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Name: Lawsonia Alexander
Age: 30 Years Old
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 154lbs (Without Armour)

Tea: "Noble Phantasm"
Tea Ingredients:
Ashes of Dryad's Tree
Dragon Scale
Obsidian Mirror
Owl's Eye
Petrified Phantasm
Ghost Lamp

Familiar:
After he ascended to the ranks of Cerberus Knight and beyond, his familiar elected to permanently transform into something that could protect him much more effectively - his armour. However, prior to this, his familiar was once a very fluffy and pudgy, white bird.

Position:
Black Heart
"As a former Brigadier-General, Lawsonia is in possession of considerable experience when it comes to commanding a large number of troops. However, following his shift towards a more questionable faction, he has had to work from the ground up to maintain his position. As a consequence, Lawsonia has fallen to the equivalent rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Unlike a Brigadier-General, who would have commanded multiple regiments and had many colonels under his command, he is now granted only enough authority to command a single battalion; and even then, such authority only exists as and when it is required.

While there is room for him to progress through the ranks, his progress will be significantly slower than it was before to ensure he upholds the standards expected of him within the Reaper faction."

Personality:

Lawsonia is, at first glance, a very approachable individual. Naturally charismatic individual, the general public will be greeted by a man who exudes a calm demeanour. On the surface, this knight tends to come across as benevolent and considerate. One might be so bold as to say that if you don't push his buttons and stick to the law, then he would make for very pleasant company indeed!

Few can mistake the shrewd intelligence of this man regardless of whether he might be pleasant or otherwise. Lawsonia has absolutely no issue with slipping into unknown social circles to acquire information and, more importantly, he has no issue with using that information to get exactly what he wants at a later date. Nevertheless, as the charismatic creature that he is, his general curiosity will rarely raise suspicion unless an unlucky soul happens to stumble upon him in more unfortunate circumstances.

However, brush away this presentable mask and you will discover a much more dangerous beast underneath. Pose a risk to the city in any way and you will find yourself on the wrong end of his polearm. As an individual who is not adverse to using the darker and more dangerous aspects of magic, he will dispose of his target by any means possible and he will not be polite about it.

As an individual who does not shy away from the more unpleasant aspects of society, he is difficult to bully or chase off. Some might regard him as fearless in this respect, but this would be inaccurate. As far as he is concerned, it is merely his duty to stand between the more dispicable creatures within the world when other, weaker, individuals can't.

Lawsonia is not an individual who is completely without feeling, he is capable of all emotions across the spectrum. The difference between him and the average citizen is that he will often surpress many of the more positive emotions so that he can do his duty properly. It is exceedingly rare that he will let emotions cloud his judgement as this is too dangerous in the face of battle. Unfortunately, what's surpressed does have to come out now and again, and when it does, it may not reveal itself in a reasonable manner. As a consequence, Lawsonia is known for more some bizarre behaviour traits e.g. if he takes a liking too you, it'll be a bit of a challenge to get rid of him.

Some of his notable and key traits are as follows:

1. Courageous
Lawsonia is a very brave individual and while this can often be mistaken for being fearless, this is inaccurate. Lawsonia is capable of fear, he simply has the discipline and will power to overcome it. As a consequence, Lawsonia is a difficult man to spook and will not be cowed by simple threats. This trait makes him a very good choice when it comes to stationing individuals in a more spooky or unsettling location as he's less inclined to startle at the smallest thing.

2. Resolute/Steadfast
Lawsonia is difficult to dissuade from his path, any decision he takes is never taken lightly and as a result, has already been placed under a great deal of scrutiny. Once he has made his choice he will exact it very quickly and will not be told otherwise without an individual providing him with a considerable amount of evidence within a very short space of time.

While a decisive mind can be very useful in certain situations, it can also be regarded as very dangerous. Lawsonia is known to be stubborn even when he's implored to be merciful and in the most extreme circumstances, will react in an irreversible manner only to discover that what he has done shouldn't have occured in the first place.

