Alastor

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## Appearance

### Early Chapters

His eyes are fascinating, like a colorful whirlpool that feels mysterious. They sparkle in a special way, changing colors like a crystal reflecting light. Some think they hide wisdom, a strong focus that contrasts his quiet personality. Even though he's shy, there's something magnetic about his gaze, hinting at hidden stories and secrets. He usually wears a button-down shirt with a collar, keeping a formal look about him. It’s his go-to style, giving off a polished vibe wherever he goes. His skin has a flawless, porcelain-like quality to it. It’s smooth and pale, almost like fine silk, giving him an ethereal and delicate appearance. His skin, with its porcelain smoothness and delicate hue, lends him a feminine air. Despite this, it adds to his unique charm, giving him an intriguing and unconventional beauty.

## Personality

### Early Chapters

The personality of Alastor is rather complex. The way he is without his memories is the exact opposite to an altered self with memories. But at heart, he is himself. He is a shy and introverted person, with very few close friends. He usually spent most of his time reading books, mostly novels. He is extremely gentle and appears to be optimistic most of the time. Influenced by his friends and a true testament of modesty, he willingly takes blame and punishment from others so that he can be someone who does not hurt people, but rather absorbs the torment. However, this lack of assertiveness normally gets him bullied and taken advantage of. However, beneath his altruistic and gentle nature, he finds it hard to truly care about others. He often views them as nothing, and in doing so, he feels empty inside. That is something he is missing, remorse. Every action and choice he makes is entirely based on the logical benefit for others. For example, he would save someone’s cat because it’s logically beneficial for the person, not because he actually cares. Having no emotional ambition, often leads people he “cares” about to get hurt, as the motivation is absent.

#### Disorder

His internal battle with emotions and genuine care for others versus his logical, calculated approach to altruism could be indicative of a deeper psychological conflict, possibly including symptoms that align with aspects of schizophrenia.

A potential indicator could be the presence of auditory hallucinations or delusions. Alastor might occasionally mention hearing voices or experiencing beliefs that are not grounded in reality. These hallucinations or delusions could further isolate him and contribute to his struggle to connect with people on an emotional level.

## History

In a peaceful village called Nai, lived a boy named Adam with his quiet and respected parents. They led a simple life with no belief in mythology or awareness of the concept, and used basic technology for their daily needs. However, their peaceful life was disrupted when the evil gods from the Cthulhu mythos invaded their village, angry that the villagers denied their existence. They shared outside knowledge, causing chaos and disagreements among the people. The gods offered the villagers a chance to become fragments, and many chose to escape their destroyed village in this way. Adam's parents also left him behind, alone and sad. Hastur, one of the gods, regretted his actions and wanted to make amends. He offered Adam a chance to become a fragment and join the others who had left. Adam, hungry and alone, was tormented by Hastur to eat a black apple and become a fragment. Eventually, he succumbed to the temptation and did so. But unlike the biblical story of Adam and Eve, this Adam had no companion or offspring. He was alone and corrupted himself through his actions. As a fragment named Alastor, he lived many lives in search of his parents, whom he longed to reunite with. However, he was also driven mad by his desire for freedom from Hastur's influence. Hastur hoped that Alastor would become a hero, but he refused to do so, consumed by his own madness. Despite his search, Alastor never found his parents and continued to live an infinite life as a fragment, lost and alone. Hastur, well. He regretted his actions. He wanted a fragment because he wanted to make up for all the bad things he did.  Adam wanted to find his parents. So Adam, who lived by a tree, starving, tortured, alone. Stared at a black apple. Hastur kept trying to convince and torture adam to eat the apple to become a fragment. He eventually did. This is a tie to the bible story of Adam, living in a paradise, manipulated by an evil force. A forbidden apple.

Alastor's life was cursed by his decision to become a fragment, and he couldn't escape the feeling that he didn't belong anywhere. He traveled to many different dimensions, but he couldn't find a place to call home. He was haunted by the memories of his parents and his old life in Nai, but he knew he could never go back. As Alastor reached the age of 13, he felt increasingly distant from society. He had dark secrets that he couldn't share with anyone, and he was afraid of what might happen if they were ever revealed. He spent most of his time alone, wandering through different dimensions and trying to escape from his own thoughts. Despite his isolation, Alastor became a skilled warrior in his own right. He trained relentlessly, pushing himself to become stronger and more powerful with each passing day. But even his fighting skills couldn't hide the emptiness he felt inside. Alastor's dark secrets weighed heavily on him, and he wondered if he would ever be able to find peace. He knew that he was cursed, and that his decision to become a fragment had set him on a path of loneliness and despair. But still, he held onto the hope that one day, he might find a place where he truly belonged.

In this current life, Alastor woke up in a world that felt both familiar and foreign. His memories were gone, locked away like a distant dream. He didn't remember Nai, his parents, or the torment he had endured. All he knew was that he was Alastor, and he had a strong yearning for adventure. In this life, he will make friends, learn to use his abilities, and most importantly find out who he is. Things may take a dark shift, and the remembrance of everything will lead him into madness, or perhaps it will give him the determination to defeat the evilness of the world. He has this whole new life to decide. As his story unfolds, Alastor grapples with the different paths his existence leads, navigating uncharted territories and unearthing the buried elements of this part.  The potential for darkness looms, or by the prospect of redemption and empowerment. The path he treads is a blank canvas, a realm of boundless possibilities where the choices he makes will shape his destiny.

