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'''Luke Briar''' is a Welsh-American warlock specializing in occult medicine and blood magic. He is most known for his reputation of "quantity over quality" when selecting otherworldly patrons. He relies on a murky and convoluted network of contradicting contracts to avoid paying his ever-growing dues to forces beyond the veil.
'''Luke Briar''' is a Welsh-American warlock specializing in occult medicine and blood magic. He is most known for his reputation of "quantity over quality" when accepting the sponsorship of otherworldly patrons. He relies on a murky and convoluted network of contradicting eldritch contracts to avoid paying his ever-growing debt to the beings beyond the veil. Luke's many patrons are often collectively called the [[Nightmare Choir]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
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====Early life and education====
====Early life and education====
Luke grew up in the Upper Gwynedd Township of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Luke's father, [[Lewis Briar]], was a well-respected American physician. Luke's mother, [[Samantha Green]], was a Welsh immigrant and heiress to an ancient lineage of ''derwyddon'' (lit. "tree-knowers", druids). Luke experienced an enriched childhood, exposed to both magic and medicine through his parents' vocations. Ultimately, this provided the foundation for his life-long interests. At some point during his teenage years, for unknown reasons, Luke came into contact with an ancient entity known only as [[Velshan, the Blood Matron]], who offered talent in exchange for his fealty. Young and naive, Luke accepted her offer. Velshan granted him aptitude for magic and cunning beyond his years. Like many otherworldly patrons, Velshan's gifts came at the expense of incurring an unknown and mysterious debt, a debt Luke would keep secret for much of his life.
Luke grew up in the Upper Gwynedd Township of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Luke's father, [[Lewis Briar]], was a well-respected American physician. Luke's mother, [[Morgan Green]], was a Welsh immigrant and heiress to an ancient lineage of ''derwyddon'' (lit. "tree-knowers", druids). Luke experienced an enriched childhood, exposed to both medicine and magic through his parents' respective vocations. Ultimately, this provided the foundation for his life-long interests. At some point during his teenage years, for unknown reasons, Luke came into contact with an ancient entity known only as [[Velshan, the Blood Matron]], who offered talent in exchange for his fealty. Young and naive, Luke accepted her offer. Velshan granted him aptitude for magic and cunning beyond his years. Like many otherworldly patrons, Velshan's gifts came at the expense of incurring an unknown and mysterious debt, a debt Luke would keep secret for much of his life.


Luke aspired to be a physician, much like his father. Luke's undergraduate education, medical school, residency path, and physician fellowship program all focused on the fields of hematology and hematopathology—a path likely the product of the Blood Matron's influence. Over the course of his higher-education, Luke would accrue a short list of supernatural acquaintances: demons, forgotten gods, eldritch beings, undead, and beyond. Through a mix of his own talent and a touch of underhanded witchcraft, he would obtain his license to practice at the age of 21, the youngest of his cohort.
Luke aspired to be a physician, much like his father. Luke's undergraduate education, medical school, and residency path, all focused on the fields of hematology and hematopathology—a path likely the product of the Blood Matron's influence. Over the course of his higher-education, Luke would accrue a short list of supernatural acquaintances: demons, forgotten gods, interdimensional beings, undead, and beyond.


====Medical career====
====Death of Wren Knight====
For several years, Luke served as a staff physician for the [[Federal Bureau for Super-powered Affairs]] (FBSA), offering medical consult to young volunteer crime-fighters. In secret, Luke would continue to nurture his connection with his growing list of otherworldly patrons, expanding his horizons into ancient and dangerous sorcery. His growing aptitude for the occult attracted the interest and suspicion of [[Federal Bureau for Super-powered Affairs|Modern Arcane Guild of Investigation]] (MAGI). He would be placed onto a MAGI "persons of concern" watchlist at the age of 23.
At the age of 25, Luke began his residency at [[M. Harvey Medical Center]] in the borough of Founders' Falls, Paragon City. It is at this point, Luke began expanding his study of the occult in secret, wherever modern medicine fell short. Many of the patients under his care would experience mysterious and miraculous recovery. His growing aptitude for occult and foreign magic attracted the interest and suspicion of the [[Federal Bureau for Super-powered Affairs|Modern Arcane Guild of Investigation]] (MAGI). He was soon placed onto a MAGI "persons of concern" watchlist within a year of his residency.


At the age of 25, Luke was convicted of multiple crimes relating to the study, care, treatment, and attempted resurrection of [[Jane-Mallory Foster]], a MAGI researcher afflicted with an unknown bloodborne illness. Luke's criminal conviction resulted in the revocation of his medical license and a twenty-year sentence in the [[Ziggurat]], a prison for super-powered individuals. Luke served less than a year of his original sentence, however, having been released on a special parole program issued by the FBSA. The conditions of his parole denies reinstatement of his medical license and subjects him to constant supervision and oversight by MAGI.
At the age of 27, Luke began a relationship with [[Wren Knight]], a MAGI researcher. At some point early in their relationship, Wren became afflicted with an unknown bloodborne illness. Determined to find a cure, Luke began pushing the boundaries of his medical talent, beseeching the aid of his many mentors in hematology. When modern medicine failed, Luke turned to the occult, further fostering deeper connections with his patrons. Even after Wren's death, Luke began tampering with exotic and dangerous sorcery. Luke's attempts were ultimately unsuccessful, and his efforts were brought to a halt by an armed intervention from the FBSA.


