Equinox

Equinox is half Masketeer and half Wraithketeer having signed a contract with a demon and an angel at the same time.

## Backstory

*"Another day..." He always said. Yet, to him, it felt like time and space stayed still.*

Equinox had a decent life. Kind family, good friends and more. He was very kind and caring, letting others come to him to make them feel better. To most, he was a gentle giant. To others, he was a force to be reckoned with. In his childhood, he was known to be in plenty of scraps due to people picking on him. This has caused another side of him to manifest in his mind. His dark side. He would always repress this side of him to the best of his ability, even if it ends in him getting hurt.

During more recent times, however, he felt like he had nothing. Every day it was the same routine... Put on a smile, make others happy and if anyone asked if he was ok, "I'm fine! Don't worry about me." was his response. Always.

Days to weeks to months to years of him doing this... His mental state little by little started to crumble. "I'm fine! Don't worry about me.". At first, he did not notice. Then it was the little things. Worrying if he will do a good job or if he looks off "I'm fine!. Don't worry.". Then, it was is thoughts, (what if I mess something up?) (I won't be able to make everyone happy, will I?) "I'm fine!". Then, it was his actions. He was more panicked, easy to set off and constantly worried "I'm... Fine...".

"... Am I?".

Today was the same as every other day. Nothing special... or so Equinox thought. On his way back to work, Equinox heard something... A cry for help follow with another voice telling them to be quiet. He followed the sounds until he found an alleyway. He took a peek trying his best not to be seen... What he saw frightened him. A bunch of men blocking the way out for three children. "please... w-we did not know that this was your area... We won't come back. We swear!" Says the oldest of the three kids. "Hear that guys? They won't come back to rat us out!" Laugher followed. "No matter what you say kid, we can't have anyone knowing about this place or what we did." Said what Equinox assumed to be the leader of these thugs. Equinox knew what was about to happen...

Fight or Flight...

If he ran away to get help... who knows what will happen to the children...

If he fought the thugs, the children would get away... at the cost of his life for sure...

Equinox took a deep breath... and went in.

Pain. That is all he could think of after it was over. Sure the thugs left him but his wounds were fatal and Equinox knew it. "... H-help... me..." Is all he said... Nobody came. Not even the children who he helped came back. Minuets pass. He kept calling to the darkness, "H... h-help... me..." hoping anyone would hear him... at last, he felt his energy fading "This is the end..." He thought... all he could muster was one chuckle followed with coughing... "I guess... I guess this would h-happen..." He thought to himself over the pain, (This was bound to happen. I help others, they do not return the favor. All the things I did... it was for naught...). His eyelids started to get heavy...

"It may be the end for this life..." Said a female voice. "But it is the beginning of a new one" Said a male voice. "w-who is there...?" He weakly said, "We will give you another chance." The voices said. Then he saw it. A black and white mask. "This mask is our offer. A contract if you will. We will give you another chance if you take it" They said. With a sudden surge of strength, Equinox was able to see who he was talking to. The female looked like an angel while the Male looked like a demon. "Wha-? Wait... Is this... a contract or something?" Equinox asked. "Yes and no. You see, we need wraiths gone from this world." They claimed. "... what's the catch?" Equinox asked, "You will lose your memories. Nothing more, nothing less. As we said, we want to give you another chance. If you take the mask, You accept our deal. We will give you another chance at life. In return, you hunt some wraiths for us." They both said. "I will grant you some of my power." Said the demon. "So will I" added the angel. "... Won't I get punished if I fail to uphold my end of the deal?" Equinox asked. "In a way. yes. I would take control for a while." Said the demon. "However, you will always be in control. You, however, must hunt some wraiths at least once a week. if you do this, we will let you keep the mask" Said the angel. Equinox took a second to think about the offer. His memories for a new life. His family would miss him... His friends would worry about him... And wraiths? aren't those demons? He would have to fight them... Equinox made up his mind... He grabbed the mask and put it on.

"You will experience many hardships, losses and pain... However, you will feel Kindness, compassion and hope! With the power we give you, Be the star that guides others to theirs and protect those who need protection! From this day forth, you shall be known as... Equinox, The Cosmic Wanderer!!!"

