Herzother Soro

Herzother Soro channeling "Vigour-Asul" energy

**Appearance**

He is an anthro character, a furry, an arctic fox with blue fur, green eyes and has a white 8-pointed white sun on his forehead, it's too small to be seen unless you are facing him directly. He is around my height of 5'5, he has a white-tipped tail.

In regards to his outfit, he wears glasses, (specifically similar to those round glasses with gold-rims), he also wears his journalist outfit, a casual button white shirt, a plain red necktie with a gold-tip at the bottom, a black trench coat, usually a velvet scarf, tuxedo pants, some classic shoes that comes with the theme of tuxedo.

**Biography/Lore (WIP):**

Herzother Soro spent most of his life working up to be a renowned journalist. Even if his parents and his friends knew how dangerous it could be, not including how they are normally bribed by politicians to spread lies and propaganda, he vows to be unbiased as possible, and because of his morbid curiosity, he loves to delve into the dark historical events that the government keeps hidden from the public. Ranging from classified files to cartel connections. At his free leisure, he's also delved into mysticism and superstitious beliefs, because as a kid, his grandparents and elders taught him about what and what not to do when outside in the wilderness, like if you're lost in a forest, you should wear your shirt backwards because an entity was messing with your perceptions of reality, and doing that simple trick would break you out of the loop.

Herzother Soro met his fiancé at the first reunion of their school batch. Although he had a crush on her, he never took it seriously, and as a result, they never formed a romantic relationship. However, they were still very close and had an academic relationship. During their prom, Herzother attempted to dance with her, but he left with his friends when he felt that she wasn't interested. Despite this, they still enjoyed each other's company and made fun of their past experiences. She knew that Herzother was also interested in guys, but eventually, they fell in love.

One day, he was on his way to investigate a sting operation of an alleged drug dealer, the government sent in special forces to infiltrate this drug dealer's hideout, so he ventured into south of the municipality of Catarman, the place where he thought the operation would take place. He start to wonder deeper into the jungle, he swore it's been an hour and he should've been out by now. Throughout his panic, he was desperate, his devices weren't working, no signal, he yelled and there was no response. So he eventually, he sat down and chanted in ancient an language, reading from his journal where he's written notes throughout his superstitious exploration. It was said that this spell could open the missing link from the real world into the world of mysticism, in this case, Birringan City. But what he did not know, is that the spell he uttered was prohibited by superstitious people.

The words reverberated through the air, and the reality around him alters minutely, he doesn't know that he's entered the city, but to him, nothing changes. He explored some more, until suddenly, he stumbles out of the fern and fauna, having a glimpse of the beautiful organic structures it's nothing that he's seen before. But he was spotted by one large humanoid creature, this being stood tall, towering over him with a cigar (Known as a "Kapre'), so logically, he fled, being pursued by these creatures, followed by smaller ones (known as "Dwende"). From panic and fear, he uttered another incantation, his paws start to glow blue and momentarily turned around to blast this mystic energy at one of these smaller creatures. The creature in return uttered their own incantation, seemingly as curse just before Herzother Soro escaped the city, returning to his real world. From that day on, he devoted himself to learning how to control the power of Vigour-Asul, using it to explore the mysteries of Birringan City and the world beyond with his fiancé.

After he explained his experience with his fiancé, the two headed out to gather more knowledge on superstition, disguised as journalism sake. From time to time, he tempted his unusual abilities at a small scale, manipulating his fiancé's small garden to be as glamorous and lively as it normally would be. And sure enough, Herzother returned to the one place he obtained these abilities. After sneaking past some creatures, they come across an old lady (also known as "Mangkukulam") , the conversation was brief, she knows why he brought her here, and before his fiancé knew it, they were out. Excited to have her own abilities, the two decided to keep it secret, they do not want the entire world to panic. But the price he pays, was the death of his two beloved dogs that he grew up with.

