[Sphinx] Straid of Olaphis

General Information

Name: Straid of Olaphis

Alias: N/A

Age: Unknown. Centuries, perhaps longer.

Origin Game: Dark Souls II

Homeland: Olaphis

Faction: N/A

Gender: Male

History:



Long ago, Straid was invited to the kingdom of Olaphis for his wisdom. A well-versed sorcerer, Straid had mastery in various fields of magic. He is known as the creator of powerful spells, such as Homing Soul Arrow, Soul Bolt, Flame Swathe and Lingering Flame. He was also responsible for the creation of the Ring of Resistance and the Dispelling Ring.



Although Straid was known in Olaphis for his vast knowledge, he was also feared for it. He was lured into a dreadful trap, which likely resulted in his petrification. Straid never accepted an apprentice, so a great part of his extensive (unwritten) knowledge went lost from the world, and would not be recovered until he was unpetrified in his cell within the Lost Bastille by the Bearer of the Curse.



After regaining his senses, Straid reacted remarkably calm for someone who has been petrified for countless years. He claims that even Olaphis was not the first to stand where Drangleic does now, and that the curse was as much a problem back then as it is now.


Drive: Greater knowledge, for knowledge is the root of Straid's strength


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Personality

Legendary amongst sorcerers from Drangleic and lands tied to it, Straid is known for his inquisitive and curious temperament, which made him a well-versed mage in both Sorceries and Pyromancies. He also studied and acquired some Miracles and Hexes, as the player can find spells belonging to these kinds of magic among his wares, making Straid the only sorcerer that can teach all the schools of magic that are found within Drangleic.



Although Straid is a wise and knowledgeable mage, he is an incredibly vain individual. He often looks down on those he's evaluated as "weak" or "feeble", which are many, and he speaks highly about his power and the "magnificence" of his spells. Straid does not shy from questioning people's intelligence if they cannot keep up or follow along with his lines of thinking, even if they are comparable with his own.





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Black Robe Set:

Staff of Wisdom: Staff of the lost land of Olaphis. Sorcery-dedicated catalyst. Cannot be used to cast hexes. The crystal at the tip of the staff greatly augments spell strength. Already a finely-crafted staff, made even more effective by its crystal, the brilliance of which has been polished over time with powerful magic.

Ring of Resistance: A protective ring adorned with four blessed gems. Increases resistance to poison, bleeding, weapon breakage and curses. A fine example of craftsmanship from the lost land of Olaphis, though the techniques required to reproduce it have since been lost to time. It is said that many lives were sacrificed in the making of this ring.

Dispelling Ring: A protective ring set with gemstones of four different colors. Increases the wearer's resistance to magic, lightning, fire and dark. The artistry required to attune the varying powers of four different stones within one ring could only be described as transcendental. There is only one sorcerer who could have done this; a man from the lost land of Olaphis.

Lifegems: Small stones made up of crystallized souls. Gradually restores small amounts of health. Often found near abandoned corpses, as if it were what remains of the soul. Straid always keeps a few of these on hand.



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