Ganymede

> *"I have to survive this. Otherwise, there will be a lot of charred bones who'd be oh-so-disappointed in me..."*
> - Ganymede to Evelynn Ausarus during a brief conversation shortly after meeting.
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**Ganymede** is a Blood Hunter of Gilnean descent, thrown in with the Sigilites under unforeseen circumstance. A silver-tongued charlatan with a flair for dramatics, the young man is often treading the line of deadly seriousness and blissful nonchalance. He joined the Sigil under vague agreements as they campaigned through Gilneas, seeking to circumvent an otherworldly malaise.

## Ganymede, the Nightjar

"I make for a pretty last sight, at least."

### Title

"The Nightjar", Seeker of the Sigilites, "Pretty One" (by Sekith )

### Affiliation(s)

The Sterrenhardt (formerly)Herschel van Dorne

## History.

> *"Did you inherit your name, or take it?" "I-... I don't remember, if I'm being honest."*
> - An exchange between Ganymede and Sekith
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Of what he remembers, Ganymede was born into relative poverty in the Kingdom of Gilneas. His childhood was far from easy; parents whose love were given elsewhere, and barely a roof over his head, it didn't take much convincing for the young man to commit himself to the teachings of the Dornish Blood Hunters.

Giving his mind and body to these teachings, Ganymede barreled through life with newfound powers, and the question of his former life being something he rarely- if ever mentions. Blade and Blood at his fingertips, he worked under the Sterrenhardt for a stint in time, until a grotesque discovery prompted him to flee the borders of his homeland without as much as a word to those of his order.

During his time outside of the walls of Gilneas, Ganymede found that his skills could be of use even to those who knew little of the nature of the Hunters. Lending his skills as a mercenary to the highest bidder, there was no beast- or person who was safe from his sights, if the coin was right, of course.

Alas, no matter the circumstance of his current life, he couldn't help but answer the call as information of a mysterious malaise swept through his homeland. Returning to the City of Gilneas, Ganymede was met with a foe he wouldn't be able to tackle alone - and after ending the life of a now-forgotten Sigilite, he joined the Sigil in an effort to thwart whatever plagued the streets of his homestead.

## Personality

Ganymede rather quickly garnered a reputation among the Sigilites as one of their more extroverted, quick-witted members. Sharp of tongue, sophisticated and eloquent with devious ways of leading a conversation, he is as much of a tricksy charlatan, as he is a genuine orator, furthering discussions of diplomacy.

One wouldn't be wrong to discern him as a "face" of the group, even as he is one of the more recent additions to the ranks of the Order, but nonetheless, he puts it to good use. Having convinced civilians to evacuate dangerous zones in an overrun city, wringing out information in non-threatening ways and overall bringing a laugh out of his fellow companions - be it tired or frustrated, or genuine and light-hearted.

Ganymede is, of course, not without faults. For how approachable and seemingly kind he is when first approached, Ganymede can be exceedingly stand-offish and has a rather notorious temper. For an assassin, his patience with others often wears thin, especially if caught in one of his more brooding moods. If engaged with on premises not of his own choosing while in a state of mind such as this, he will show little hesitation in laying out insults - both direct and indirect.

Not only this, but Ganymede is undeniably hedonistic. He craves the fineries of life; the joys and pleasures of food, clothes, riches, people, et cetera. He is vain - something he seems to have whole-heartedly embraced - often finding himself annoyed if not praised for his skills, or if he feels side-lined in an area in which he thinks of himself as having expertise. But a fault, comes with some positives, and in Ganymede's case it has resulted in him being direct, confrontational and surprisingly knowledgeable.

## Abilities

**Overall Abilities:** Because of his stature, one might come to underestimate the actual impact Ganymede would be able to output as a melee combatant - an underestimation which is often brutal for his opponent. The teachings of the Blood Hunters has reshaped his otherwise underwhelming constitution and stamina to a point where he is able to exert overwhelming force in combat, through blinding speed, deadly precision and unnerving elegance.

His instruments of choice for combat, would be daggers, swords and more interestingly; a whip-blade. Wielding these tools with ease, he has taken down many foes through a flurry of attacks; multitudes of stabs and slashes to vital points, bowels out-turned with a strike of his sword and throats garroted with uncanny ease from a decisive strike from his whip-blade. He is formidable - but his approach of "Hit 'em fast, and hit 'em hard" also lends itself to him quickly exhausting his effectiveness if his target does not fall quickly.

This is where the supplement of his magical capabilities would enter the scene. Through study and dedication, Ganymede has come into substantial power and wields magics of Haemomancy with ease. Blood bolts, manipulation of adrenaline and emotions through blood, stealing the essence of others, transporting himself short distances at a moment's notice - his magics open up many possibilities for him mid-combat. A favoured approach of his, is to whirl himself into the air above a wounded enemy, striking down at them to end their life with no chance of retaliation.

Lately, he has begun to see the potency in his spellwork rise, and his interest has grown alongside it.

**Weaknesses:** Though he doesn't openly speak of this, fearful of who might use this against him, the reason for Ganymede's approach to combat being more like that of an assassin's - patiently waiting to strike with explosive force and blinding speed - is because his constitution does not often allow for prolonged fights. He'll tire more easily, at least compared to fellow Blood Hunters, and he sees his only way of compensating for this, is by ending the fight before it can reach this point. Not only that, but the Call of Blood innate in all Hunters, seem to cause him a great deal of distress.

It has happened a couple of times; a fight has worn on without a victor, more and more blood has been shed, and in turn, Ganymede has grown unfocused and begins to fall prey to the call of Blood caused by his schooling. He grows enraged, precision failing him and focus wavering. Not only this, but it taxes his body, and he is prone to momentary lapses of conscience once drawn to these extents.

Ganymede, the Nightjar - done by @lilliangst on TwitterGanymede, the Nightjar, with his magics displayed - done by @lilliangst on Twitter