Scion: Rise of the Fallen - Thor

[Gunnar Torsdag]

Birth Name: Gunnar Torsdag

True Name: Thor

Aliases: Ving, Hammer

Calling: Construction worker, drunk and troublemaker

Known Relatives: The Aesir

Nature: Loner

Apparent Age: mid-to-late 30's

Gender: Male

Ethnic Background: Norwegian

Nationality: American

Height: 6'8

Weight: 290 lbs

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Red-gold

Handedness: Right

Distinguishing Marks:

On the back of his right hand above the knuckles is a tattoo in runic-style english script reading "I say." On the back of his left the same script reads "Thee nay!"

Appearance: A long life wandering as a near-mortal has dimmed the lightning in Thor's eyes and stolen the fire from his red-gold hair, as well as having left him with lots of scars and tattoos across his arms and body. He doesn't look like the handsome, rugged Thunder God he used to be, now appearing as simply imposing and surly. He usually dresses in hard-wearing denim and construction boots.

Personality: Morose, bitter and mean. The long years of oppressive mortal living have turned Thor from a quick-to-anger, quick-to-forgive well-meaning warrior into a foul-tempered, moody drunk who will bear a grudge as long as his broad shoulders can carry it and with zero sense of humor. He owes the world nothing, owes the gods nothing, and he longs for the day when the inevitable betrayal of the Titans comes and all those Asgardian bastards come crawling to him for salvation, only for him to turn away from them and say "No." The fires of his anger have burned low and murky indeed.

Interests: Drinking, fighting, and demolition/construction. There is something Gunnar finds inherently soothing about setting explosive charges, piloting a crane with a wrecking ball, and wielding a sledge or jackhammer, then building something new from the wreckage.

History:

It was only natural that Thor, god of Strength, Destruction and Lightning, would scoff at the thought of making peace with the Titans. It was a cowardly way out, the deed of a nithling (dishonorable, despicable person). Unfortunately, Thor was never the best at keeping quiet in the face of overwhelming opposition, and said as much to Odin's face, pouring his scorn on the All-Father and all those who agreed with him. "You trade the glorious battle of Ragnarok for a coward's bargain with those who wish you dead, old man. I suppose it is as well: ones so afraid of death will surely fall with wounds in his arse and thus merely have to watch the truly brave as they feast and revel in Valhalla!"

It took most of Odin's supporters and the All-Father himself to throw Thor out of Asgard, and loud was the wailing and clashing of arms that day. They stripped him of his might, and his hammer, and his godhood. But they were never able to make him admit to fault or surrender his position that they were all cowards and traitors.

He's drifted through the centuries since, taking solace in fighting good fights wherever he's found them. He's fought in practically every major conflict in Europe over the years, on one side or another as his moral compass decided which was more worthy. In the modern age, though, war has become a matter for soldiers and politicians, not warriors, and there is nothing but shades of grey and complication, so the increasingly bitter Thunder God has taken to working in construction and demolition, putting his skills to work tearing down old structures so that new ones can be built in their place. It satisfies... barely. When the work is done, strong drink, a good brawl, and the occasional dalliance with mortal women suffice to numb his pain... barely.

But he still dreams of the thunder of his goat-drawn chariot, still feels the burning power of Mjolnir in his hand. When he sleeps he rides the lightning once more with his beloved Sif by his side, only to wake up weeping.

Pantheon: Aesir

Virtues: Courage 3, Endurance 3, Expression 1, Loyalty 2

Physical: Strength 4(5), Dexterity 4, Stamina 4(5) Note: Effective Str and Sta are 1 higher due to Jotunblut 2

Epic-Physical: Strength 2, Stamina 2

Knacks: Crushing Grip, Holy Rampage, Body Armor, Solipsistic Well-Being

Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 1, Wits 4

Epic-Mental:

Knacks:

Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 1, Appearance 4

Epic-Social: Charisma 2

Knacks: Boys Will Be Boys, Never Say Die

Abilities:

Academics

Animal Ken

Art

Athletics# - 3

Awareness - 1

Brawl# - 5

Command

Control#(Heavy Vehicles) - 2

Craft(Construction) - 3

Empathy

Fortitude - 2

Integrity - 2

Investigation - 1

Larceny - 1

Marksmanship - 2

Medicine - 1

Melee# - 5

Occult - 1

Politics

Presence# - 3

Science(Explosives) - 2

Stealth - 1

Survival

Thrown# - 4

Birthrights:

Relic 3

Followers 2

Boons:

Sky: Sky's Grace

Jotunblut Alternate Version : Heroic Stature, Giant Among Men

Join Battle 4

Attacks:

Soak (Bashing/Lethal/Aggravated)

Stamina: 5/3 (due to Giant Among Men)

Epic-Stamina: 2/2/2

Armor: (Body Armor Knack) +3/3, -1 mobility)

Total: 7/5/2 (10/8/2)

Health Levels: 0, -1, -1, -2, -2, -4, -4, Inc

Dodge DV: 5

Brawl Parry DV: 5

Melee Parry DV: 5

Willpower: 6

Legend: 3

Legend Points: 9

Misc. Equipment:

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Bonus Points:

4 on Throwing

2 on Brawl

2 on Melee

7 on Legend increase

Magni's Wood-axe 3 dot relic

"I swear, Vidar. I have no idea how it ended up on Earth!"

Maybe Magni sent this out into the world to find its way into his father's hands... And maybe he didn't. The gods know that Thor's sons aren't the brightest shavings from the log. Someone did, though...

With an axe-blade on one side and a hammer on the other, this large double-headed weapon was used by Magni as a household tool, but it doubles nicely as a weapon. It can inflict Bashing or Lethal Damage without having to use the 'flat of the blade' rules, and is heavy enough that only someone with divine strength could lift it, let alone wield it in combat. It functions as a maquahuitl, with a +3 damage bonus.

Acc: +0

Dmg: +6 B/L

Defense: +0

Speed: 5

XP Log

25 XP received at end of Prologue

12 XP for Wits 3 to 4

12 XP for Dex 3 to 4

1 XP for Control 1 to 2