Preston Salabim

[Preston Salabim]

i. Table of Contents 

ii. Statistics 

iii. Biography 

iv. Personality 

v. Fighting Information 

vi. Qi Information 

vii. Known People 

viii. Statistical Tracker 

ix. Thread Tracker 

x. Item Information 

xi. Reserved 

xii. Reserved 

xiii. Reserved

[Preston Salabim]

Statistics



Attack: 6
Speed: 36
Defense: 38
Perception: 30
Energy: 44 (48)

[Preston Salabim]

Biography

Basic Information

Name:
Preston Salabim
Nickname(s):
Presto
Age:
22
Height:
5'8
Weight:
140lbs
Blood Type:
AB-

Gender:
Male
Sexuality:
Heterosexual
Eye Color:
Green
Hair:
Blue

Physical Information

Build: Slim

Defining Marks: None

History Information

History: Preston was born in what is now territory 260.  A decently sized territory to the far north.  The Northernmost parts of what was once Washington State and part of Canada.  Born into a distinguished family his Father and Mother both served with distinction in the war and are well-respected mages in their community.  His Father is a well-known creator of Magical Items and proprietor of the Salabim Magical Emporium.  His Mother on the other hand, also a talented sorceress holds a seat on the Academy of Magic.  An Academy that serves as a similar function to Cabal Academy to the north.

Expectations were high for Preston his whole life, he was expected to become a powerful and influential mage himself, and his entrance into the Academy was all but guaranteed.  He showed an early aptitude for magic, his natural gifts resonating with a wide range of spell types during the testing phases where students are placed into programs to work with their gifts.  He was to be an Enchanter, one of the highest castes of Magicians in their community, and if he applied himself he may even become one of the advisors to the Circle of Lords. 

It was with the knowledge of his rightful place in mind that he continued to apply himself.  He would not be the one to tarnish the Salabim name, and he would help secure his family's place in the world.  That is why he did not apply for the Academy of Magic, but for Cabal Academy to the South.  His position held some privilege and he became informed of a student exchange between their territories in an effort to solidify diplomatic relations between their cultures.  It was a rare opportunity and one that could gain him much prestige and offer him a unique experience unlike the vast majority of his peers.  He had little fear of learning to master his abilities, and so the most effective way to achieve his goals is to set himself apart from the other talented and driven individuals that made up his rivals.  Cabal was his ticket to doing just that. 

[Preston Salabim]

Personality


Preston is driven and goal oriented.  He knows his place in the world and is not only happy with it but excited to reach his potential.  He loves challenging himself and solving problems.  Viewing most of life as a series of problems and puzzles to be solved.  He is of the belief that there is always a solution to whatever you are confronted with, you just need the right tool and perspective to solve it.  

He is aware of his magic and it's potential and what that means but he does not participate in false modesty.  He believes that if you are good at something you should be proud of it, though needless bragging and using it to make others feel inferior is the tactic of someone insecure in their place in the world.  Such people should be pitied.  

Preston also understands that strength on its own is meaningless.  That no one is truly strong on their own, and it is the people around you that help you reach your full potential.  And by helping them reach their potential as well everyone can reach new heights.  The ideal world is one where humanity works together to overcome the past and is always looking to build a brighter, unified future. 

[Preston Salabim]

Fighting Information


Preston is currently unskilled in physical fighting.  When forced to fight he resorts to flailing wildly with whatever he can get his hands on as a weapon, or attempting to push, shove, and kick his opponent so that he can create an opening to flee.  If backed into a corner and surrender is not an option he will add biting and scratching to his repertoire of combat moves.

All of this assuming he is out of spells of course. 

[Preston Salabim]

Qi information

Enchanter

Preston is able to channel and manipulate his Qi by drawing on the energy from the world around him.  He is then able to bring that energy inside of himself and using his Qi as a catalyst to charge and convert the raw energy to various elemental attunements.  Once converted these attunements allow the energy to be expelled in various ways.  Generally in manners that enhance or enfeeble others, or alter the area around him.  At the highest levels of his "magic" he is able to shift his archetype from supportive to offensive.


Strengths 


His ability grants him a lot of versatility to change the flow of battle.  With the right element and spell, he can raise his allies to new heights or drag his enemies to the ground.


Weakness


He is limited by the Archetype that he is set to means that his spells are confined to non-damaging or only damaging depending on his Archtype which can only be shifted with great effort (a whole post and use of his Ultimate)

Gamble Fruit


All Preston's offensive attacks -3 dmg output from Target to a Max of 36.

