Michael Archail Night
Michael is the first born angel. He is the entity that stands before the evil of the world and ends it with the power of a god. He is able to wield the power of each magic type and is the only creature powerful enough to destroy the demon entity that his father has become. Doing so could cost him his life but he will gladly face this challenge for the people he loves and the prosperity of the planet.
Character Stats
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Vitality
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​Endurance
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Will
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Rage
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Defence
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Magic
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Dexterity
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Agility
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Accuracy
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Evasion
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Cunning
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Critical
Basic Statistics
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Name: Michael Archail-Knight
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Age: newborn – 21 (comes of age throughout the story)
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Nationality: Univelian
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Socioeconomic Level as a Child: Raised in a low middle class single parent home in a middle class town.
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Socioeconomic Level as an Adult: Quickly rises through the ranks of the Univellian Army and earns a middle class wage.
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Hometown: Parminten a small town just outside of the Univell capital.
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Current Residence: Univell
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Occupation: Army Scout / Ranger
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Income/Salary: On average 180 gold coins a year.
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Birth Order: He is the first born.
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Siblings: He has a sister that he won’t find out about until he is a young adult late in the story.
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Spouse: Single
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Children: N/A
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Parents: Maximus Knight, Michaels father, was an explorer who on his last expedition he was possessed by a powerful demon never to return as the same man. This happened simultaneously with Michael’s birth. Never actually meeting his father Michael has only heard stories of who he once was and rumors of who he may have become. His mother Elizabeth Archail-Night was Michael’s loving mother and master merchant at the Univellian city Bazaar. She was kidnaped by Maximus upon his return to Univell. This happened while Michael was an adolescent. He remained in the care of his Uncle Alexander Archail who is the General of the Univellian. Army.
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Grandparents: Nelson Knight and Erin Knight. Nelson was Michaels grandfather and Maximus father who was a skilled leather case maker. He would visit Michael on occasion and share with him the importance of craftsmanship. Erin Knight was Michael’s Grandmother and Maximus mother who was a surgical and optical Instrument maker she also stressed the importance of craftsmanship.
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Grandchildren: None
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Significant Others: Victoria Sorley
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Relationship Skills: Michael is a bit of a loner but once you have earned his trust he will treat you like a brother or sister. Women are naturally attracted to him but because of his birth right he is hesitant to search for a potential relationship.
Physical Characteristics
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Height: 6'2"
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Weight: 200lbs
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Race: Univelian (equivalent to Hispanic), archangel
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Eye Color: Brown
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Hair Color: Dark Brown
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Glasses or Contact Lenses: N/A
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Skin Color: Brown
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Shape of Face: Long and sharp closely resembles his father
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Distinguishing Features: eye brows and jaw line Not to mention he has feathered wings
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Manner of Dress: Victorian era clothing often fully clothed trying to hide his birth right(wings).
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Mannerisms: Very intelligent but shy when it comes to public speaking.
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Habits: Keeps a journal of his travels, has a tendency to bite his nails.
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Health: He has an athletic build, and stays in shape to be best prepared for his journeys.
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Hobbies: Much like his father he is a sketch artist as will be detailed in his journal. He likes to take flights into the wilderness and sit in its serenity. He enjoys watching the wild life carry on with their seemingly simple lives. Doing this is how he meets Victoria Sorley.
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Speech Patterns: Usually strait to the point when it comes to important matters, but isn’t afraid to have deep conversations with someone close.
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Disabilities: no physical disabilities per say. He was born with wings which gives him an extraordinary physical ability. Early in his like he feels like his birth right was a curse but as he grows he begins to realize how special he is.
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Style: He has to have his clothing specially made to accommodate for his wings. He tries his best to fit in and stay under the radar, but this is especially difficult for a man with wings.
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Greatest Physical Flaw: His greatest physical flaw will be his greatest strength. He was born with wings and in his early life many cast harsh judgments on him because of it. As time passes people grow more accepting of his condition and begin to accept him for the person he is and nothing more.
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Best Physical Quality: He has exceptional endurance, extreme agility, and is capable of flight. His wings have two parts to their significance. Michael is the first of his kind and in a rapidly evolving world he is the next stage in human evolution. This evolution is a direct spiritual response to the release of a demon into the reality of Nevaeh. Michaels existence is not only to be a living creature to exist in Nevaeh but he is also a spiritual instrument that is intended to level the balance of power on the planet.
Intellectual/Mental/Personality Attributes and Attitudes
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Educational Background: High school equivalent and extensive military training.
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Intelligence Level: Intelligent
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Mental Illnesses: N/A
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Learning Experiences: He is well versed in the world because he is well travelled. He has explored many lands beginning at a young age.
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Short-term Life Goals: He wants to rescue his and kidnaped his mother and get revenge for the destruction of his home town.
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Long-term Life Goals: He hopes to return prosperity to his country and rid the world of the plight caused by his father’s sins.
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How the character sees himself: Friendly, outgoing, and adventurous
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How the character believe he/she is perceived by others: As a freak of nature, or a divine being, neither of which is who he is.
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Self-confidence of the character: There are many types creatures that inhabit Nevaeh, but Michael is the only humanoid bipedal character with wings. This is a unique trait to Michael and to the world. This is why there is a large amount of a mixed type of attention paid to this him. Some see him as a freak of nature much like a Satyr, and other see him as a divine being. He himself simply wants to be accepted as a person.We first see Michael as a child and the school aged children find what makes him different from the crowd and exploit him for it. This has a deeply negative effect on his self-esteem. Thus early in Michaels life he sees his wings as a curse. Michael will embrace his wings, but this is something that comes as the character develops.His military experience is the catalyst for him to embrace his gift. The military is where Michael will be empowered and begin setting out to right the wrongs of his father. The military sees the obvious potential for a person with Michaels qualities and uses them to their advantage.