Years passed, he's obsessed over the discovery of the "Probability Crystal", his fiancé being tired of him going out to these dangerous adventures, left him. Eventually, he got his paws on it after infiltrating the highly secured facility using his mastered mysticism, since he doesn't know what it did, once he touched it, the crystal casted him out of his universe after being filled with guilt of prioritizing his curiosity rather than quality time with his fiancé. He now migrates from universe to universe, dimension to dimension looking for his way home. He eventually found out by casting himself out of his reality, he erased that history, that record of her ever loving him.

TLDR: *"Herzother Soro's follows a journalist, he was committed to uncovering the truth, even in the face of danger and corruption. His love for his fiancé was a bright spot in his life, but his fascination with mysticism and superstition led him down a dangerous path.*

*His accidental journey to Birringan City, where he discovered the power of Vigour-Asul and encountered mystical creatures, changed him forever. He and his fiancé kept their abilities secret, but their love was tested when Herzother became obsessed with the Probability Crystal. His pursuit of knowledge ultimately led to his exile from his own universe and the erasure of his past with his fiancé.*

*Despite the tragic end to their relationship, Herzother's story is a testament to the power of curiosity and the pursuit of truth. He may never find his way back home, but his legacy will live on through the stories he uncovered and the mysteries he unravelled."*

**Extended Lore**

Herzother Soro also has a scythe, given to him after an affair with a dragon god, but they had a falling and Herzother escaped the universe before the Dragon God could destroy him. "Scythe of Eternium", it posses a part of the Dragon God's abilities which works outside of this Dragon God's universe. The Dragon god's abilities in his universe is absolute, he essentially is the creator of everything.

The story goes that Herzother was just exploring different realities and ended up in his universe, falling in love with the Dragon God. They spent eons together, the Dragon God willingly allow Herzother Soro posses the same immunity as himself, so he doesn't die of age, and he is able to mentally withstand all of the things the Dragon God exposes to Soro. Everything from the most evil to the most good, they watched the universe in a time-lapse, rewatching it over and over again for the amusement and pleasure.

The two spent talking about their deepest desires, the Dragon God being so lonely clicked with Herzother Soro's desires for someone he can love, and so they spent genuine love, affection, care, and everything else, they would die for each other. They would also have a lot of sex.

At the end, things never worked out, Herzother left Dragon God's universe with a deep and heavy broken heart, he knows once he leaves, there's no way he'll be able to see him again, the only one who he genuinely had a connection with.

**Base Abilities**

*Physical Strength* - After years of serving in the military, he uses his abilities in hand to hand combat

*Knowledge of Mystic spells* - He is able to mutter spells in his head but only to an extent

*Manipulation of "Vigor Asul*" - A type of mystic energy with different properties which makes them more flexible and durable, he uses a staff/other objects to channel this energy at a concentrated amount for blasting.

*Note about his power origin: Herzother is able to harness "Fractal Space" to perform his magic abilities. That's how objects seem to appear out of nowhere, such as light, energy, beams, etc. He's able to conjure up these energies scientifically from fractalized quantum strings that is the building block of all energy states. And because fractals are 1 dimensional lines filling up 2 dimensional space, "pulling" up those strings to "form" energy from "nothing" can be scientifically explained. Taking 1 dimensional and making it into a state of 3 dimensional and thats how his powers emerge. It's named Vigour-Asul, and it's blue because of "Cerenkov radiation"*

**In-depth Abilities**

* Astral Physical Manipulation
* *Astral Q - Move objects via thought*
* *Bring/take people to/from the Astral plane*

