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Character Name: Abel Nightroad; 'Father,' 'Agent Crusnik'
Character Series: Trinity Blood
Character Age: 976
Background: Abel on wiki
Personality: Abel is, at first glance, a rather unassuming and pathetic priest with a distinct sweet tooth and appears impossibly hard to take seriously whatsoever. And, if he had his way, you'd think no more of him than that - he'll gladly chat you up for hours regarding just about anything - the weather, local news, how nice your shirt looks, oh my what a pretty sunset...! all the while never truly revealing much of substance about himself or letting the conversation get too serious. He can seem vacant and flighty, but it's all a facade hiding something much more than one might expect.
At 976 years old, "Father Nightroad" is actually a genetically enhanced clone - one of four - injected with "Crusnik" nanomachines which, upon activation, transform him into a 'vampire eating vampire.' They alter his appearance and behavior, acting like a sentient parasite that's only purpose is to kill and destroy. The more he uses Crusnik, the less he's able to resist its pull, the temptation to fuse to 100% and become a slave to its will calling to him. He considers Crusnik a "mark of his sins," a side of himself he hates showing anyone and prefers to use only as a last resort when absolutely necessary - and those sins don't paint a very pretty picture.
For all his light-hearted banter and warm smiles, Abel utterly and completely loathes himself - and perhaps for good reason. He has no self-respect and considers himself a monster; long before he held the title of 'priest,' Abel was 'Contra Mundi' -- or 'enemy of the world.' Born a clone whose purpose was to herald mankind into the future by colonizing Mars, Abel was treated like a lab rat and 'tool.' He loathed the mistreatment of his kin, and unlike his twin brother (who he was directly cloned from), he wore his rage like a second skin. He became bitter and openly hated the people he was supposed to serve. Violent, disobedient, mouthy and off-putting, it came as no surprise when he ended up attracting the ire of those above and beneath him to the point that there was an attempt on his life. When he was given the power of "Crusnik," he used it to help begin a cycle of genocide to rid the world of humanity once in for all. Abel is single-handedly responsible for over seven million deaths -- not counting those he aided his kin in further destroying. They leveled cities; they plunged the entire Earth into a state of near inhabitable emptiness that came to be known as the "Dark Ages." If not for Lilith Sahl - the woman who loved him and saw that little spark of humanity buried under so much fear and hurt and longing to be accepted, loved... he might have continued on that way forever and wiped out mankind.
When Lilith was killed by the Crusnik nanomachines puppetting his brother, Cain, he realized the full scope of his errors in judgment, how far he'd fallen -- and effectively ended the war by killing his (already dead) twin, taking her corpse with him to Earth, and requesting to be sealed away in her crypt beneath the Vatican. It was there he remained for the next 800 years of his life... hoping for a death that wouldn't come to reunite him with his soulmate and his just desserts for not realizing the fate his brother had suffered ages ago to the monster behind his eyes. The only woman who had ever held out hope for his soul - and died for him to see it, too. If he hadn't been given a purpose in Caterina Sforza's accidental discovery of his sealed-up and still grief-ridden form ten years ago, he would likely still be locked away from the world in his dead lover's crypt. He tells her he can't not protect humans; it's his duty to keep on living, to protect humanity and undo the damage he's wrought in his past, to carry Lilith's love into the future and continue her work where it left off.
And so he loves the world and the people in it; he hates seeing suffering and sacrifice. If there's something he can do to ease someone else's pain, chances are he'll go to great lengths to do so. In the same breath, he can be a selfish and childish creature. Even when he knows it causes those who trust him pain, he'll very rarely if ever be truthful about both his past and his "other self;" he fears to damage the friendships he's made and frighten those who've put trust in him by showing them what he truly is (or to face the reality of being shunned for it, just as much). And, more than anything, he is almost constantly doing battle with his conscience that tells him he doesn't deserve their trust, their friendship, at all. So, chances are a great deal of his interaction with the world will remain superficial and shallow; he'll befriend you, lend you his shoulder, fight by your side - but the chances he'll genuinely let you see who he is are slim to none.
