Gorlois

Gorlois has come a long way to arrive in Neqville. Now that they are here, they look to end their travels and find the peace that has evaded them for a near century.
== First Impression ==
For those who are familiar with cosmic servants; Gorlois fits the bill, but looks extra sharp around the edges when compared. Their hair has grown quite long, and with that, quite unkempt, too. Paired with the uncharacteristic sag - both on their eyelids and posture - Gorlois doesn't sit right as an average cosmic. They have seen ages play out before them and that reflects upon their demeanor. As well, there remains a feeling that they aren't sharing as much as they have accomplished. Some even get the impression that they are a kind of wolf under their inscrutable expression.
== Personality ==
Gorlois is always conflicted. They are disciplined in a sense, but that doesn't attribute infallible obedience along with it. Since their young years, they've neglected select orders - which has both granted them partial freedom of choice and made more difficult their decisions. They are a stoic, yet that is almost a façade when something in the moment has triggered them; this is best displayed when their soulbound ribbon distorts in contrast to an otherwise impassive appearance. 
Whilst they can be and are most often cold in their disposition, there is a deeply buried softness to be reached far under the frown - it has displayed in moments where they assume a medic once again, and in the rare case of sentiments that sit well. Even then they aren't able to shake everything off. It's mere appreciation that can be inferred from the distant and inevitably fleeting smiles. The past never seems to not trouble their mind...
== Background ==
== In Neqville ==
== Powers ==
As per the metaphysical hierarchy belonging to cosmic servants and their blood, Gorlois ranks higher than all but a sparse group above them. Their gravity manipulation is at the strength to where it has assisted in defeating dragons and slain many a foe whom were faced on the wrong ends of their deadly magic. They can also input command upon the kin in servitude below them and have a tolerance for orders of their own.
Unique to them, Gorlois possesses a healing spell forbye. It is a spin-off to the one a cosmic's summoner might use in healing their own. This spell is limited in function, not proving as simply effective as its predecessor but still not being replicable on any race but cosmic servants. Nevertheless, its aid and especially when in tandem with other forces has the capability to erase wounds and save lives.
To exact this spell, Gorlois will be heard reciting the chant:
"Stella luceat, stella clara, vulnus ligant"
== Relationships ==
=== Merlin ===
Gorlois knew of Merlin long before the two ever met. It was with shock and then a gradual, begrudging complacence that they accepted his existence in Neqville. It was bitter a lot more than it was sweet because to Gorlois, for all of their life, the name "Merlin" was an exceptional scarcity spoken and it referred to the once-legendary Cosmic King. Seeing this comparatively meek version... unsettled them. They originally thought that it would be Merlin to redeem their people, but they had lost most of that hope the more they interacted with him. 
That is, until Neqville found itself an enemy to its state. They saw a side of Merlin that echoed, albeit quietly, to the man he was before - risen in defense of his home and family. It is because of Merlin's courage that the Cosmic Gathering ever took place, and though he struggled very to the end, it was still his command that sent the beast flying. Eventually, his love for his friends would get himself killed, death grasping his soul and returning the poor king to the stars once again... this happening whilst in the arms of Gorlois themselves. It is mainly by principle, but also by personal feelings that they want to avenge his memory.
=== Morgana ===
The intact and heavenly Cosmic Queen, Gorlois had not known of her until the revelations in the company of The Lady of the Night. Morgana's matters far outweigh their own world, but they find themselves at a servant's peace in her royal presence, and a more comfortable one than with Merlin by any means. 
=== The Lady of the Night ===
Simply known as "Luna," the Lady has impressed them with her scope of knowledge. It was her in collaboration with Merlin that created the assembly comprised of the cosmics belonging in Neqville. That effort lead to her divining the names to call for both Samson and Morgana, and later it was Luna's mark on the night sky that heralded a clean victory. Nevermind her feats, Gorlois is thankful for having been a part of the campaign and introduced to their close kin.
=== Samson ===
Gorlois was there for Samson's summoning and suprise introduction of the angelic variant for their species. Their power rivals each other, and in the face of a threat, Gorlois took Samson as a temporary pupil to teach them control of their similar magic.
=== Gawain ===
One of the new-generation cosmics Gorlois met at the gathering, Gawain reminds them of an eager soldier. A good one, too. While that is a delicate memory to tug on, Gawain treads the atmosphere with ease and is one to even joke with Gorlois. They have proven themselves headstrong, which is peculiar behavior amongst servants, yet they are capable and equipped as far as Gorlois has seen. There are even tricks that they could teach the old dog.
=== Mordred ===
The other side of that coin of past allegory is Mordred. They remind Gorlois of a still-sore wound from relatively recent events. They hide their identity and thoughts away from sight, and as was in a before scenario, Gorlois is left unsure - but with a suspicion nonetheless. Not sharing much of a history with Mordred, they haven't acted on anything yet, but the bandana-wearing cosmic surely, in their plagued mind at least, feels similar to their deceased friend, Leon.
=== Suero ===
Their meeting was special, as Suero stands with Gorlois as the last living witnesses to a time from ages past. Gorlois only wishes they had the opportunity to discuss that and further get to know each other - a rare individual to whom they would open up to.
=== Pandoro ===
Pandoro was the first to receive them into Neqville, and the gnome did his best to understand Gorlois and aid them into easing with the environment. Gorlois admires both his skill and wisdom.
=== Darling ===
A close associate to Pandoro, they also met relatively early on. Like her old man, Darling instinctually has tried to ease their shoulders, which they appreciate, even if that much hasn't shown through. It was also her idea to get their hair brushed and sorted... which they ended up agreeing to do.
=== Stargazer ===
Samson's summoner, Gorlois owes "Alvarez" as they know him for aiding in the removal of magical-dampening cuffs. Despite that, Alvarez has best impressioned upon them as dubious. His motives remain unclear, but Gorlois noted his haste to get formalities out of the way in order to summon his cosmic servant as soon as possible. For now, Alvarez has only helped them and the party, so they can't accuse him of an ulterior design.
=== Prometheus ===
A rider atop the beast they were sent to banish, Prometheus is... a question in of himself. How did he get up there? Why? And how does he know so much about them? In an unwelcome tarot reading, designating Gorlois as The Magician card, Prometheus sent them in a spiral - digging up their mind's conflict in a targeted attack. Believing he was sent to space, Gorlois hopes to never cross paths with him again.
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Author: Vallon
Category:Characters