Ladris

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> Ladris
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> Art by Erin Winn
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> ### Alias
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> Blood KingBone Reaver
> The Edge
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> ### Affiliation
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> Gold Bone Pirates
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> Biographical information
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> ### Place of Birth
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> Ferritus, Hy Campis
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> Hy
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> ### Species
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> Gorgon
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> ### Gender
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> Male(?)
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> ### Height
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> 7'8
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> ### Age
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> 411
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> Alive (Rose from the River)
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> *"I do not need power. **I am power**." - Ladris*
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Ladris is an insect like Gorgon with a distinctive T-shaped head. He is the Senior Combatant and battle strategist of the "Gold Bone Pirates." He was the 4th member to join the crew following Rixtor. Ladris is hot blooded for battle, always looking to become stronger than everyone else around him. Tatro and his crew's knack for getting in over their heads is what swayed him to join. He, like Casus and Saldella, is one of the main influences in Tatro's decision making, Ladris encourages Tatro's reckless outlook as he knows it will only get them into more danger. Ladris likes danger.

## Appearance

As said before Ladris is an insect like Gorgon with a distinctive T-shaped head. This T-shape is not exclusive to his helmet but is truly the shape of his head. On either end of his face are 4 pitch black eyes, giving him 8 in total. He has fangs that stick out from his mouth and curve like a spider's mouth. Ladris also has multiple gill like orifices across his body, most notably on his upper chest and neck. He also has an insect like abdomen that protrudes behind him. His skin is a millstone gray color.

The armor that Ladris is almost always in is a deep black with a mess red accent that covers middle chest and upper right arm. The accent is messy and almost seems smeared on. The armor also has many spikes, notable on the shoulders and calves. There is a layer or chainmail that fills in the openings of the armor and hangs from his helmet and abdomen. Over his armor he wears a rather torn red shawl that covers his upper chest and upper right arm. Woven into the shawl are bones of opponents that Ladris has bested and killed. Some of these bones also hang from his helmet as well. His helmet has a long horizontal slit and in the middle also slits down, forming a T shape like the helmet itself and his head.

## History

### **Early History**

Born into a clan of Gorgons known as Servus Turbris, Ladris was taught from a young age to be a warrior. His clan was known to be called upon by Archon Pillars to aid in either keeping the peace in Hy Campis or to participate in active battles that opposed the Deus Danima. Ladris' father being an active captain within the clan made sure to bring Ladris in with him. However as Ladris grew up and fought along side his father he would grow a disdain for being a part of the clan. Not because of a dislike for it's members or his father, but because he felt he could go beyond what they were doing. This feeling would culminate after the second battle of Ager-Via Depths in which the Servus Turbris and more specifically Ladris would fight head on against a legion that consisted of Dracons, Gorgons, and Gryphons. In this battle Ladris would not only slaughter dozens upon dozens of opponents but in the crossfire of the battle would take down a legendary Leviathan known as the Crimson Jormupen. This creature was known to terrorize the Ager-Via Depths for millenniums, destroying fleets of ships that crossed it's path and even consuming great warriors and adventures. Ladris, thinking the beast was part of the legion's forces, took it down with ease. That moment was the turning point for Ladris, in the heat of battle he knew he was destined for more. For greater. He wanted to become the strongest. This was seen as sacrilege within the clan, as they were devoted to keeping the peace and staying loyal to those that ruled not only Hy Campis but all of Ovum. Trying to become stronger than an Archon Pillar or even the Deus Danima was ludicrous. Before he could be exiled for this Ladris would leave on his own accord and travel throughout Ovum.

He would use this opportunity to hunt and snuff out the strongest fighters and creatures he could find. This goal fit snug into Ladris becoming a bounty hunter. He would only take on jobs that were listed as dangerous and/or life threatening.

During his early years as a bounty hunter Ladris would quickly become notorious for how violent and gruesome he was against his targets. Many wondering where such a fierce warrior would have came from. Eventually later down the line it would become more common knowledge of Ladris' origins, making it much more obvious why he had such high skills and a deadly demeanor. Also during this time Ladris would start to collect trophies from his targets, usually bones from them that he would use to decorate his armor and weapons. Because of this practice Ladris would earn the nickname "Bone Reaver of Turbris" or "Bone Reaver" for short.

### **The Very Very Strongest**

After finally getting his footing as a bounty hunter Ladris would come across a particular job. Wanted dead or alive by many lords from different planes of Ovum was a group called the "Gold Bone Pirates Of Oblivion." The group was a particular interest for a handful of lords because of one of the three members: Rixtor. They were a last of their kind Dryad and allegedly were a warrior that could carry mountains on their back. Shatter valleys with nothing but their hands. This piqued Ladris interest.

