jim, my character for the white horse... you can't make chars for dark ages using dhole house (as far as i know) so i used chat gpt. feel free to ban cthulhu mythos, but dependant upon scenario it might be ok.... a sort of dr john dee for edward III...
Magister Alric of Canterbury
"The stars whisper secrets to those who dare listen."
Basic Information:
Occupation: Court Magus, Astrologer, Occult Advisor
Birthplace: Canterbury, England
Age: 48
Background: A learned scholar trained in astronomy, alchemy, and necromancy. He serves as an advisor to King Edward III, using his knowledge of celestial alignments and forbidden tomes to counsel the court on matters of war, diplomacy, and the arcane.
Attributes
Strength (STR): 40
Constitution (CON): 50
Dexterity (DEX): 55
Size (SIZ): 60
Intelligence (INT): 80
Power (POW): 85
Education (EDU): 90
Sanity (SAN): 65
Luck: 70
Skills (Total Skill Points Allocated)
Academic & Lore Skills:
Cthulhu Mythos (12%) – Fragments of knowledge on the Outer Gods, The King in Yellow, and the Dreamlands.
History (75%) – Deep knowledge of antiquity, the Roman Empire, and pre-Christian cults.
Library Use (75%) – Adept at finding obscure knowledge in archives and grimoires.
Occult (80%) – Masters alchemy, astrology, divination, and ritual magic.
Latin (85%) – Reads and writes fluently, crucial for studying grimoires.
Other Language (Greek) (60%) – Access to classical and esoteric texts.
Other Language (Arabic) (50%) – Some knowledge of forbidden wisdom from Moorish scholars.
Astronomy (70%) – Uses celestial movements for prophecy and ritual.
Theology (55%) – Studies Christian doctrine and heretical sects to navigate court politics.
Social & Influence Skills:
Charm (40%) – Can win favor among nobility.
Fast Talk (35%) – Skilled in making hasty explanations sound reasonable.
Intimidate (30%) – A cold gaze and whispered knowledge unsettle men of reason.
Persuade (65%) – Wields influence over nobles and clergy.
Physical & Survival Skills:
Dodge (35%) – Can avoid a blade or arrow, but is no warrior.
Ride (Horse) (45%) – Necessary for courtly travel.
Stealth (30%) – Can move quietly when needed, but not a thief.
Spot Hidden (55%) – Notices small details, useful in both investigation and ritual work.
Listen (50%) – Attuned to whispered conspiracies and voices in the dark.
Medicine & Alchemy:
First Aid (40%) – Treats wounds and ailments using alchemical mixtures.
Medicine (40%) – Knows humoral theory and medieval healing practices.
Craft (Alchemy) (60%) – Creates potions, elixirs, and rudimentary explosives.
Equipment & Notable Possessions:
???? Liber Noctis – A personal grimoire filled with coded symbols, planetary charts, and invocations to unseen forces.
???? Scrying Glass – A black mirror used to commune with spirits and entities beyond the veil.
????️ Seal of Solomon – A brass amulet inscribed with protective sigils.
???? De Vermis Mysteriis (Partial Copy) – A dangerous text on ancient, pre-Christian rites.
???? Mummified Finger Bone – Wrapped in cloth, whispers at night.
Dark Secrets & Personal Motivations:
The Black Death & the Stars – Alric believes the plague sweeping across Europe is unnatural, linked to celestial alignments and Mythos forces.
Church vs. Magic – The Inquisition eyes him warily. If his experiments in necromancy or summoning are discovered, he may burn.
A Summoning Gone Wrong – An attempt to contact a higher intelligence (perhaps Nyarlathotep in one of his guises) has left a lingering presence in his mind. Does he wield knowledge, or is he merely a pawn?
Backstory of Magister Alric of Canterbury
"The heavens are not silent. They whisper in languages beyond mortal ken. I have heard them… and I have seen what awaits."
Origins & Early Life (1302–1320)
Born in 1302 in Canterbury, Alric was the son of a minor noble with ties to the Church. His father, a Knight Hospitaller, wished him to become a priest, but from a young age, Alric was obsessed with the night sky, the movements of the stars, and strange dreams of impossible cities. He studied at the Abbey of St. Augustine, where he learned Latin, theology, and philosophy, but it was the monks’ hidden library of forbidden texts that truly shaped his mind.
One fateful night, he discovered a fragment of an ancient text, older than Christendom, written in a language that pulsed with meaning despite his ignorance of it. When he touched the parchment, he had a vision of a vast, black ocean beneath a cold, alien sky, where nameless shapes stirred in the depths. He awoke screaming.
The University Years (1320–1325)
At 18, Alric left Canterbury to study at Oxford, under the patronage of a powerful bishop intrigued by his intellect. He immersed himself in natural philosophy, astronomy, and alchemy, corresponding with Moorish scholars who possessed knowledge long lost to Christendom. It was here he first heard of “the Hidden Truth”—whispers of knowledge that predated Rome and even Babylon, spoken of in cryptic footnotes of Arabic texts.
He pursued these mysteries recklessly, secretly acquiring fragments of the fabled “De Vermis Mysteriis” from a Jewish scholar in London. It spoke of celestial influences beyond God’s domain and of rituals that could summon intelligences from the spheres beyond the known world. He attempted one such ritual on All Hallows’ Eve, 1324, under a blood moon.
The air froze. The shadows deepened. Something answered.
The Court of Edward III (1325–1345)
By 1325, Alric had gained renown as an astrologer and philosopher, attracting the attention of the young Edward III. The king, eager for omens of victory in his war against Scotland and later France, summoned Alric to court in 1330, granting him a position as Royal Astrologer.
At court, Alric walked a precarious path. The nobility sought his wisdom, the clergy distrusted his unorthodox studies, and the Inquisition whispered of his ties to forbidden knowledge. Yet Edward valued him—for now.
Through his years at court, Alric:
Cast horoscopes for Edward III, predicting great victories but also a great darkness in 1350.
Investigated the Templars’ lost secrets, discovering a ruined chapel beneath London bearing a sigil older than any known faith.
Began having waking visions of a man with no face, who spoke in tongues yet was perfectly understood.
He attempted to banish the visions with prayer, but they only grew stronger.
The Plague & The Coming Doom (1346–Present)
Now, in the year 1348, the Black Death sweeps across Europe. More than half of England may perish, and the King demands answers. The priests say it is God’s punishment. But Alric has seen the truth in the stars.
The stars have shifted. The same celestial alignment last seen before the fall of Rome now rises once more. His calculations predict something worse than plague—a door opening, a force awakening. The dreams have returned, stronger than ever.
He has but one question left to answer:
Is he meant to stop it… or bring it forth?
