Name: Antoinette de la Trou
Age: 21 Years Old
Race|Ethnicity: Human | French
Gender: Female
Title(s) | Nickname: Blasphemer Apprentice | Twit
Origin: Original Character
Speech Color: Deeppink
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Appearance:
Hair: Blonde. Worn short in a pixie cut.
Eyes: Green.
Height: 5 Feet 4 Inches (162.56 cm)
Weight: 117 Pounds (53.07 Kilos)
Clothing: Prior to arriving aboard the Airship: Rising Dawn, the young warrior frequently wore a plain blue cotton hand-me-down spaghetti strapped jumpsuit that has seen better days. Dirty and frayed, this is Antoinette's normal wear when not outfitted for the field. After her arrival aboard the Airship, where clothing options are much more plentiful, Twit prefers 1940s vintage clothing, though
someone frequently attempts to get her to try more modern clothing.
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Background:
Her blood felt like molten lava coursing through her veins and with each beat of her heart, Antoinette de la Trou felt like her body was about to combust spontaneously. She remained calm however, the side effects of the angel dust did not last long and she still had the opponent in front of her to defeat. Standing with her sabre and dagger at the ready, she hesitated as a cooling breeze caressed the young woman's shoulders, a rare delight given that in most combat situations Antoinette, or Twit, would have been wearing armor and a helmet rather than the sleeveless blue jumpsuit she now wore. The man in front of her had been staring at something but shook his head before he smiled kindly as he opened his mouth to speak.
"
For what reason do you fight, my child? Benedict Warmington, Antoinette's mentor, asked for the tenth or twentieth time since the girl had been assigned as his apprentice.
"
You know the answer, Master Benedict, revenge for the destruction of my town." The girl responded as she thrust out the practice sabre at her mentor's chest.
*CLOK! CLOK! CLOK!*
Antoinette's wooden sword and dagger were met by Benedict's quarter staff, his preferred weapon second only to a spear. Though the woman was younger, faster and stronger than her mentor, he easily blocked each of the strikes before striking out with his own counter blow, hitting the girl squarely in the stomach and causing her to double over and to lose the air in her lung. As she tried to straighten up, another strike knocked the wooden sword out of her hand, ending the sparring match.
"
Better..." The Former Temple Knight and Priest started to say before hesitating, "
But what happens after you get your revenge. You know, when I was serving with the ... others... we captured a man in India who told us something that I will never forget. 'An eye for an eye makes the world blind'."
Antoinette puased for a moment, as if to mull over what the man had said before asking her question, "What do you think he meant?"
"The Nine Hells if I know, we burned the man at the stake before I got a chance to ask." The Former Inquisitor said with a slightly sad smile on his face. He never enjoyed remembering his past but without remembering those things that he'd done, he could never atone for them.
"Don't you fight against The Father's Armies, your former friends, for the same reason?" Twit asked slowly, watching as the expression on her partner and mentor darkened.
"[darkgoldenrod]No, of course not. I have do..." Benedict started to say before he was echoed by the voices of fifty thousand armed soldiers chanting in unison.
Our Father which art in heaven,
Feared be thy name.
We are your servants.
Thy orders be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily respite.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we slaughter those
who trespass against you.
And lead us into victory,
and guide our blades,
into the heart of thine enemy:
You are the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
"[darkgoldenrod]Amen.[/color]" The Former Priest said as he finished the prayer from the spot where he'd taken a knee. Crossing himself, the man stood up and moved to pull on his armor, thanking The Father that this was the 20th century and he did not have to wear the heavy metal forged armors of his predecessors, "
You'd better put yours on as well. You never know if the Morning Star will have us break a hole in the enemy ranks and place a new beacon."
"
You don't believe that they'd be suicidal enough to attack-" Twit stopped midsentence as her Master gave her a stern look. Of course he knew. Benedict had been one of them once up a time. Walking over to her's the Apprentice in the Blasphemer's Brigade pulled on the loose fitting armor before depressing a button on the wrist, causing the armor's fabric to contract until it was skin tight. She then attached the black ceramic chest plate and donned the helmet.