Generally speaking the vast majority of his decisions are sound, but he is human and capable of making mistakes, especially whenever it comes to 'good' majin.

3. Shrewd
More often than not, this Black Heart demonstrates very sound judgement and will usually make the right calls. As an individual who is inclined to weigh up the evidence in front of him before acting, he is capable of spotting when someone or something doesn't come up to par. That being said, he may not necessarily voice this observation and instead, may elect to file it away for future, personal use.

As a shrewd individual, Lawsonia is in possession of a decent level of intelligence. His specialities often revolve around combat, warfare and less than pleasant duties. He excels at anything that might require him to be practical while emotional issues don't generally register as something of immediate importance to him.

4. Possessive
Lawsonia is an individual who regularly surpresses the more positive aspects of his psyche, this is to ensure that he can perform his duties properly. However, the surpression of many of his more positive emotions does result in a number of issues when they are finally given the opportunity to emerge - one of these is that he can be exceedingly possessive over something that he takes a liking to.

Lawsonia has very few possessions within his life and as a result, what is his will remain his until he says so. Whether this be an object, an animal or a person, he will keep hold of it.

Admittedly, this possessiveness is often more uncomfortable than it is admirable, but one could take heart from it if they really wanted. His possessive nature usually indicates a certain level of loyalty and consideration which means that he might be more receptive to that person's opinions.

5. Ruthless
Well known for surpressing the more positive aspects of his personality, Lawsonia is renowned for being ruthless. That isn't to say that this extends across all aspects of his life, but, as a man who is generally isolated due to his line of work, one could make the mistake of assuming that it does.

Press your luck and draw his attention, and you will be greeted with what can only be described as a 'monster'. While on the field, he is a man without remorse, compassion or mercy. He is not a benevolent individual and will exact his punishments no matter how much his target might beg for him to reconsider.

All his actions are weighted and his judgements are made after the consideration of the evidence he has at his disposal... Once that judgement is made, nothing you say will make him reconsider, even if the punishment might be regarded as horrifying to a normal citizen.

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In closing, it isn't unusual for Lawsonia to be regarded as a man without any redeeming features. This assumption is understandable but inaccurate. Unfortunately, as a Black Heart, Lawsonia is rarely given the opportunity to relax and enjoy the finer things in life and as such, the more positive aspects of his personality are difficult to convey. However, give him a chance and you might discover that he is a pleasant man to be around... provided that you pose no risk.

It would be more accurate to describe Lawsonia as a very zealous man. Devoted to protecting his home and the cities that extend beyond it, he will use any method necessary to ensure that peace is maintained. Ruthless and completely unforgiving to those who do pose a threat, he is not a knight to be trifled with. In a roundabout way his intentions are good, but his methods are extreme.

Given a chance to relax and unwind, he is a pleasant man who would wish no harm on any innocent citizen he might meet.

Strengths:

1. Physically Fit
Years of training within the ranks of the Cerberus Knights and then within the Black Hearts of the Reaper faction have ensured that his fitness levels are exceptional. He has a high level of endurance and strength, a nod towards his ability to move about in armour with sufficient ease.

2. Charismatic
Lawsonia is an individual who comes across as charismatic and presentable to the general public. This has benefits in allowing him to attain information that he may not necessarily acquire if he looked more unusual, cruel or dangerous. Likeable on the surface, he is an individual that looks like he can be trusted and this certainly has its benefits.

Weaknesses:

1. Stubborn
Lawsonia is not an individual who is easily dissuaded from his task. In order to make him change his mind a person would be required to provide him with indisputable evidence. Given his steadfast and unwavering manner, Lawsonia will often give another person very little time to gather this evidence and as a consequence he will often exact his punishment before the individual has an opportunity to present it.

Whether this is down to previous experiences within the Cerberus Knights is open to debate but this stubborness can often lead to tragic, or at least unfortunate accidents that leave a lasting, negative impression.

