Andreas Matthews (played by Joey)

## Player Information

* Discord Name: anxiousmillennialcowboy.
* Age: 31
* Time Zone: EST

## Character Information

* Universe of Origin: Fandomless
* OC
* Awakened during the Great Convergence.

### Distinguishing Features

Covered almost head to toe in tattoos. Left nostril and both ears are pierced. Quite tall, built like a swimmer or runner

### Personality Traits

Loyal, Impulsive, Suspicious, Stubborn, Introverted, Confident, Observant

### Skills

* **Umbrakinesis:** The ability to control and manipulate the darkness / shadows
* **Shadow Mimicry:** The ability to mimic the shadows, using them to become almost entirely invisible
* **Shadow Walking:** Similar to teleportation, the user can travel over great distances using another person's shadow.

#### Abilities Granted by Nexus Spellbook

* **Spectral Grasp:**
	+ Incantation: "Phasma Tenebris!"
	+ Effect: This spell allows the caster to summon a shadowy hand that can reach out and interact with objects or creatures at a distance. It can be used for tasks like retrieving items from afar, pressing distant buttons, or even delivering a touch-based magical attack.
* **Prismatic Shield:**
	+ Incantation: "Lux Aegis!"
	+ Effect: When cast, this spell creates a multi-layered, semi-transparent shield of shifting colors around the caster. The shield offers protection against a variety of magical and physical attacks, with each layer being attuned to a different type of threat, such as fire, ice, or energy-based attacks.
* **Ethereal Echo:**
	+ Incantation: "Spectra Echo!"
	+ Effect: This spell allows the caster to temporarily project a translucent, ghostly duplicate of themselves to another location within sight. The duplicate cannot interact physically but can observe and relay information back to the caster. It's a useful spell for reconnaissance and scouting missions.

## Background

### History

Andreas's mother always told him his magic was special. His older brother had the same gift as his mother: the ability to manipulate light and create fire. To Nicole, Andreas was blessed by Mani, the Norse moon goddess, give the ability to manipulate the darkness. He did his best to see it as the blessing his mother had but it always seemed to be nothing but trouble.

He found his one true solace in art and music. He started drawing when he was in high school, using it as a way to process his way through the loss of his mother and the continued abuse from his father when he couldn't find the words to express himself and started singing in local clubs and bars as a way to help his brother make money. He worked odd jobs, barely passing his classes until the day he dropped out of college at age 20. His father refused to let him come home, saying he wasn't going to support a useless child.

As he usually did, Andreas sought out his older brother, Orion. Unlike other times, Orion was nowhere to be found. Well and truly on his own for the first time, Andreas spiraled, losing control of his magic for the first time.

Maybe the loss of control over his magic and the Great Convergence occurring around the same time was a coincidence. Maybe his brother's disappearance and the Great Convergence is another one. Except Andreas doesn't really believe in those. All he knows is his magic went haywire and he was torn from his home, unceremoniously dropped into the Nexus Hub. He intends to find out what exactly happened and if possible, find his brother.

### Motivations and Goals

His main motivation and goal is to figure out what exactly happened to bring about the Great Convergence and to find his brother.

## Room

Nestled within the heart of the Nexus Hub's Harmony Quarters, Andreas's haven is a sanctuary of enigmatic allure and tranquil ambiance. As you step through the threshold, a sense of serenity envelopes you, an oasis of quietude amidst the bustling energy of the Hub. The room's walls are bathed in deep, velvety midnight blues, reminiscent of the nocturnal skies. Luminescent lines resembling the patterns of constellations traverse the ceiling, casting a soft, ethereal glow. Neon accents in lime green and electric blue dance along the room's edges, illuminating its unique character.

A plush seating area, adorned with rich velvet cushions, is nestled beside a large, panoramic window. The view beyond offers a mesmerizing tableau of the Nexus Hub's diverse districts, each one a world of its own. An ornate bookshelf lines one wall, brimming with tomes spanning from magical lore to tales of forgotten realms. In one corner of the room, a collection of intricately carved wood pieces rests atop a table—a testament to Andreas's affinity for woodcarving. Paintings of serene landscapes, each one an homage to the mysteries he seeks to uncover, adorn the walls. Brass knuckles and knives, his close-quarters companions, are discreetly displayed as both functional decor and a reminder of his capabilities.

A small, star-shaped pendant dangles from a chain, placed near the window. It is a symbol of his celestial companion, Frejya, and a reminder of their shared journey through the Nexus Hub. The room resonates with a tranquil aura, a reflection of the bond between the enigmatic traveler and his luminescent cyber gryphon.

Andreas's haven is a place of introspection, inspiration, and enigma—a space that resonates with his journey through the Nexus Hub and his unwavering pursuit of the unknown.

### Roommates

Kacey Benoit (Played by Daisydactyl) & Shouto Todoroki (Played by Kai)

## Companions

Frejya (Mount): The Luminous CybervianMani (Mount): The Haunting Shadowfox