As they completed their preparations, the sound of gunfire could be heard in the distance as the trenchers, the members of the regular army posted in the trenches outside the city, opened up on the advancing army. There was something different this time, the shots were more frequent, more chaotic. Listening closely, the two partners could hear the great beating of wings in the skies overhead.
"
Great Infernal shit,[color]" Antoinette cursed amateurishly, unused to this mode of speech as cursing had disallowed it while the former Templar had oversaw her basic training, "Sorry. I just have never seen that many in the skies. I'd be worried if they coudl get past the B-"
BOOOOOOOM!
Beacon. That was the word that the Apprentice Blasphemer was going to say were it not for the explosion that had detonated in the center of the city. A great cheer could be heard from outside the city as the attackers closed in on their victims. Above them all, the first of the Host entered the airspace that had been denied them since the city's beacon had been planted.
"Father save us," The Master Blasphemer cursed, his eyes following the flight path of the winged being as it swooped in from the heavens and plucked a woman from the ground, carrying her off into the night. Pulling out his carbine he took aim at the skybound form and pulled the trigger. "Sorry, Anna"
"[color=eca222]All soldiers retreat. Save who you can but retreat." Came the Morning Star's voice over the loudspeakers that had been setup around the city, "[color=eca222]The Beacon has fallen. Teleport out now.[/color]"
"
No... we can't. We can push them back and establish a new beacon. I won't let them destroy another of our-" Antoinette said as she started to gather up her weapons.
"
No, we have to follow His orders. It's the only way there's going to be enough of us to defend the next city The Father's Armies attack." The Templar Knight said, grabbing his equipment.
"
If we stop them here we don't have to-"
"
Apprentice! We have our orders... my child. I know what you want but we have our duty. So get ready to teleport us out." Benedict said as removed Twin Souls from its case, the weapon screaming loudly as is transformed into a lance.
"
Buy me some time. If we're going to London, I need to focus or I'll send us in the middle of the Channel or some other place." Twit responded calmly as she closed her eyes.
The screams, the screams, the Members of the Host were always attracted to the screams made by the Forged Souls. It was no surprise that one appeared immediately after Benedict had unholstered the weapon. The great winged humanoid, eyed the man with the lance, the traitor to The Father and sneered, brandishing its flaming sword at the Former Priest. Diving to the ground, the Host Angel charged Benedict, turning at the last second out of the lance's range.
"
ANTOINETTE!" The man called out his warning as he threw himself at the creature, knowing he would be too late. Antoinette could sense the Divine Being upon her and feel the heat of its blade sear her skin as the blade started to pierce through the back of young woman's armor.
"
AUUUUUUGH!" The Apprentice screamed in pain as the Angel tried to push the blade in further... but it was too late. They would not kill her. No longer focused on her location, Antoinette teleported the Benedict and herself into the unknown voids. As she lost consciousness, Twit swore that she heard the screams of the Angel as Benedict's lance pinned it to the ground.
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Main Weapons:
Forged Souls: Even in Death those of the Blasphemer Brigade still serve. As part of the Blasphemer's Covenant formed with the Morning Star, those who join the ranks of the Blasphemer's Brigade pledge their souls in the service of their fellow soldiers. After a member of the Blasphemer's Brigade dies, their soul remains on the mortal realm where it is forged into a weapon capable of slaying members of the Host. In its inactive form, the Forged Soul appears as a simple bladeless leather wrapped hilt that is typically hung on the belt of the Master. In its active form, this variable geometry melee weapon assumes the form of the weapon its wielder is most comfortable with.
It should be noted that while the weapon is nearly impossible to break there exists a ritual created by followers of the Father that shatters the weapon and destroys the soul contained within. Additionally, once activated, the weapon emits a screaming that confuses anyone in the area who is not a participant of the Blasphemer's Convenant and additionally, the weapons cause members of the Father's Host to go berserk and attack those who wield the Forged Soul.
