RWBY OC # 3: The bearer of the void, The shadow of remnant
Name: Umbra Argenteus (Shadow silver)
Color-Jet black and silver
Inspiration: I really don’t have a specific inspiration for him but the Dishonored series did give me certain ideas
Setting-Wherever he wanders to.
Occupation: He is a sort of huntsman. He did not receive formal training but he does hunt grim and protect people as his occupation
Appearance: He is a boy with dark brown skin with chilling, and startling impossibly black and incredibly bright silver eyes. Seemingly each in constant flux and change, neither one overtaking the other in a constant confusing stalemate. His hair is styled in messy jet black which brush against his shoulders as they hang over his right eye. It appears that across the bridge of his nose is a diagonal jagged scar. Seemingly from a blade of some kind. On a closer inspection without his clothes, it appears his body is covered in wicked and disturbing scars. Some from whips, others from knives or blades and some from dust. Each scar seems more deadly, and painful than the last. As if he was being continuously disciplined over, and over again until he would finally listen. On a closer look upon his face, if you manage to ignore the shock that is his eyes you can see hints of warmth, playfulness, and a strong bright flare of rebellion and ambition ever present within them. But as you continue to look beyond even that the cracks begin to show. The fear of death, the never-ending age, and the pain of subjugation. All of which exist within his eyes as they are each laid out to be seen. Holding nothing back. This is most likely why his eyes are so jarring, unlike most people you only see the pieces of a person at a certain time, but for Umbra you receive everything at a glance.
He is normally seen wearing a black durable leather overcoat which reaches the middle of his thighs. Its design seems to resemble that of a blazer but it seems to bear a specific design. The lining of the coat appears to be styled in a flame-like pattern. Like flames curling and licking the air. Beyond that it appears to be a regular leather coat, but with a little wear and tear here and there. Beneath that he wears a raggedy gray shirt. It seems to be old and slightly torn. As if he hasn't received a new shirt in years. Beneath this on his legs are a pair of black sweatpants which are tucked into black boots.
His most notable clothing items are two things. The first are two silver handcuffs with a crocked chain connecting each wrist. Showing his history of servitude. And his escape from that life. Above that resting atop his chest is a black and grey scarf that reaches a little below his waist as it hangs down both his front and back.
Semblance: Dark swordsmen-This allows Umbra to craft any bladed weapon in the world from his aura or void. This can range from swords to axes, to scythes, even to a rope dart. Basically any weapon with a blade he can create. Though he does possess a limit. These weapons are not as durable as the real deal and easily fracture or break, making them only useful to a certain point. But when you can literally create multiple lethal weapons it seems to damper the limitation. He normally prefers to make weapons from his aura due to it being less of a strain as pulling or crafting them from the void. Due to their nature, they are much more powerful than those made by his aura. They even have the ability to house void energy gifting them the ability to unleash it as an overwhelmingly strong attack in a bind.
Special abilities: Void manipulation, this allows him to utilize techniques related to the void. Such as firing beams of its energy to entering it through a small rift and even more. His most used ability is shadow manipulation. He uses the shadow of an area to cloak himself in darkness or use them as a mini portal for attacks or movement. The only few drawbacks to using them are that on certain abilities this is very, very draining. And can potentially knock him out after one use. The other is that depending on which ability he uses it can shave years off his life due to how powerful it is.
Aura: It is mostly silver with pieces of black within it
Tainted Silver eyes: He does possess silver eyes but due to the nature of his relationship with the void they are dormant. Well to be specific their true power is dormant to him. He can only utilize about half of what Ruby would be able to. On small to slightly medium grim they decimate them. But medium and up they range from feeling a part of their body destroyed or just a tickle or confusion
Personality: Despite the events in his life he is a rather ambitious, sarcastic and fun loving eccentric young man. He possesses a keen intellect due to his thirst for knowledge after the events of his childhood. Through this he gained a respect and love for the simple things in life, often finding enjoyment in small things. Heck, he was nearly bawling tears of joy for new clothes. Morally he is rather gray but leans more towards the light. As seen with him helping Ozpin or the huntsmen when available. Despite his eccentric behaviors, he is rather shy around new people. As he puts on a façade of coldness and indifference. But get to know him and you shall see the joyous side of his personality. He does feel older than he seems and he has enough wisdom to show it. Due to his time with the third brother he is very philosophical often trying to understand humans and the people around him. Especially himself. This often amuses the old god as he joins in the discussions with the boy. To see what he thinks next.
Fighting style: Unnatural, precise, and numerous. He normally fights smart, preferring to judge his opponent from a distance. Using his void abilities as a tool for it. But if he does not have that luxury he will attack in a variety of ways and directions. Searching for a weakness or try to find a blind spot. His fighting style is seemingly unnatural but it is very complicated and deadly when in practice. And when all else failed, a full attack was the only option.
Backstory: Umbra is in reality like Ozpin and Oscar, He is a reincarnation of a boy from thousands of years ago who caught the interest of the third brother as he began his examination or watch of humanity. He is essentially acting as his guide or eyes through the world of remnant. Or in some ways his representative. Even. But beyond that, he was born to a poor family as they did not have much in wealth, so they traveled from town to town, kingdom to kingdom looking for work. One day they thought they had found it. Their place to settle down and live their lives but it was a lie. It was a cruel lie. Instead of work, they became slaves. Serving and working for an undisclosed city or area. omen slaves were lucky and worked in the fields, others were not and acted as grim bait. Essentially drawing the beasts away from the slave house. While their fellow inmates worked until the dead of night. Bodies bruised and in pain. With no hope of escape. Umbra, on the other hand, tried on many, many occasions to rebel or escape with his family but each time for every attempt, they were all beaten to instill compliance. And each time there was an attempt they only got worse. Until one day, one day that still haunts him. It was the day he saw his parents killed by the grim as they were made to be the bait that day. He saw them torn to ribbons as they came towards him. But before that demonic maw could kill him as well. The third brother appeared and offered him a choice. Whether to seek revenge or to accept his death. H chose the first as his aura and semblance where unlocked as he slaughtered grim and his masters alike, freeing every captive he could. As on that day his silver eyes hungered for battle. It was a feeling that was always with him ever since. On the battlefield, he felt at home. And it allowed him a chance to forget all that he had done. But each time it always returned. And so on he traveled remnant, destroying grim left and right. And always close behind him was the brother. Always whispering in his ears and teaching him of the world. And although indirectly helped him get over his parent's death. To the extent where he was not emotionally closed anyway. And so he kept on going. Gaining more and more knowledge and emotions. Until we come to the current day.
Others: He does receive the memories of his past lives but they are generally slow and only appear when he is sleeping.
He views the third brother as sort of family, despite his apparent indifference.
Umbra holds no sides within the current battles that are being waged FOr now he is leaning towards Ozpin’s side. But he is very flip-floppy on it.
Weapons: Any, but his physical most used weapons are an African curve tipped sword with a combat knife in his off hand. If he chooses to create another weapon then they can be used without him having to hold them, but they are wilder and less precise.
