Post by sam on Oct 8, 2010 18:05:01 GMT -5
Basic Information:
Full Name: Vladek Tor [Tor]
Age: 33
Birthdate/place: [06-09-1987] Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Species: Human
Blood Status: Pureblooded
Gender: Male
Family: Vladek Tor was born to Vega and Cassia Tor (nee Malfoy) in Canterbury, England. His birth came on the eve of a rather prosperous meeting for the husband and wife, who had long held political and social influence throughout the United Kingdom, and was believed by those closest to the couple as being a good omen for future fortune. Vladek was presented at the gathering and promptly held by the host, who showed great affection for the infant. He went so far as to offer his services as a Godfather; Vega and Cassia agreed without hesitation, for the host was a man of increasing significance in wizarding society. Vladek remains their only child. Vega Tor is an official in the Minister’s Office of the Ministry of Magic. He was recently nominated for a seat in the Wizengamot. Cassia is a socialite and heads an organization (predominantly staffed by witches) that lobbies for the official registration of blood status as a means of preserving magikal heritage.
Appearance:
Build/Height: Vladek Tor is 5'11" with an slender but athletic build. He is slighter than his father in both height and stature, but he is stronger and more physical, having proven himself capable in less favourable circumstances.
General Description: Vladek's appearance has been analyzed quietly in social circles for he is at once broodingly handsome and yet mysteriously severe. His eyes are deep hazel brown and his features are chiseled, marked by expressive eyebrows which are usually arched in consternation. Vladek's appearance is always impeccably neat. He is clean cut, with little to no semblance of facial growth, and he often wears his dark umber hair back in a neat ponytail (if he grows it out). Vladek carries himself like a sentinel with a straight posture and a purposeful walk. His robes and clothing speak of refinement: he wears solid colours with little to no patterns and has a tailored wardrobe. His preference is for slim-legged pants in dark grey and black, tall black boots and long-sleeved shirts. He has a crystal quartz stud earring.
Possessions: Tor's personal quarters, just off the Divination Classroom in the North Tower, are richly decorated with artefacts of natural origin. Large rocks, wood staffs, bones, feathers and crystals are carefully placed in neat arrangements about his room and office, accented by large, iron candelabras and hanging lanterns. Most of the rest of Vladek's belongings rest in sealed family vaults at Gringotts. Tor owns real estate around the United Kingdom, including a loft flat in London, a mere block from the Ministry of Magic. He often loans his properties to others for business endeavours.
Celebrity Claim: Orlando Bloom
Personality:
Temperament/Mental Attributes: Tor is calm, level-headed and introverted with a preference for solitude and an extreme appreciation for silence and darkness. His mind works actively. Tor can be seen to concentrate for long periods of time and he sometimes suffers socially for this. Those understanding of his seer abilities are kind to his nature, whereas others think him isolated, severe and of dark character. Tor is not known to raise his voice and he is patient with his students in class. When required, he is also an engaging, intelligent and gracious force; his parents are aware of his influence on ranking members of high society and often ask him to attend their elaborate functions, believing that their son is the true bait for the future supporters of their cause. Tor is often seen to help those in need but there is an undercurrent of suspicion amongst those who do not trust the professor nor his family. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and somewhere in between they believe Vladek Tor to walk.
Alliance: Not Disclosed
Strengths/Weaknesses:
Strengths
* Powerful seer, advanced skills in legilimency/occlumency
* Patient with an ability to work closely with all ages
* Levelheaded/calm; can withstand scrutiny without resentment
* Strategic/tactful; can effectively hide what needs to be hidden
* A respected professor and mentor
* Actively sought by those with money, power or political influence
Weaknesses
* Can be weakened by overly-powerful visions
* Lesser ability in legilimency/occlumency than some in his circle
* Highly motivated by family
* Not trusted by all
* Questioned by law enforcers on many occasions (never formally charged)
* He may yet meet his match
Employment&Education (Adult):
Former House: Slytherin
Position/Title: Divination Professor, Slytherin Head of House
Employer: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
OWLs/NEWTs: Outstanding and Exceeds Expectations. Highest marks in Divination, Potions and DADA. Lowest mark in Muggle Studies.
