man in high castle
“High up, there was a creature. It saw nature's chaos and vowed to bend it into order.”
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: Doing something with my pals
Image Credit: Some person from this website made it. Then I added borders.
Permissions: I give myself permission to flake on this character in three weeks.
PHYSICAL INFORMATIONAge: 42
Force Sensitivity: Lord (Dark Side)
Species: Arkanian (Enhanced)
Appearance: Cambyses is a tall, pale-skinned Arkanian with angular features and faintly glowing golden eyes. His platinum blond hair is long and often tied back, though it sometimes flows freely to his mid-back. He typically wears plain armor inscribed with runic symbols, giving him a foreboding presence. His movements are sharp and deliberate, exuding control and precision.
SOCIAL INFORMATIONName: Cambyses
Affiliations: Himself
Wealth: Opulent
SKILLSExalted Warlord: The Exalted Warlord overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds on the battlefield with consummate ease, turning whole campaigns with a single deft maneuver.
Pure-blooded: This character is of a pure bloodline.
Giant: Others have to crane their necks, and rein in awe, as this character walks by.
Overseer: The guidance, firmness of hand, and authority ensure problems are solved properly.
Warlock: This character dabbles in subjects many would consider occult.
PERSONALITY
Cambyses is an arrogant and ambitious individual, always aiming to impose his vision on the world around him. He is highly organized, preferring structure and control over chaos. While he carries himself with the confidence of nobility, this often comes across as condescension. He is calculating and methodical, analyzing situations with a sharp intellect. However, his unyielding ambition can sometimes lead to reckless decisions, particularly when he feels his authority or vision is challenged. Cambyses values loyalty but views most relationships as transactional, measuring others by their utility to his goals.
He harbors a disdain for disorder and weakness, driving his obsession with control and perfection. Despite his cold demeanor, Cambyses is not without moments of reflection, occasionally questioning the cost of his relentless pursuit of power. These doubts, however, are fleeting, quickly buried beneath his drive for dominance and legacy.
COMBAT INFORMATION
Cambyses is a highly skilled combatant, blending precise lightsaber techniques with devastating telekinetic attacks. His combat style focuses on overwhelming opponents through a combination of physical prowess and Force-enhanced agility. In battle, he uses telekinesis to manipulate the environment, hurl objects, or incapacitate enemies with brutal efficiency.
What makes Cambyses truly dangerous, however, is his mastery of the Dark Side's arcane arts. He uses alchemy to create monstrous constructs and enhance his own abilities, while his sorcery allows him to summon destructive energies, ensnare minds, and unleash curses. His intimate knowledge of Sith rituals and dark lore gives him an unpredictable edge, making him as much a psychological threat as a physical one.
Though formidable, Cambyses is not invincible. His reliance on the Dark Side and meticulous planning means he can be thrown off balance by unexpected tactics or disruptions to his control. Additionally, his arrogance sometimes leads him to underestimate opponents, particularly those he perceives as beneath him.
BIOGRAPHY
Cambyses was born into a prominent Arkanian noble house during the Gulag era, celebrated as a brilliant scientist and academic. His work brought prestige to his family, but over time, he grew frustrated with the ethical constraints of Arkanian society, even though they were relatively lax. During a field expedition, Cambyses disappeared and spent the next five years seeking out Dark Side cults and rogue Sith Masters. He studied under them, delving into the forbidden arts and mastering the Force.
When he returned to Arkania, Cambyses used his newfound powers to seize control of the planet, imposing his vision of scientific and genetic purity. His reign was marked by brutality and oppression, lasting over a decade before rebels overthrew him. They imprisoned Cambyses within his Worldcraft, a massive artificial structure, and exiled it into hyperspace, suspending him in stasis.
Generations later, an astral anomaly caused the Worldcraft to re-emerge from hyperspace, releasing Cambyses into a galaxy changed by the end of the Gulag Plague. Now free, he must navigate this new era, determined to reclaim his influence and impose his order on the chaos.
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