Name: Jae Contact: PM / welzes Current Character: Berkut | Fire Emblem Echoes | superioritis
Character Info
Character's Name: Somnus Lucis Caelum Character's Canon: Final Fantasy XV Character's Age: Old (somewhere around 2030) Canon Point: Chapter 14 - after the battle against Noctis and co. Background/History:"He's still a dick, but now he's a nuanced dick."
Strengths:
Noble: Now wait just a minute, you might say. Didn't this guy murder someone for the throne? Well, yes. He did do that. No one is saying Somnus doesn't have issues.
That Somnus is a pretty terrible person is the irrefutable truth. As a king, however, he embodies all the noble qualities of one. Even during his worst episodes of envy, he never forgot the people under his care. In the present, he's made safeguarding the future of humanity his first and foremost priority, having long cast his selfishness aside with the realization that there are bigger things than his personal ambition. He matured from a green ball of envy into someone worthy of being called the Founder King, all for the world, and is the best version of himself for it: a protector to the people.
Fair: Somnus is that person who insists on playing fair and square, even if he doesn't end up winning a single match. He's a bonafide but equitable loser. Having played second fiddle for the majority of his prime, he's intimately aware of what it's liked to be chopped liver. The sorrow, the envy, and the resignation of being rejected—he doesn't wish any of it on anyone, so he treats everyone equally and expects the same for himself. This is arguably his greatest boon, as it gives others the chance to prove themselves in situations where he would normally be short on patience.
Steadfast: Somnus didn't have very good PR prior to his ascension, because no one wanted a pyromaniac on the throne and that's honestly a legitimate complaint. But the fact that he pushed onward in his campaign to nip the Scourge in the bud speaks volumes about his refusal to waver in his duty—even more so once he learned of his calling and wholly devoted himself to it. While he bears no love for the treacherous things he's done, he never once bemoans his fate. He sucks it up and keeps going, because that's what he must do. Being a king of Lucis is not a fun job, let me tell you, but you won't hear his complaining about it.
Weaknesses:
Ruthless: Somnus' understanding is that a king leads, not coddles. He is not nice. The kindest person in their time described him as someone who'd do anything to get his way, and this is exactly why younger siblings are a menace to society. If it means fulfilling his duty, Somnus will exploit others and burn bridges without apology (or with one that doesn't sound sincere in the heat of the moment). This unrepentant part of him has simmered down over the years; however, he's still eerily capable of separating heart from duty. He's not ignorant to the nature of his worst deeds, but views the cruelty in them as a necessary evil. His overall methods have broken relationships more than once.
Self-righteous: This is a double-edged blade in that Somnus uses sound rationale to back his actions, only for those very actions to sometimes be so rooted in cold pragmatism that they hurt him in turn. He genuinely believes that the (dirty) things he's done have all been for the greater good. He can apologize to those he wronged all he wants, but he neither expects forgiveness nor takes action to right those wrongs, because they were right. He's called out on this and doesn't have anything to say for himself in his defense. The House of Caelum is duty bound to serve the prophecy, and Somnus is rather miserable for it. Feels bad, man.
Obstinate: Somnus doesn't back down once he's made up his mind. He also used to think he knew better than everyone, because he was a judgmental punk who, to his credit, could dissect a situation objectively. As a result he was unyielding in his opinions, souring interactions with those who were in disagreement. While this is less of an issue now, he still remains severe to the point of coming off as unreasonable where his duty is concerned. Most mortals, after all, have their sights set on their priorities differently from one whose soul has been preserved for millennia for a single purpose.
Powers/Abilities: - Like all the rulers of yore, he conjures weapons from thin air and warps using them. Although he prefers a sword, he wields a spear as well. - Somnus has access to magic and a preference for light-based spells. He should also be able to erect a shield around himself. - Remember Chucky? Somnus is Chucky. His soul jumps into a giant doll and stabs things. Alas, this expensive toy will not be arriving with him. - If his sword breaks, he can and will wrestle, because he doesn't believe in stabbing people with broken blades. Other Noteworthy Traits: Somnus' soul posthumously takes the form of The Mystic—named "for his mesmerizing feats on the field of battle"—and stands at a whopping thirteen feet in height. He's capable of shedding this armor and appearing as he did in life. He also plays chess, but apparently sucks at it. Weapons & Other Special Inventory: + 1 Blade of the Mystic
Color: Blue - the color of his sash is royal blue. He is very blue, so blue he will stay.
