Nazaratus

Luck is the convergence of ability and opportunity.

“**It has been boasted by some of my so-called peers that sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. So it must follow, that any sufficiently analyzed magic must be indistinguishable from science! Behold!**” - Nazaratus, moments before revealing his first magitech creation.

This is due for a total rewrite, please ignore.

Nazaratus is a scion of the Morgen Clan and creator of magi-technical marvels. He has become an adventurer to uncover knowledge both modern and ancient to further his research and plunder to fund his projects. Played by Mr.Wizzard.

## Background

### Early Life

Nazaratus was born on a cool night of Desnus in the city of Ashsuru. A weak babe, barely strong enough to take his first breaths, let alone cry. Some of the household worried he wouldn't last the week, but Bes seemed to have blessed the infant as he continued to survive.

Growing up in one of the Morgen Clan's manors, Nazaratus was kept indoors a majority of the time, his mother fretting over his constitution being threatened by the sun and too much strain. Instead she would shower the boy with gifts, Nazaratus quickly learning he could have almost anything he asked for. Clockwork toys, magical trinkets, splendid clothing, musical bards, he was afforded every desire. Years passed and as the boy grew older, he started to show the usual signs of being a child of Morgen.

Most children would dismantle their clockwork toys to see how their innards worked. Surprisingly, Nazaratus was able to figure out how to put them back together into working order at a young age. He seemed to easily grasp how it was all connected. He even made a wind-up toy knight on his own, named Gizmo. It was decided it was time to begin his education in earnest.

### Beginner's Luck

Nazaratus' studies became very eclectic. What started out as an attempt to lay a foundation turned into a jumbled mess of topics as Nazaratus demanded specific ones. The boy would seem to make intuitive leaps from one subject to another. To start learning about the geography of the northern Rimalharu Desert before moving on to the botanical information of certain plants in the region, to inferring what sort of alchemical concoctions would be common in the area and how that affected adventurers ability to cull threat along trade routes, which in turn would affect the price of certain goods in Ashsuru, how it would affect the finances of Clan Morgen, and so on...

There was never a time he seemed uncertain with his responses. Even if he could not possibly know what he was speaking of, Nazaratus would state his answer as if it was absolute fact. He would become very sour if proven to be wrong, acting curtly with tutors until they made some form of apology. One could imagine he was rather unpopular with them.

This pace of studying did not hinder Nazaratus in his enthusiasm with clockwork though. The boy soon began trying to make his own little contraptions. Remarkably, some of them even worked. Once in a while he'd even try incorporating magical trinkets into the design, though not truly integrating the two together.

It was in his 16th year, some time after his demands for more freedom outside the walls of the manor had been met, did a confident Nazaratus stride up to Ashsuru's Waystone and placed his hand upon it.

### Chosen by Fate

To be Chosen is to be an agent of change, for better or for worse. To have one tied to a noble house can be a boon to raise it to even greater heights, or a curse that could tear down hundreds of years of progress. Many oddities about Nazaratus began to make sense in retrospect, due to a Chosen's rather focused and explosive growth in their areas of chosen specialty.

The Morgen Clan's Head had no choice but to get involved at this point. Discussion between the clan elders and the parents, along with a very pushy Nazaratus not willing to let his voice go unheard ensued. It was agreed to keep his status as a Chosen secret for now. He'd be allowed to use the resources of the Clan to improve himself as long as he wouldn't draw attention to himself. The decision would be revisited when he was older.

Whatever his fate would be, Nazaratus was certain it was in his favor. He was Nazaratus the Chosen and destiny was always on his side. His earlier experiments with making composite devices of clockwork and magic built the foundation for his new idea of somehow synthesizing the principles of magic and science together. That is not to say magitech had never been done before, but the Morgen clan focused primarily on clockwork creations. The only help he could get on magic were books, due to the desire for secrecy. He began delving into magical theory, especially that centered around enhancement.

### Seek your Fortune

The next decade saw him researching, experimenting and designing true magitech. Over the years he created a few notable pieces - flying armor, a energy blasting staff and upgrading his long time toy and project Gizmo into a fully autonomous being. Going from trinkets to masterpieces in such a short time was astounding, something that Nazaratus was sure to remind his fellow clansmen any chance he got. To the point that the clan elders pushed to have him gone.

In the end, it was decided that "separate but equal" would be best. As a Chosen, Nazaratus would receive no material help from the Morgen Clan. If he failed or made a big enough gaff, they would simply say he was exiled before such an incident. He would still have his connections to the clan and would be welcomed back a hero should he win the Morgen name greater prestige. Though Nazaratus thought without saying, to return with such prestige and political power to take the reins of the clan himself.

But how to win that status? While he was certain building his name as a creator of fantastic tools would be more than enough, Nazaratus knew it would get monotonous after some time. With monster attacks on the rise and ancient cultures being purportedly discovered across the sea, the golden child of the Morgens decided to try his hand at adventuring. There were ancient mysteries and secrets out in the wide world, knowledge that could spur his masterful craftsmanship to even greater heights! Collecting his things, Nazaratus set off for the Kapast Compound, ready to start a new chapter in his life.

## Appearance

From a mostly pure human bloodline of noble stock, Nazaratus is a fine specimen of humanity. Slightly taller than average and with a thin frame, he does not look particularly strong or hardy. Despite having lived in Ashsuru for most his life, he has strongly colored blonde hair and pale skin, owed partially to a young life kept mostly indoors. His reddish eyes have an intense gaze, focusing on whatever he finds interesting at the moment.

He tends to wear loose fitting robes and coats in the style of his people, favoring designs with red, black and gold. He puts on an almost unseemly amount of jewelry regardless of what he's wearing, partly to flaunt his status and mostly to help hide a few personal magitech devices among them.

## Personality

Nazaratus is a self assured man. The confidence in his ability borders on absurd, totally certain in that whatever happens, it will ultimately benefit him. He is someone who is accustomed to being given what he wants by virtue of being himself. Respect, magical artifacts, ancient secrets, it all will ultimately belong to him. That is not to say he is incapable of accomplishing things himself. He takes great pride in his intelligence and is capable of some truly impressive feats because of it. He takes great interest in the natural sciences and supernatural disciplines, seeing them as two sides of the same coin. Nazaratus will go to great lengths to acquire new knowledge, regardless of the source. He is somewhat apathetic to the plights of others, though takes great interest in those that try to overcome their obstacles. He believes the greatest obstacle he faces is boredom.

## Foes

Back to zero. Until the next time someone tries throwing shade at him.

## Goals

* Uncover the ancient secrets of Ignoa and his creations.
* Acquire the personal works of Forga.
* Meet the 13th Princess face to face.