Main Profile:
Name: Diaval "Eibon" Blackwood
Alias(es): Eibon Trycedammet
Affiliation: The Foundation, Formerly Marshall, Carter, and Dark.
Role: Head Researcher of Archaeological and Astronomical Anomalous Events1
Played By: Eibon1307
Phys. Description: Diaval is 30 years old. He is 6'2, with a a large semi-muscular frame and weighs in at 280 lbs. His eyes are a light blue with flecks of silvery grey in them, and are usually viewed from behind thin wire framed glasses. His hair is a shade of light blonde with slight streaks of grey and cut short enough to avoid being grabbed. He has a thick beard of dirty blonde color that runs along his jaw, with occasional stubble reaching his cheeks when he forgets to trim. His skin is a nominal tan with hints of pale pearly skin.
Background: Diaval was born into a family with two siblings. A brother, Nikodemus, and a sister. Nikodemus was elder by 6 years. He became a structural engineer after highschool, while Diaval became an Archaeologist after 10 years of school. Looking for a chance to prove himself, he began to look for work as the head of a dig site. Diaval, along with his brother Nikodemus, was recruited in an archaeological dig2 by MC&D while they dug for anomalous meteorites3 to use, research, and sale in any manner they could. during the dig, Diaval discovered a long lost record of a people who worshiped the meteors as gods, and believed they walked among man when they had fallen. While studying this, a large meteor fell and struck the temple at the dig site. Nikodemus was attacked by a parasitic organism that altered him and became part of him4 . The Foundation raided the camp, took in Diaval and Nikodemus, interrogated them, and then gave Diaval a job while containing Nikodemus. Diaval to this day works towards curing his brother of the organism that has fused with him.
Profile: Diaval is a determined individual. He has been since his younger days. This stemmed from a sibling rivalry between him and Nikodemus. Hard working and studious, Diaval was always the top of class and excelled in most things he put himself too. with a large knowledge of Archaeology and ancient civilizations, Diaval would have been the best Archaeologist in his time, but the cruel twist of fate dealt him and his brother had changed that. He refused to let that stop him, and turned from the world's view of Archaeology to The Foundation's. He traveled and studied Anomalous Sites and Objects that seemed to have existed for thousands or millions of years, helped categorize, contain, and dispose of them when needed, and provide insight to things that fit his field. As part of his field, he has been studying the Sarkic Cults and their "Culture" to help the Foundation better understand them.5 All the while, he spent his remaining time trying to find a way to help his brother. When in the field under civilian guise, he has taken the alias Eibon Trycedammet.
Relationships:
Nikodemus Blackwood6: Diaval's oldest sibling. Was on site with Diaval in Siberia with MCD. A meteor impact had destroyed much of the temple they were studying, and had hurled Nikodemus into an adjacent room. Upon regaining consciousness, Nikodemus staggered out and inspected the impact site, only to be attacked by a strange semi-gelatinous substance. It had forced it's way into his body via any opening, include mouth, nose, eyes, ears, and open lacerations and wounds sustained from the impact, and changed his biological structure and personality. Nikodemus was still himself for the most part, but had developed a symbiosis with the Anomalous Substance from within the meteor. They were one and the same now. His body began to first liquidate and resemble the same as the substance, but then it reformed and gained the ability to shift and hold shape at will, or become the liquefacted near ooze substance. Currently in Containment as Anomalous Object NBS-CE-002.7 .
Extras:
Quotes: "In respect for my brother and his condition, I do not eat Jell-O or preserves of any kind."
Themes:
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Fact Sheet:
Fact #1: Diaval will wake up around 5 AM and head into the nearby town to a local diner for breakfast and he will always order the same things. 2 eggs over hard with salt and pepper, bacon on the crispy end, hashbrowns, 2 pancakes, a slice of ham, maple syrup, and a cup of coffee. Usually he will make a quip about there being nothing like the taste sensation when sweet syrup collides with salty ham. This is what his brother always ordered for breakfast when he went to diners.
Fact #2: Diaval believes in giving oneself a present weekly. For him, this is 2 slices of Cherry pie with a scoop French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream as a dessert.
Fact #3: Diaval is a Caffeine Addict. A large 14 inch tall steel thermos of Coffee can always be seen somewhere nearby Diaval, and it is ALWAYS FULL.
