Tommy Shanks

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Savant of the Mysterium
Born in 1992, Tommy is now 30. He's been awakened about seven years, after awakening while doing archaeology work at Chichen Itza. While he Awoke, he was in a mystery play where he met many of the deities of not just the Aztec Empire, but of empires and tribes around the world. Realizing, after the fact, that they were aspects of the Supernal, he double down on his study of religion and ancient sites. Now he searches for the Truth in all of the world's religions and societies, searching for the common Supernal threads and symbols among them all.

In the Mysterium, he began as an Acquisitor given his mundane skills and livelihood. After a few large discoveries, he became acknowledged as a Savant in both Symbology and Archaeology. He moved from one Caucus to another, to research local legends, or to provide his unique expertise. When his father became ill, he moved back to Philly, his adopted home town.

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Contacts

  • Klaire - Whether she knows it or not, she's one of my best friends that I have in this city so far. She's kind, loyal, and brave. Plus a curious little sister is fun to have. Aaaaand there's the bestest boy in the world, Rook. Glad that Psyche can be Rook's familiar.

  • C4 - She was the first person to seek me out for both my good and hers. She taught me a unique form of Time, and it's interesting to learn as time goes forward. Also, anyone who can leave the Guardians for the Council shows a level of determination that you wish to have on your own side.

  • Ylva - She's a flirty, powerful person, but needs a firm hand to guide her. Her hunger for flesh is gone, but other hungers still remain. She's one of mine.

  • Jay - also known as Sirius, he's a bit of a North Star for my growing group of friends. As a Mastigos that is willing to lend an open ear to your troubles, and give you the ways to deal with them, they're Unique. I like to think of them as the Shepherd of the Problems.

  • Titania- Don't ask me why, but something about this ancient albino witch has me entranced. Not magically, I checked. She's also apparently too old to even drink from humans. Didn't even know that's possible. And she's my girlfriend!

  • Little Fox - While she and I haven't spent as much time together as I have spent with others, I feel like I can count on her in a crisis. Plus she makes some mean hashbrowns.

  • Jane - The first person that I spoke to at Maddy's Wafflehouse. They have been a good friend, and they're the sort of person that can help you move your house. Seriously. Think Encanto.

  • Sigrun - Thank you. You've welcomed me into your heart, and I appreciate it more than words can say.

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RP Hooks
  • Archaeologist - Before awakening, he had a growing reputation among museums, archives, and the academic field.
  • Hometown by Transplant - While Tommy was born elsewhere, Philly became his hometown after his parents divorced and their father moved to the city.
  • Savant of the Mysterium - As a Savant, they're charged with using their expertise in Archaeology and Semiotics to help those in the caucus and the Consilium with related issues. There was also a [Public Announcement] by Hierophant Cambyses of their arrival.
  • Genderfluid, Literally - Using their discipleship of Life, and the Praxis that came with it, they alter their body between femme, masc, and androgynous forms. As such, they frequent many LGBTQ+ locations.

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Logs
Tommy Shanks

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Overview
Shadow Name:
Bones of Magic; simply shortened to Bones
Birth: 12-Oct-1992
Nationality: American
Apparent Age: Late Twenties
Height: 5'8"
Path: Obrimos
Order: Mysterium
Legacy: Eyes of Ain Soph
Public Effects:
Status (Academia) 1
Fame 2 (Archaeologist)
Status (Mysterium) 2
Trained Observer
Potentia Sensitivity
Language (Spanish)
Status (Consilium) 1
Egregore 5
Shadow Name (Bones of Magic) 3
Order Role: Savant
Cadre: None
Full Title: Third Degree Master Bones of Magic, Mystagogue and Theurge on the Path to the Aether, Supernal Realm of Prime and Forces, and abode of Angels; Savant of the Mysterium; Master of Prime, Forces and Spirit; Adept of Time and Space; Disciple of Life; Apprentice of Death and Matter; Initiate of Fate
Nimbus:
Long Term Nimbus: lights/fires flicker dimmer or brighter
Immediate Nimbus: eyes glow lightning blue-white; static increases in the air; their entire body is made of blue lightning, shifting betwixt and between space and time.


Signature: residual static, items may be magnetized and scent of ozone
Tilt: Those affected by their Nimbus are enlightened by the fires of the Aether (+2 dice and 8-again to Academics and Occult). However, one cannot hide from the eyes of the Angels (lose 10-again on stealth).

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Gallery

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Appearance
An Obrimos that appears to be in their mid to late twenties or early thirties, of mixed European and Mesoamerican heritage. Usually wears suits when they are at the Atheneum or lecturing in an academic setting.

Otherwise, when male, he prefers shorts and simple, tee shirts with his ever-present satchel. As a female, she prefers to wear dresses and skirts.

Every once in a while, they wear the stereotypical explorer’s outfit, from the wide brimmed hat, to the heavy duty khaki.

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Quotes
How the hell does someone date so many people?! - Vincent Drake

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Played By: PatchR