Archived Character Sheet for Thane "Atra" Skotos

Adept Thane "Atra" Skotos

Elder, The Council
Male Umbaran, Force Disciple, Sorcerer, Obelisk
Height: 1.94 m / 6'4" - Weight: 97.54 kg / 215 lbs
Age: 37 years - Right Handed
Physical Description

Atra's towering form typically stands a head above most of his peers. His shoulders are broad with a broad chest that drops to a more slender waist. His body is conditioned and fit, showing the signs of his physical training while his skin is so pale that it appears to glow when reflecting moonlight. His entire back and right arm are covered in burn scars that creep over his shoulder onto his chest, adding to the battle scars that mar the rest of his flesh in a criss-crossed tapestry. Notably, a vicious scar passes across his torso from his left shoulder towards his right hip, accompanied by the faded remnants of a slash through his right side. There is also a faded scar running through the outer edge of his left eyebrow and down his cheek. His dark grey, nearly black hair is kept messy and of medium length, while he has thinly trimmed facial hair in the form of a full beard. He possesses sharp cheekbones while the rest of his face has a soft almost sad quality to it. When he speaks, he does so with a subtle but noticeable lilting accent.

He carries himself casually, with a lightness that stands at odds with the visible muscle structure of his body. The sclera and iris of his eyes are black, while golden flakes around his pupil form a starburst pattern. The paleness of his features, framed by his dark hair, offer a stark contrast.

Legends Never Die (General Aspect)

Atra is consumed by a desire to avoid mistakes—not just his own but those who could walk the same path—and it is the power to do so that he seeks. What greater power is there than knowledge? To this end, Ventus seeks out and studies the artifacts and rituals of the past. He believes that by understanding the strengths and missteps already discovered he'll be able to carve a path to rise above them. Atra even rebels against the absolute of 'good or evil', finding lessons to be learned in both. All that matters is girding himself with the tools to impact the future and pass them on to those worthy of it.

But his vision is perhaps cast too wide. With such far-reaching desires and studies, he can't help but treat the people and events of the present with apathy and a measure of unintentional disregard.

Regret for the Dead (General Aspect)

Atra, having become numb to the chaos of the galaxy, views death with a singular emotion: regret. It is something completely avoidable had he the power to bring it all back into balance. Believing that he is somehow above it all, Ventus assumed a self-given role standing in the darkness as a sort of arbiter, shepherding the lost across the veil. If they must die, he seeks to be a cold comfort that welcomes them, granting them a reprieve from fear and pain. He believes himself to be understanding of the cruelty that leads to the inevitable passing of all that lives and is sorry for every life he cannot save.

He holds a steadfast belief that all who are born into the light will live forever within the dark. Within his world. But others see such belief as the delusions of a killer, irredeemable in his convictions.

To Stand Amongst Gods (Personality Aspect)

There is a systemic arrogance to Atra that cannot be shaken, one that has festered and grown throughout his experiences. Through the combination of his accumulated power, intelligence, and knowledge, Ventus can't help but view others as beneath him. It is a perpetual test of his patience to interact with the perceived children around him. But he does not falter nor give in to anger. It is only a child's ignorance, after all, and ignorance can be cured. His, on the other hand, is a rational mind that believes itself above 'base instincts' until he is beyond all possible restraint. And yet, it is because of this arrogance that he acts with understanding and his own twisted version of kindness.

The problem, though, with looking down upon others is that such a gaze can be felt. And most do not take kindly to it.

Silent Contemplation (Personality Aspect)

Atra believes in the power of silence. He is often slow to speak, his thoughts written through his facial expressions instead until he has had time to weigh all the variables around him. Once the pieces are in place, he speaks with a quiet finality, his accent and tone carefully controlled. His words are short and methodically chosen, getting the point across as succinctly as possible. However, his mind still works faster than most. This quick-thinking often leads to sharp, sassy remarks in answer to the perceived idiocy of others.

Still, his perpetual quietude runs the risk of unnerving others, leaving a sense of otherness about him that perpetuates the emotional distance between Atra and those around him.

Already Won (Combat Aspect)

Thane "Atra" Skotos knows that most battles are lost long before the final blow. It is something he seeks to leverage at all times. He values an opponent's thoughts and reactions as much as their combat ability, putting pressure on them verbally to gather more information. He turns them into a puzzle to be solved. Combat itself becomes secondary to this mental war, and he won't hesitate to settle into a lull in favor of what he considers to be the more important battlefront.

While understanding and, potentially, breaking another person mentally is a reliable method, no two individuals function the same. It's a tightrope between tipping matters in his own favor or sending things off the deep end. A foe could be built up just as easily as they're torn down. Perhaps they're afflicted by a madness that makes such efforts just a waste of time. Still, one should always try.

Reap The Whirlwind (Combat Aspect)

Thane "Atra" Skotos has learned to accept the power he once abhorred. In embracing it, he has cultivated a technique of combat that combines physical ability with the metaphysical likes of telekinesis and even using lightning for fatal strikes or emergency defense. Thane "Atra" Skotos's method is to remain in a centralized space, moving only as much as he has to in order to avoid attacks while using the world around him as his weapon. He'll bring in debris—even creating it when not freely available—to block and strike his targets while personally striking those who get close—though he'd prefer to never let them do so. When facing difficulty, Thane "Atra" Skotos will use his lightsabers instead of debris.

This heavy focus on the Force allows him to stand as a powerful foe, but he will tire quickly against ever greater numbers of combatants and is at risk of succumbing to those who can outlast him.

Skill Feats
Petranaki La Resistance I
Force Feats
Lance III Static Shock IV Escape Artist Force Drain I Nullify* Telekinetic Combat I
Granted Feats
Order Feat: Force Disciple Steel Curtain Umbaran: Devil's Dance Umbaran: Paint It Black Battle Mind III
Knowledge
Languages
  • Basic
  • Umbaran
Lore
  • Ancient Artifacts
  • Lore and History of the Brotherhood
  • Sith Alchemy and Rituals
  • The history of the Galactic Civil War including the Alliance to Restore the Republic and the Galactic Empire
  • The history of the modern era including the New Republic and post-Galactic Concordance conflicts
Specialization
Primary Martial Art Sliding Hands
Secondary Martial Art None
Primary Lightsaber Form Form VII (Vaapad)
Secondary Lightsaber Form None