Fact #4: Diaval's 4 most eaten meals are Fried Chicken with Honey and Tobascco, Pasta of any kind, Chinese take-out, and Sushi. Pizza is a close runner up with Fried Chicken.
Fact #5: Diaval usually carries a pack of import Cigarrettes tucked away on his person with a silver plated flip lighter and a box of matches. In his desk resides an oak Humidor full of Cigars and a small decanter of whiskey. These items are the few vices Diaval has.
Fact #6: Diaval is a in love with all things from the late 1880's to 1959, especially american culture during the 20's through the 50's. He typically shows this by dressing in clothes that match those worn during these time periods, watching old black and white films, and has a good amount of memorabillia from these time frames in his personal quarters.
Fate Sheet:
Phys. Description: Diaval is 30 years old. He is 6'2, with a a large semi-muscular frame and weighs in at 280 lbs. His eyes are a light blue with flecks of silvery grey in them, and are usually viewed from behind thin wire framed glasses. His hair is a shade of light blonde with slight streaks of grey and cut short enough to avoid being grabbed. He has a thick beard of dirty blonde color that runs along his jaw, with occasional stubble reaching his cheeks when he forgets to trim. His skin is a nominal tan with hints of pale pearly skin.
Aspects
High Concept: Troubled Archaeologist
Brilliant in his field, Diaval's first outing as the head of a dig ended in tragedy when his brother Nikodemus, who was hired as a structual engineer to help map the site and study it, was infected with a parasitic cosmic entity and began to change him. Saved by the Foundation, Diaval was given the chance to join them and help cure his brother. Accepting, Diaval was placed as the lead of the department for Archaeological and Astronomical Anomalous Objects and Events. In this position, he is given the tools and time to study the his brother and try to reverse his fate, while helping the Foundation.
Trouble: O brother mine
Diaval's brother Nikodemus was infected by a cosmic entity that has altered his physical state and bonded with his mind. While still Nikodemus, he now has the same mindset of the creature, and occasionally will act against his normal self. Due to this, the Foundation has contained him in a sealed chamber where he cannot escape. Diaval spends much of his time trying to find a way to seperate the entity from Nikodemus, and many have claimed it to be a weakness of Diaval.
Aspect 1: Lingua Mortem
Diaval is well versed in multiple languages, living and dead, and can read, write, and decipher many that have been lost or unrecorded for centuries. This specialty has helped expand the known Lexicon of Sarkic language as well as those used by some anomalous entities catalogued by Site-43. Due to his immense knowlege of old and forgotten languages, Diaval will occasionally have moments where he will forget he is speaking one, angering co-workers and researchers alike at the inability to understand him.
Aspect 2: Faultless loyalty
Diaval may question and test his moral compass on occasion, but he is loyal. To the Foundation, and especially his brother. He has spent much time working on helping the Foundation and building the connections he has, and protects those he knows. He does not abide by backstabbing or slander against his comrades. At times, this has made working with Diaval a pain for those who are less ambiguous to who signs their checks. Mercenary types are typically a point of soreness with Diaval, and he has been known to send one or two away with missing fingers or toes.
Aspect 3: Of keen eye and sound mind
Diaval has always been able to spot things concealed and able to avoid deception well. He has been known to use these to piece together the mysteries that elude most, and has been able to see through the veil many attempt to throw in the way of truth. these skills have helped Diaval in the past when on digs as a student, and he put them to vigorous use whenever he can for the Foundation. His single minded ability to see clues and decipher puzzles from the past makes Diaval gain tunnel-vision, focusing more on the puzzle than the rest of the world. This has led to many impromptu firefights that Diaval was unaware of until they were done, or he was grazed by a round.
Skills
| Superb +5 | ||||
| Great +4 | Knowlege | |||
| Good + 3 | Esoterics | Shoot | ||
| Fair +2 | Notice | Investigate | Contacts | |
| Average + 1 | Physique | Fight | Drive | Rapport |
Stunts
Tough as Nails: Once per session, at the cost of a fate point, you can reduce the severity of a moderate consequence that’s physical in nature to a mild consequence (if your mild consequence slot is free), or erase a mild consequence altogether.
Font of Wisdom: Can use Esoterics in place of Will when defending against Thaumaturgical or Anomalous attacks.
Tombstone Draw: Due to rigourous practice with a firearm, you get a +1 to shoot at the beggining of combat.
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