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Darrik Reynolds

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Real Name: Unknown

Apparent Age: 20
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 160 lbs
Hair: Black & Red Striped
Eye Color: Red

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Public History

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Darrik Reynolds probably was not born with that name, as it does not exist on any birth records or anything that would clearly indicate anything of his past - especially with red eyes and red stripes in his hair that cannot be a natural part of the human genome.

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There are many determined and enterprising individuals who would believe it possible to reconstruct the history Darrik would have destroyed or tried to bury - but wise mystics know better. Magic can change a man in more ways than one, and intelligent demons hide their true names. Though Darrik Reynolds answers to that name as if born to it, it is no more than a guise to stymie sympathetic magic and totally separate him from what he was.

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He first came to the public eye in the company of Davian Layton, not long after Layton was committed, and in fact broke Davian out in the first place. But he's certainly a hero.

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Many in the outside world beg to differ, not just because Darrik Reynolds has little compunction against killing foes (albeit only in absolutely appropriate times like it being the best way to prevent mass destruction or in 'times of war'). And of course, though apparently monogamous with Davian, Darrik has his sensuality on full shameless display, and casual in utterly flirtaeous and suggestive commentary.

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Sheet and Secrets
Private History
The reason no one will ever find out Darrik's past (unless freely told or through extensive telepathic searching) is that his birth identity is just about the last thing anyone would associate with the exotic elemental mage. ,,

Todd Aubrey was born to a highly Christian conservative family in South Carolina, intelligent but not particularly blessed in the looks department or physicality either. By high school, it became very hard for Todd to not chafe at the restrictions placed on him, and doubt much of the dogma spouted by family, church and community.

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When Todd suddenly realized that he was looking at boys much the same way as girls, he quickly decided that it was in the best interest of all concerned for him to simply cut ties with home, and he did so in style, not only moving as far away as he could, but delving into magic (regarded skeptically if not with hostility from his home region) in the hopes of securing improvements to his form and life.

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With progress in learning the arcane arts slow, Todd ended up making the momentous decision of summoning a series of elementals, and leveraging as best he could to get straight to various Elemental Lords for everything he could. Grants of power from various Lords in exchange for many favors got him what he wanted - and constant inundation of magic power changed his eye color, hair color and DNA.

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That left repaying the many favors, including a command by the Elemental Lord Secrotia (of Wood) that sent newly re-christened Darrik to answer the appeals of spirits in California. They told him about perversions of life and dangerous imbalances occurring in the desert. Darrik's first lead was Davian Layton's sudden reappearance, so as soon as he learned, Darrik went out to find Davian.

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The result, Darrik broke out Davian in exchange for info on and help against Solace.

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With time, and a common mission, love sparked.

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Sheet

PL: 10
Strength 0
Stamina 0
Agility 1
Dexterity 1
Fighting 0
Intellect 3
Awareness 3
Presence 4

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Skills:

Deception 10 (+14/+19)

Expertise [Magic] 9 (+12)

Insight 8 (+11)

Perception 8 (+11)

Persuasion 10 (+14/+19)

Ranged Combat [Elemental Magic] 7 (+8)

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Advantages:

All-Out Attack, Attractive 2, Benefit (Cipher) 3, Fascinate 1 [Persuasion], Improved Initiative, Luck 3, Power Attack, Ritualist, Takedown, Taunt

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Powers:

(Note- My proposed definition of Elemental descriptors would be covered as follows: Air, Water, Fire, Earth, and Wood/Plants. That means that at any one time, Darrik's Elemental Magic array powers would have two descriptors, Magical and [One Elemental], which will be indicated in the action posts.)

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Elemental Magic Array:

- Elemental Blasts: Ranged Damage 12 (Variable Descriptor 2: Any Elemental)

- Elemental Snares: Ranged Affliction 12 [Hindered & Vulnerable, Defenseless & Immobilized; resisted by Dodge] (Extra: Extra Condition; Flaw: Limited Degree; Variable Descriptor 2: Any Elemental)

- Elemental Rage: Ranged Burst Area Damage 8 (Variable Descriptor 2: Any Elemental)

- Elemental Evocation: Create 7 (Extra: Continuous; Innate, Precise, Subtle, Variable Descriptor 2: Any Elemental)

- Elemental Distractions: Ranged Visual Affliction 12 [impaired, Disabled, Unaware] (Variable Descriptor 2: Any Elemental)

- Elemental Control: Perception Move Object 8 (Variable Descriptor 2: Any Elemental)

- Elemental Portal: Teleport 4 (Extras: Accurate, Easy, Extended, Portal; Flaws: Limited to Extended; Change Direction, Change Velocity)

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Freedom from the Earth: Flight 1 [4 MPH]

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Mystic Translation: Comprehend 3 [Read, Speak and Understand All Languages]

Protective Wards: Protection 13

Mystic Senses: Senses 2 [Detect Magic - Ranged]

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Offense:

Initiative +5
Melee Attack +0 // Unarmed Damage +0
Ranged Attack +1 // Elemental Magic Attack +8 //

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Defense:

Dodge +7
Parry +7
Toughness +13
Fortitude +9
Will +11

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[Costs: Abilities 24 + Skills 26 + Advantages 15 + Powers 55 + Defenses 30 = 150 pts]

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Complications:

Enemy - Dr. Solace: The mad scientist is certainly displeased at Darrik's seduction of her prime test subject, and the consequential fact that the mage has blocked her retrieval efforts at every turn.
Motivation: Darrik genuinely wants to make the world a better place in the end. But the realities of life mean that, sometimes you really have to give the world a push forward where it needs to be, and it won't be easy. And hands may have to be bloodied if absolutely necessary.

Power Loss: Darrik cannot use his Elemental Magic Array; when he is unable to gesture & speak the components of his spells.

Relationship: Having a boyfriend like Davian is fun. Having to fight attempts by Doctor Solace to steal him from you for unsexy testing is aggravating.

Responsibility: Working to aid the San Francisco-LA Megacity.

Reputation: Plenty of ill-repute for anyone who wants a reason, from his wanton manner, to his bisexual orientation.

Twists, Words and Things Wyrd: As any magician worth his salt, Darrik is aware of the major mystical entities and factions, and though he largely stands independent, there have been enough negotiating with beings of power for spells and secrets that he owes some favors still - not including anyone else who decides to drag him into their machinations.

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