Name: Grotias Latham
Race: Elf. Specifically, the typical RPG wood elf. If you've played Elder Scrolls, then you know what kind. Except taller.
Age: 20
Bio: It is said that somewhere, in a part of the world, there is a huge region that is completely undisturbed by common man. This region has a plethora of forests, tundra, and taiga. One of these forests is known as the forest of Elves, Zeneros. Grotias was born and raised within the village of Heimstor, a village located near the heart of Zeneros. Grotias' name, Grotias Latham, is a phrase in Elven tongue which means 'Child of Solid Earth'. This name was given to him as per tradition in Heimstor and the surrounding area. Elves born in that area are given a first name which usually refers to an element or concept and a last name which is an adjective. In the case of Grotias, his last name derives from 'lathe' meaning 'hard' or 'solid'. Little did the elven folk know that Grotias' would become much more than that. At the age of 16, Grotias developed magic. Something which was more common amongst elves than other races. Despite this, Grotias' powers were something rather interesting amongst those of most elven mages. A set of powers of which Grotias refers to as 'Grota Atra' or 'Earthen Blessing'. With his 'Grota Atra', Grotias quickly discovered that he could shift the land around him, create and shape objects of stone, and even cover himself in stone to increase his physical strength. Unfortunately, despite his liking towards his abilities, he couldn't control it that well. More often than not, Grotias would cause destruction to any nearby trees or buildings by accidentally shift the ground too much. Sometimes, he would get enraged and cause havoc by attempting to crush people with stone. The destruction and chaos from this caused his fellow elven kin to become distant from Grotias. Fearful of his ability to shift the land and form stone structures. This chaos reached a climax at the age of 18 when Grotias got so angry at everything around him that he created massive stone spikes within Heimstor. The force of spikes was so large that it destroyed several houses and injured numerous people. Due to his uncontrollable nature and short temper, Grotias was banished from Heimstor and, before long, most of Zenera civilisation. For two years, Grotias spent his time exploring and trying find ways to control his magic, with almost no luck. Eventually, Grotias heard about a magical university. One that could teach him how to master his arts. Master the Grota Atra.
Taking up this opportunity to master his magic and prove to the Zenera elves that he is in control, Grotias enrolled for Trinity Soul University.
Gender: Male
Element of Magic: Earth. Grotias uses his magic for a variety of uses but he mostly uses it for combat. Grotias likes to shape the earth around him and use it to his advantage. Making walls of rock and earth to protect him or even cover himself in stone to enhance his physical strength. Despite his elven body and blood, Grotias does not use ranged attacks that often. Sure, he can throw rocks when need be, but Grotias finds that boring. He likes to smash people at close range.
Luggage: Clothing, essentials, everything that is to be expected. Not much else.
Appearance: Grotias is not exactly what you would expect from an elf. A large, rather muscular body. Medium-long dark hair. Has elven ears. Grotias wears some deep brown leather armour worn by elven warriors and has a black tattoo on the right side of his face. In short, Grotias is your typical bruiser mixed with your typical RPG wood elf.
Example of Grotias' head and facial features:
http://cdn.obsidianportal.com/assets/239397/thumb_410f5ccf729c9c855a16b1db11871.jpg
Example of Grotias' armour and bodyshape:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7Hj-hbt6B8/Ty9ukrYn2-I/AAAAAAAAAIU/ifG_gyUjJ7A/s1600/Magus.jpg
Why did you come to the University? To learn how to control and master the powers of the Earth. To master the 'Grota Atra'.
Personality: Grotias is your typical, ever-furious, bruiser. Grotias is very easy to enrage and does not like it when people try to outsmart him. Due to this, Grotias doesn't think things through. He usually just uses the most aggressive or destructive option whenever put in certain situations. If a wise guy is annoying him, STONE PUNCH! If there's a group of hostiles surrounding him, STONE SPIKES! Grotias doesn't use strategy or brains, he uses brawn and sheer force. As long as you do not anger or annoy Grotias, he won't bother you. Most of the time. Leave him alone, he'll leave you alone.
Other: Like all other apps, this one shall be moved over to the original app post. This app still needs some work but it is mostly there. I just need to find an image and a theme, refine a few things, and he should be done.
Suggestions: Well... There's the whole thing about the "Why did you come to this university?" section but I'll leave that for another time. I'll most likely bash SUSTIC about it.
Theme:
(I was secretly going to use this for sh*ts and giggles but I'm not. It's TOO urban and too... bleh!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iChhbmJBN38
I know it sounds battle theme-y. But let's face it, if you've read this app, you're going to know that anytime that you encounter this guy. You're at risk of engaging in a battle.