====Occult career====
At the age of 28, Luke was convicted of multiple crimes related to Wren's care, treatment, and attempted resurrection. Though his intentions and goals were noble, Luke had received the maximum sentence for crimes of desecration, theft of venerated objects, medical malpractice, and public endangerment by means of magic. Luke's criminal conviction resulted in the termination of his residency, permanent ineligibility for medical licensure, and a twenty-year sentence in the [[Ziggurat]], a prison for super-powered individuals. Luke served less than a year of his original sentence, however, having been released on a special parole program issued by the FBSA. The conditions of his parole subjects him to constant supervision and oversight by MAGI.
Compelled by his current roster of patrons, Luke sought to evade his parole and obtain clandestine passage to the [[Etoile Islands]]. Beyond the reach of the FBSA, Luke was free to delve deeper into his fascination with powers beyond the veil.
 
====Occultist career====
Compelled by the now fledgling Nightmare Choir, Luke sought to evade his parole and obtain clandestine passage to the [[Etoile Islands]]. At the age of 30, he succeeded in reaching Mercy Island. Now beyond the reach of the FBSA, Luke was free to delve deeper into his fascination with powers beyond the veil, aspiring to find a means to properly resurrect his beloved Wren.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==

Revision as of 16:16, 29 February 2024

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Overview
In-game Name Luke
Full Name Luke Cornelius Briar
Origin Magic
Archetype Defender
Power sets Pain Domination
Dual Pistols
Dark Mastery
Server Everlasting
Player Tepe
Physiology
Species Human
Gender Male
Age 31
Height 6' 0" (182.88 cm)
Weight 158 lbs (71.67 kg)
Identity
Ancestry Welsh-American
Birthplace Upper Gwynedd Township
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
Residence Nerva Archipelago
Etoile Islands
Allegiance Varies
Alignment True Neutral
Aliases None
Abilities
Abilities Hematologist
Occult Medicine
Covert Agent
Weaknesses Psionics
Anti-Magic
Soul Contracts

Luke Briar is a Welsh-American warlock specializing in occult medicine and blood magic. He is most known for his reputation of "quantity over quality" when accepting the sponsorship of otherworldly patrons. He relies on a murky and convoluted network of contradicting eldritch contracts to avoid paying his ever-growing debt to the beings beyond the veil. Luke's many patrons are often collectively called the Nightmare Choir.

Appearance

Background

Early life and education

Luke grew up in the Upper Gwynedd Township of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Luke's father, Lewis Briar, was a well-respected American physician. Luke's mother, Morgan Green, was a Welsh immigrant and heiress to an ancient lineage of derwyddon (lit. "tree-knowers", druids). Luke experienced an enriched childhood, exposed to both medicine and magic through his parents' respective vocations. Ultimately, this provided the foundation for his life-long interests. At some point during his teenage years, for unknown reasons, Luke came into contact with an ancient entity known only as Velshan, the Blood Matron, who offered talent in exchange for his fealty. Young and naive, Luke accepted her offer. Velshan granted him aptitude for magic and cunning beyond his years. Like many otherworldly patrons, Velshan's gifts came at the expense of incurring an unknown and mysterious debt, a debt Luke would keep secret for much of his life.

Luke aspired to be a physician, much like his father. Luke's undergraduate education, medical school, and residency path, all focused on the fields of hematology and hematopathology—a path likely the product of the Blood Matron's influence. Over the course of his higher-education, Luke would accrue a short list of supernatural acquaintances: demons, forgotten gods, interdimensional beings, undead, and beyond.

Death of Wren Knight

At the age of 25, Luke began his residency at M. Harvey Medical Center in the borough of Founders' Falls, Paragon City. It is at this point, Luke began expanding his study of the occult in secret, wherever modern medicine fell short. Many of the patients under his care would experience mysterious and miraculous recovery. His growing aptitude for occult and foreign magic attracted the interest and suspicion of the Modern Arcane Guild of Investigation (MAGI). He was soon placed onto a MAGI "persons of concern" watchlist within a year of his residency.

At the age of 27, Luke began a relationship with Wren Knight, a MAGI researcher. At some point early in their relationship, Wren became afflicted with an unknown bloodborne illness. Determined to find a cure, Luke began pushing the boundaries of his medical talent, beseeching the aid of his many mentors in hematology. When modern medicine failed, Luke turned to the occult, further fostering deeper connections with his patrons. Even after Wren's death, Luke began tampering with exotic and dangerous sorcery. Luke's attempts were ultimately unsuccessful, and his efforts were brought to a halt by an armed intervention from the FBSA.

At the age of 28, Luke was convicted of multiple crimes related to Wren's care, treatment, and attempted resurrection. Though his intentions and goals were noble, Luke had received the maximum sentence for crimes of desecration, theft of venerated objects, medical malpractice, and public endangerment by means of magic. Luke's criminal conviction resulted in the termination of his residency, permanent ineligibility for medical licensure, and a twenty-year sentence in the Ziggurat, a prison for super-powered individuals. Luke served less than a year of his original sentence, however, having been released on a special parole program issued by the FBSA. The conditions of his parole subjects him to constant supervision and oversight by MAGI.

Occultist career

Compelled by the now fledgling Nightmare Choir, Luke sought to evade his parole and obtain clandestine passage to the Etoile Islands. At the age of 30, he succeeded in reaching Mercy Island. Now beyond the reach of the FBSA, Luke was free to delve deeper into his fascination with powers beyond the veil, aspiring to find a means to properly resurrect his beloved Wren.

Abilities

Training

Equipment

Roleplay

Note: The following information is out-of-character (OOC) information.

Luke is a neutral-aligned, support-focused character that can serve in a variety of situations:

  • Your character is an afflicted individual seeking medical treatment for an illness of magical origin.
  • Your character is a student of magic seeking a specialist in blood magic.
  • Your character is a lawman seeking to enforce the conditions of Luke's parole.
  • Your character is a warlock with the same patron as Luke.