Icarus
Hierarch of Armidale 1984-2004
Icarus is old, cranky and wants to retire, but his perceived 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 Awakening and do not heal with magic - which also influenced his name.
Nimbus: The Sun behind him - blinding, fierce and malevolent.
Recent events
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: 'Rise of the Robots'. Strange robotic facsimiles of living creatures are discovered. Other creatures show evidence of Awakened magic but the spells animating them unravel when scrutinised. Once the investigation starts, no more creatures are discovered.
1992: The gold mine on the outskirts of Armidale is discovered to be a massive source of Tass.
1998: Scions of Reason return to Armidale under the alias 'The Age of Reason'. They claim new leadership and a commitment to the principles expressed by the Guardians of the Veil.
2002: The Age of Reason offer to fix the broken EoP. Hierarch Icarus denies this request.
2003: The Age of Reason gives a lecture on Paradox to the concillium. Hierarch Icarus throws the Age of Reason out during the Q&A session for "subversion".
2004: Hierarch Icarus resigns to accept a promotion within the Adamantine Arrow. Hierarch Helena is elected and is recorded as the first female Hierarch of New England.
2005-2013: Icarus consults with cabals around Australia on matters of magical war, including Seers and other threats.
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."
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.