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✦ general info ✦

♚ CHARACTER: Armand
♚ SERIES: The Vampire Chronicles (Book Canon)
♚ PULL POINT: Usually a few weeks after Lestat's concert so, Night Island era (before everyone leaves LOL). But also happy to play in Trinity Gate era or just AU that shit ye ye.
♚ AGE: 500 - 550 years depending on pull point! Physically though, Armand looks like a young man of 17.
♚ BIRTHDAY: May 4th 1480. Armand has no official birthdate, but I think he's a Taurus and Daniel is hilarious for picking the exact date for him. He was transfigured in 1497.
♚ HEIGHT/BUILD: 5'6 and average/athletic build for his mortal age with a lil baby fat still clinging to his body and face. He was well fed and athletic in life.
♚ LANGUAGE:Armand was born in Kiev and can speak the following: Ukrainian, Russian, Greek, Italian (old venetian and modern), French (old french and modern) and English. He naturally has an accent that can't really be placed but can also imitate a perfectly bland middle American accent for the simple joy of freaking those that know him out.

✦ first impressions ✦

♚ VISUAL: Armand has shoulder length, curly auburn hair, large, dark brown eyes and is often described as cherubic or akin to one of Botticelli's angels or red haired youths. Being transfigured has turned his skin marble white, his hands are slender, the nails kept in a longer fashion and are glossy and glass like.
♚ NOTABLE FEATURES Armand wears rings on almost every finger, some double stacked, silver and gold, plain and set with stones. They've been taken from victims, auctions, found amongst his time treasure hunting and probably at least one has been kept his entire immortal life.
♚ FASHION: Described as obsessed with clothes, what they mean and how they change peoples perceptions of you, Armand's wardrobe is eclectic but exquisitely tailored. Everything from designer brands to niche, well appointed tailors, Armand will wear white tee's and jeans, cashmere sweaters, linen or wool suits, sun glasses, boots, hats, jewellery - nothing is beyond his style or well honed taste.
♚ DEMEANOUR: Generally Armand will hold himself with perfect posture, unnaturally still - unless he's trying to blend in around mortals - always poised, with a mostly blank or unreadable expression. Only when he's acting or comfortable does this deviate, appearing gentle and relaxed, seemingly mortal in joy or distress. He will self soothe in anger or sadness, holding himself when things are tumultuous or appearing immovable physically, while emotions touch his face, almost against his will before he closes off.
♚ AURAL: Armand naturally has an accent that is difficult to place but leans toward a mixture of Slavic and Italian, as these were his formative languages as a mortal. His voice is low and soft, often bordering on a monotone, unless he is particularly passionate about the conversation or matter at hand. He can affect a commanding tone, laugh loudly, scream in rage, all at odds with his usual composed tone and appearance.
♚ OLFACTORY: Vampires have no natural scent of their own, but Armand enjoys a wide selection of expensive colognes, favouring more spice based ones, reminiscent of the variety known to him as a mortal.
♚ MENTAL INFORMATION:
Regarding telepathy and mesmerism - It's an ability that all Vampires have but one that Armand is particularly gifted and strong in. He can 'call' to mortals, drawing them from their homes as if in a trance, like it was their own idea, mentally convey sensation as well as the basic senses via telepathy alone, even to the point of seemingly transporting himself and another to a completely different place, the visions are that detailed. He can influence mortals and Vampires alike, strong enough to compel them to acts even against their better nature and judgement. He has a strong sense of the 'web' that connects all Vampires and can read multiple minds at once, skilled at scanning all those minds open to him and forcing his way into those are aren't.
♚ MAGICAL INFORMATION: Immortality - Armand has lived over 500 year already and will never age or die. Each night he reverts to exactly as he was when transfigured - hair growing out to it's original shoulder length and any change or damage to himself falling away.

Rapid Healing - Armand is particularly strong, due to his age and his sire's own ancient blood. Any damage or wounds heal in a matter of moments, leaving no trace behind, even those that would be considered grivous, taking only minutes to repair.

Fledglings - Armand has the ability to turn others over to the Dark Gift, but it is something that he will catagorically never do again.

Physical Abilities - Completely silent when he wants to be, faster than the mortal eye can track and freakishly strong, Armand can scale walls, lift and destroy objects such as granite and bone without breaking a sweat and if he doesnt want to be seen or heard, even by his Vampire kin, he won't be. His senses are also incredibly heightened, Armand able to pick out the minutest details in all of them, often letting himself be lost in the beauty it all to the point of overwhelm.

✦ OOC permissions ✦

♚ BACKTAGGING: Yes. Happy to see a thread out to it's natural conclusion, even if it runs over in game time.
♚ THREADJACKING: Sure, but would like a heads up to discuss first.
♚ FOURTHWALLING: The Vampire Chronicles books exist inside the canon itself - feel free to reference, even if Armand would be bemused by a superfan.
♚ SHIPPING: Yes* for PSL's/Meme's - will require discussion if it's in game though.
♚ TAGGING STYLE: Brackets and prose and I try to every other day, if not at least once a day, rl allowing.
♚ OFF-LIMITS: N/A (I will let you know if any thing comes up that I'm uncomfortable with, but that list is vanishingly small and specific)
♚ MISC: I will use trigger warnings in the titles of my tags, but please let me know if there's anything regarding Vampires/Death/Blood that really squicks you out so I can cater to our thread!

✦ IC permissions ✦

♚ HUGGING: Yes, you can try. Whether Armand moves away, blanks you or responds depends on the situation/day of the week/position of the stars.
♚ KISSING: Yes - see above.
♚ FLIRTING: Yes - he might even humour you.
♚ ROMANCE: Yes, technically. Armand is in a relationship already, but Vampires don't uphold the same norms as mortals. Let's discuss!
♚ SEX: Yes
♚ FIGHTING: Yes - Violence is always an option.
♚ INJURY: Yes - it won't last long, but if you're quick enough it's possible.
♚ DEATH: No. Unless you've built a bonfire or are trying to lock him outside during sunup (good luck) this isn't actually possible.
♚ PHYSICAL MANIPULATION: Yes - let's discuss.
♚ MENTAL MANIPULATION: Yes - Let's discuss.

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