Matthias Dawnbringer

**Matthias Dawnbringer** is a Nephilim who currently resides in the mythical capital of Enoch, serving as a Captain in the Royal Guard and the Court's primary marshal and ambassador to the rest of the mythical world. As the head of House Dawnbringer, Matthias inherited a tremendous pedigree from his mother and father, taking to Enochian political intrigue like a fish to water. In the post-war world ravaged by plague, Matthias was one of the principle organizers of Enoch's evacuation upon the loss of his father to the Red Death.

While still relatively young by celestial standards, Matthias has nonetheless built a reputation among his people as a reliable and extremely shrewd negotiator, warrior, and diplomat. Seen to be the "arm of the council", he is their chief enforcer in matters of law and judgement when the need arises, though they refrain from utilizing him in such a manner whenever possible. Beneath the surface, Matthias acts in the interests of his family and his people, seeing his position as marshal as a means to an end for such things. While loyal to the council, there could exist situations and requests they make of him that might force him to reconsider where he stands.

He is currently an active character in the storyline.

Faceclaim: **Dacre Montgomery**.

## Appearance

Matthias possesses strong celestial traits as a result of his bloodline; he is fair, with dirty blonde hair and eyes of a particularly deep shade of blue that seem to shimmer in the sunlight. He has sharp and angular features save for his nose, which is said to resemble his mother's.

He is of slightly above average height, just below six feet, and has a slim and athletic frame, with wiry musculature that implicates his surprising physical strength. Matthias accentuates his subtle build with form-fitting and smart clothing, trending towards lighter shades and tones that compliment his natural features. He tends to wear blazers and other dress wear, though will eschew these in favor of athletic gear when he knows he'll be active.

Adorning his middle and ring fingers on his left hand are two rings composed of a titanium alloy with inlaid moonstone gems. They are twin signet rings denoting his allegiance to and membership of House Dawnbringer, and they are always on his person. He also wears a simple braided chain of gold around his neck that belonged to his father, received from his mother as a gift.

He speaks with a deep timbre in most cases, warm and rich and without wavering, but can switch this up on the fly when he so chooses. When angered, he sounds much more like his father; that is, his vocal cadence changes from that of invitation and charisma to one of authority and demanding. However, he rarely lets emotions inflect his speech, and it can be difficult to tell exactly how he's feeling at any given point.

Matthias prefers floral and airy scents. To this end, many remark that he will often smell strongly of lavender and honeysuckle.

### Tattoos

* A singular cresting sun on his right pectoral, the sigil of House Dawnbringer.
* A downward facing sword following the length of his spine, with two hands grasping its hilt from either side of his shoulders.
* A simple star on the back of his neck, just below the base of his skull.

## Personality

Bold, courageous, taciturn, and self-assured, Matthias exemplifies some of the best traits inherent to his family and Nephilim as a whole while trying desperately to leave the negative ones behind. He is astutely self-aware of his own shortcomings, going to great lengths to address and subdue them whenever possible. He has been incredibly independent and self-sufficient ever since he was only a boy, often refusing assistance in favor of learning how to do things his own way. This stubbornness has followed him into adulthood, though he sees this as not a weakness, but one of his greatest strengths. He is observant and rather straightforward, not mincing words in conversation and preferring that the same be done to him. He is not a proponent of sparing other people's feelings with easy lies, preferring the hard truth at all times. While set in his ways, he isn't above occasionally breaking his own principles for the sake of the greater good, but would avoid this at all costs.

Matthias is cordial and casual, almost to a fault. He is not easily angered nor riled, and his almost flippant and aloof approach to most aspects of life baffle and confuse his superiors, who would rather see tradition honored. However, because of his prodigious rise in the ranks and sheer effectiveness in his station, there are few who would challenge his way of doing things lest they negatively impact his work. He gets along well enough with most of his compatriots and seems to be on good terms with just about everybody, but this is mostly superficial, as he counts his number of true friends to be quite slim. Matthias is known to be respectful and polite to those of superior rank, following orders without much pause, but would very much rather undertake assignments on his own terms. In truth, Matthias has a desire to break free from the tradition and structure that led to the near-downfall of Enoch in the first place. He sees the reestablishment of Mythical government to be a perfect opportunity for this, and it's the sole reason he worked so hard to achieve his lot in life.

As an enforcer of law, he is fair and even handed in his dealings, though displays a shocking capacity for cold brutality when the need arises. In matters of treason where the penalty is execution, Matthias often takes it upon himself to swing the blade when the time comes, particularly if the quarry is one he apprehended himself. Despite his willingness to do so, it's known that he does out more out of respect and dignity than enjoyment; he isn't particularly fond of killing for any reason. On the contrary, he finds combat to be exhilarating, and will often seek out sparring partners during downtime to refine and hone his skills.