## Bio

Equinox is a rather quiet person yet is happy to give his opinion on the subject at hand. He would throw himself in the front lines if it means innocent people can get away safely.

Once he puts on his mask however, Equinox can let his wild side out. He can choose to free all that pent up stress and pain he has endured over his lifetime. If he does, he throws caution to the wind if he knows he can win a fight against wraiths... and he has not slowed down yet. However, he tends to work alone rather in a group. Not because of the contract, rather due to his shy nature. Though he is willing to help if asked... If he is calm that is.

One thing is different he noticed... He found out that he lost some of his memories. His friends and family, even his own name. Not only that, he feels more enraged than normal, yet... he remains in control. He travels to remember everything, only then will Equinox settle down in peace.

## Basic Info

* Code name: Equinox
* Real name: Forgotten
* Affiliation: Wandering Masketeer/Wraithsketeer
* Gander: Male
* Age: 22
* Birthday: Forgotten
* Colors associated: Black, white, grey and gold
* Motivation: To remember his past
* Weapon: Punches and kicks
* Class: Defender

## Talents (Subject to change)

> Skill tree:
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*Tier one:*

**Attack buff**

**HP buff**

*Tier two:*

**Growing Rage:** Increases the duration of enrage by 15 seconds and decrease the damage debuff by 50% (maxed)

**Self mending:** Equinox now passively heals 10% HP every five seconds (maxed)

*Tier three:*

**Retaliation:** Whenever equinox is hit, there is a 75% chance to attack the opponent that attacked him dealing 200% damage received (maxed)

**Endure:** There is a 5% chance Equinox will take no damage when attacked (maxed)

*Tier four:*

**Wrath Unleashed:** Increases the effectiveness of Cosmic Impact IV by 25% and increases the buff duration by 13 seconds (maxed)

**Peace Unleashed:** Increases the effectiveness of Cosmic Impact V by 25% and increases the buff duration by 15 seconds (maxed)

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*Cosmic Impact I:*

Deals 110% Damage.

*Cosmic Impact II:*

Deals 145% Damage

*Cosmic Impact III:*

Deals 120% damage and enrages Equinox for 15 seconds (Enrage is just like King's taunt. Increased attack speed but lowered attack)

*Cosmic Impact IV:*

Deals 150% Damage and Increases Equinox's Damage by 20% for 7 seconds.

*Cosmic Impact V:*

Deals 200% damage and increases Equinox's attack speed by 75% for 15 seconds.

> Ultimate:
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Collapsing Star - This attack deals damage scaling to how much HP Equinox has. At 100% HP, This attack does 750% damage to all wraiths. After the attack, Equinox will be KO'ed.

> Unleashed form traits:
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When unleashed, Equinox gains a five times attack multiplier while his HP drains at .25% a second. Doubles Ultimate damage at the cost of damaging allied masketeers. During this state, he cannot go back until he reaches 10% of his max HP or is KO'ed.

> Passive ability:
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Equinox's damage and attack speed changes depending on his emotions. Negative emotions = More damage at the cost of attack speed. Positive = Attack speed at the cost of damage. If his emotions get too negative, he will enter a pseudo unleashed state. Any more after that, he will enter unleashed form.

## Extras

> Traits:
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* Shy
* Loyal to those he trust
* Quiet
* Has trust issues
* Curious yet careful
* Tends to be always tired

> Likes:
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* Quiet spaces
* Winter
* Cold places
* Reading
* Music (what he likes and dislikes is random)
* Sleeping

> Dislikes:
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* Conflict
* People being upset
* Loud areas
* Hot areas
* Crowded areas
* Wraiths
* Music (What he likes and dislikes is random)

## Trivia

* Equinox is very special. Having made a contract made with an angel and a demon, he is both a masketeer and a wraithsketeer. He can choose what power he draws from.
* Equinox, although having no former training, is extremely good at hand to hand combat. Using punches and kicks as if to a rhythm in his head.
* Equinox's mask is half black and half white. Showing both his masketeer side and wraithketeer side.
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