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» Character Name: Alastair Eisfluch

» Character Application: Application

» Upgrade Details:

Spirit Class: 4 -> 3

General Skills
Weapon Skill: Advanced -> Elite

Will Skills
Willpower/Determination: Elite -> Master

EXPANDED Natural Abilities:

» Kissed By Fire -> Lord of Flames: For as long as he can remember, Alastair has had an affinity with the element of fire. He prefers hot drinks, warm baths, and tropical climates though these are perhaps only natural choices. He can withstand a notably higher heat threshold than the average human, though not to the point where he could be considered resistant. This phenomenon can also be combined with his Quincy training to heat the latent Reishi in the atmosphere to the point where it could warm his body in a cold environment, though he is not at a level where this could be considered useful passively in combat. His resistance to fire and heat now surpasses any normal human metrics, having reached a point where he could hold his hand over an open flame for close to a minute without even feeling any particular distress. Removing a red-hot tray from the oven is perhaps the most mundane use of this power, but one that finds the most regular usage. Alastair thrives in harsh environments, where his unnatural tolerance for heat and skill at heat manipulation allows him to endure both extremes of the temperature scale. His ability to control the temperature around him is a skill that he has mastered across countless missions to both the snowy peaks of America and the vast deserts of Vastime, and he can even share this with his allies provided that they remain in close proximity to him.

» Close Range Specialist -> Knight's Arsenal: Atypically for a Quincy, Alastair has always possessed a natural talent for swords and melee combat. He has honed his swordsmanship from a young age, alongside martial arts lessons and Quincy training, and refined his skills under the tutelage of some of the finest human swordsmen that money could buy. His abilities have been put to the test recently, during the fourth world war, when he partook in the taking of America against Shadow Fall. Having trained with the finest fighters in the Vandenreich, and perhaps on Earth itself, and fought against several cataclysmic threats over the past few years, Alastair has become an unparalleled warrior in his own right. He is not a master of a single school of martial arts, but rather a practitioner of many and most. His Spirit Weapon can take the form of a wide selection of weapons, and he has trained diligently in a plethora of different weapons ranging from swords to spears, gauntlets to axes, bows and even more exotic weapons. Prioritising versatility above all else, Alastair is able to effortlessly shift between styles at the drop of a hat and is more than adept at changing his weaponry midway through a fight to use that which he believes will be most useful.

» NEW Bastion of Nobility: Believing wholeheartedly in the abilities of his comrades, Alastair acts as a beacon for his allies to rally to during times of duress. He is a leader of men that thrives on the strength of those that fight at his side, and his presence alone is one that motivates those around him to push through particularly adverse conditions. If an effect negatively impacts the Willpower of Alastair or those around him then it can be suppressed for as long as Alastair remains conscious and cognizant of it, provided that it is caused by a source of lower rank than his Willpower. That does not mean that others can share his Willpower, but rather that they can operate at the limit of their own without becoming overwhelmed by other factors.

» NEW Only In Death: Alastair is a man driven to achieve his goals with an unyielding tenacity. He desires to impart positive change upon the world by whatever means he has at his disposal and will give everything he has to make even one step in that direction. There is nothing that will assuredly dissuade him from his path to the point that others might call him indomitable, and he can and has stared death and annihilation in the face without flinching. That is not to say that he does not understand his own mortality, and certainly knows full well that his life is a fleeting thing, but he will simply not allow that to be a reason that he might stray from his goals. Simply put, should he decide to commit himself to a particular course of action, then only his death will stop him.

EXPANDED Spirit Weapon - Falke:

» Spirit Weapon Appearance: The binding element of Falke is the grip, as the design remains relatively constant whilst the rest of the weapon can change to suit Alastair's needs. The core appears as a dull bronze handle shaped in the fashion of a grip moulded perfectly to fit his fingers alone, though despite its metallic colour remains lightweight enough for the Quincy to wield it with an artful finesse. From this base, Alastair can shape his Spirit Weapon into whatever form he desires by defining the manner in which the Reishi coalesces around it.

Whether a sword, bow, or otherwise, there is a tremendous amount of power that gathers within his weapons that the Reishi stored within them is so tightly compressed that they can be incredibly dangerous to spiritual enemies. Furthermore, Alastair can divide his weapon and their Reishi into as many copies as he wants - though still only has two hands in which to wield them.

» Spirit Weapon Abilities:

Sonnenschuss (Sun Shot): By combining his Spirit Weapons with his ability to control warmth, Alastair can cause his weapons and ammunition to slowly heat up until they reach superheated levels. This is not a fast process and builds up slowly over the course of several posts, but with each passing post that this ability is being utilised it can be assumed that his weapons are becoming hotter and hotter until they reach a particularly hellish temperature after 5 posts. Upon reaching this point, Alastair can maintain his weapon in this apex state for three more posts before they disintegrate under the stress of the ability and need to be reformed - which will reset the state of Sonnenschuss back to a base level.

» Supporting Material:

Along with generally having been active and training his butt off for the past year, Alastair has been involved in several high-profile events that have pushed him to the limits of his abilities and forced him to go beyond them. From fighting against a kaiju to sparring with Alex, Alastair has tested himself time and time again and started taking home some wins for a change.

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23200-when-the-sky-burned-alastair

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23395-look-who-s-burnin-alex-alastair

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23534-africatastrophe-earthgrip-sushai

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23482-seaside-fight-night-rio-vs-alastair

Whilst the above are primarily combat threads and justification in particular for the expansion of his abilities and general power level, there are several more threads concerning his application for Master-level Willpower. From his conversations with Cyrus, Arcadia, and Liltotto regarding his position within the Vandenreich and his goals, to handling matters with the Duvalier Group and navigating that minefield, and even unflinchingly staring down Tier Harribel when she tried to invade Las Vegas, there's a lot of times that he has demonstrated his resolve to simply achieve his goals.

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t22777-dost-thou-be-noble-cyrus-alastair

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t22807-noble-red-in-golden-light-alastair-arcadia

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23083-pathetic-gambles-in-shambles-open-las-vegas

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23241-for-the-sake-of-tomorrow-alastair-arlette

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23488-two-birds-one-stone-alastair-antonetta

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23732-just-a-bedside-chat-liltotto-alastair


» Power: D

» Influence: D

» Resources: C

» In-Character Summary: Alastair's hazards are still the same as when he was initially approved, so probably overdue a touch-up.

Since being approved, including this upgrade, he has climbed up several Spirit Classes through hard work and grit and expanded upon his capabilities across all of his skills and that of his Vollstandig.

He was also a low-ranking member of the Sternritter and has since risen to the rank of Sternritter Administrator.

He also has access to significant personal resources beyond those typical of his station based on his former connections within the Duvalier Group and his continued ^business relationship with Arlette Ovide and Eliane Ovide