Other Information:
Magical Skills: Registered Seer, Legillimency, Occlumency
Patronus: Great Horned Owl
Wand: Gaboon Ebony, 13", Core: Thestral Hair
Goals/Aspirations: That in the end, it will have justified the means.
History:
Vladek Tor was born with two gifts. The first was his acute ability to see a future that had not yet happened. The second was his ability to engage others; an enigmatic presence that enraptured some but alarmed others.
From infancy, it was clear to Vladek's parents, Vega and Cassia, that their son carried a gift of vision: he was prone to long periods of impenetrable concentration but would break his introspective silence with uncontrollable sorrow, always before word of bad tidings. As Vladek learned to speak, he made mention of seeing pictures, but through age he spoke of his gift less and less. His parents inquired of it; he replied that he was but a minion of fate.
Throughout his years at Hogwarts, Vladek was groomed for a position of influence: he scored highly on his exams, spent his summers working in student placements at the Ministry of Magic, and aided his mother and father in their political and social pursuits. Vladek spent more time with adults than he did with other youth and during international errands with his ranking father, dined with dignitaries and delighted them with his maturity and charm. Word quickly spread of Vladek's registration as a seer and soon he was called in to advisors' offices ahead of his father, for consultations on their political platforms, identities of hidden dissidents, and matters of a more delicate nature. Vega and Cassia saw the power of their son and knew that they had failed to help him reach his full potential. A call was made.
In his final year at Hogwarts, Vladek was approached by his Godfather and invited to mentor. He learned to focus and control his ability while simultaneously advancing his skills in legilimency and occlumency. These skills, according to his Godfather, would be necessary in the near future. He was told to expect the worst and fight for the best: "They will call you a traitor, but you've seen the consequences if you do not uphold the line. You have the luxury of knowing why you must do what you must do. Imagine how difficult it is for the rest of us." Vladek knew that his Godfather spoke of his recurring vision of a war. In waking dreams, Vladek saw the outcome but not the journey. He could only pray his actions were right. The cost if he was wrong was indeed great.
Throughout his early adulthood, Vladek gained extreme favour with some and suspicion with others. Immediately after his training at the hands of his Godfather, his appointments with his family grew more and more regular. Vladek was independent, purchasing properties and serving as an advisor to several high-ranking officials, but as his family name grew public through the career advancements of his father and the lobbying of his mother over blood status, the more he was considered a person of interest to those who served in the name of the Phoenix and in the spirit of Albus Dumbledore. Intelligence established that Vladek was never far from the influence of Vega and Cassia Tor, nor from his Godfather. A wizard serving the family reported back to the Order that Vladek was a growing concern, because it had become clearer over the past few months that even his mother had difficulty breaking in to her son's mind, "and that witch is as powerful as reader as they come. Mom and Dad are no longer in control. Someone else is."
On numerous occasions, anonymous tips linking the Tors to what remained of the ghost of the Death Eaters, lead to the family's questioning by the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Accusations included involvement in the disappearance of two Aurors, who were investigating a number of public officials for nefarious dealings. Friends in high places saw to it that such instances were reported in the Daily Prophet as outrageous slams against the accomplished by those who had nothing better to do than to prey upon the fears of the public in the name of mischief. The Tors were always released and Vladek would exit the Ministry with his family, making deliberate eye contact with those members of the Order that watched him from their perches in the square.
At 30 years of age, and after a term in the Department of Mysteries, Vladek was encouraged to apply for the opening of a Divinations Professor at Hogwarts. The seer knew that this move was important and that his decision impacted not only his own life but that of a young stranger who would need his help greatly in the coming years. Vladek applied but faced an extensive review before being granted a place in the faculty. The Hogwarts administration was a virtual alumni of Order supporters and having a suspected dark wizard amongst innocent and impressionable youth was outrageous. But Vladek had never been convicted of a crime and to some the benefit of having him so close at hand far outweighed the risk he presented.
