Álvaro Leocadia Imelda Godinez

**Álvaro Leocadia Imelda Godinez** is a Krusnik Vampire and the chief Coven Master and advisor of the New Vampiric Government of Kaludru, serving under House Volkov. He is a true vampiric ancient, born to the Mayan people of Mesoamerica and spending most of his life there shortly after his awakening. Ambitious and bold, he has spent numerous centuries carving out a name for himself in the vampiric world, eventually rising to become one of its most noteworthy and influential members.

Álvaro is known among his contemporaries for his shrewd decision making and strong political sense. He holds the trust of many, and is one of the only outsiders permitted within Castle Volkov's main chambers to observe the undertakings therein. Currently, he works alongside the NVG to extend its influence across more of Europe as they strive to rebuild after the events of the Red Death.

He is currently a new and active character in the storyline.

Faceclaim: Alfonso Herrera.

## Appearance

Unchanged in his appearance since reaching middle adulthood, Álvaro shows clear, distinguishing traits of his Mesoamerican heritage. He has bronze skin that is blemish-free, and nearly jet black hair that he wears short and neat at all times. He rarely allows his facial hair to grow to any significant length and prefers to be clean shaven. He has hazel eyes that are so deep in coloration that they sometimes appear golden. Álvaro's expression rarely falls or falters, almost constantly held in an inquisitive and somewhat mischievous gaze. On the rare occasion one earns his ire, he is capable of remarkable intensity.

Álvaro is of average height, but augments his stature with supreme posture at all times. He never hunches nor rounds his shoulders and appears constantly on guard and aware. He tends to uniformly dress in modern and minimalistic clothing, preferring darker colors, particularly black. He is a fan of long sleeved turtlenecks, blazers, and vests that accentuate and bring attention to his physicality.

Considered the face of House Volkov due to his status as Coven Master, often working directly with the House's workers and underlings, Álvaro goes to great lengths to ensure his image is never besmirched nor hindered in any way.

## Species & Abilities

### Krusnik Powers

A Krusnik Vampire by birth, Álvaro possesses many common vampiric traits associated with his species, such as enhanced physical parameters, heightened senses, and a variety of telepathic abilities. He possesses a Krusnik's inky black wings that he rarely uses, allowing him to fly when he does free them from their confines. Álvaro must feed on the blood of other vampirics in order to sustain his lifeforce and abilities; however, a Krusnik's biology has evolved to the point of providing long term nutrient storage, meaning that he only requires feeding once or twice a year at most.
Most notably, Álvaro developed a somewhat unique and complex control over darkness and shadows that he has refined over the years. He is capable of melding into darkness and traveling through it, snuffing the light from an area, immobilizing others, and utilizing shadows as a form of weaponry.

* **Superhuman Physical Attributes:** As a vampiric, Álvaro possesses greater strength, speed, agility, and endurance than any normal human. His skin is also granite hard, providing a measure of protection against certain attacks and abilities, though he isn't bulletproof.
* **Superhuman Senses:** Álvaro has greater senses than mortals, particularly his eyesight. He is capable of seeing clearly for incredibly vast distances, and is capable of picking up on the slightest and most imperceptible of movements with his naked eye.
* **Telepathy:** As a Krusnik, Álvaro displays a greatly refined and strong form of telepathy. He can freely interpret the innermost thoughts and desires of mortals, communicate with them mentally, or even psychically attack and disable individuals. He can extend this effect even to other mythicals if they lack the proper training or abilities themselves to resist such intrusions. Sometimes, he will form subconscious mental links or "bonds" with those he is close to on a personal level, and the strength of this bond also increases the strength and effective range of his telepathic abilities.
* **Umbrakinesis:** Known as the ability to manipulate darkness, Álvaro can bend shadows to his will to achieve a variety of effects. He can use darkness to eliminate lighting in an area, extend a shadow's influence to envelop and immobilize adversaries, utilize tendrils of shadow in a form of simulated telekinesis, and even meld into and travel through shadows should they be linked together. Álvaro is limited by the amount of darkness in his surrounding area, as he cannot produce it himself. Likewise, he is unable to utilize darkness to quell light from any supernatural sources, such as the light generated by a nephilim's holy fire.
* **Flight:** Though rarely displayed, Álvaro can unfurl his Krusnik wings and utilize them to fly. However, he much prefers using his form of shadow-based teleportation whenever possible.

### Skills & Abilities

* **Expert Combatant:** Classically trained at several points throughout his long life, Álvaro is anything but a pushover in conflict despite his unassuming exterior. He is a skilled swordsman and highly competent with his hands, though prefers to keep distance in the rare occurrence that he finds himself in an actual fight.
* **Skilled Negotiator & Orator:** Holding a position of leadership at veritably all times, Álvaro is highly experienced at delivering speeches and announcements. He is also a shrewd and persuasive negotiator when the need arises, able to use his centuries of knowledge and his own charisma to his advantage.
* **Genius Intellect:** Gifted from his earliest years, Álvaro has refined and added to his wealth of learning and coalesced his experiences in an orderly manner. He is quick witted and keen, owing to his plethora of knowledge on virtually all subjects, ensuring that he is rarely surprised or caught off guard in conversation. He can also apply this knowledge to strategy and tactics when the need arises.

## Family & Relationships

### Tatyana Volkova

Álvaro's relationship with the revered member of House Volkov and Black Winter lieutenant is a fickle one. Although her superior by technicality, Álvaro nonetheless treats her more or less as an equal due to the circumstances of her membership within the Black Winter and her impeccable record therein. He respects her work ethic and lack of remorse, as well as her willingness to get her hands dirty for the sake of the greater good - something very few others are capable of doing. To this end, the two have a mutual understanding of one another's limits and a strong professional working relationship that has endured for some time. Under his leadership and her unerring focus, the New Vampiric Government has seen their influence spread at a rapid and steady pace.

On a personal level, Álvaro keeps her at arm's length for reasons of safety. However, it's clear in their interactions that he enjoys pushing her buttons and the banter that follows, despite her generally cold and calculating exterior.