Sunday, January 15, 2012

Hallic (Character)


Character Overview

Name: Hallic

Tagline: “For the people….., For the species….”

Brief Introduction:

Hallic is known for being the swamp’s best Headhunter, besides being the twin-brother of Tresh, Leader of an amphibious race called Sellion. The Sellions are a native species that rules the swampy region of the Planet. They are elites in combat and even though not as technologically advanced, they are feared throughout the Planet for they strength, speed and dexterity. Besides being a Sellion, Hallic’s position in the kingdom has made him even more protective and he will mutilate any and everyone who dare touch those whom he cares for.

Purpose

Ever since the technologically-advanced Aquaborns have decided to expand to the swamps, fighting and bloodlust between the Sellions and Aquaborns have been going on for seemingly centuries. For the Sellions, the generations of wars and killings have only strengthened their bond as a species. Hallic, brother of Leader Tresh, have been sent out on another covet mission to assassinate one of the Aquaborns most hated leader, Molgon the Merciless.  

The magnitude of this covet mission is at such a scale that it is kept under the wraps even to their fellow family members. To them and everyone else, Hallic and the other headhunters have merely gone on an intensive training camp. After their religious blessing and just before midnight when the Creeper’s Roots covers most of the moonlight, Hallic and his trusted headhunters voice their goodbyes to Leader Tresh and vanish into the shadow of the night.

Character’s motivation

Two reasons why Hallic wants to kill Molgon. The first is for his people. He and his brother have the responsibility of protecting both the people and the pride of Sellion. This is what the species live for and Sellion will die protecting it.

The second reason is personal to both Hallic and Tresh. Tala, a female Sellion who was slightly older first met the brothers when they were testing out basic Sellion weaponry. Talented and wise, Tala knew how each weapon worked and she taught the interested but naive brothers how to wield them proficiently. Their relationship flourished and soon enough, they made a pact as a family.

While still youngborns, Hallic, Tresh and Tala, sneaked off into the borders of the swamp to catch the sunset at the sea. The view they saw was grand and unforgettable. The brimming blue sea was a stunning contrast to the gloomy swamps and for once in their young life, the entire sun was visible.

Their view however, was short-lived as a huge curved blade pierced through Tala’s back, protruding from her front torso. As Hallic and Tresh turned back in horror, Tala’s small body was lifted like a doll on a pitchfork only to face the huge and over-sized Molgon the Merciless, who was merely a scout back then. As combat-instincts kicks in for both brothers, Tala yells at them to run as far as they can. Tala then took this brief moment to scoop a handful of highly acidic muk dripping from her torso, and splashing it into two of Molgon’s four eyes.

As Molgon yells and flails in pain, Tala’s body hits the swamp floor. Tala then yells a final plead to the brothers “RRRRRRUUUUNNN- “ right before her head was crushed by Molgon’s massive stomp. Snapping out of confusion, the brothers agilely fled back into the familiar swamp, vowing vengeance and never forgetting the Aquaborn who stood over Tala’s dead body.

Unique Traits

        Appearance:

1)    The most prominent feature that distinct Hallic from other Sellions is the unique tentacle-like organism that drops from the back of his skull. Chanted only to the best headhunter in the swamp, Hallic undergoes a religious ritual which accelerates the growth of an organism found on the back of Sellion’s skulls. The organism then takes the shape of tentacles and reacts to anger. When Hallic is in battle, foes will cower in sight largely because of the visual of the tentacles.

2)    Being through many battles and trials, Hallic’s war scars accumulates and combined with the tentacle-like organism, Hallic gives an overwhelming image even to other fellow headhunters. Occasionally, Hallic doesn’t hide his scars with armour in battle just to intimate the enemy.

3)    Being the brother of the Leader, Hallic appears calm and respectfully. Because of his high status, Hallic has to look composed to his people. He has to maintain a high-standard of composure to his people to give them a sense of security, that they are safe when he is around them. However, his image in battle or when angered is entirely different.

Behaviour:

1)    All Sellion’s are protective of their kind. Since birth, their instinct to protect kicks in when one of their kind is bullied or in danger. Hallic however tends to be overprotective. Because his position and largely because of he and his brother’s past trauma, Hallic will even kill other Sellions if they are any danger to those whom he cares for. This behavior has caused him trouble with the council but with the help of his brother, he has managed to stay out of any major trouble. This over-protective behavior and actions are heavily covered up from the people to maintain Hallic’s image.

2)    As mentioned above, Hallic looks calm and composed to the people. However when out of sight, Hallic shows a wide range of emotions. When annoyed, Hallic shows high levels of anger. This aggression is however, well-controlled and he rarely blinds himself to rage. Battles and fights are won because of his ability to self-control and he is also respected by fellow headhunters because of that. However if he is blinded by rage due to an unforgivable event (etc. death of twin brother Tresh in battle), Hallic goes wildly berserk and is temporarily almost indestructible. His mood will then crash when he stops and physical and mental pain will set in.

3)    Hallic is extremely close with his brother Tresh and he has no problems serving his brother. Being the younger twin, he respects his brother’s choices, occasionally giving insight to certain situations which his brother eagerly considers before giving out commands. Hallic frequently spars with Tresh, seeing him as his only worthy opponent thus far. The brotherly bond they share displays in battle where it seems almost rehearsed as they synced their movements to cut down Aquaborn beasts five times their size. No one has questioned their teamwork and if Tresh wasn’t tied down to his Leader position, he would have gladly followed Hallic for the covet mission to kill Molgon himself.

        Dialogue

               (Leader Tresh finishes blessing Hallic and his fellow headhunters)

                Hallic: Thank you Brother, (Stands up) we shall take our leave.

               (Tresh holds Hallic on his shoulders)

        Tresh: Brother, come back triumphant!

        Hallic: For the people… For the species…

Tresh: (Whispers) And for Tala.

Hallic: (Softly)It will be for Tala when I thrust my blade into Molgon’s neck.  

(Hallic moves back to his trusted headhunters, readied to head out)

Hallic: We will come back with Molgon’s head in our hands with a victory for our people!

(Headhunters lifts their weapons and growls softly but enthusiastically)

(Hallic then leads his headhunters and dashes out into the night)

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