Additional Information:
Extremely Heavy: The weapons are feel extremely heavy to those not participating in the Blasphemer's Covenant and require a high amount of strength to move.
Additional Damage to Followers of The Father: Reflective of the purpose of these weapons, the Forged Souls deal additional damage to followers of The Father.
Blasphemer's Covenant: As part of the Covenant formed with The Morning Star, the weapons, once drawn, can only be sheathed after a certain condition has been met. While out of combat, the desire to fulfil the condition increases.
Twin Souls (Unique Weapon): Serving as the personal weapon of Benedict Warmington and Antoinette de la Trou, Twin Souls is a unique Forged Soul that was created by the souls of twin members of the Blasphemer's Brigade. Though it appears to be one weapon, Twin Souls can be split into two weapons, however in this state, the weapons cannot be moved further than 500 meters away from each other.
Supplimental Weapons:
Lanchester submachine gun: Fires 9 mm bullets at a muzzle velocity of 380 m/s with an effective firing range of 150 m. The submachine gun has a 600 round/min rate of fire and uses 50 round magazines.
Colt M1911A1: Fires .45 ACP rounds at a muzzle velocity 251 m/s.
Extra Magazines: 5 SMG magazines, each containing 50 9mm rounds and 3 Pistol Magazines, each containing 7 .45 ACP rounds.
Combat Knife: Great for situations that require Twit to get up close and personal or for when she needs to open up her rations.
Grenades: Pull the pin, toss far, far away.
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Equipment:
Potions: Various potions that benefit healing, speed, strength, stamina or senses. Naturally made from all natural ingredients found in nature. 100% organic!
First Aid Kit: For your non-emergentive medical needs or when a potion isn't available.
Dissection Kit: Used for gathering potion making material from various animals... or angels.
Rations: Standard, dry, tasteless field rations.
Fire starter: ME MAKE FIRE!!
Clothing: A plain blue cotton hand-me-down spaghetti strapped jumpsuit that has seen better days
Back Pack: Contains Potions, First Aid Kit, Dissection Kit, Rations, Fire Starter and clothing.
Armor: Support Class | Universal Terrain | Combat Armor - A layer of skin tight heat and cold diffusing material that is also resistant to electrical and ballistic based attacks. This is worn underneath a chest piece that houses a gravity regulator as well a communications array. The helmet creates a seal with the suit making it airtight and water resistant up to 120 m.
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Powers:
Enhanced Strength: Can lift 500 pounds without breaking a sweat. 750 pounds maximum.
Enhanced Speed: Can run at roughly 30 miles per hour for an hour
Enhanced Healing: Takes damage as normal but requires roughly 10 minutes of unbroken concentration to fully heal.
Enhanced Perception: Can shoot the wings off of a fly at 150m
Teleportation Magic: In an age where stepping out of a designated safe zone can get you turned into a pillar of salt, teleportation magic is the way to go. At short distances, the time to teleport is near instantaneous where as longer distances require the caster to concentrate and the time to complete the teleport is longer.
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Weaknesses:
Still Human: Despite having been endowed with enhanced human powers, Antoinette is still ultimately human and can still ultimately die just like anyone else.
Blasphemer's Covenant: As a condition of her becoming a member of the Blasphemer's Brigade, Antoinette signed a contract with the Morning Star. When she dies, her soul will remain on the mortal plane of existence where it will be forged into either a weapon or a safe zone beacon. Additionally, when she uses Twin Souls, she must draw blood before it can be sheathed.
Blood Thirsty: The longer Twin Souls is unsheathed by Antoinette, the greater the desire for it to draw blood. This desire transfers over to Antoinette.
Side Arm Apprentice: As the apprentice of the duo, Antoinette does not get use of the Forged Soul weapon by default and is therefore relegated to using her side arms.
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