ComboLock: Pax the Phoenix

''Pain teaches us to be more kind to others.''
''Hurry with patience!'' (i.e. do hurry but don't panic)
''Fast and painless.''
''See it as a moral lesson.''
''I'm fired up!''
''If nobody believes in you, I will, so please believe in me too.''

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- Pax worries a lot for the general good of others. Sometimes he weighs almost all the responsibility onto himself. He may stay up at night, thinking through battle plans or thinking of a solution. He had enough bad experiences of running into a situation without enough thought. That said, he does have some draw-backs.
- good mental stability: If life beats him down, he will stand back up. He can cope with dreadful situations and still remain himself to make rational decisions. He can also recover faster from these than most others. It's not that he's heartless, in fact he's quite sensitive, however he bears the pain and lives on.
- You can say he's street smart, since he left home at an 'early' age and always loved to go outside to explore. He knows how to get around town and can easily defend himself with fists if necessary.
- He likes being practical, and prefers others to behave practical. Finicky people are a bit of a disappointment.
- He is headstrong and straightforward. While he can prove to be a useful assent in battle, he won't be a puppet for anyone. Pax relies on his own intellect and will follow his decisions based on it.He's brutally honest at assessing things, although he himself is not exempt from this honesty. Also, if he likes a person he'll make sure they know it, and the same goes for anyone he dislikes. His sets his mind to black and white, with the belief that anything in between will only cause confusion.
- Pax is a bad liar. He'll come up with white lies and even crack a smile if it can make others feel a little better. However, they often sound too good to be true.
- Normally he is hyperactive but he can get quite aloof too, when he's troubled. Though rare, there are times when he prefers to be be silent or do things on his own. Pax fears that others might get hurt because of him. He keeps a certain distance from others when it comes to personal life and only opens up completely to someone he fully trusts.
- This man puts a lot of pride into his principles. He's also very stubborn in this sense and can sound almost self-righteous when giving advice. That said, he's not perfect and he'll be rather embarrassed if someone catches him contradicting himself.
- Do him wrong and he'll be unforgiving. Pax takes grudges but quickly forgives those who can admit their fault or shortcomings.
- He also as a gentle, compassionate side. It may not be obvious at first, but in reality he genuinely cares about the welfare of those around him. He's someone who would go out of their way for others. Life is of great value to him. That said he is highly protective of home, friends and loved ones. Pax doesn't like people feeling left out and will try to reach out to everyone if he can, especially if it's a Khadroman. He will often sympathize with the less fortunate and outcasts. He'll readily help/defend a friend, given that he supports their cause. 

After the events of the >>Chess Tournament Pax came to the realization that the true enemy may not be Pandemonia after all, but closer to home than expected. He has become more stoic than ever. Is he trying to conceal something? One thing is for certain, as long as he breathes, he will fight on in hope to return justice to Khadroma.

- the flamboyant SWAN armors and the pretty women who wear them
- (infatuated with) white wings
- (has a special fascination for) anything beautiful & fragile
- travelling places and eating all their food 
- children
- real swans
- bubbly people (the more the better; they make life a lot easier)
- he can turn into a real geek when it comes to battle equipment

- unnecessary killing / slow suffering
- (hates) ginger with a burning passion 
- impractical or finicky behavior
- people who can't take advice or criticism

- plays the harmonica to soothe himself ('magic without the magic' as he calls it )
- can cook , take care of your garden, and do minor house repairs
- getting into arguments (due to his blunt personality / he's working on it)
- has a knack for making a fool out of himself, whether intentionally or not

- What was once a dream had turned into a nightmare. Pax now wishes to separate the worlds at all costs, with the belief that this chaos will inevitably lead to self-destruction. However, deep down he cannot forget the hopes and dreams he once had. His curiosity and inner excitement for the other worlds still exists. He's just SUPPRESSING them, as those feelings do not go in sync with his main goal. 

- The traditional clothing in his hometown looks like it's East Asian inspired.

- had to SERVE the old Knight in return for their mentoring (aka. do all their house chores)

- saw Mr. Caleb as a father-like figure and idolizes him. He still comes to visit his grave at least once a year if he can.

- his stubbornness was one of the reasons why he was first denied a mission to Earth. He has records of talking back to a mentor and once getting into a fight with other knights.

- can hide his wings per will or turn into his full, bird-like (humanoid) phoenix form //will draw ref later/// info on bird sensesbirding.about.com/od/birdbehav…

- has a repeating nightmare, wherein everything he loves dies or crumbles away

- one of the things that drove him to work hard and climb up the ranks as a Knight is his goal to prove to his father that he could succeed without any of his assistance. Later, he also wanted to continue fighting for Mr. Caleb and his best friend.

- It was Lawr's father who gave Pax financial support for his further training, as this was Mr. Caleb's dying wish.