## Species & Abilities

### Nephilim Powers

A second generation Nephilim by birth, Matthias possesses the majority of the normal abilities displayed by his peers and predecessors. However, a number of his powers are much greater than those of his species, a direct result of his genetics and his natural talent.

Physically, Matthias possesses extreme grace and agility, seeming supernaturally light on his feet and able to move swiftly with little visible effort put into his motions. This is as much a representation of his heritage as it is a result of his intensive training undertaken since childhood. He also displays strength far beyond what would be considered normal for a male of his build and stature, at least enough to allow him to match most vampirics in sheer physical power. His wings are large and stark white, reflecting the purity of his blood. Most impressively, however, Matthias is a frighteningly skilled and ferocious wielder of pyromancy; classically trained from the moment his Nephilim powers manifested, he has been honed into a finely tuned weapon over the course of the last couple decades. He also developed the psionic ability of psychometry, allowing him to see the history and personal connections of mundane objects simply by touching them.

* **Enhanced Physical Attributes:** Matthias is able to move with speed, agility, and coordination beyond that of the finest mortal athletes. He rarely misses a step, has flawless footwork, and can perform dangerous and highly acrobatic maneuvers with little effort. He is also deceptively strong; a single blow can often be enough to render somebody of normal durability unconscious. He also possesses extremely acute reflexes in hand with his coordination, able to perform such feats as dodging and deflecting gunfire by anticipating the trajectory of the bullets shortly after they've been fired.
* **Flight:** By unfurling his seraphimic wings, Matthias is able to fly.
* **Immortality:** As a second generation Nephilim, Matthias' angelic blood is strong enough to render him essentially immortal. His aging has seemingly halted altogether since he turned twenty two.
* **Telepathy:** Matthias possesses a limited form of telepathy, allowing him to communicate mentally with other Nephilim that he's formed a strong bond with.
* **Psychometry:** A somewhat uncommon ability, Matthias can psionically view and interpret the history and connections of an object by touching it. These visions sometimes happen spontaneously and against his will, particularly if the memory associated with an object is a sufficiently strong or painful one. This ability affords him a large advantage when undertaking investigations, allowing him to see the entire history of an area unfold before his eyes given the time to concentrate.
* **Pyromancy:** A step above pyrokinesis, Matthias is one of the most gifted and highly trained pyromancers of his generation, considered by many to be the greatest swordsman currently living in Enoch. He wields heavenly flame as though it is an extension of himself, displaying a marked and uncommon control over his conflagrations even from a very young age. Now, as an adult, he is capable of conjuring and maintaining tremendous quantities of holy fire. He can also uniquely sheath himself in an aura of flame that surrounds his body visibly, burning at very high temperatures and acting as a barrier between him and his foes. Upon the passing of his father, Matthias inherited his family's sacred seraph blade - the **Light of Dawn**. The sword is one of the few true Seraphimic weapons remaining alongside Brimstone and The Bright Star.

## Family & Relationships

### Elessara Dawnbringer

Perhaps his closest current relationship is that with his mother, Elessara. A constant supportive and positive force in a life otherwise rife with politic and, sometimes, deception, Matthias has come to view his mother with great endearment and respect. The two trust each other implicitly despite some differing ideals, and Elessara has always deferred to Matthias's judgement in situations rather than delegating decisions for him. Although she tries to remind him of his responsibilities and chides him for devoting far too much time to his work, she ultimately understands and abides by his goals and aspirations. They are almost always seen together at events and gatherings in Enoch. She often calls him "Matty", a nickname that no one besides Elessara and his cousin use.

### Ezekiel Dawnbringer **†**

Matthias's late father was a cold and calculating man, with an undeniable love for his family and a cruel, remorseless hatred for his enemies. He believed in purity, perhaps not as much as his extended family, but enough for him to view nephilim of lower generations with slight contempt and distrust. He was a good friend of the Royal Family and possessed many connections, but this attachment to his social life left little time for him to develop a proper relationship with his son. By the time he passed away, Matthias knew very little of his father, and based on what he did know, didn't care to learn more. He has a fair bit of unresolved regrets and tensions based on these experiences, but rarely speaks about it. His father's fate remains a sore subject.

### Davina Firstblood

A rather new face in his life, Davina and Matthias's strange and complex relationship has thus far been marked by intense passion and spontaneity. Two sides of the same coin, the duo view each other with mutual interest and a slight hint of distrust, though their attraction to one another's opposite traits is difficult to hide. Matthias is unsure of where he stands with her at any given time and finds this mystery exciting and alluring, especially considering her shadowy past and familial ties.