Reapers

## Origin

The only possible way to be a reaper is through a family bloodline. Dating back to the 14th century, it was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world’s worst pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe’s entire population perished as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. It's believed that the mysterious and overly terrifying Plague Doctors were not only the bringers of sickness in this time but *Angels of Death*. As time moved on, these masked men sent by death itself would stick around, have families, and carry on the bloodline of benevolent beings.

Reapers are required for death to occur. They wait until a person meets the end of his or her life (either through accident, or simply the natural end point of that person's life) and then touch the person causing them to die, they then escort their souls to Heaven or Hell. Ultimately, when death is not occurring around them, it is their job to lead lost or forgotten souls to the same fate of heaven or hell given their judgement.

## Appearance

The reaper form of a human is no different other than more gaunt features and dead eyes. Their attire consists of whatever the reaper wishes but always seems to fit the look of mortician wear or sometimes goth attire. With them is a scythe of their choice. Whether it's a personal home item or simply something they imagine, this is one of the most crucial items to a Reaper as it is the focal point of a Reaper's powers.

## Abilities

### Astral Perception

Reapers can perceive true form of beings invisible to human's eye. They can even see supernatural incidents.

### Chronokinesis

A Reaper has control over time. They can slow down the time and even freeze time at will.

### Cosmic Awareness

With time and practice, a reaper can develop an incredible amount of knowledge of the universe. They can know when a person is supposed to be born and die.

### Invisibility

A Reaper has the ability to make themselves or others unable to be seen by other beings by means of an article of clothing chosen by the reaper. When invisible, the reaper is in their mortician attire and seen only by those dying or past death.

### Immortality

Being a reaper, the person is immune to aging. That is only after the Reaper's human form has succumbed to the Reaper lifestyle.

### Precognition

Reapers have the ability to see the past, present and future of an individual by having physical contact with the them. This is used in their judgement for the afterlife.

## Weaknesses

Often Reapers have no weaknesses. Being nothing other than transporters between life and death, their soul is nothing other than a guide. On the outside though, if the Reaper has kept their human form, attacking and killing the Reaper's vessel body while they are astral projecting will trap them in their reaper form.

There are ways to trap Reaper spirits and control them. By obtaining the Reaper's personal scythe and injuring the spirit with it, the wielder will have control of the Reaper and it's actions until the scythe is returned.