Name: Edgar Ludwig Fulton
Age: 446
Birthday: April 23, 1570
Gender: Male
Species: Vampire
Class: College
Subject/Work: Theatre
Appearance Description:
”Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,
But not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy;
For the apparel oft proclaims the man,
And they in France of the best rank and station
Are of a most select and generous chief in that.”
Edgar’s silver eyes and shoulder-length hair of the same color might betray his age, if it weren’t for how absolutely young and in his prime he appears to be. His form is powerful, heavy-set, and yet still nimble enough to handle the demands of a stage performance. His pale skin, a result of so much time spent indoors, as well as his lacking of melanin for other reasons that will become more apparent with time. He often wears his hair in a bun, ponytail, or braid, and tends to groom himself elegantly. His face is clean-shaven, and he towers at a height of 6'2, weighing 200 pounds.
Edgar dresses extravagantly and smartly, never allowing himself to be seen in any less then a suit and tie, unless the situation warrants otherwise. For his art, he will dress in any way that is required, and has worn all manner of outfits, from the mundane to the casual to the formal, even a full antique dress, once or twice. For him, the only thing more important than his style is his art.
Personality Description:
“The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation—that away, Men are but gilded loam, or painted clay.”
Edgar could be described as a gentle giant. He is quite an imposing and commanding figure, but he also holds a certain aura of sincerity and trustworthiness. Despite being a vampire, he is quite kind, even becoming protective of those close to him; Especially his students. He would never harm another person unless in self-defense or in protection of another. Although his bloodline is that of the purest vampire, he makes sure to draw his line, never to cross it. He would never bestow the curse of vampirism upon an unwilling host, as many a vampire has.
“This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
That said, Edgar is not above taking blood from a friend or even a stranger. It is, after all, how he survives. He prefers a willing host, as he dislikes a struggle, but anyone will suffice. Sometimes he partakes in blood packs from the local hospital, but he finds it much more pleasant to feed naturally.
Edgar considers his vampirism to be a cursed gift with bearable drawbacks. Why go outside at all when the lights of a stage are all he really needs? He does, after all, live for his art. His entire life revolves around the art of theatre, and so his immortality benefits him greatly.
Edgar is a very passionate individual, and one who is likely to be observed as eccentric by those around him. He frequently makes remarks that could be considered double entendres, oblivious to their meaning. He tends to act somewhat sporadically, often suddenly filled with fits of pure dramatic energy, and so, his life really is the stage.
Powers:
Commanding Voice
“Let none presume to wear an undeserved dignity.”
Something about Edgar is simply captivating. When he speaks, people always listen, no matter what he says. His voice just seems to carry something about it that captivates people. Those who hear him will be compelled to devote him their complete attention, and will find the experience incredibly pleasant. This ability does not control people, it simply generates a compulsion to listen to him, and in some cases, obey what he says. It is so subtle that anyone can resist if they wish, and would never put themselves in harm’s way due to the use of this ability.
A side effect of this ability is that Edgar’s brain understands and rejects attempts at mental control or domination, so he himself is immune to the effects of mental attacks, such as mind control.
Essence of the Arts
“To business that we love we rise betimes, and go to’t with delight.”
Edgar might be considered one of the best actors of his time, for his powers do not directly benefit him, but rather, his supporting cast… And after all, what is a lead actor without the rest of his cast?
Edgar’s power manifests as an invisible aura radiating off of his body. Said aura influences all who can see or hear him, as well as anyone who can see or hear those people. The power acts like a chain, and can continue on for quite some time. The aura lasts for roughly an hour after taking effect, although Edgar can choose to permeate it sooner if it suits him. This ability also bestows his commanding voice power upon those it affects.
This aura has no negative effect, but rather, presents an irresistible drive to act as if their life were a stage play. People subjected to the aura will suddenly find themselves incredibly coordinated, as well as uncharacteristically skilled at dancing, singing, speaking, and in general all things to do with the dramatic arts. The effect seems to create a sort of weak hive mind in its hosts, as dance choreography and lyrics will always seem to match up in affected targets.