Somnus Lucis Caelum | Final Fantasy XV
Name: Jae
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Current Character: Berkut | Fire Emblem Echoes |
Character Info
Character's Name: Somnus Lucis Caelum
Character's Canon: Final Fantasy XV
Character's Age: Old (somewhere around 2030)
Canon Point: Chapter 14 - after the battle against Noctis and co.
Background/History: "He's still a dick, but now he's a nuanced dick."
Strengths:
Noble: Now wait just a minute, you might say. Didn't this guy murder someone for the throne? Well, yes. He did do that. No one is saying Somnus doesn't have issues.
That Somnus is a pretty terrible person is the irrefutable truth. As a king, however, he embodies all the noble qualities of one. Even during his worst episodes of envy, he never forgot the people under his care. In the present, he's made safeguarding the future of humanity his first and foremost priority, having long cast his selfishness aside with the realization that there are bigger things than his personal ambition. He matured from a green ball of envy into someone worthy of being called the Founder King, all for the world, and is the best version of himself for it: a protector to the people.
Fair: Somnus is that person who insists on playing fair and square, even if he doesn't end up winning a single match. He's a bonafide but equitable loser. Having played second fiddle for the majority of his prime, he's intimately aware of what it's liked to be chopped liver. The sorrow, the envy, and the resignation of being rejected—he doesn't wish any of it on anyone, so he treats everyone equally and expects the same for himself. This is arguably his greatest boon, as it gives others the chance to prove themselves in situations where he would normally be short on patience.
Steadfast: Somnus didn't have very good PR prior to his ascension, because no one wanted a pyromaniac on the throne and that's honestly a legitimate complaint. But the fact that he pushed onward in his campaign to nip the Scourge in the bud speaks volumes about his refusal to waver in his duty—even more so once he learned of his calling and wholly devoted himself to it. While he bears no love for the treacherous things he's done, he never once bemoans his fate. He sucks it up and keeps going, because that's what he must do. Being a king of Lucis is not a fun job, let me tell you, but you won't hear his complaining about it.
Weaknesses:
Ruthless: Somnus' understanding is that a king leads, not coddles. He is not nice. The kindest person in their time described him as someone who'd do anything to get his way, and this is exactly why younger siblings are a menace to society. If it means fulfilling his duty, Somnus will exploit others and burn bridges without apology (or with one that doesn't sound sincere in the heat of the moment). This unrepentant part of him has simmered down over the years; however, he's still eerily capable of separating heart from duty. He's not ignorant to the nature of his worst deeds, but views the cruelty in them as a necessary evil. His overall methods have broken relationships more than once.
Self-righteous: This is a double-edged blade in that Somnus uses sound rationale to back his actions, only for those very actions to sometimes be so rooted in cold pragmatism that they hurt him in turn. He genuinely believes that the (dirty) things he's done have all been for the greater good. He can apologize to those he wronged all he wants, but he neither expects forgiveness nor takes action to right those wrongs, because they were right. He's called out on this and doesn't have anything to say for himself in his defense. The House of Caelum is duty bound to serve the prophecy, and Somnus is rather miserable for it. Feels bad, man.
Obstinate: Somnus doesn't back down once he's made up his mind. He also used to think he knew better than everyone, because he was a judgmental punk who, to his credit, could dissect a situation objectively. As a result he was unyielding in his opinions, souring interactions with those who were in disagreement. While this is less of an issue now, he still remains severe to the point of coming off as unreasonable where his duty is concerned. Most mortals, after all, have their sights set on their priorities differently from one whose soul has been preserved for millennia for a single purpose.
Powers/Abilities:
- Like all the rulers of yore, he conjures weapons from thin air and warps using them. Although he prefers a sword, he wields a spear as well.
- Somnus has access to magic and a preference for light-based spells. He should also be able to erect a shield around himself.
- Remember Chucky? Somnus is Chucky. His soul jumps into a giant doll and stabs things. Alas, this expensive toy will not be arriving with him.
- If his sword breaks, he can and will wrestle, because he doesn't believe in stabbing people with broken blades.
Other Noteworthy Traits: Somnus' soul posthumously takes the form of The Mystic—named "for his mesmerizing feats on the field of battle"—and stands at a whopping thirteen feet in height. He's capable of shedding this armor and appearing as he did in life. He also plays chess, but apparently sucks at it.
Weapons & Other Special Inventory: + 1 Blade of the Mystic
Color: Blue - the color of his sash is royal blue. He is very blue, so blue he will stay.
Sample: Tally-ho!
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