Sylvas, a young and ambitious Magic User, has set out on a path that few dare to follow. At 21, he’s already distinguished himself in minor skirmishes and battles, wielding his limited magic with surprising effectiveness. His journey thus far has led him to a fortified Keep on the fringes of the known realms—a staging ground for would-be adventurers and seasoned warriors alike. Sylvas, however, is not here for glory alone. His motivations run deeper, rooted in a thirst for power, knowledge, and influence. He views each encounter and each scrap of knowledge as a stepping stone toward a much grander ambition.
Character Profile: Sylvas the Ambitious
Name: Sylvas
Class: Magic User (Level 3)
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral
Current Residence: An isolated Keep on the Borderlands
Stats and Skills:
- Strength: 6 (-1)
- Intelligence: 14 (+1, with a 5% experience bonus)
- Wisdom: 11
- Dexterity: 10
- Constitution: 5 (-2)
- Charisma: 11
His intellectual prowess grants him a keen mind for strategy and arcane theory, but his frail constitution makes him vulnerable on the battlefield. As a result, Sylvas often stays behind the lines, casting spells and firing off his sling from a distance. His primary tools include a staff, a modest sling, and his invaluable spells: Magic Missile, Shield, and Sleep, each carefully chosen to bolster his strategic advantage. Recently, he’s acquired a wand of magic missile, which allows him to deliver arcane firepower with precision and efficiency, even under duress.
Background and Motivation:
Sylvas’s neutrality is less a matter of moral ambiguity than of calculated practicality. To him, good and evil are merely sides of the same coin, and both can be tools to further his aims. His early experiences in battle have taught him that power lies not just in physical strength but in the ability to influence others, gather secrets, and make informed decisions. Sylvas desires control over his destiny and seeks to expand his power and influence wherever possible. Knowledge, to him, is both a shield and a weapon, and he dedicates himself to mastering it as a means of survival and dominance.
Current Setting: The Keep on the Borderlands
The Keep is a rugged bastion, surrounded by untamed wilderness, monstrous threats, and whispers of ancient ruins holding secrets long buried. It’s a hub of activity, attracting adventurers, mercenaries, traders, and refugees. Sylvas finds it an ideal location for his purposes—a place where he can both hone his abilities and gather invaluable information. The frontier setting provides him with countless opportunities to interact with travelers from distant lands, learn new spells, and forge alliances that may serve his goals.
Notable Abilities:
- Magic Missile – Sylvas can direct pinpoint arcane attacks, a reliable method of dispatching foes from a distance.
- Shield – Essential for a fragile magic user, this spell provides him a buffer, allowing him to withstand or evade incoming attacks.
- Sleep – Useful both in battle and out of it, this spell allows Sylvas to neutralize threats without direct confrontation.
Future Ambitions:
Sylvas’s ambitions extend far beyond the Keep. He envisions himself one day wielding significant influence over a guild or even a small domain, using knowledge as his currency and magic as his sword. For now, he remains patient, playing his role and watching for signs of opportunity. Every interaction, every new spell, and every scrap of lore brings him closer to realizing his vision.