Those that Edgar designates as the “Audience” will not feel these effects, but rather, will be compelled to watch. Neither of these effects will cause a person to put themselves into any real danger, nor does it control their mind. The targets of the aura can still think, act, and speak freely, they will simply be forced to act as if they were doing so in a play. If it’s a musical, they’ll sing their protest. If it’s a drama, they’ll monologue to the audience while the other characters feign deafness. Things of that nature. The audience may choose to leave at any time, they will simply be compelled to stay and watch
Those with mental resistance will find themselves immune to this effect, often with hilarious results.
True Vampire:
“There is no darkness but ignorance.”
As a Vampire, Edgar gets all of your standard fare for vampiric abilities, although his bloodline, being far more ancient, often deviates from the modern vampire. Edgar is immortal, and as long as he has blood to feed on roughly once a month, he can survive indefinitely. He has the strength of twenty men, able to lift roughly five thousand pounds. He is also unusually agile and quick, though not superhumanly so.
Edgar does not cast a shadow, nor does he cast a reflection in a mirror, a feature many modern vampires no longer possess. He can assume the form of an incorporeal mist, and while in this form, he can pass through vents and cracks easily, moving slightly faster than normal. He also can take on the form of a bat or a wolf, useful for getting around more quickly than he could in his mist form. While in the wolf form, he retains his superhuman strength and also gains superhuman speed, while the bat form gains superhuman speed and flight, but loses his superhuman strength.
Should he directly feed on a victim, he may also turn them into a vampire with his own abilities and weaknesses by “Reverse feeding” his own blood into their veins, though he tends not to do this unless asked specifically to do so.
Now, being a vampire is not all fun and games. There are quite a few trade-offs.
Edgar cannot enter a household unless invited inside. Public buildings are a different story, and he is considered “Always invited” into a public building such as a library, but a household may not be entered without explicit invitation.
When in direct sunlight (Artificial light does not count), Edgar loses all of his vampiric powers, though his weaknesses remain. Edgar also cannot directly cross running water under any circumstances, though a boat or a plane will allow him to bypass this. He is also repulsed and repelled both by garlic and by holy symbols (Of any religion). Finally, Edgar cannot sleep unless he does so on the soil of his native land.
Edgar is able to regenerate and survive most wounds, regrowing limbs and organs in a matter of minutes, however, he can be killed by impaling his heart, or by decapitation.
Biography:
What a piece of work is man,
How noble in reason,
How infinite in faculties, in form and moving,
How express and admirable,
In action, how like an angel.
In apprehension, how like a god!
Edgar was born in 1570, ironically, on Shakespeare's birthday, in captivity on the Monta Carlos islands. In those days, the island was in its late stages of habitation by pirates. His father himself was a pirate, whose crew had captured his mother's vessel and were trying to ransom them. His mother, coming from old money, had plenty to keep the pirates interested in her well being.
Edgar's parents conceived him several months into her captivity. Afraid of what might happen to them, his father stole a ship and set off in secret, making for the nearest settlement. There, he sold the ship, and used the money to get them a charter boat back to England.
A long journey later, and the young man that was Edgar was finally home in Stratford, Britain. The money of their family had been plenty to provide for Edgar and his parents, and the boy finally pursued an education. He studied well and learned all there was to know, with particularly keen interest in the fine arts.
His life changed forever, when at the age of twenty, Edgar visited the playhouse and saw “Henry VI, Part II” He was enthralled. He began to frequent every performance of Shakespeare’s plays, eventually getting a role as an actor. He worked everywhere, and with everyone, from Shakespeare himself to Beeston to Moone to Betterton.
While in an obscure play called "The Tragedy of Poisonwood," he met a man named Sorin. The two took to each other quickly, and became remarkably close. Eventually, Sorin revealed himself as a Vampire, unfortunately passing his curse along to him. Edgar was not too bothered, but suddenly found himself to be restless, unable to sleep, even during the daytime. When he questioned Sorin, the man asked him where he was born.
Monta Carlos. He understood now. His curse demanded he returned home.
Sometime in the late 1800’s, he ventured home, to Monta Carlos. He found that, surprisingly, there was a school there now, teaching everything under the moon. Naturally, he applied for the position of Theater professor, and was accepted.
Now, finally, he could sleep easy, in his new home, doing what he loved.
