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Apr. 3rd, 2024 09:53 pmTHE DOCTOR
guardian of the cosmos
ALIAS:
Starman | The Mad One (in dark times)
AGE:
1,800 ish~ (appears to be in his mid-30s)
SYMBOLS:
ARCANA:
The Fool
BLESSING:
Supernova
AFFLICTION:
Event horizon
APPEARANCE
To humans:
The Doctor — often referred to as the Starman — maintains a humanoid form without being entirely corporeal. His being manifests as radiant starlight, shimmering and swirling with cosmic energy much like the βlast hurrahβ of a dying massive star, the supernova associated with the blessings he grants. Mortals might perceive him as a beacon of hope and light and he would appear at times to almost exist between multiple dimensions, phasing in and out of time and space, existing everywhere and nowhere, appearing and disappearing in bursts of brilliant color. Often, he arrives when needed most without ever being asked, before disappearing just as quickly as he came.
When angered, he would appear as an event horizon from which no light can escape; essentially akin to flares of fury.
To fellow gods:
While the Doctor still retains most of his familiar outward appearance, his arms and the backs of his hands are adorned with intricate patterns resembling constellations and these markings shimmer and change shape at times depending on his mood and emotions. The Doctor's physical form also glows and radiates with a soft, ethereal light reminiscent of starlight and his floppy hair has a faint luminescence. At his happiest and in states of pure euphoria, his eyes sparkle like distant stars and you might catch a brief glimpse of swirling galaxies in those eyes. When he's angry or caught in a rage, his eyes will be an obsidian black color void of any light.
Rather than his usual waistcoat outfit, the Doctor can be seen wearing a tunic-style outfit, the markings on his hands easily visible.
The Doctor — often referred to as the Starman — maintains a humanoid form without being entirely corporeal. His being manifests as radiant starlight, shimmering and swirling with cosmic energy much like the βlast hurrahβ of a dying massive star, the supernova associated with the blessings he grants. Mortals might perceive him as a beacon of hope and light and he would appear at times to almost exist between multiple dimensions, phasing in and out of time and space, existing everywhere and nowhere, appearing and disappearing in bursts of brilliant color. Often, he arrives when needed most without ever being asked, before disappearing just as quickly as he came.
When angered, he would appear as an event horizon from which no light can escape; essentially akin to flares of fury.
To fellow gods:
While the Doctor still retains most of his familiar outward appearance, his arms and the backs of his hands are adorned with intricate patterns resembling constellations and these markings shimmer and change shape at times depending on his mood and emotions. The Doctor's physical form also glows and radiates with a soft, ethereal light reminiscent of starlight and his floppy hair has a faint luminescence. At his happiest and in states of pure euphoria, his eyes sparkle like distant stars and you might catch a brief glimpse of swirling galaxies in those eyes. When he's angry or caught in a rage, his eyes will be an obsidian black color void of any light.
Rather than his usual waistcoat outfit, the Doctor can be seen wearing a tunic-style outfit, the markings on his hands easily visible.
PERSONALITY
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kind. hopeful. protective.
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mysterious. unpredictable. easily distracted.
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secretive. manipulative. occasionally ruthless.
SUMMARY
Invoked by explorers and lost travelers, the god known by some as the Starman is a compass and hope manifested. For those burdened & weary, he has healed wounds seen and unseen, brought hope & comfort. As a guardian of all life, the Doctor watches and protects, oversees the balance of good and evil, light and dark, is the one whom monsters fear, and who falls from the stars every time a voice calls out for help.
OVERVIEW
LORE
Though the Doctor at times selfishly attaches to the connections he makes (and shouldn't make) with humans who call upon him, he resists the idea of being worshipped in any way. Of course, he's still gathered a contingency of followers over the centuries and unfortunately, he spends more time amongst humans than he should, dwelling longer with them often out of curiosity, fascination, and adoration and the lives they lead, which feel so different from his own. He wants to nurture their adventurous spirit and what he sees as their innate goodness, and grants blessings most often to: those lost and afraid, struggling with emotional and physical pain, those with wanderlust, guiding them in their travels with joyful exploration. Inventors, scientists, tinkerers, and curious minds often call upon him for inspiration and guidance. Over time, he becomes far too involved in human lives, getting closer than he should.
He seems to struggle at times with getting too close or not close enough. When he disappears, it is said that he seems to slowly fade into the air with an accompanying sound like a faint low, wheezing hum. A wanderer with no tether to one place within the world of Abraxas, the Doctor feels he belongs with all corners of this world and the vastness beyond; as such, his movements are unpredictable, his "home" scattered. The only place he tends to visit most frequently is the Singularity. He exists, he believes, to watch over all life, both sentient and non-sentient, and seems to fade in and out of existence much like the phases of the stars themselves — glowing bright for a time when needed most, and going back to the shadows where the light is held like a breath until it's needed again.