Abilities: Crusnik are, in effect, a parasitic machine that feeds on the bacillus in a Methuselah's bloodstream as a fuel source. They are normally dormant; when activated, they transform Abel in various ways depending on how much of their power he exerts. Abilities include:
- Changes. Sizable increase to strength, speed (can use a type of particle acceleration, like "flash step", that makes him move so fast he looks like he's teleporting), stamina, and senses.
- Gains fangs; claws; wings, and the air pressure around him changes. He can also create a scythe that changes appearances from a hammerspace in his body utilizing the nanomachines.
- Regeneration. He can heal from wounds quickly, and piece himself together from literal dust, though it will take much longer than say, regenerating from the loss of a limb or hole in chest cavity etc.
- Lightning. Creates and can control bio-electric currents. Basically, he can shoot lightning/create fields of electricity from his body to use as a weapon to the point of ionizing particles in the air to cut to a fine point, explode and incinerate, or electricute anything around him.
- Wings. His wings can be feathery, but also have the ability to become sharp as razors to touch; they can slice through steel and bone, as well as form a shield around him capable of deflecting laser cannon fire from an airship.
- Blood. Abel's blood is full of the Crusnik nanomachines; they can form little mouths which can eat flesh/muscle/bone like acid as well as infect and control other technological creatures. They're typically used to eat his own fallen flesh when he's injured and are re-absorbed through his wings to aid the regeneration of his body. The nanomachines are also capable of telepathy with the bacillus (which infects Methuselah (or vampires) in the Trinity Blood universe).
- Technology Savvy. He was created and raised to be an advanced tool of mankind for colonising another planet. He is an expert at security systems and hacking, as well as being a capable engineer.
- Guns. He is shown to make incredibly accurate and impossible shots in canon, with his "Peacemaker" gun, which is equipped with silver bullets.
- Pain tolerance / stamina. He gets blown up and sliced apart very regularly, and always gets back up to finish the job.
THE ABEL FAQ
Basic stats?
Lanky, tall - 6'4, white/silver hair, blue eyes. He wears glasses but they're just for show. He looks like a beanpole but he's actually rather fit under them clothes.
Notable characteristics?
Clumsy; affable; friendly. A bit perverted. Has a major sweet-tooth. Secretly self-loathing, got a huge guilt complex. Is a Catholic priest! ...And an atheist, though he won't admit it aloud. Is a vampire-eating... vampire...
Vampire-eating-vampire? Wat.
Abel is a 'Crusnik' - or, rather, a creature that feeds on the blood of Methuselah ('vampires' in his world). So, as he describes it... he's top of the proverbial food chain back home.
So, what the hell is a Crusnik?
Crusnik are nanoscopic machines floating around in dear Abel's bloodstream, like a parasite. They're sentient and possess their own will and intelligence; he can utilize their abilities to varying extents to alter his body and capacity, which turns him into the "vampire" we see as 'Crusnik.'
Do they eat vampires?
Yes and no - your vampire character is in no danger of being nommed by this guy! 'Vampires' in Trinity Blood are not the typical sense; they, too, are actually simply humans altered by tiny nanomachines in their bloodstream. It's these nanomachines (called bacillus) that the Crusnik feeds off of -- NOT vampire blood! So, everyone is safe. Unless you're from Trinity Blood and a Methuselah. Then you're delicious.
My character is psychic/a sensor type. Can my character sense any 'vampirism' from him?
Since Abel's 'vampirism' is entirely technological, he's completely alive and not under the influence of any sort of demonic or supernatural entities. However, Crusnik are sentient and sort of sitting in the background of his mind, biding their time to try and wrest control. An empath from his canon was able to sense an intense darkness inside of him. Thus, one might be able to sense another "presence" or "dark force" in there.
As of Dec 11th, 2011 -- he has regained Crusnik 02.
Current regains: Vatican uniform & Lilith's rosary; species as 'clone,' usage of Crusnik 02 to 40% release. Bacillus. Glasses.
This page will be updated!
