Difference between revisions of "Icarus"
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==Recent events== | ==Recent events== | ||
| + | (Work in progress - most of this is copied from the Armidale timeline) | ||
| − | 1972-1984: | + | 1972-1984: |
1984: The 'Evening Wake' cabal accuse the Seer cabal of theft and espionage. The Seers do not turn up to any scheduled meetings; citing extraordinary circumstances prevented them attending each meeting. Hierarch Andrews retires for personal research. Hierarch Icarus is elected by a narrow margin. | 1984: The 'Evening Wake' cabal accuse the Seer cabal of theft and espionage. The Seers do not turn up to any scheduled meetings; citing extraordinary circumstances prevented them attending each meeting. Hierarch Andrews retires for personal research. Hierarch Icarus is elected by a narrow margin. | ||
| − | Three months later the Seers all die in unrelated incidents. | + | Three months later the Seers all die in 'unrelated' incidents. |
| − | 1990: | + | 1990: Icarus settles a minor dispute between cabals over division of tass from a new source in the mine. |
| − | 1992: | + | 1992: Icarus is absent from the Concillium for a month while 'on special Order assignment'. The concillium runs smoothly in his absence. |
| − | 1998: | + | 1998: Icarus organises Concillium patronage for the opening of the Light Horse Museum on behalf of a sleepwalker relative. |
| − | 2002: | + | 2002: Icarus denies the Age of Reason cabal's request to repair the Era of Providence device. |
| − | 2003: | + | 2003: Icarus throws the Age of Reason cabal out during a Q&A session for "subversion". |
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| + | 2004: Icarus resigns to accept a promotion within the Adamantine Arrow. | ||
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2005-2013: | 2005-2013: | ||
| − | Icarus consults with cabals around Australia on matters of magical war, including Seers and other threats. | + | Icarus consults with cabals around Australia on matters of magical war, including Seers and other threats, as a prelude to retirement. |
=Quotes= | =Quotes= | ||
Revision as of 18:36, 17 June 2013
Hierarch of Armidale 1984-2004
Icarus is old, cranky and wants to retire, but his sense of duty keeps getting in the way. He enjoys taking on the roles of other people in social gatherings, such as TV personalities, and watching how people react.
Born: 1956
Age: 57
Rank: Master of Mind, Adept of Space.
Titles/Memberships: Former Hierarch
Physical description: An aging man with a limp from the injuries sustained during his Mystery Play which do not heal with magic.
Nimbus: The Sun behind him - blinding, fierce and malevolent.
Recent events
(Work in progress - most of this is copied from the Armidale timeline)
1972-1984:
1984: The 'Evening Wake' cabal accuse the Seer cabal of theft and espionage. The Seers do not turn up to any scheduled meetings; citing extraordinary circumstances prevented them attending each meeting. Hierarch Andrews retires for personal research. Hierarch Icarus is elected by a narrow margin.
Three months later the Seers all die in 'unrelated' incidents.
1990: Icarus settles a minor dispute between cabals over division of tass from a new source in the mine.
1992: Icarus is absent from the Concillium for a month while 'on special Order assignment'. The concillium runs smoothly in his absence.
1998: Icarus organises Concillium patronage for the opening of the Light Horse Museum on behalf of a sleepwalker relative.
2002: Icarus denies the Age of Reason cabal's request to repair the Era of Providence device.
2003: Icarus throws the Age of Reason cabal out during a Q&A session for "subversion".
2004: Icarus resigns to accept a promotion within the Adamantine Arrow.
2005-2013:
Icarus consults with cabals around Australia on matters of magical war, including Seers and other threats, as a prelude to retirement.
Quotes
Quotes by
"John Howard, that's me, longest serving Prime Minister in Australian history. Yes, I would love some cake and coffee. How thoughtful."
"Put down the effigy and lie face-down on the ground or by the watchtowers I will...aww fuck it." (Casts spell)
(While casting) "I'm Icarus, your trusted mentor and not a spy, remember? Now go get me the list of our membership."
"This concillium used to be great, now look at it, it's just a collection of jumped-up apprentices with NO idea what to do. Someone better whip them into shape before the next magical threat plasters them all over the walls of Armidale."
Quotes about
"He's a cold heartless bastard when you don't know him, and it's damn hard to get to know him, but if you can crack that shell he's quite sweet really." - Carter
Conversations
Rumours
Icarus has children and grandchildren, and will do anything for them.
Inspirations and Soundtrack
OOC Info
Status 4 pending submission and acceptance from High approval.