When Preston enters battle a field of 20ft appears around him as a Qi scar, manifesting as a storm of energy above him, would strike anyone within that field with a bolt of energy doing damage over time based on his Energy stat. Lasts 5 turns

Preston takes -18 Draconic based dmg


Spell list


0 Level - Rejuvenation - Holy Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to infuse another with his Qi energy granting them another use of their Qi (Granted Qi abilities do not grant UP on use) - Retribution - Holy Element - Destruction Archetype - Preston is able to infuse someone with his Qi dealing damage to them equal to the damage of the last attack that person launched. (non Elemental Damage)

Level 1 - Thin Ice - Ice Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to cover the area in a thin layer of ice that is hard to navigate.  This ice reduced everyone's speed by 75% while traveling on it unless their perception meets or exceeds his Energy Stat.  Allies may add 25% of his energy to their check.  Frostbite - Ice Element - Destruction Archetype -  Preston breathes out a chill frost that covers and forms over his targets flesh dealing half his energy in damage and reducing their speed by 1/4th his energy as their flesh numbs (Does not stack with repeated use) (Frost Damage)
Uses to Unlock: 25

Level 2 - Ice Wall - Ice Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to create a barrier of thick solid ice to either block attacks or wall off an area.  Its durability is equal to his Energy stat. Blizzard - Ice Element - Destruction Archetype - Preston creates a large blizzard in the area dealing 1/2 his energy in damage to all enemies while reducing their perception by 1/2 his energy.
Uses to Unlock: 25

Level 3 - Portal - Wind Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to create a portal that opens up to a location he is attuned to.  This process takes three posts of casting without taking any damage (only consumes 1 UP per attempt) to conjure.  To attune to a location he must make a thread attuning to that location and anchoring his mana there. Attuned locations: 260  - Dust Devil - Wind Element - Destruction Archetype  - Preston is able to conjure up a small tornado that tracks his target and attempts to suck him up.  The target must pass a speed check by meeting or exceeding his energy or be lifted from the ground while he takes Preston's Energy in damage. (Wind Damage)


Level 4 - Wind's Wings - Wind Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to create wings of wind on him and his allies granting them all a +8 to their speed stat as they begin to levitate off of the ground.  This also grants some resistance to Earth and Lightning based attacks. Razor Wind - Wind Element - Destruction Archetype - Preston fires out sharp blades of Wind at his enemy dealing 125% his energy in damage. (Wind Damage)
Uses to Unlock: 20

Level 5 - Siphon Soul - Dark Element - Support Archetype - Preston inflicts his target with a leeching energy that lasts for Four posts.  While under the effects of Siphon Soul all Qi uses consume an additional Qi use.  Vampiric Touch - Preston can touch an enemy and drain away their life force dealing 75% of his energy stat in damage and recovering the damage dealt as health. (Disease Damage) 
Uses to Unlock: 25

Level 6 - Purifying Flame - Fire Element - Support Archetype - Preston engulfs an ally in a non-damaging purifying flame that burns away all status effects and ongoing damages. Meteor Strike - Fire Element - Destruction Archetype - Preston conjures up a giant ball of fire in the sky (that requires one post to charge but consumes only 1 UP per attempt) that he hurls onto the battlefield dealing 125% his energy stat to everyone but himself. (Fire Damage)
Uses to Unlock: 25

Level 7 - The Violet Flame - Fire Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to summon a violet flame to engulf an alley.  The flame is mildly warm and does not damage flesh or clothing and instead enhances the healing abilities of the user allowing them to heal their full energy in damage.  Pyroblast - Fire Element - Destruction Archetype -Preston is able to fire a large ball of flame at his target dealing his energy in damage and half his energy in damage as the flames continue to burn for four rounds unless the target spends a whole post extinguishing the flames.  (Fire Damage)
Uses to Unlock: 20

Level 8 - Greased Lightning - Lightning Ability - Support Archetype - Preston is able to zap an ally to buff a stat of his choice for 1 post by 1/4his energy stat.  Divine Judgement - Lightning Ability - Destruction Archetype - Lightning rains down from the sky striking his enemies for his energy in damage and granting them a positive charge.  (Lightning Damage)
Uses to Unlock: 20

Level 9 Levin Scar - Lightning Ability - Support Archetype - Preston is able to zap a target searing the brain tissue and blocking off the last Qi ability the target used for the rest of the thread.  A target can not be affected by this ability more than once per thread.  Polarverize - Lightning Ability - Destruction Archetype - Preston creates a ball of electricity in his hand that rips the positive charges from the enemies around them dealing 125% his energy in damage to them while dealing 25% of his energy to himself as he absorbs the energy into his hand.  Enemies without a positive charge are unaffected. (Lightning Damage)