Personal LJ: slowlier
Contact Info: AIM: slowlierest; plurk: 5ing
Housing: 1648 Albright Lane
Character Name: Abel Nightroad; 'Father,' 'Agent Crusnik'
Character Series: Trinity Blood
Character Age: 976
Background: Abel on wiki
Personality: Abel is, at first glance, a rather unassuming and pathetic priest with a distinct sweet tooth and appears impossibly hard to take seriously whatsoever. And, if he had his way, you'd think no more of him than that - he'll gladly chat you up for hours regarding just about anything - the weather, local news, how nice your shirt looks, oh my what a pretty sunset...! all the while never truly revealing much of substance about himself or letting the conversation get too serious. He can seem vacant and flighty, but it's all a facade hiding something much more than one might expect.
At 976 years old, "Father Nightroad" is actually a genetically enhanced clone - one of four - injected with "Crusnik" nanomachines which, upon activation, transform him into a 'vampire eating vampire.' They alter his appearance and behavior, acting like a sentient parasite that's only purpose is to kill and destroy. The more he uses Crusnik, the less he's able to resist its pull, the temptation to fuse to 100% and become a slave to its will calling to him. He considers Crusnik a "mark of his sins," a side of himself he hates showing anyone and prefers to use only as a last resort when absolutely necessary - and those sins don't paint a very pretty picture.
For all his light-hearted banter and warm smiles, Abel utterly and completely loathes himself - and perhaps for good reason. He has no self-respect and considers himself a monster; long before he held the title of 'priest,' Abel was 'Contra Mundi' -- or 'enemy of the world.' Born a clone whose purpose was to herald mankind into the future by colonizing Mars, Abel was treated like a lab rat and 'tool.' He loathed the mistreatment of his kin, and unlike his twin brother (who he was directly cloned from), he wore his rage like a second skin. He became bitter and openly hated the people he was supposed to serve. Violent, disobedient, mouthy and off-putting, it came as no surprise when he ended up attracting the ire of those above and beneath him to the point that there was an attempt on his life. When he was given the power of "Crusnik," he used it to help begin a cycle of genocide to rid the world of humanity once in for all. Abel is single-handedly responsible for over seven million deaths -- not counting those he aided his kin in further destroying. They leveled cities; they plunged the entire Earth into a state of near inhabitable emptiness that came to be known as the "Dark Ages." If not for Lilith Sahl - the woman who loved him and saw that little spark of humanity buried under so much fear and hurt and longing to be accepted, loved... he might have continued on that way forever and wiped out mankind.
When Lilith was killed by the Crusnik nanomachines puppetting his brother, Cain, he realized the full scope of his errors in judgment, how far he'd fallen -- and effectively ended the war by killing his (already dead) twin, taking her corpse with him to Earth, and requesting to be sealed away in her crypt beneath the Vatican. It was there he remained for the next 800 years of his life... hoping for a death that wouldn't come to reunite him with his soulmate and his just desserts for not realizing the fate his brother had suffered ages ago to the monster behind his eyes. The only woman who had ever held out hope for his soul - and died for him to see it, too. If he hadn't been given a purpose in Caterina Sforza's accidental discovery of his sealed-up and still grief-ridden form ten years ago, he would likely still be locked away from the world in his dead lover's crypt. He tells her he can't not protect humans; it's his duty to keep on living, to protect humanity and undo the damage he's wrought in his past, to carry Lilith's love into the future and continue her work where it left off.
And so he loves the world and the people in it; he hates seeing suffering and sacrifice. If there's something he can do to ease someone else's pain, chances are he'll go to great lengths to do so. In the same breath, he can be a selfish and childish creature. Even when he knows it causes those who trust him pain, he'll very rarely if ever be truthful about both his past and his "other self;" he fears to damage the friendships he's made and frighten those who've put trust in him by showing them what he truly is (or to face the reality of being shunned for it, just as much). And, more than anything, he is almost constantly doing battle with his conscience that tells him he doesn't deserve their trust, their friendship, at all. So, chances are a great deal of his interaction with the world will remain superficial and shallow; he'll befriend you, lend you his shoulder, fight by your side - but the chances he'll genuinely let you see who he is are slim to none.