Age: 446
Birthday: April 23, 1570
Gender: Male
Species: Vampire
Class: College
Subject/Work: Theatre
Appearance Description:
”Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,
But not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy;
For the apparel oft proclaims the man,
And they in France of the best rank and station
Are of a most select and generous chief in that.”
Edgar’s silver eyes and shoulder-length hair of the same color might betray his age, if it weren’t for how absolutely young and in his prime he appears to be. His form is powerful, heavy-set, and yet still nimble enough to handle the demands of a stage performance. His pale skin, a result of so much time spent indoors, as well as his lacking of melanin for other reasons that will become more apparent with time. He often wears his hair in a bun, ponytail, or braid, and tends to groom himself elegantly. His face is clean-shaven, and he towers at a height of 6'2, weighing 200 pounds.
Edgar dresses extravagantly and smartly, never allowing himself to be seen in any less then a suit and tie, unless the situation warrants otherwise. For his art, he will dress in any way that is required, and has worn all manner of outfits, from the mundane to the casual to the formal, even a full antique dress, once or twice. For him, the only thing more important than his style is his art.
Personality Description:
“The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation—that away, Men are but gilded loam, or painted clay.”
Edgar could be described as a gentle giant. He is quite an imposing and commanding figure, but he also holds a certain aura of sincerity and trustworthiness. Despite being a vampire, he is quite kind, even becoming protective of those close to him; Especially his students. He would never harm another person unless in self-defense or in protection of another. Although his bloodline is that of the purest vampire, he makes sure to draw his line, never to cross it. He would never bestow the curse of vampirism upon an unwilling host, as many a vampire has.
“This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
That said, Edgar is not above taking blood from a friend or even a stranger. It is, after all, how he survives. He prefers a willing host, as he dislikes a struggle, but anyone will suffice. Sometimes he partakes in blood packs from the local hospital, but he finds it much more pleasant to feed naturally.
Edgar considers his vampirism to be a cursed gift with bearable drawbacks. Why go outside at all when the lights of a stage are all he really needs? He does, after all, live for his art. His entire life revolves around the art of theatre, and so his immortality benefits him greatly.
Edgar is a very passionate individual, and one who is likely to be observed as eccentric by those around him. He frequently makes remarks that could be considered double entendres, oblivious to their meaning. He tends to act somewhat sporadically, often suddenly filled with fits of pure dramatic energy, and so, his life really is the stage.
Powers:
Commanding Voice
“Let none presume to wear an undeserved dignity.”
Something about Edgar is simply captivating. When he speaks, people always listen, no matter what he says. His voice just seems to carry something about it that captivates people. Those who hear him will be compelled to devote him their complete attention, and will find the experience incredibly pleasant. This ability does not control people, it simply generates a compulsion to listen to him, and in some cases, obey what he says. It is so subtle that anyone can resist if they wish, and would never put themselves in harm’s way due to the use of this ability.
A side effect of this ability is that Edgar’s brain understands and rejects attempts at mental control or domination, so he himself is immune to the effects of mental attacks, such as mind control.
Essence of the Arts
“To business that we love we rise betimes, and go to’t with delight.”
Edgar might be considered one of the best actors of his time, for his powers do not directly benefit him, but rather, his supporting cast… And after all, what is a lead actor without the rest of his cast?
Edgar’s power manifests as an invisible aura radiating off of his body. Said aura influences all who can see or hear him, as well as anyone who can see or hear those people. The power acts like a chain, and can continue on for quite some time. The aura lasts for roughly an hour after taking effect, although Edgar can choose to permeate it sooner if it suits him. This ability also bestows his commanding voice power upon those it affects.
This aura has no negative effect, but rather, presents an irresistible drive to act as if their life were a stage play. People subjected to the aura will suddenly find themselves incredibly coordinated, as well as uncharacteristically skilled at dancing, singing, speaking, and in general all things to do with the dramatic arts. The effect seems to create a sort of weak hive mind in its hosts, as dance choreography and lyrics will always seem to match up in affected targets.