Level 10 - Flesh to Stone - Earth Element - Support Archetype - Preston is able to touch an ally and turn their flesh to stone granting them +8 defense for four posts.  Landslide - Earth Element - Destruction Archetype - The ground in a line in front of Preston bucks and shifts throwing everyone in its path down violently dealing his energy in damage and knocking them down and away from him.  Knockdown is negated by matching or exceeding his energy with your speed. (Earth  damage)
Uses to Unlock: 20
Level 11 - Gaol - Earth Element - Support Archetype - The Earth under his target's feet shifts and snaps upward to imprison them in stone. The prison may be destroyed by dealing twice his energy stat in damage to it. (Does not require it to be in a single post or single source. Stone prison may only be struck twice per post for an attempted break out or in.)  Anemia - Earth Element - Destruction Archetype - Holding a hand out he is able to pull some of the iron from within your body out of your body through your flesh.  A painful process that will leave his victim bleeding and in pain.  125% energy in damage and 25% his energy in damage for four posts from bleeding. (Earth Damage)
Uses to Unlock: 20

Level 12 - Mirage - Water Element - Support Archetype -  Preston is able to use water vapor to make himself or someone else within his sight invisible for a post.  This effect ends one the invisible target attacks someone.  The Briny Deep - Water Element - Destruction Archetype - Preston summons water into your lungs by liquifying the vapor in the air.  This attack deals 1/2 his energy in damage and should it cumulate to double the target'ss defense stat they are knocked unconscious.  Preston must be near a body of water to use this ability and the ability may be overcome by exceeding his energy stat with yours. 20 to unlock

Level 13 - Water Shield - Water Element - Support Archetype - Preston summons a disk of water that circles it's target and persists for the thread or until it absorbs an attack.  The disk can absorb up to Preston's Energy in damage.  Dehydration - Water Ability - Destruction Archetype - Preston absorbs the moisture from his target's body dehydrating them and dealing his energy in damage to his target while giving them vulnerability to fire damage.  (Water Damage) 


Ultimate Ability: Paradigm Shift - No Element - Preston switches from Support Archetype to Destruction Archetype or back again.  This ability may be used twice in a thread.  When used it is the only ability able to be used in that post as it requires extreme concentration to shift his Magical Balance. 150 uses to unlock


UP:0


Unconnected spells



Escape - Through the trauma of seeing people die protecting him back to back, Preston has developed a new spell!

Preston is able to shift someone near him towards himself at the speed of his Energy stat as long as the following conditions are met.

-The person is specifically protecting Preston

-The person will otherwise be struck by the attack

This spell can be used once per thread with no chance of upgrade.



Cleric Armor of the Sorceror King: By igniting his burn mark on his chest, Preston can create a suit of magical armor that surrounds his own body or the body of one he wishes to cast it on. This armor absorbs damage equal to 125% of his energy, including energy that's been enhanced rather than just base energy. Lasts for posts equal to 1/2 his total base energy.

[Preston Salabim]

Known People



Like Family


Healthy Working Relationship


Acquaintance


Sour Relationship


The Scum of the Earth

[Preston Salabim]

Statistical Tracker


Stat Anomolies


Energy Stat cap increased by 5

Starting Stats

Attack: 5

Speed: 10

Defense: 5

Perception: 10

Energy: 20



Current Stats without Items

Attack: 5

Speed: 30

Defense: 30

Perception: 30

Energy: 35

Stored exp: 8

Experience Additions


+ 7 Perception
+2 Perception
+5 Speed
+1 Perception
+5 Speed
+5 Defense
+6 Defense
+5 Energy
+5 Perception
+2 Speed
+1 Speed
+2 Speed
+1 Defense
+8 Defense
+5 Energy
+5 Perception
+1 Defense
+5 Energy
+5 Speed
+4 Defense

[Preston Salabim]

Thread Tracker


Pirates and Practicioners - Preston meets his squadmate Roz and they begin to train.  7EXP + Squad 5 ring.

Easter PM 2018 - 2 EXP and Golden Egg item

Practical Application Preston and Roz continue to train and grow.  5 exp and Mercury's Messengers

The War Never Ended 11 exp and Cabal Ring

In walk the outcasts 6 exp.  Catchphase.  Inspire Loyalty.  Horn of the Fallen.