Abilities: Crusnik are, in effect, a parasitic machine that feeds on the bacillus in a Methuselah's bloodstream as a fuel source. They are normally dormant; when activated, they transform Abel in various ways depending on how much of their power he exerts. Abilities include:
- Changes. Sizable increase to strength, speed (can use a type of particle acceleration, like "flash step", that makes him move so fast he looks like he's teleporting), stamina, and senses.
- Gains fangs; claws; wings, and the air pressure around him changes. He can also create a scythe that changes appearances from a hammerspace in his body utilizing the nanomachines.
- Regeneration. He can heal from wounds quickly, and piece himself together from literal dust, though it will take much longer than say, regenerating from the loss of a limb or hole in chest cavity etc.
- Lightning. Creates and can control bio-electric currents. Basically, he can shoot lightning/create fields of electricity from his body to use as a weapon to the point of ionizing particles in the air to cut to a fine point, explode and incinerate, or electricute anything around him.
- Wings. His wings can be feathery, but also have the ability to become sharp as razors to touch; they can slice through steel and bone, as well as form a shield around him capable of deflecting laser cannon fire from an airship.
- Blood. Abel's blood is full of the Crusnik nanomachines; they can form little mouths which can eat flesh/muscle/bone like acid as well as infect and control other technological creatures. They're typically used to eat his own fallen flesh when he's injured and are re-absorbed through his wings to aid the regeneration of his body. The nanomachines are also capable of telepathy with the bacillus (which infects Methuselah (or vampires) in the Trinity Blood universe).
- Technology Savvy. He was created and raised to be an advanced tool of mankind for colonising another planet. He is an expert at security systems and hacking, as well as being a capable engineer.
- Guns. He is shown to make incredibly accurate and impossible shots in canon, with his "Peacemaker" gun, which is equipped with silver bullets.
- Pain tolerance / stamina. He gets blown up and sliced apart very regularly, and always gets back up to finish the job.
THE ABEL FAQ
Basic stats?
Lanky, tall - 6'4, white/silver hair, blue eyes. He wears glasses but they're just for show. He looks like a beanpole but he's actually rather fit under them clothes.
Notable characteristics?
Clumsy; affable; friendly. A bit perverted. Has a major sweet-tooth. Secretly self-loathing, got a huge guilt complex. Is a Catholic priest! ...And an atheist, though he won't admit it aloud. Is a vampire-eating... vampire...
Vampire-eating-vampire? Wat.
Abel is a 'Crusnik' - or, rather, a creature that feeds on the blood of Methuselah ('vampires' in his world). So, as he describes it... he's top of the proverbial food chain back home.
So, what the hell is a Crusnik?
Crusnik are nanoscopic machines floating around in dear Abel's bloodstream, like a parasite. They're sentient and possess their own will and intelligence; he can utilize their abilities to varying extents to alter his body and capacity, which turns him into the "vampire" we see as 'Crusnik.'
Do they eat vampires?
Yes and no - your vampire character is in no danger of being nommed by this guy! 'Vampires' in Trinity Blood are not the typical sense; they, too, are actually simply humans altered by tiny nanomachines in their bloodstream. It's these nanomachines (called bacillus) that the Crusnik feeds off of -- NOT vampire blood! So, everyone is safe. Unless you're from Trinity Blood and a Methuselah. Then you're delicious.
My character is psychic/a sensor type. Can my character sense any 'vampirism' from him?
Since Abel's 'vampirism' is entirely technological, he's completely alive and not under the influence of any sort of demonic or supernatural entities. However, Crusnik are sentient and sort of sitting in the background of his mind, biding their time to try and wrest control. An empath from his canon was able to sense an intense darkness inside of him. Thus, one might be able to sense another "presence" or "dark force" in there.
As of Dec 11th, 2011 -- he has regained Crusnik 02.
Current regains: Vatican uniform & Lilith's rosary; species as 'clone,' usage of Crusnik 02 to 40% release. Bacillus. Glasses.
This page will be updated!