2. Illusion/Enchantments
While his abilities may seem powerful and even unbeatable at first glance, they can be exceptionally vulnerable. If an individual with a strong will faces off against Lawsonia, they will find themselves in an advantageous position. A strong will can dispel many of his illusions and as a consequence, he'll be forced to use magic that he may not necessarily specialise in!

Magical Specialties and Combat Prowess:
Lawsonia is exceptionally skilled in the art of Illusions and Enchantment, while both of these are powerful, his specialty is the Illusionary arts. Below, his most favoured uses of the aforementioned magic types are discussed and include both their strengths and the limitations placed upon them in an IC and OOC capacity.

1. Illusion (Primary Concentration)
A basic definition of Illusionary spells is as follows: "Illusionary is divided into five subschools: figment, glamer, pattern, phantasm and shadow. Figment spells create artificial sensations with no physical substance. Glamer spells alter the target's sensory properties, and can cause invisibility. Pattern spells create insubstantial images which affect the minds of the viewers, pattern spells can inflict harm. Phantasm spells create hallucinations which can be harmful. Shadow spells use magical shadows to create things with physical substance."

With this in mind, one can safely assume that Lawsonia uses his skills for two major purposes. The first of these is to shield him from view of his assailants (or targets) and the second of these is to instill confusion or harm depending on the situation he finds himself in.

It should be noted that his illusionary spells are not the work of an individual who can read minds and as such are designed with the generic intention of spooking another by playing tricks on the mind. An example of how this is used in practice is when an individual spots something out of the corner of their eye - when they spin round there's nothing there. However, if Lawsonia was to employ the use of an illusion then this shadowed figure or object would be a persistant and reoccuring event that would be designed to unnerve his target. After all, there's nothing more disconcerting than the sense that you're being followed, no?

While this domain can be exceedingly powerful it can also have it's vulnerabilities and weaknesses. A strong willed individual will be able to ignore or overcome the phantoms, thus ignoring them and rendering them useless. Alternatively, an individual can see a crack within the fictional 'world' or 'form' that has been created and dispel it through the simple discovery that it isn't real - such cracks are rare for an individual skilled in the art, but everyone makes mistakes and confidence can sometimes be more of a burden than a blessing.

2. Enchantment (Secondary, favoured domain)
A basic definition of enchantment spells are as follows: "Enchantment spells are mind-affecting and Enchantment is divided into two subschools: compulsion and charm. Charm spells, affect the targets' attitudes, usually making them act more favorably toward the caster. Compulsion spells, can force the targets' to act in a certain way or avoid certain actions, affect the targets' emotions or affect the targets' minds in other ways. The Compulsion subschool also includes buffs."

At first glance one might be concerned that this is a domain highly capable of god-moding and you would be absolutely right. However, the manner in which Lawsonia employs these spells is very subtle and is generally used to discourage another from their path, than it is to turn a target against their companions!

A perfect example of how Lawsonia might employ these arts is through the initial power of 'suggestion'. A quite sliver of doubt, a whisper of encouragement here, whether it's used with positive or negative intentions, this individual will always attempt to manipulate through normal means first and then reinforce it with very minor magic underneath. It can be compared rather closely to hypnotism in the sense that he might lull a target into a relaxed state and then manipulate them to the extent that they believe it was their idea.

However, once again this domain of magic can be exceptionally weak! Any individual with a strong will can fight against any compulsion he might cast their way... While this can take anywhere between five minutes to a few days, it is something that can and most likely will be dispelled. Whether the target dispels it through their own means or through the encouragement and assistance of their friends is entirely up to the individual owners.

A Final Note:
At first glance his primary concentration and secondary domain might seem exceedingly powerful but I have ensured that they can be countered. Regardless of age, if a witch has a strong enough will (or is in the company of trusted companions), they can easily combat anything he might throw at them.

In addition to this, none of these spells will ever be used as direct attacks unless the outcomes have been discussed with each individual beforehand. Due to the nature of these domains, I would prefer that all parties are comfortable with what is intended before any RPs begin - this will not only help to limit Lawsonia properly, but could also serve to help with certain plots if individuals wish to make use of his expertise!

