Cyrus

## History

Cyrus was not always Cyrus; originally born as Tsuchimikado of **House Haitomi**, Tsuchimikado was a pleasant, mild mannered child, although unlike his other family members, he was not born as a Kitsune, but as a regular human - although he was always told it was a rare mutation, but he was loved nonetheless. He took to his studies well, and often preferred to be alone. When his younger sister, **Ayame Haitomi** was born, he took to a more protective stance over her. At first, reading books in the same room as her, to watch her. Then, later, watching over her when she was old enough to walk and play. Although occasionally playing with her, he was ever bookish and preferred the company of words to roughhousing. When he became older, it was found he had a unique eye for numbers.

That wasn't all, upon becoming of age, as is tradition, he was taught a form of fighting; unusually, he chose the spear, and became an expert in it's use in more dexterous ways within a few years of his training. His prodigal-like adaption of the spear into his combat style was attributed to his relationship with his father, Kenichi Haitomi. It wasn't until his sixteenth birthday, when his father had returned home once more, that the truth was revealed - a truth that Tsuchimikado had considered for several years. A discussion between his mother and father led him to the truth that he was adopted, the child of one who was once a friend of Kenichi, who had fallen in battle.

Yet this did not change Tsuchimikado's view of his household, of his family. Although not his blood, they were his *family*. They had raised him, taken care of him, and that was what was important - he knew he would never inherit, and not truly be a *Haitomi*, and that was acceptable. He still had his education, his knowledge, his growth. That was what was important to him. When he grew older, he bid his farewells to his family, particularly to his little sister, Ayame, and left his family home, traveling to the lands of Setrica, and eventually his travels took him to **Sarishrinne**. There, he attempted to learn further, but found himself quite outmatched.

Although he spent some time within the city, his efforts weren't enough, until he met **Marcus Arcturius**. Apparently being a human within Sarishrinne was enough to catch the Catanian's attention, and Tsuchimikado's own attention was caught by the man, who spoke his language with a strange accent, and spoke of faraway lands. He tagged along with the older man, learning as much as he could from him, and finding himself desiring to go to Catania. He expressed this desire, and began talks with Marcus. The older man offered him a chance: Join House Arcturius, using the skills you have learned, and grow even further under his guiding hand.

It was an offer he couldn't refuse. Although it took months for him to make landfall on an entirely new continent, it was an opportunity that was once in a lifetime. He took to it with exceptional gusto, partially due to inspiration from such a new world, but also to mask his homesick, and his longing for his family, especially that of his sister. In Catania, Tsuchimikado took on a more fitting name - Cyrus. Cyrus, as he was now called, acted as a personal scribe, a steady left-hand for Marcus Arcturius, often handling much of his paperwork and important documents.

Under the cover of night, though, Cyrus was a different man - known as **The Hand.** He served Marcus Arcturius as a Spymaster, Infiltrator, Scout, and more, and he was good at it. Little would escape his gaze, and he would pry information from the most difficult of foes. A master of stealth, disguise, and becoming nothing more than a perfectly normal young man working under a Duke during the day; none suspected him of being.. more.

## Appearance

By day, Cyrus is an utterly mundane young man, if a smidge exotic looking if one is to examine him closely, but few people feel a need to do exactly that. Glasses, average height, and typically bland, boring clothing - nothing to catch the eyes. A mop of dark hair, uncombed, but kempt slightly. Despite that, he is an accomplished speaker and regularly engages in talks of alliances, trade, and more on behalf of his Liegelord.

By night, Cyrus changes his attire, donning his mask, and various articles of red and black attire to disguise his appearance more efficiently; utilizing a variety of weapons, including a spear, Cyrus is an expert in striking from behind and catching his opponents off-guard, and his preferred appearance tends to establish that as a fact.

## Personality

* Intelligent
* Calculating
* Loyal
* Methodical
* Obsessive
* Knowledgeable
* Clever
* Ruthless

Cyrus is an incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable man. But he is also methodical, and becomes obsessive when focused upon something. Despite this obsession, as long as it is directed towards something productive, it tends to be benign. To most of the world, Cyrus is a perfectly reasonable, average, levelheaded young man who attends to Duke Arcturius' clerical needs dutifully, often serving as a Scribe at his side, and writing away whatever is needed. His knowledge and intelligence is a boon to the Duke, as he is often able to make quick calculations on the fly, and retains an impressive amount of information within his mind, memorizing and retaining information long after it is no longer relevant.

When he is working for the Duke in more sensitive matters, Cyrus is ruthless. If he is set to a task, he will accomplish it, no matter the cost. Whether it be observation, assassination, information gathering, infiltration and more, Cyrus is quick to work, or will lie in wait as long as is necessary. He doesn't care what kind of collateral damage is caused along the way, so long as his job is done.