RODERIC
BLACKTHORN

Standing before you is a tall, pallid elezen with a stone-faced countenance. His eyes shine eerily like the face of the moon as they regard you in silence. Wearing the garb of a commoner, one might assume that is all he is—
yet you get the feeling that there is something more. Something else lurking just beneath the surface...

BASICS

NAME: Roderic Blackthorn
RACE: Ishgardian Elezen
AGE: 38
GENDER: Male
BIRTHPLACE: Coerthas Western Highlands
RESIDENCE: Ishgard
OCCUPATION: Retainer

PHYSICAL

HAIR: Mid-back in length, black in color, middle parted, straight as a pin.
EYES: Silver, reflective pupils.
FACE: Gaunt features, hooked nose, thin lips.
SKIN: Fair, unblemished.
BODY: Lean but functionally muscled.
HEIGHT: 209 cm / 6'10"

MENTAL

LOYAL • JEALOUS
DISCIPLINED • WITHDRAWN
CALM • MORBID

ABOUT

For some time now, Roderic has served as retainer to many of Ishgard's houses. He is a Scholasticate drop-out that has settled for a life of the mundane. A solitary man of few words, he spends most of his time fulfilling the many errands of his Lord and Lady. He is the watchful eye of his manor, a listener of walls, and keeper of secrets.Unbeknownst to those around him, and even Roderic himself, he is host to a parasitic entity. A voidsent that drives him to feed on the flesh and blood of others to sate its appetite for aether, often preying on the destitute that make the Brume their home. Over the years, the voidsent has embedded itself into the very fabric of Roderic's being, warping his mind and body, even his own aether—plagued by thoughts and whispers that are not his own. Even if Roderic discovered the source of his horrendous urges, the affliction is deep-seated, rooted into him like an ever-growing weed.The voidsent often lies dormant in Roderic's body until it's time to feed. It drives him mad until he's forced to hunt under the veil of night, looking for those who won't be missed. Because the voidsent's true form would draw attention, it remains just under the surface of Roderic's flesh—at the height of hunger it can manifest as multiple eyes or a wolfish maw filled with too many teeth, altering his appearance in numerous monstrous ways.

OOC

• This character deals with dark themes such as possession, death, parasitic entities, obsession, body horror, gore, violence and likely more. If these topics make you uncomfortable, Roderic may not be the character for you.
• Minors DNI. I'm an adult, and I'm only interested in interacting with other adults and adult characters.
• Please do not conflate IC and OOC. I am not Roderic and he is not me.
• Bigots begone. I have zero tolerance for transphobia, homophobia, racism, etc.
• I'm open to many roleplay themes. Simply ask!

HOOKS

• ON THE HUNT: When hungry for aether, Roderic stalks the night—The Brume being his main hunting ground. Your character could be a potential victim, in the wrong place at the wrong time, or could possibly catch him in the act.• HEARSAY: Word gets around, and sometimes it travels very far. Rumors of maimed bodies found in the alleyways of Ishgard might pique the interest of those who like a good mystery. If your character is a hunter of beasts and monsters, interested in the strange and unusual, or perhaps has a keen eye for voidsent... Roderic could be the one they're looking for.• CHANCE ENCOUNTER: There is a small chance your character may run into Roderic when visiting Ishgard. Perhaps they have business with the House he serves, or might stop by The Forgotten Knight for a drink—a frequent haunt of Roderic's.• FRIENDS OR FOES: One thing I am not looking for is a cure—your character may try to exorcise him, or even try to kill him. Your character will not succeed. Optimal for a bit of bloody fun, if you so choose. Characters are also welcome to diagnose him but should approach with caution.• MAKE A PACT: Roderic is so deeply entwined with his voidsent that the line between the two has begun to blur beyond recognition. Through his vessel, they live and breathe as one. Thus, he may make pacts with those who wish to use his strengths—for a price.