HISTORY
βΌ The Doctor remembers almost nothing of his former life, only that he long ago left his home to explore, to seek knowledge, to touch the stars, to understand the balance of good and evil, love and hate in the universe. His only memories for now are those of his time in Abraxas.
βΌ FIRST 500 YEARS: EVERYTHING IS A-OKAY
βΌ YEAR 600: — hmmm maybe not
βΌ YEARS 600-800: Whoops he did a scary, got sad, went mad, now he's maybe just disappeared? Who knows. Remember that bloke called the Doctor? The Mad One? Eh, forget him.
βΌ FIRST 500 YEARS: EVERYTHING IS A-OKAY
βΌ YEAR 600: — hmmm maybe not
βΌ YEARS 600-800: Whoops he did a scary, got sad, went mad, now he's maybe just disappeared? Who knows. Remember that bloke called the Doctor? The Mad One? Eh, forget him.
STARMAN
βΌ As he does not want adulation or even much notice, offerings are often ignored unless they are of importance or sentimental value; a favorite book, blueprints for a prototype he helped inspire, a child's drawing. On occasions where he lingers longer (than he should), the Doctor will accept offerings in the form of stories, the intangible moments that make up a life and something he holds most dear.
CONNECTIONS
β Julia, Married/Separated/It's Complicated/It's sad/It's messy
β Cassian, 50 first dates, Starlight
β Claire, Anchor, Hope
β Jack, Duty of care
β Kyle, Fellow guardian, tbd
β Nebula, Found family, tbd
β Koby, Little duckling, tbd
β Adrienne, Reluctant siblings, tbd
β Geralt, tbd
β Yennefer, tbd
β Viktor, We're all mad here
β Steve Rogers, tbd
ABILITIES
Healing Light
Able to emit a radiant healing light energy that can mend physical wounds, restore health, and alleviate suffering in all forms. When surrounded by this healing light, comfort and solace is felt by those in emotional distress, curing their most troubled thoughts.
Astral Projection
Ability to project his consciousness beyond the confines of his physical form, moving through the astral plane, between worlds, dimensions, and time to be and be seen everywhere at once. Through astral projection, he can observe events from afar, communicate with other beings, and intervene in conflicts.
Emotional Amplification
The Doctor can magnify the emotions of individuals, intensifying their feelings to a heightened degree in an "explosion of emotion." This amplification can manifest in various ways, from enhancing feelings of love and compassion to heightening sensations of awe and wonder. By unleashing a surge of emotional energy, the Doctor can empower mortals to experience the full spectrum of human emotion with unparalleled intensity.
Pathfinder's Instict
For those explorers embarking on a journey, the Doctor can grant a keen sense of direction and intuition, guiding them through voyages of exploration and discovery. With this gift, individuals find themselves drawn to uncharted territories and hidden wonders, effortlessly navigating through unfamiliar landscapes and overcoming obstacles along the way.
Psychic Attack
The Doctor can wield power over the fabric of reality and the minds of mortals. When his rage is invoked, he can tap into his innate telepathic abilities to induce madness and chaos in those who provoke the darkest parts of his nature. This will manifest in the targets of his wrath as something similar to looking into the untempered schism — a gap in the fabric of all reality exposing the raw power and unfathomable mysteries of the universe itself, capable of shattering the sanity of all who look upon it.
LOOSE PLANS
βΌ Relationship/marriage/breakup with Julia
βΌ Memory loss/50 First Dates/Soft things with Cassian
βΌ Found family/hope with Nebula
βΌ Singularity meetings with Kyle
βΌ Rewinding time to fix a mistake with Claire
βΌ Chaotic positive adorable energy with Jaskier
βΌ Memory things (or other things) with Geralt
βΌ Just a couple of mad lads with Viktor
βΌ Anchoring Koby? (tbd depending on event details)
βΌ Anchoring Adrienne
βΌ Memory loss/50 First Dates/Soft things with Cassian
βΌ Found family/hope with Nebula
βΌ Singularity meetings with Kyle
βΌ Rewinding time to fix a mistake with Claire
βΌ Chaotic positive adorable energy with Jaskier
βΌ Memory things (or other things) with Geralt
βΌ Just a couple of mad lads with Viktor
βΌ Anchoring Koby? (tbd depending on event details)
βΌ Anchoring Adrienne
OOC: name . timezone . contact . pb