Those that Edgar designates as the “Audience” will not feel these effects, but rather, will be compelled to watch. Neither of these effects will cause a person to put themselves into any real danger, nor does it control their mind. The targets of the aura can still think, act, and speak freely, they will simply be forced to act as if they were doing so in a play. If it’s a musical, they’ll sing their protest. If it’s a drama, they’ll monologue to the audience while the other characters feign deafness. Things of that nature. The audience may choose to leave at any time, they will simply be compelled to stay and watch
Those with mental resistance will find themselves immune to this effect, often with hilarious results.
True Vampire:
“There is no darkness but ignorance.”
As a Vampire, Edgar gets all of your standard fare for vampiric abilities, although his bloodline, being far more ancient, often deviates from the modern vampire. Edgar is immortal, and as long as he has blood to feed on roughly once a month, he can survive indefinitely. He has the strength of twenty men, able to lift roughly five thousand pounds. He is also unusually agile and quick, though not superhumanly so.
Edgar does not cast a shadow, nor does he cast a reflection in a mirror, a feature many modern vampires no longer possess. He can assume the form of an incorporeal mist, and while in this form, he can pass through vents and cracks easily, moving slightly faster than normal. He also can take on the form of a bat or a wolf, useful for getting around more quickly than he could in his mist form. While in the wolf form, he retains his superhuman strength and also gains superhuman speed, while the bat form gains superhuman speed and flight, but loses his superhuman strength.
Should he directly feed on a victim, he may also turn them into a vampire with his own abilities and weaknesses by “Reverse feeding” his own blood into their veins, though he tends not to do this unless asked specifically to do so.
Now, being a vampire is not all fun and games. There are quite a few trade-offs.
Edgar cannot enter a household unless invited inside. Public buildings are a different story, and he is considered “Always invited” into a public building such as a library, but a household may not be entered without explicit invitation.
When in direct sunlight (Artificial light does not count), Edgar loses all of his vampiric powers, though his weaknesses remain. Edgar also cannot directly cross running water under any circumstances, though a boat or a plane will allow him to bypass this. He is also repulsed and repelled both by garlic and by holy symbols (Of any religion). Finally, Edgar cannot sleep unless he does so on the soil of his native land.
Edgar is able to regenerate and survive most wounds, regrowing limbs and organs in a matter of minutes, however, he can be killed by impaling his heart, or by decapitation.
Biography:
What a piece of work is man,
How noble in reason,
How infinite in faculties, in form and moving,
How express and admirable,
In action, how like an angel.
In apprehension, how like a god!
Edgar was born in 1570, ironically, on Shakespeare's birthday, in captivity on the Monta Carlos islands. In those days, the island was in its late stages of habitation by pirates. His father himself was a pirate, whose crew had captured his mother's vessel and were trying to ransom them. His mother, coming from old money, had plenty to keep the pirates interested in her well being.
Edgar's parents conceived him several months into her captivity. Afraid of what might happen to them, his father stole a ship and set off in secret, making for the nearest settlement. There, he sold the ship, and used the money to get them a charter boat back to England.
A long journey later, and the young man that was Edgar was finally home in Stratford, Britain. The money of their family had been plenty to provide for Edgar and his parents, and the boy finally pursued an education. He studied well and learned all there was to know, with particularly keen interest in the fine arts.
His life changed forever, when at the age of twenty, Edgar visited the playhouse and saw “Henry VI, Part II” He was enthralled. He began to frequent every performance of Shakespeare’s plays, eventually getting a role as an actor. He worked everywhere, and with everyone, from Shakespeare himself to Beeston to Moone to Betterton.
While in an obscure play called "The Tragedy of Poisonwood," he met a man named Sorin. The two took to each other quickly, and became remarkably close. Eventually, Sorin revealed himself as a Vampire, unfortunately passing his curse along to him. Edgar was not too bothered, but suddenly found himself to be restless, unable to sleep, even during the daytime. When he questioned Sorin, the man asked him where he was born.
Monta Carlos. He understood now. His curse demanded he returned home.
Sometime in the late 1800’s, he ventured home, to Monta Carlos. He found that, surprisingly, there was a school there now, teaching everything under the moon. Naturally, he applied for the position of Theater professor, and was accepted.
Now, finally, he could sleep easy, in his new home, doing what he loved.