Full Name: Vladek Tor [Tor]
Age: 33
Birthdate/place: [06-09-1987] Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Species: Human
Blood Status: Pureblooded
Gender: Male
Family: Vladek Tor was born to Vega and Cassia Tor (nee Malfoy) in Canterbury, England. His birth came on the eve of a rather prosperous meeting for the husband and wife, who had long held political and social influence throughout the United Kingdom, and was believed by those closest to the couple as being a good omen for future fortune. Vladek was presented at the gathering and promptly held by the host, who showed great affection for the infant. He went so far as to offer his services as a Godfather; Vega and Cassia agreed without hesitation, for the host was a man of increasing significance in wizarding society. Vladek remains their only child. Vega Tor is an official in the Minister’s Office of the Ministry of Magic. He was recently nominated for a seat in the Wizengamot. Cassia is a socialite and heads an organization (predominantly staffed by witches) that lobbies for the official registration of blood status as a means of preserving magikal heritage.
Appearance:
Build/Height: Vladek Tor is 5'11" with an slender but athletic build. He is slighter than his father in both height and stature, but he is stronger and more physical, having proven himself capable in less favourable circumstances.
General Description: Vladek's appearance has been analyzed quietly in social circles for he is at once broodingly handsome and yet mysteriously severe. His eyes are deep hazel brown and his features are chiseled, marked by expressive eyebrows which are usually arched in consternation. Vladek's appearance is always impeccably neat. He is clean cut, with little to no semblance of facial growth, and he often wears his dark umber hair back in a neat ponytail (if he grows it out). Vladek carries himself like a sentinel with a straight posture and a purposeful walk. His robes and clothing speak of refinement: he wears solid colours with little to no patterns and has a tailored wardrobe. His preference is for slim-legged pants in dark grey and black, tall black boots and long-sleeved shirts. He has a crystal quartz stud earring.
Possessions: Tor's personal quarters, just off the Divination Classroom in the North Tower, are richly decorated with artefacts of natural origin. Large rocks, wood staffs, bones, feathers and crystals are carefully placed in neat arrangements about his room and office, accented by large, iron candelabras and hanging lanterns. Most of the rest of Vladek's belongings rest in sealed family vaults at Gringotts. Tor owns real estate around the United Kingdom, including a loft flat in London, a mere block from the Ministry of Magic. He often loans his properties to others for business endeavours.
Celebrity Claim: Orlando Bloom
Personality:
Temperament/Mental Attributes: Tor is calm, level-headed and introverted with a preference for solitude and an extreme appreciation for silence and darkness. His mind works actively. Tor can be seen to concentrate for long periods of time and he sometimes suffers socially for this. Those understanding of his seer abilities are kind to his nature, whereas others think him isolated, severe and of dark character. Tor is not known to raise his voice and he is patient with his students in class. When required, he is also an engaging, intelligent and gracious force; his parents are aware of his influence on ranking members of high society and often ask him to attend their elaborate functions, believing that their son is the true bait for the future supporters of their cause. Tor is often seen to help those in need but there is an undercurrent of suspicion amongst those who do not trust the professor nor his family. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and somewhere in between they believe Vladek Tor to walk.
Alliance: Not Disclosed
Strengths/Weaknesses:
Strengths
* Powerful seer, advanced skills in legilimency/occlumency
* Patient with an ability to work closely with all ages
* Levelheaded/calm; can withstand scrutiny without resentment
* Strategic/tactful; can effectively hide what needs to be hidden
* A respected professor and mentor
* Actively sought by those with money, power or political influence
Weaknesses
* Can be weakened by overly-powerful visions
* Lesser ability in legilimency/occlumency than some in his circle
* Highly motivated by family
* Not trusted by all
* Questioned by law enforcers on many occasions (never formally charged)
* He may yet meet his match
Employment&Education (Adult):
Former House: Slytherin
Position/Title: Divination Professor, Slytherin Head of House
Employer: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
OWLs/NEWTs: Outstanding and Exceeds Expectations. Highest marks in Divination, Potions and DADA. Lowest mark in Muggle Studies.