**Vigour-Asul**
 **Asulistis Ray** | Shoot/channel a concentrated ray of Asul.

**Weaknesses**

* User cannot make permanent objects.
* User can die.
* Multiple Casts of Magic erases part of who you were.
* Limited on user's intellect on how the power is used.
* Cannot make objects without a special caestus.
* User's knowledge of other dimensions.
* Uses many artefacts to wield his magic and can do very little without it.
* The Probability Crystal can only function in a multiverse. If it is present in a universe without a multiverse, the crystal will become depowered and lose its ability to manipulate probabilities.
* Limited Range, the crystal's abilities may be limited in range and may only work within a certain distance or area.
* Using the Probability Crystal may require a significant amount of energy or power, and prolonged use may result in the crystal losing its power or breaking down.
* It may not be able to alter reality in extreme ways, such as bringing back the dead or creating new universes.
* Emotional Vulnerability: Herzother's deep emotional ties, such as the loss of his love and the break-up with the Dragon God, make him emotionally vulnerable. His past experiences can affect his decision-making and lead to inner conflicts that enemies may exploit.
* The more he uses his abilities at their fullest, the more he loses memories of his past life.
* Herzother's requirement for physical actions to cast Vigour Asul energy means he must be in a physically capable state. If he is injured, fatigued, or restrained, his magic becomes less effective or even unusable.
* The Probability Crystal allows Herzother to travel across dimensions, but it's random. He can't control where he ends up, and this unpredictability can expose him to unknown dangers or allies.
* His powers is vicinity based, but with the help of the probability crystal, it allowed him to wield his abilities around the universe.

**Drawbacks for Herzother**

* Cannot use Vigour Asul to force atoms to form matter.
* He has to use physical actions and it must be constant and related to what you are thinking to be able to cast Vigour Asul energy.
* His mind is vulnerable to psyche attacks and so is his soul.
* Boots of Soro can only make him fly fast enough.
* He has to mentally will the portals to constantly open or one distraction will lose his focus and it will close up.
* He cannot reach places he doesn't know exists (using Orb of Patentibusanimo).
* The more he use his might to the fullest, the more he lose memories of his past life.
* This magic is physically exhausting.
* He needs a calm and collected state of mind to properly form the object from the mental image in his head.

*Vigor-Asul Manipulation:*

* Physical Exhaustion: Using Vigor-Asul extensively can quickly drain Herzother's physical energy, leaving him fatigued or even incapacitated after prolonged use.
* Emotional Vulnerability: Herzother's emotional state can affect the efficacy of his Vigor-Asul abilities. Extreme emotional distress or inner turmoil can hinder his focus and control.

*Probability Crystal:*

* Unpredictable Travel: While the Probability Crystal allows Herzother to travel between universes, he has no control over where he ends up. This unpredictability can expose him to unknown dangers in unfamiliar dimensions.
* Energy Drain: Using the Probability Crystal may require a significant amount of energy or vitality. Prolonged use could result in the crystal losing its power temporarily or even permanently.
* Depowerment: In universes without a multiverse, the Probability Crystal loses its ability to manipulate probabilities and becomes depowered.

*Physical Strength:*

* Injury Vulnerability: Herzother's combat abilities are dependent on his physical condition. Any injuries he sustains can significantly limit his effectiveness in hand-to-hand combat.
* Limited Range: His hand-to-hand combat skills are effective only within a certain range, making him vulnerable to ranged attacks.

*Astral Physical Manipulation:*

* Mental Vulnerability: While Herzother can move objects via thought in the Astral plane, his mind is vulnerable to psychic attacks when in this state, potentially leaving him defenceless.
* Astral Plane Limitation: Herzother can be trapped or isolated in the Astral plane, rendering his physical body vulnerable and unable to affect the physical world.

*Objects/Artifacts:*

* Artifact Vulnerability: The Gauntlet of Sin, Scythe of Eternium, or other artifacts can be targeted or damaged, potentially rendering them ineffective. Losing an artifact can severely limit Herzother's capabilities.
* Emotional Vulnerability: Herzother's connection to his artifacts could make him emotionally vulnerable if enemies target or destroy these items.

*General Weaknesses:*

* Limited Control: Herzother's abilities require a calm and collected state of mind to perform effectively. Extreme stress or emotional disturbances can hinder his control over his powers.
* Mortality: Despite his powers, Herzother remains mortal and can be killed by conventional means. His powers do not grant him immortality.

Objects/Artefacts
 **Scythe of Eternium** | Thanatokinesis aka Manipulation of the dead.
 **Probability Crystal** (worn around the neck)