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I hope all this is ok. [b]Name[/b]: Herald Sutherlan [b]Codename[/b]: â??Kingâ? Sabin [b]Age[/b]: 42 [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Appearance[/b]: Sabin never had to try hard to maintain his imposing figure, standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighting a bulky 220 pounds of solid muscle, until recently. A sedentary life style has softened his chiseled body and â??roundedâ? him out to the 250 pounds his is today, a layer of fat covering his massive muscles. He has a light (though it use to be very dark) tan and smooth skin. He keeps himself clean shaven with rich brown eyes and dark, shiny brown hair that falls to his shoulders in waves. Given his position of power he wears fine clothes and is always decorated with jewels and trinkets. Keeping true to the customs of the people who have chosen to follow him most of his outfits are green and red. [b]Personality[/b]: When he was still called Herald his we hopeful. Now as King Sabin he is driven. Herald always wanted to be the center of attention. Sabin is obsessed with the notion. Having obtained everything he could have ever imagined, he now focuses his efforts on fixing the worldâ??s problems. He knows he is not the smartest or the most imaginative man but he has always prided himself on being among the strongest. His confidence is magnetic, his charisma and charm legendary. The regard he lacks for rules and laws he places in companionship. Though he loves being loved he ultimately makes choices that benefit the greater good, but has a knack for making sure that the people he cares for (mainly himself) are part of that majority. [b]Power/Augmentation:[/b] Originally Sabin had the power to create thorny tendrils around his body that were sharp enough to slice through bone and pierce flesh and durable enough to protect him from most harm (bullets, energy blasts, blades, etc). They move independently of one another, directed by his thoughts. They can stiffen and relax on a whim, the former to catch falling debris, restrain an enemy, or pierce the latter to maneuver, crack like a whip, or coil around an object. The tendrils cannot reach than 10 meters. As his power grew he learned that he could also cause roses to bloom, along the tendrils or around his body. The roses emit pure life energy causing existing flora to grow at a rapid pace and, even under the harshest conditions, new plants to grow. The energy also attracts fauna of all types. The roses naturally (and quickly) reproduce and over time will spread to cover an area reviving the area to its natural state. While this life energy can be used to sustain allies in battle, it does not repair injuries, only allows them to cling to life longer than normal (a killing blow will still kill) and give them greater stamina and vitality. Sabin can create seeds of his plants and plant them in any solid surface. The seeds will sprout when he wills them too and rapidly grow creating more tendrils and roses anchored to that spot (tendrils still only grow to be 10 meters). Planting a seed inside a person or Cardinal usually results in their death as their body is ripped to shreds from the rapidly expanding plant. [b]Gang[/b]: Wardens of the Rose- Originally it was a rag tag group of Augs and Ascended from southern New York who rallied around Sabin, their de facto leader. They were known as the Survivors. They went on a Cardinal massacre moving down the east coast destroying every Nightmare and Revelation they came across and assimilating other survivors as they moved south. They by the end of summer 2012 they had made it to what was once Panama City. Deciding that it was time to set up a permanent base of operation the Survivors began rebuilding. Sabinâ??s powers caused the surrounding wildlife to prosper, which in turn caused the people of the city to prosper. He then went on a â??tour of renewalâ? throughout what were Florida, Georgia and Alabama, rallying the remaining survivors in the area and vanquishing almost every Cardinal. Via his power the area erupted with life after only a few months. By June 2013 it was decided by that Sabin was destined to bring life back to the ruined planet. The populous elected him to be their leader and soon he was the messiah of the new Christianity (his power to give life was obviously a gift from God); his kingship shortly followed. The old Survivors became his most loyal followers and renamed themselves Wardens of the Rose, spreading his influence throughout the south east and keeping the area safe from Cardinals and foreign powers alike. At the turn of the new year, 2014, the Wardens numbers grew too large for Sabin to lead them as personally as he had in the past. While he was still the head of the Wardens his appointed captains began taking more and more responsibilities off the kings shoulders until he had none left, leaving him to a leisurely life in the capital. The Wardens do all in the name of the King, though few orders actually come from Sabin himself. The Wardens all wear a badge over their heart that displays a blood red rose surrounded by wreath of green thorns. Roses appear on much of their equipment and garments, which are universally red and green with white trim. The uniforms are made from a layered synthetic material that can withstand small projectiles and blades. It also absorbs shockwaves from punches, kicks, and falls. They are trained in hand to hand combat, swords, shields, and bows. Few have fire arms. [b]Weapons[/b]: Sabin doesnâ??t carry any weapons solely relying on his power and his guards. He does form whips, lances, and swords with his thorns from time to time and was proficient with all of them. Heâ??s very much out of practice now. [b]City[/b]: Seacrown, Heart of the Rosewood. The Rosewood is a vast forest that seemingly sprang up overnight. Since Sabinâ??s arrival in the south 3 years ago a lush forest has spread across all but the southernmost tip of Florida, all but the northern mountains of Georgia, the lower half of Alabama, and starts thinning out only covering half of Mississippiâ??s coast. The forest has fertile soil, is rich in fruit trees, and has plenty of game for hunters. Farming communities are scattered all throughout the forest. Port towns dot the coast of the gulf. The Wardens of the Rose claim everything within the Rosewood for King Sabin and keep the entire area as empty as possible of Cardinals with constant patrols in between the many mini fortresses that are scattered in the forest. Despite the farming towns, ports, and Warden encampments there is only one true city in the Rosewood, Seacrown. Seacrown occupies about the same area that use to be Panama Florida. Due to the abundance of trees the majority of the city is made wood, the only exception being the palace, which is made of stone, where the king resides. Seacrown is a port city and brings in large numbers of sea food and trade. They export many raw materials but can manufacture very few things themselves. The city runs entirely off renewable energy since fossil fuels are nearly impossible to come by. While the Rosewood is densely populated (when compared to most of North America) Seacrown does not boast a large population since there are so few jobs for people to do in the city. Despite that the city is large so many of the districts are completely empty. Sabinâ??s beachfront palace is only four stories high but has many balconies and outdoor areas some overlooking the sprawling city to the east and the ocean to the west.