Other Information:
Magical Skills: Registered Seer, Legillimency, Occlumency
Patronus: Great Horned Owl
Wand: Gaboon Ebony, 13", Core: Thestral Hair
Goals/Aspirations: That in the end, it will have justified the means.
History:
Vladek Tor was born with two gifts. The first was his acute ability to see a future that had not yet happened. The second was his ability to engage others; an enigmatic presence that enraptured some but alarmed others.
From infancy, it was clear to Vladek's parents, Vega and Cassia, that their son carried a gift of vision: he was prone to long periods of impenetrable concentration but would break his introspective silence with uncontrollable sorrow, always before word of bad tidings. As Vladek learned to speak, he made mention of seeing pictures, but through age he spoke of his gift less and less. His parents inquired of it; he replied that he was but a minion of fate.
Throughout his years at Hogwarts, Vladek was groomed for a position of influence: he scored highly on his exams, spent his summers working in student placements at the Ministry of Magic, and aided his mother and father in their political and social pursuits. Vladek spent more time with adults than he did with other youth and during international errands with his ranking father, dined with dignitaries and delighted them with his maturity and charm. Word quickly spread of Vladek's registration as a seer and soon he was called in to advisors' offices ahead of his father, for consultations on their political platforms, identities of hidden dissidents, and matters of a more delicate nature. Vega and Cassia saw the power of their son and knew that they had failed to help him reach his full potential. A call was made.
In his final year at Hogwarts, Vladek was approached by his Godfather and invited to mentor. He learned to focus and control his ability while simultaneously advancing his skills in legilimency and occlumency. These skills, according to his Godfather, would be necessary in the near future. He was told to expect the worst and fight for the best: "They will call you a traitor, but you've seen the consequences if you do not uphold the line. You have the luxury of knowing why you must do what you must do. Imagine how difficult it is for the rest of us." Vladek knew that his Godfather spoke of his recurring vision of a war. In waking dreams, Vladek saw the outcome but not the journey. He could only pray his actions were right. The cost if he was wrong was indeed great.
Throughout his early adulthood, Vladek gained extreme favour with some and suspicion with others. Immediately after his training at the hands of his Godfather, his appointments with his family grew more and more regular. Vladek was independent, purchasing properties and serving as an advisor to several high-ranking officials, but as his family name grew public through the career advancements of his father and the lobbying of his mother over blood status, the more he was considered a person of interest to those who served in the name of the Phoenix and in the spirit of Albus Dumbledore. Intelligence established that Vladek was never far from the influence of Vega and Cassia Tor, nor from his Godfather. A wizard serving the family reported back to the Order that Vladek was a growing concern, because it had become clearer over the past few months that even his mother had difficulty breaking in to her son's mind, "and that witch is as powerful as reader as they come. Mom and Dad are no longer in control. Someone else is."
On numerous occasions, anonymous tips linking the Tors to what remained of the ghost of the Death Eaters, lead to the family's questioning by the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Accusations included involvement in the disappearance of two Aurors, who were investigating a number of public officials for nefarious dealings. Friends in high places saw to it that such instances were reported in the Daily Prophet as outrageous slams against the accomplished by those who had nothing better to do than to prey upon the fears of the public in the name of mischief. The Tors were always released and Vladek would exit the Ministry with his family, making deliberate eye contact with those members of the Order that watched him from their perches in the square.
At 30 years of age, and after a term in the Department of Mysteries, Vladek was encouraged to apply for the opening of a Divinations Professor at Hogwarts. The seer knew that this move was important and that his decision impacted not only his own life but that of a young stranger who would need his help greatly in the coming years. Vladek applied but faced an extensive review before being granted a place in the faculty. The Hogwarts administration was a virtual alumni of Order supporters and having a suspected dark wizard amongst innocent and impressionable youth was outrageous. But Vladek had never been convicted of a crime and to some the benefit of having him so close at hand far outweighed the risk he presented.