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Ruled by emotion, or logic, or some combination thereof: He is ruled by his heart but uses his logic to ground his behaviors and interaction with others.
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Embarrassing this character: In the beginning showing his wings in public would embarrass him, he will grow to accept himself and learn to love his gift.
Emotional Characteristics
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Strengths: He has the ability to immediately understand individuals and their intent. He also has an unspoken connection with nature partnered with a deep respect and compassion for all living things, which give creatures of all species comfort with him.
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Weaknesses: In the beginning he has a fear of speaking his mind. He fears the reaction others would have to his thoughts and feelings. As he grows more confident throughout his story he will shed this fear and be confident in his thoughts and feelings.
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Introvert or Extrovert: He is more of an introvert – He prefers to have one on one personal interactions, but he is not afraid to interact with large groups.
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How does the character deal with anger: He tends to stuff his anger deep down, and tends to be explosive in combat fueled by his rage.
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With sadness: Tends to cope with sadness though isolation and deep thought.
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With conflict: Handles conflict intelligently and does not back down from his stance unless proven wrong with substantial evidence.
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With change: Embraces change and is always looking for the next great adventure.
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With loss: Knowing loss well, he deals with loss by depending on the ones he loves for comfort.
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What he wants out of life: To right the wrongs of his father and return peace to a chaotic world.
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What would he change in his/her life: He would give anything to have his father in his life and not be the reason for the destruction of his homeland.
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What motivates this character: The pursuit of happiness, freedom and the glory of new discovery.
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What frightens this character: The fact that he may not be able to live up to the expectations of the world and defeat his father.
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What makes this character happy: Spending time with Victoria Sorley. She was one of the few school children to see him for who he was and not as a freak of nature. Her compassion is what got him through the tough times.
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Is the character judgmental of others: No, he doesn’t pass judgment on others until they have done something to deserve harsh criticism.
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Is the character generous or stingy: He is generous but not foolish.
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Is the character generally polite or rude: He is generally polite but at times can be misunderstood.
Behaviors and Mannerisms
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Group Behaviors: He is a leader, but has to grow into this role throughout his journey.
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Individual Behaviors: Hold himself to a high standard.
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Catch Phrases: There’s nothing to it.
Skills/ Abilities
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Inherent: A beast master who can exploit every advantage of his environment, Flight, marksmanship, and swordsmanship
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Will learn: Leadership, cunning, the mastery of all of the elemental magics
Spiritual Characteristics
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Does the character believe in a God? Many gods? None at all: Michael believes in the many gods of Nevaeh and trusts their passive guidance.
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What are the character's spiritual beliefs: Michael is Grounded by the laws of the empirical nation of Univell, but before all else he trusts in the legends of the Monastery and the Gods to guide him on his journey.
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Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life: he is a spiritual person who visits the many temples of Neveah to gain a greater understanding of the enemy he must face as well as pray for the strength to endure the challenges he must face.
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If so, what role does it play: Religion and spirituality have a major impact on Michael’s decisions and life choices. He trusts in the Gods and know they count on him to balance the world. He is their hand of justice.
How the Character is Involved in the Story
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Character's Game Role (Main character? Hero? Heroine? Romantic interest? Sidekick? etc.): Michael is the natural born balance to the chaos of the world. He was born at the exact moment his father was taken over by a demon relic. He is our stories protagonist but is not a playable character at first. As the story unfolds the player will have more and more chances to play as Michael and impact his development.
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Scene where Character First Appears: Birth of the winged child
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Relationships with Other Characters: A trusted leader who will gain the respect of his party and eventually the world.
Scenarios
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How does the character hold a baby: He is comfortable holding children, he understands their fragility and their strength.
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What dos the character do when they are left in a room alone: Kicks back and enjoys the silence of solitude. He is often the center of attention and is constantly being looked to for one thing or another. So when he has a moment he will close his eyes and dream of what the future might hold.
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How does the character act around the opposite sex: Michael is not shy about approaching the opposite sex because he sees them as his equals.
Character Growth
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How is the character different at the end of the game from when the game began: When the story begins Michael is but a child and must learn the ways of the warrior. He must gain his self-confidence and the respect of his team. At first this seem like far more than he is capable of, but as the story progresses he will grow more confident and comfortable in extreme situations. He becomes a great leader and frees the world from the curse his father was tricked into releasing onto the world.
Additional Notes
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Michael Archail is son of Maximus Night and Elizabeth Night (Archail). He is born to the world with wings. Not much is known about this because he is the first of his kind. Because of his fathers destroyed reputation and his wings as a child Michael kept to his self and chose to be called by his mother’s maiden Name. In Michael’s teen years he has becomes much more confident and realizes his gifts.
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Michael is first introduced in birth. His birth coincides with the possession of his father caused by the interaction with an ancient sword. While playing the game Michael’s growth and development will be visited on multiple occasions. He is primarily cared for by his mother, but will depend heavily on his uncle Alexander for mentorship.
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Michael often joins his uncle Alexander when meeting with the royal family of Univell. It is during these meetings that he develops a strong friendship with Victoria Sorley. Michael and Victoria become best friends and when visiting are inseparable.
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Michael is the first born angel. He is the entity that stands before the evil of the world and ends it with the power of a god. He is able to wield the power of each magic type and is the only creature powerful enough to destroy the demon entity that his father has become. Doing so could cost him his life but he will gladly face this challenge for the people he loves and the prosperity of the planet.
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Michael a far more spiritual person than Maximus. This strengthens his role as an archangel and solidifies the contrast between the characters.