A Brief History:

Lawsonia Alexander was born into a reasonable well-off family. Positioned in the middle-class household, neither he or his siblings ever wanted for anything. This wasn't to say that they were spoiled, but it did ensure that they lived comfortably and were provided with ample education. With everything that he needed at his disposal, Lawsonia demonstrated himself to be a pleasant, bright and very focused child. From a very young age he knew exactly what he wished to be as an adult and strove to make this happen.

His overall goal was to become a Cerberus Knight, having watched them from afar as he grew up, he had developed a great deal of admiration towards the Knighthood and all that they stood for. However, to acquire such a position he would have to demonstrate that he was not just of sound mind, but also of sound body and that he had a good grasp of magic. It was for this reason that he set about a convolated route towards this position in society, aspiring first to be recognised as one of the Ars Lilium, before he applied for a position within the services of the Royal family.

This was not without it's difficulties as Ars Lilium were often recognised for their magical prowess and as he studied within Makai Academy, it quickly became apparent that certain spell schools were lost upon him. Nevertheless, he persevered and it was through recognition of his weaknesses that he was able to work and improve upon them. At the age of eighteen, he managed to graduate from the academy - achieving passes or merits in most subjects, but receiving recognised distinction in what would later become his most specialised and favoured field. However, his academic pursuits did not stop here and even after he had left the Academy, he delved deeper into the libraries to further his understanding of the arcane arts.

His dedication paid off and within three years he had risen to the ranks of the Ars Lilium, his grasp on magic much firmer than it had been. It was a great boost for morale, but his aspiration had not yet been fulfilled. It would take another three years before Lawsonia would be regarded as eligible for a position within the Cerberus Knights and as such, he still had much work to do. By the time he was twenty four, he had finally been granted admission and as he settled in he demonstrated himself to be a talented and dedicated individual - his devotion was rewarded with promotion and he quickly rose within the ranks.

However, one fateful encounter would change the manner in which he regarded the Cerberus Knights permanently and would make him question his place within the organisation. Charged with capturing a Majin who had been accused of foul deeds, he and his fellow knights had pursued this individual for many days. Once cornered, the Majin had been captured but contrary to Lawsonia's wishes, she was not executed. Despite all evidence pointing towards her guilt, his fellow knights had insisted that she be returned to the city and tried in accordance with the laws.

...It was a sentiment he had not appreciated.

Nevertheless, he had conceded at the Majin was returned to the city for trial. Alas, the consideration that had been provided towards the Majin had not sat well with Lawsonia and while she might ultimately be found guilty, an unnecessary amount of time had been wasted. This individual had jeopardised the safety of the city, had threatened the lives of innocent civilians and by every measure, should have been disposed of. For all intents and purposes, the young Cerberus Knight was of the opinion that the honourable order was simply too soft. Perhaps his opinions were shapped by his own zeal and devotion, his desire to protect the city blinding him to the concept of human compassion, but the impression was a lasting one.

In his eyes, things needed to change.

To his credit, Lawsonia attempted to live within the order and adhere to their views but within two years, his discontent had become too much. His fellow knights had grown concerned at his increasingly hardline and extremist views and he was encouraged to reconsider his position. It was these nudges of quiet concern that had spurred him on and within months, he had been granted permission to leave the order...his sights set on an organisation that seemed to echo his sentiments and views. Thus, it should have come as no surprise that the former Cerberus Knight soon found himself ensconced within the Reaper Faction. Much to his surprise, he was not alone, for he was not the first Cerberus Knight to defect and he was highly unlikely to be the last...

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He has settled in quickly following his vows and remains a Black Heart to this day. His progress through the ranks has been significantly slower than within the Cerberus Knights, but he recognises the necessity for caution within the Reapers. While he may have served the Reapers for four years he still has a long way to go before he could prove himself to the order and as such, is only entitled to a limited amount of authority. Regardless of these limitations, he has found his place in society and as a consequence, has no need to rush to attain anymore 'power'.

...Any further responsibility, would surely come his way as and when he was deemed to be ready for it.

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