Flores Berryfizz

Flores Berryfizz is a former Alliance arcanist turned freelance mage. Once known for his friendly and exuberant nature, as well as being a staunch advocate of Alliance interests, recent experiences in Northrend have changed both Flores' character, and his use of magic. 
==Physical Traits==
A rather peculiar gnome, even before his return from Northrend. Quite tall for Gnomish standards, with a slim build, which has since become emaciated. Pale skin, with little facial hair, offset by blue eyes and short, jet black hair. Although his features had once been youthful, and often set by a wide grin, his face has since become tired, drawn, and beset by worry.
==Occupation==
* Alliance Mage - End of First War and the entire duration of Second War
* Tutor and Stormwind Mage - From the end of the Second War to the start of the Third
* 7th Legion Mage - Time in Kalimdor
* Freelancer, Alchemist, Enchanted Goods Seller - Return from Kalimdor to present
==History==
===Early Life===
Born 32 years prior to the First War, Flores was raised in the city of Gnomeregan by his parents, Lamis and Tabby Berryfizz, both noted alchemists. Showing great promise in the arcane arts at a young age, his family was advised that he should seek tutelage with the Kirin Tor in Dalaran. Accepted as an apprentice, Flores took up residence in the city and began his studies as a mage.
===The Second and Third War===
Soon after his initiation as a magi of the Kirin Tor, news from the Kingdoms of Stormwind and Ironforge arrived detailing the invasion of the Orcish Horde. Eager to utilise his training in defense of his homeland, Flores voluntered to join the contigent of mages sent by Dalaran in aid of the Alliance. Seeing action from the Thandol Span, to the Burning Steppes, as well as witnessing the devastation wrought by the Orcs and their allies, hardened Flores' heart to the Horde, both Old and New, convincing him of the importance of the Alliance.
Released from his studies after the Second War, Flores used his extensive knowledge of both battle and magic to secure a placement with the Kingdom of Stormwind as an arcanist. Involved in the reconstruction of the city, as well as acting as a tutor to promising human mages, his time in Stormwind was likely his happiest.
During the events of the Third War, Flores was initially sent as aid as part of a human force to invesitgate the Plague in Lordaeron. As the situation quickly escalated, Flores seeked refuge with the exodus to Kalimdor, headed by Jaina Proudmoore. Once again offering his services as an arcanist, Flores participated in the Battle of Mount Hyjal, albeit as a very minor participant. {C}After the establishment of Theramore, Flores, worrying about the state of his family and Gnomeregan, returned to the Eastern Kingdoms. Upon hearing the news of Thermaplugg's betrayal, and the subsequent death of thousands of gnomes, including his father, Flores lapsed into despair. Soon after, Flores left his position as an Alliance mage, and became a freelance adventurer. Since then, he has lent his skill to Alliance forces and other organisations across Azeroth, from the Cenarion Circle, to Shattrath City, to the Explorers League.
==="Madness will consume you"===
Upon arrival in Northrend, Flores was eager to lend whatever aid he could to the Alliance Expedition sent by King Wyrnn. While in the Dragonblight, he heard tales from the local Tuskarr about a substance called Saronite, "the Black Blood of Yogg Saron". Curious to its properties and its proliferance in Scourge structures, Flores began an intensive study of the ore, which eventually lead to the titan city of Ulduar.
Although at first the ore had no noticable effect on Flores, further investigations of the substance led to whisperings, stange visions, and hallucinations. Convinced that he was finally succumbing to the effects of prolonged usage of arcane magic, coupled with remorse over Gnomeregan, Flores travelled to the Storm Peaks on a sabbatical, leaving a short notice with the 7th Legion forces in the Dragonblight that he would return in a few days.
Presumed dead after no sign was seen for over 3 months, Flores returned to civilization, changed. His old Kirin Tor and Field Marshall robes had been discarded for thick, woolen ones, embroided with strange and frightening images. In addition, a strange hood covered his features, and he constantly supported his now emaciated frame with a staff laden with sinister carvings. Little could be gathered from his semi-coherent ramblings about what had happened to him. Since his return, although he has resumed his work as a freelance mage, he has become isolated and suspicious, seeking refuge in Dun Morogh.
===The Shattering===
Soon after the Cataclysm which sundered Azeroth, Flores returned from his self-imposed exile to fight alongside the Alliance in their battle against Deathwing and the Twilight Hammer. Although a fierce adversary of the numerous enemies that beset the Alliance forces, even being one of the first to lead the Alliance vanguard into the heart of Cho’gall’s dominion, his character remained the same as his return from the Storm Peaks - suspicious, isolated, and ruthless in his tactics.
Soon after the Alliance had established a base into the Twilight Highlands, Flores, aiding his longtime fellow adventurers in the Draenei freelancer crop, A Perfect Circle, took part on the assault on the Bastion of Twilight. During a fierce battle with cultists, Flores was separated from his comrades. Although a search was made soon after, no trace of him could be found .
Although once again presumed dead, a curious package arrived to the owner of The Slaughtered Lamb, addressed to a certain warlock acquaintance of Flores, a month after his disappearance. In it was contained a small, hurried message inviting the warlock to a meeting in the mountains of the Howling Fjord, with instructions on how to participate in an arcane summoning ritual. Although the warlock in question travelled to the location of the meeting, followed closely by agents from S1:7, the writer of the note failed to appear. Although officially it is assumed that the letter was a hoax, some still believe that the writer was Flores, even though no sign of his whereabouts have been seen for close to a year. Whether Flores is truly dead, his soul having left Azeroth for ever, or whether he still lingers in the Storm Peaks, fulfilling some dark work, is best left to the individual imagination…
==Magic==
As a mage trained by the Kirin Tor, Flores is quite naturally a very competent and learned spellcaster. However, the nature of his spells have changed somewhat dramatically over the years, a more obvious indication of his character than his behaviour. Once having stuck solely with the manipulation of arcane energies, Flores focus swtiched to the more offensive and controlled aspects of Frost magic during his tenure in the Alliance. Since his sudden reappearance from Northrend, his magic has become both chatoic and dangerous, often in the form of fire.
==Criminal Record==
Spotless. At least, as far as it is known. An upstanding citizen of the Alliance and an unoffical ambassador for Gnomes across his travels, his behaviour and conduct has been impeccable. Since returning back to Dun Morogh however, little is known of his activities.
==Personal Notes==
Theme tune, theme tune... hmmm. Something erratic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiZ-S76ItdY&feature=related
Category:Characters
Category:Gnome
Category:Alliance
Category:Mage