Sting 3 EXP 6UP

The Taste of Battle 6 EXP and Spitfire Drink

What are you? 2 exp 2 UP

Exam 6EXP 2UP Waterfall chewable consumable and Troop Jacket

Kingdom of the Damned 3 EXP 4 UP

Birthday PM 2 EXP

Face Forward Gaze Back  5 EXP

A Team That Fights Together 8 EXP 4UP

So this is it 1 exp 3 UP

The Face of the Mirror 2 UP +5 to energy stat cap

Qinundrum 1 UP

Among the Fields of Perch 7 UP 14 EXP

Restless 6 exp 11UP

[Preston Salabim]

Item Information



Head:



Chest:  Cloak of Protection (Troop Jacket): +3 Def, +3 Eng - Add on to chest item - "Perso Protectorate": This item generates a personal shield that blocks a single strike worth up to Prestons energy in damage. May be used up to five times across all threads, consecutively. Once used up, requires 20 Qi uses be stored inside it before it can be used again. uses remaining 5/5  Qi stored 0/20



Hands:  Gloves of the Junction House - +2 Speed, +1 Defense: Preston can increase his energy for 5 posts, in an amount equal to 1/2 his current energy. During this time period, he can deal lightning damage equal to his new energy in attack to anything he touches. All held weapons also gain lightning damage. May only be used once per thread.



Legs: Blue Leggings of the Elder Faith: +2 Def, +2 Spd - These blue leggings seem to shimmer, and when ones need is great enough, they might just answer the call...

Ability: Metamorphic Launch - This ability alters itself entirely when the need of the item wearer is great enough. (Tag GM David B. at a moment of intense pain or near death to unlock this ability)





Feet: Mercury's Messengers: +2 Speed, +2 Defense - These shoes seem to be imbued with the power of the winds. When utilizing wind abilities, or when fighting in a particularly windy place, he gains a +5 boost to Attack and energy. This remains for the thread. Once activated, gold veins of energy crawl up his legs, terminating just above the knees.



Misc: Cabal Ring: +5 Energy

By showing loyalty to Cabal the wearer may summon a lesser form of a Dragon's sword. Words seem to sprout from their mouth of their own will. The only incantation the ring has learned so far is;

"E ehjuga dra Mekrdhehk Tnykuh" - This summons the blade of the Lightning Dragon. This blade adds 1/2 the users ENG stat to the wielders ATK stat. This lasts four posts and can not be knocked from the wielders hand. This changes all damage types the wielder does to 'Lightning' type.



Misc:  Squad 5 Ring (+1 Atk, +1 Eng) - When members of squad 5 fight together, they gain an extra 10% energy!



Special: Horn of the Fallen: Once per thread, Preston may send out a distress call. Within two posts or rounds, 5 undead cabalians arrive. Corporeal in nature, these beings can be damaged but can't really be killed. Any fatal wound simply makes them vanish. Upgradeable  Stats of the dead are equal to 1/2 his energy or 25.  Whichever is lower.


Unequipped: Green Rebellion Comemerative T-shirt: +5 Def

"Yeah, I wore green that day. What about it?"

Consumables: Surefire drink: Grants the drinker Fire Breath doing their ENG in damage for any target hit over the next 3 posts. Able to use ability for 2 posts after drinking. May only be used once.

Don't go chasing waterfalls chewable: User regains 1/2 their Qi uses for the thread. May only be used once!

Bottle of the Good Stuff (Consumable): Drinking from the bottle of the good stuff gives you the ability to push past your limits, giving you a second wind returning half of your stamina and half of your Qi uses. Can only be used 2 times across all threads before it's empty.

Qi Crystals - Each can store 5 Qi uses and then be added onto a single stat once at 5. Each holds one use, falls apart after use.
Crystal 1 1/5
Crystal 2 0/5
Crystal 3 0/5



Familiar:

Preston's egg hatches!



A man wearing ancient Chinese garb and headdress waves a fan majestically stroking his mustache and beard with a flick. He gives a war cry! though a very tiny one as he is only about six inches tall.



Spirit of Sun Tzu: Sun Tzu may enact three stratagems for his master. Turtle Formation: +20 Def, Wheel Formation: +20 Spd, and Spear Formation: +20 Atk. These formations effect anyone Preston considers an Ally at the time of use and last for up to 5 posts. Only one may be used at a time, and should one be used and reach all 5 posts it can not be used again int he same thread.

[Preston Salabim]

Magic Words


Rejuvenation - Kiron Rot
Water Shield - At rek Arel
Detect Magic - Edrush Aroth
Light - Êras
Gaol - Ushesh
Escape - Zumngöz
Mage Armor - Dibcol Tosid
Levin Scar - Estun

[Preston Salabim]

Special Abilities




Preston inspires loyalty! Whenever he is on a mission or in a fight, all PC's gain +5 energy passively, should they be on his team. When protecting him in particular, they gain an additional +5 defense for every post they center their defense on him. 


Preston earns a new catch phrase: "Worry not, Preston has arrived!" - Since Preston was the only one untouched, if he's attacked and says this in any battle, he gains +25% energy for one post.

[Preston Salabim]

Reserved

[David B.]