Knock

**Knock** is an Arch-Existence originally from the realm of Talencia. Knock is intent upon unlocking everything locked away in every realm. He often appears to people who are desperately in need of entrance into somewhere and in exchange for granting them entrance Knock will ask a favor in turn.

## Description

### Appearance

Knock takes the physical appearance of a masculine humanoid. He wears a long blue coat and holds hundreds of keys inside of it. His face is covered in bandages with the exclusion of his light blue eyes and half cocked smile. He wears a hood from his cloak over his head. In times of combat or intimidation Knock has been seen in blue plate mail and a horned mask and uses unlocked chains as his main weapon.

### Personality

Knock is a strange individual to say the least. He is often seen as aloof and typically talks in short one or two word sentences. His main motivation is to unlock everything in sight which he often does with ease.

## History

### Before Arch-Existence

During the events of *Agora's Bells* it was revealed that Knock was a human before ascending to Arch-Existence. During Knock's human life he was a member of Lower Class Society in the city of Maywood. Knock, then known as Lawrence, had nothing to his name except for love. Knock and his girlfriend Dourna were imprisoned for theft in the days where Maywood still had prison cells. During their squabble with the guards Dourna was stabbed in the stomach by a guard to halt her theft. Knock and Dourna were thrown in separate jail cells across from each other. Knock was forced to watch as the only light in his life was extinguished. Knock clawed at the lock until his hands gave out, which started his obsession with opening locks.

### After Arch-Existence

Fueled by his new obsession and hatred Knock ascended to Arch-Existence. Knock has traveled the realms and found nothing that he could not exercise his gift over. For awhile Knock searched fervently for Dourna as he believed she was locked away somewhere...she had to be. Eventually Knock found something even he could not unlock. Two Arch-Existences (Two Halves of the Seal) became keepers of the bizarre. When an adventurer or noble found something they wished had not been found they would take it to the Two Halves of the Seal for safe keeping where they would lock it away in an unbreakable vault. Knock continually assailed the vault as this had to be where his love was locked. Knock has yet to break into the vault as the twins protect it fiercely.

### Agora's Bells

During the events of Agora's Bells Knock took an interest in Blossom on the Water. Knock showed up often to play games of chess with Blossom at nights and granted her magical abilities. When the Wrong Turns found the Astropath Arcanum Knock appeared in full combat gear before them and demanded the artifact from the party. Blossom stuck up for the Arch and gave him the book. Knock muttered "Pandora" before disappearing again.

### Abilities and Spells

Knock can grant many abilities and spells to his very limited selection of followers. The "Knock" spell stems from him and he is the creator of this enchantment. Those who have the capability to cast this either was granted it by Knock himself or learned from someone who had been granted this by Knock himself. Either way, casting this spell indicates at least a loose passing with the Arch-Existence.

## Relationships

### Allies

Knock keeps away from other deities. He does however keep a very small circle of Warlocks who do him favors in turn for his bestowed abilities.

### Enemies

Knocks only true enemy are the twins, The Two Halves of the Seal. Knock continually assails them with specters when he can find the vault's ever shifting location. The Two Halves of the Seal feel it is of upmost importance to keep Knock away from the lost treasures of the world.