- inherited red (phoenix) wings from his father. Not many were aware of this fact, but in their particular village, Phoenix wings were actually a rare trait from his father's lineage. Pax doesn't like to talk about them and will always divert the topic if brought up.
- Ace attack passed down by mentor, but partly improvised by Pax
- Hair color:  ash blonde
- Eye color: light hazel 

Prior Ownership:
- harmonica 
- Swan armor (missing!)
- light armor/regular clothing
- ceremonial mask (used by Swan knights) (missing!)

B a t t l i n g//

Blaze of Mercy
Description: For 12sec Attack, Magic and Speed rise drastically, allowing for fast actions, mostly severe fire+combat based damage in a short period of time. This technique is both physically and mentally draining, because it uses up nearly all of its user's energy when executed. Health + Defense drop close to zero for a limited amount of time afterwards, leaving them highly vulnerable . 18 hrs cooldown.
Appearance: Movements are so fast that only a flash of light is visible. However, when user stops, a fiery aura surrounding them becomes visible (i.e. it looks like he's in flames).
**ace power may increase/decrease relatively to its user's stats and level

[1] Visionem - {combat} Description: Increased precision and movement speed, dodge/miss +20%, critical +14% for 1 hour. (30mins cooldown)

[1] Vita Ascendit - {combat} Description: Increased Health for two hours

[1] Ignis Pila - {fire} Description: Sends a small blast of fire to a single target for minor damage.
Appearance: A ball of fire shoots from the user's hand [or spell-casting weapon of choice] in the direction they choose.

[1] Ignire Mico -{fire}Description: Creates a flash of light as bright as the sun to distract and lower enemy accuracy. [Miscalculation can cause user to temporarily blind themselves.]
Appearance: A burst of heat-less flames that flash and quickly die out at the user's feet.

[1] Pulverem - {earth} - Kicks up a cloud of dust and sand to render target blinded with minor damage for a short time. *Effects last three minutes. **Can only target one at a time.
Appearance - Dust swirls up around affirmance target and buffets the foe.

[1] Custodio - {air} Description: More Block against two incoming hits. *May break in the first attack if enemy's base Attack is bigger than user's total Defense
Appearance: User summons a white shield that protects user against the two next strikes.

Blutrot - a long sword, inspired by the unruly shape of flames. It's metal looks like it contains mystical properties. Despite the fact that Swans are readily provided with the high quality war equipment, Pax insisted to continue using Blutrot for sentimental reasons. This weapon was a gift from Pax's childhood friend, Lawrence, who happened to be a talented mage. This creation was his greatest pride and glory but since it was of little use to him, he decided it was best to give it to Pax. Lawrence claimed that everyone who dies from its blade would be someday reincarnated, so Pax didn't need to worry too much as long as he wields it. Whether this is true or not is up for speculation.

Health: 170
Magic: 60
Attack: 200
Defense: 115
Speed: 145

Aside from lacking a little on defense he is a well rounded knight. He makes fast and precise hits. His seemingly brute movements together with the emotionless face gives rise to criticism. Khadroman fighting styles are usually more elegant. But this is because he wishes to finish battles fast, as he hates seeing people in slow pain. Pax has a preference for fire and health spells and likes using them to aid his allies. If an ally needs his help he will defend/support them. However, since spells are not his expertise he will mostly rely on items and potions, saving magic for emergencies. Pax will rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details. He likes planning a battle and working together with others to accomplish a goal. The well being of his allies are very important to him. He knows when a battle is hopeless and won't be too proud to call out for a retreat if necessary. 

Using his wings can be tiring, but if they can help him gain him an advantage, he won't hesitate to utilize them. When not in use he prefers to hide them, so they won't stand in the way. [ Retracting wings requires magic and is a very tedious/almost painful process. It is also temporary. ] As a result of his extensive knight training he has acquired decent combat skills and can use bow & arrow.

View Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=…
[M a i n _ T h e m e]www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbktIM…

[B a t t l e _ T h e m e]
youtu.be/OEAuuhLB7EQ {Out of the Dark - Shiro Sagisu}
ACE THEME: youtu.be/3SWVRiWnXz4 {Sanctus Immortale}

[M e l a n c h o l y _ T h e m e s]
youtu.be/-bRxBYbOJWc {Triumph and Loss}
youtu.be/YOfFKc9mMe4 {Swan's Death}
youtu.be/KsRmNnGi3-o {Unfinished Life}

[P h o e n i x] 
youtu.be/nobfhOxiPxs {Reborn} 

[O t h e r]  
youtu.be/AlJwMFznF9I {The Swans at Laboba (Kainé Salvation)}
youtu.be/BNp892d7inc {Friendship to Last}
youtu.be/y_oYuEMwu5I {Final Hope}