable of living forever, but it doesn't mean that he can't be killed. Just someone has to try very hard at it. For the sake of nerfing him, he is more like a hardy fighter than someone with boss-level health bar.
Super-human capabilities. While not one of the most physically powerful of the gods, he does possess this strength. He can move at great speed, resistant to physical injury, possess limitless stamina, immune to all known diseases, can communicate in all languages and dialects and teleport. So, let's start with the nerfing here: physically stronger than most, relatively quick and speedy, no longer having a limitless endurance and stamina (which he will be surprised by, for certain), and no longer able to teleport normally. While language is not an issue here, still saying he has the ability to speak to anything.
Warfare. Suffice to say, he knows pretty much all there is to know about war. But that is war in his time. War in the time of others, he would know nothing about, but he is naturally skilled in weapons and can easily pick up on how to do the most damage with anything handed to him. While it says that he would be good at strategy, he does not really have that mindset – he cares only of bloodshed and the dying; not so much of the machinations to ensure a clean victory like Athena.
Odikinesis. This is the way to manipulate feelings and emotions – into rage and hatred. When Zagreus takes his boons, he becomes more snide and colder, for example. For this, there will be a permissions post to see if others would actually want to be moved or be immune to Ares' tugging and pulling.
Shape-shifting. Like many of the gods, Ares can shape-shift. He will not be able to transform into anything breaking, but only animals or people that are known.
Boons. Like how he can bestow his power onto Zagreus, he can do so to others that are willing to accept his power. However, unlike with Zagreus, a normal person would only be able to take one of his gifts. Meaning, only other immortal or supernatural entities would be able to take more than one. As for what they are, it can only come from this list and only the first nine abilities. And it does not seem like Ares, himself, chooses what the boon may be. If it happens to be the one to summon Ares, himself, then that is the only way that he can teleport. But it is because he is "tethered" to someone's life.
And, of course, one should beware accepting one of Ares' boons because that names that person as one of the God of War's. If they should ever wish to no longer have his power, they would also have to accept his displeasure. It would not be him attempting to kill them, but instead, they will have to carry out violent Notice Board requests before he will take his power back.
Unlike most gods, Ares isn't one to carry a grudge. If enough blood is spilled, he will consider the matter settled and not seek further reconciliation in deed or death.
♰ SUITABILITY
Strengths:
Polite and well-mannered. Usually, the depictions of Ares has him as a hot-headed individual, but Ares is actually a fairly easy-going god. Unlike some of his kin, they don't have much love in their hearts for the Chthonic Gods, but he does not see them as any different than himself. He speaks well for himself and shows some respect and relative kindness towards Zagreus, who he had only just heard was his cousin. In most of the way of how he talks, it is complimentary rather than disparaging.
Patient.To most, he has a great amount of patience with how they speak to him – like how Artemis complains about having to share boons with him; he responds in a surprising magnanimous fashion to agree to disagree but death is the end result they both seek. But more than that, he is also far more open-minded than one would assume.
Restraint. Even though he is known to have a wanton lust for violence, he does not always choose violence as his first response. He uses more words than one would think. He does not have a hair trigger to his anger and even when angered, he is easily placated. Shed enough blood and he will forgive almost all wrongdoings.
Weaknesses:
Prideful. He is a god, of course. So, Ares has his own arrogance. When it comes to bloodshed, he believes himself second to none. Furthermore, he believes all the realms that his family rules connects to his own in one way or another. He also does not appreciate being interrupted by others – especially from his half-sister, Athena.
Naturally, he carries himself with the egotism of a god. This tends to make him rather unapproachable unlike with others. The air with which he carries himself with is one that makes a person feel that if they say the wrong thing that he would take their head. However, as mentioned, that is not the case; this is simply the presence he radiates and so will be considered a weakness on his part since he has no intention of changing it.
Bloodlust. Ever hungry, ever wanting, there is no one that desires and longs for bloodlust more than Ares. The only positive may be that while he desires the flow of crimson and loss of life, that he wishes it to be in combat of those truly wanting to kill one another than some violent stabbing in the night. Though, he would not turn his nose completely up at such violence. Yes, he was among he first to come to Zagreus's aid, but it may have been because he longed to see what destruction his cousin could do with his power than truly wishing to see him free from the Underworld. He has since come to appreciate and care for Zagreus, in his own way.
Fears:
To live in a peaceful world where all things are to be handled in conversation; where all disagreements end in handshakes. To live in a world where the people give up their aggression, their dignities and their pride in order to live amicably with one another. Disgusting. And, of course; despite how much he loves violence, he would never really wish for anything truly untoward to happen to his family.
Desires:
Why to continue to have war brew and boil everywhere. Might shall make right. Change is not done to the feeble-hearted, but those who are willing to fight and die for what they want.
Regrets:
Aphrodite: Not being able to be with Aphrodite, for he does seem to love her yet unwilling and unable to break the marriage bond she has with his brother.
His people, his followers: To leave those that love war without a means to truly enjoy the chaos of it. He has a responsibility to them, after all; their prayers are not those that he would leave unanswered.
Tethers:
Symbol of Ares. Bright red, should one touch it, they may hear the screams and cries of battle. While it lacks the power that it once had in this realm, it means all that wear it are those that he considers his own.
Mount Olympus. His home. For better or worse, it is where he calls home.
His armor and his swords. It is what he wears when he actually shows up on the battlefield. This is what hides his identity to others and gives the impression that he is just an unknown soldier. To wear it means to blend into the fun of battle and join his followers in the massacre.
Blood-filled vial. The gift that he gives Zagreus when his dear cousin chose to form a bond with him. Said blood is what he gathered himself, and shows that he shares in the fondness that is growing with the person.
♰ OPT-INS / OPT-OUTS
If you'd like your character to be subjected to the following options at any given time, please answer accordingly. Note that these might temporarily disrupt your established plans.
Harrowings: yes
Curses/Pranks: yes
Imprisonment: yes
Encounters: yes
Loss of control: yes
NOTE: Nah.