Easily tracking down the Gold Bone Pirates through their wake of accidental destruction Ladris would come face to face with the small crew. After an altercation with Drake Tatro, informing him that he was "nothing but a bonus" Ladris would pursue his true target, he would fight against Rixtor the Mountain Killer. The two would butt heads with their ideals and eventually fight it out. In the end Ladris would perish.

Being casted to the River Ladris' soul drifted only momentarily before swimming back up stream and returning to his body. Regaining himself he would track down the Gold Bone Pirates again, though now with the Pull of the River marking him. It would take a little longer than previous to find the pirates again but once he did find them Ladris would face off against them once again. Rixtor was against the idea of fighting Ladris again, confused on how he did not learn his lesson. This altercation would go for much longer, Rixtor not wanting to fight Ladris this time. The length of the battle would quickly catch up to Ladris as the Oblivion would appear. Ladris' hubris would nearly bite him back as he is nearly felled by Oblivion. However unexpectedly Tatro would step in and save Ladris albeit momentarily. This small window would give Ladris the edge he needed in beating Oblivion back. He would be able to live out this life and face Oblivion again once he dies. After the battle Ladris would ask Tatro why he helped him despite wanting to kill him and his crew. Tatro would tell Ladris that despite it being his battle against Oblivion he wasn't going to pass up an opportunity to fight it too. It would dawn on Ladris just how dumb Tatro was, but it was the kind of dumb that would get himself in danger. Ladris likes danger.

With this Ladris offered himself to the crew, saying that they would most definitely bring him to battles that would test his mettle. That joining the crew would help him achieve his goal of becoming the best. The strongest. Tatro would agree and take Ladris in, quickly making him their Battle Strategist.

## Personality

TBA

Adaptable, Ambitious, Brave, Courageous, Determined, Efficient, Fearless, Forceful, Independent

Aggressive, Aloof, Arrogant, Callous, Cruel, Stubborn

## Powers and Abilities

### **Warrior Training**

Because of his clan Ladris would be trained from near birth to fight. For decades he would be taught by his father and fellow warriors the way of the Servus Turbris. They would train with a multitude of melee focused weapons from daggers to broadswords to spears to axes and to hammers. There would also be training for ranged weapons like traditional long bows and crossbows along with hand to hand combat. Primarily most members, including Ladris, would use polearm type weapons. Some of the most noteworthy training methods the group uses outside of standards ones are; hanging off the side of Hy Campis' "Oculus of Yoth" for one week, going into a hundred Danima fighting gauntlet having to come out either the victor or a stalemate, surviving one day with your armor completely engulfed in flame, and having to fashion their first weapon with only their hands. The training techniques used by the clan are revered by many Danima, especially within Hy Campis, as it is one of the main contributors to the Servus Turbris' position as a "royal guard" or sorts.

### **Danima Abilities**

Servus Turbris is believed to have the "Blessing of Vis" and in turn all members of the clan are blessed as well. This is because of the remarkable physical strength of the members within the Servus Turbris along with enhance cognitive abilities and powerful wills, especially within battle. They are able to sense the presence, strength, and emotions of other beings, even if they are out of sight or far away. This is more enhanced to extremely willed Danima. Truly blessed have limited precognitive abilities, being able to sense their opponents' intentions and predict their actions and attacks before they happen. Along with this they can also project their physical strength into a protective layer like armor, even being able to layer it onto armor.

Ladris is believed to not only be blessed but to also be one of the strongest of the Turbris to ever live. At least his journey after leaving his clan points to this being the case.

### **Weapon**

Ladris' weapon of choice is his "Blood King Hands," which is a long glaive with a rounded blade on either end. The glaive can disconnect in the center forming into two broadswords that he can use in battle. Like his armor the glaive has bones decorating it along with cloth similar to the shawl he wears. The name "Blood King Hands" comes from a nickname given by fellow clanmates after an early battle in Ladris' life. In the battle Ladris was left alone to fight over 60 gorgons. When fellow warriors of Servus Turbris arrived to assist him they found Ladris stained red from head to toe in blood along with his glaive.

Nothing is particularly special about the glaive itself. Just this particular one is the one weapon that Ladris has used the most and longest, only having two other polearm like weapons before hand. This glaive is just his personal preference.

## Gallery

Ladris Sheet by Erin WinnLadris Concept Sheet 1 by Erin WinnLadris Concept Sheet 2 by Erin WinnLadris Concept Sheet 3 by Erin WinnLadris Concept Sheet 4 by Erin Winn