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His High Ancestry, The Count of Cherkassy in Exile, Major General of the Russian Imperial Guard (ret), Professor Emeritus Danil Lisnik.Recruitment: Enlisted Universe: Alternate shadow of "real" Earth File Name: Danil Robertovych Lisnik Aliases: Other Personas: “Gunner” Tog Dunner; Steampunk Boss Tweed (in development) Identity: IRL, my identity is known. In character, Lisnik is known, but obscure. Occupation: Retired soldier, survivor of the Siege of Kiev during the Crimean War, financier and creative accountant, Professor Emeritus of Natural Philosophy, University of Kiev, Occultist, Investor and oddly appointed member of the Russian Imperial nobility. (Under Peter the Great’s Table of Ranks, any soldier of the rank of Major or higher was made a hereditary noble. There actually is a Cherkassy, but it doesn’t actually have a Count in our reality. This is a point of divergence between our world and the shadow form which the Count hails, and therein lies a tale of peculation under adverse conditions, favors granted to those in high places, and the price of a smirking but silent mien) Citizenship: The Count of Cherkassy is a subject of the Russian Empire currently living in exile. Legal Status: The Count of Cherkassy is suspected of plotting rebellion against the Tsar, but has never been formally charged or convicted. There are also rumors, unsubstantiated, of associations with certain airship pirates operating in various parts of Asia. Place of Birth: Cherkassy, Ukraine, Russian Empire Known Relatives: Robert Stanislavevych Lisnik Martial Status: Married Base of Operations: The Count of Cherkassy is frequently a first class passenger on luxury airships, but maintians residences in New York, Bogota, London, Paris, and Milan. Known Allies: The Count of Cherkassy is not uncommonly seen in the company of A Count Named Slick Brass, and generally sociable rather than specifically allied. Group Affiliation: Rumors that the Count of Cherkassy are associated with an occult conspiracy to advance general social enlightment (So-called “White Lodges”) are unproven, as are rumors of his membership in so-called “Grey Lodges” and “Black Lodges.” Major Enemies: The Count of Cherkassy thinks poorly of Communists and anti-Tsarist revolutionaries for all that he was exiled from Russia on strong suspicion of being himself disloyal to the Tsar. Education: The Count of Cherkassy attended the University of Kiev, in addition to private tutoring Height: 5”10 Weight: 210 Eyes: Hazel Hair: Black Distinguishing Features: Classified Powers: The Count of Cherkassy blends Occult puissance with Steam-based technology to a variety of effects, not the least of which is walking between worlds (or “shadows” as he calls them. Source of Powers: Primarily Occult Initiation Abilities: His wit is dry enough to dehydrate fruit and sharp enough to split hairs. Weapons: The Count of Cherkassy is often seen with a walking stick that seems to act as a focus for Occult capabilities, though it is possible it houses machinery. An investor in several tech companies, he often tries or borrows prototypes. Paraphernalia: The Count of Cherkassy is known to carry a pocket astrolabe on his fob chain, designed to calculate the resonances between shadows. Fighting Style: The Count of Cherkassy is a gentleman of noble demeanor. He fights by hiring an army to carry out his orders. Primary Specialty: Presenting a demeanor above appearance of impropriety while scheming. Secondary Specialty: Interdimensaional exploration. Caste: Venerate Prescript First Appearance: 2010 Web Experience: www.winterdream.org/steampunk |