## Abilities

Alastor can utilize magic, the art of using certain actions such as gestures, rituals and thoughts as well as symbols, language and formulae to utilize mysterious and/or supernatural forces that don't abide by conventional science or laws of reality to achieve any effect or phenomenon imaginable. They can do so to varying degrees, with only their skill, personal power-level, imagination/knowledge, and/or morality to define the borders. Given the flexibility of magic and its ability to transcend logic, laws, and common sense, its users have essentially limitless possibilities for what they can accomplish and achieve, essentially being capable of altering reality through their magic.

### Weaponry

Alastor can create and/or wield various forms of enchanted weaponry that suit their needs in battle, whether they be offensive or defensive. The weapons can be powered by or create a wide variety of magical powers that often yield impressive results. The weapons being powered by magic also act as a blank slate for different kinds of supernatural abilities.

### Aura

Alastor can surround themselves in matter and/or energy of any type of magic. The aura also possesses immensely strong magical properties that could work to user's advantage depending on the type of magic they wield, allowing them to gain strength from the respective element of the aura. Coincidentally, depending on what type of magic the user has, their magical aura can take the appearance of their power.

## Story

His first appearance starts like this; Alastor finds himself in a recurring dream-like state that blurs the line between wakefulness and unconsciousness. In this surreal world, he encounters unsettling beings before abruptly waking to the routine of his life in an orphanage. He's a child who feels disconnected from his peers due to his maturity, seeking solace in routine and self-improvement through learning and physical exercise. He navigates the orphanage's breakfast, where cultural clashes and social hierarchies are evident, yet he remains silent and observant, detached from the conflicts. Despite being labeled an outsider, he's comfortable with his beliefs and chooses not to conform. Later, he breaks away from the suffocating environment to seek solace in nature, finding a moment of freedom and joy in a vibrant field. In the second part of Chapter 1, Alastor finds himself in a serene yet desolate place. While enjoying the solitude, his thoughts turn to the possibility of someone else's presence, only to dismiss it as relief floods him, thinking he's truly alone. However, he's unexpectedly pushed off a cliff and falls, hoping luck will save him from a fatal landing. He survives the fall but sustains a leg injury. Alone and in pain, he encounters a wounded rabbit trapped under a rock, showing compassion by freeing it. Reflecting on his lonely existence at the orphanage, he discovers his leg healing supernaturally fast, giving him newfound strength. Deciding to leave the orphanage, he takes the rabbit and heads into a dark, eerie forest. The atmosphere becomes more unsettling as night falls, and Alastor feels an increasing sense of danger lurking around him. Eventually, he stumbles upon a cave, where he discovers a chained boy, Sett, desperate for freedom. Alastor offers to help, but they face imminent danger as the owners of the cave return. Alastor bravely negotiates to buy Sett's freedom and succeeds, but the situation leaves Sett emotionally overwhelmed and lost. Alastor, though uncertain about their future, assures Sett he isn't alone anymore. The chapter ends with the two embarking on a journey together, facing the unknowns of a harsh world, finding solace in their shared experiences and the strength found in their newfound companionship.

In the first part of Chapter 2, Alastor and Sett, having formed a bond, find themselves near a riverbank after traveling through a forest. They contemplate their future, discussing their lack of home and family but deciding to create a new place together. They rest by a tree, share food, and discuss their pasts and their intention to head towards the Helion continent. Alastor then experiences a mysterious dream before waking up in the morning with Sett. They plan to find a library to learn magic and strengthen themselves for the dangers ahead. Later, while exploring, they stumble upon an abandoned cabin in the woods. Inside, they find a journal describing a family's adoption of a child named Rose, her troubling behavior as she grew older, and their eventual abandonment of her due to her destructive nature. Alastor and Sett find some items in the cabin but decide it's best to leave. Continuing their journey, they come across a young girl by a lake, whom they suspect to be Rose. The encounter takes a dark turn when the girl, revealing a malevolent nature, confronts them. In a bid to save themselves, Alastor attempts to negotiate, offering Rose a chance to join them and see the world beyond the forest. While Rose seems intrigued, Sett makes a decisive move and ends up killing her, feeling a mix of guilt and a desire to understand moral judgment. Afterward, they head to a nearby village, seeking food and amenities. As they enter the Inn, Sett notices Alastor's discomfort in crowds, offering reassurance.

Chapter 2 sees Alastor and Sett continuing their investigation into the string of murders. They overhear discussions about the killings, suspecting the victims are related to their previous encounter with Rose. They gather information from a woman in the village, confirming their suspicions. They choose not to reveal their involvement but aim to understand the situation better. In search of learning magic, they face resistance at a library where magic is forbidden. After proving their involvement in handling Rose, they earn reluctant help from the librarian, who gives them an old book on elemental magic. They are advised to inform the mayor about their encounter with Rose and the masked people they seek. At the mayor's office, they share their story, learning more about the masked group involved in illicit activities and dark rituals. Realizing the danger involved, they decide to approach the situation cautiously, aware of the risks in delving deeper. Their immediate goal becomes studying the magic book while contemplating the mysteries surrounding Rose's transformation, the masked group, and the forbidden nature of magic itself.