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Surrounded by Loneliness

Solemn Summoner

Freeform

"You...maybe we can be friends?"

Player: @showermonster

Affiliations

Super Group

None

Rank

None

· Other Affiliations ·

Identity

Real Name

Sarah Bautista

Aliases

none

Birthdate

1995

Birthplace

In a car

Citizenship

American

Residence

Westside

Headquarters

Millennium City

Occupation

Student

Legal Status

Citizen/Vigilante

Marital Status

Single

· Known Relatives ·

Parents

Physical Traits

Species

Human

Sub-Type

Huh?

Manufacturer

What!?

Model

What are you asking me!?

Ethnicity

Spanish-American

Gender

Female

Apparent Age

Seventeen

Height

Nope

Weight

Nope

Body Type

Slim

Hair

Auburn

Eyes

Brown

Skin

pale

· Distinguishing Features ·

Nothing noticeable, I think?

Powers & Abilities

· Known Powers ·

Gets help from 'friends'

· Equipment ·

A diary?

· Other Abilities ·

A good singer, though usually sings to herself.

History

Origins

Sarah's parents were a loving young couple full of wild hopes and dreams, running away from their parents to live a life out in the big city. But when her mother went into labor out in the middle of nowhere, those hopes and dreams came to a screeching halt. While unable to save her mother, Mary, Sarah was given a fair chance at life...or would have. Her father, Joseph, took Mary's death hard and spent most of his time out with friends in an attempt to deal with the problem, leaving the newborn either with his mother Caroline or at rare occasions with his neighbor Jesús "Chucho" Fernando. As she got older she would attempt to gain his approval and affection those times he was actually home, but such acts fell on deaf ears and blind eyes. Eventually she began thinking it was her fault for being 'boring' and made few friends as a child due to their constant moving due to her father being unable to keep a job in the area. The letters teachers would send about her anti-social tendencies to her father were ignored and meetings were lied at.

The Summoner's Sign

Eventually the two would settle into Millennium City, more specifically Westside when Joseph (as her father has Sarah call him) managed to secure a somewhat decent job. She made little friends but found herself in wonder at how magical the city felt, with heroes flying around fighting crime. Now age twelve She began reading up on Law books when she wasn't hiding in the fantasy novels she'd escape into. Upon reaching High School her Freshman history teacher, impressed by her passion for law and ethics, held a field trip to a Museum near City Hall, where an exhibit was stopped on its Cross Country Tour.

That's when it happened. Turning around after looking at a segment of tapestry she noticed a ghostly silhouette standing near a damaged, rusted helmet on display. To this day she couldn't tell you why she approached the spirit, but when it noticed she could see it, it followed her around the rest of the field trip, pointing to various displays. While the spirit made no sound, she enjoyed its company. When the two waved goodbye she ignored the odd looks her classmates gave her.

She visited the museum for the next few days to see the ghost, who was able to understand the things she said. The fact that it would just listen to her problems brought her comfort. One day when she visited it she wished allowed that they 'could truly communicate'. The spirit beckoned for her to follow as it made its way through the exhibits and through a door labeled 'Authorized Personnel Only'.

Despite concerns she followed it, and was stopped before an old book that had yet to be displayed. Opening the book to find it initially blank, she watched in surprise as words began to glow before her: 'Thou who sees the spirits of those past be blessed with the gift of true second sight.

In that moment the spirit took on the appearance of man in shining armor, who then knelt before her, Saying that she only need to call his name should she need his help. Writing the name down in her diary the old book on the counter revealed the method which to summon the spirits, before erupting into flame. Fleeing the scene in horror before anyone could see her she ran home and locked herself in her room to bring the knight to her...he ended up crushing her desk due to the place he manifested in.

From there it was simple what she had to do. So after a trip to the fabric store she fashioned herself a (uncharacteristically gaudy) costume and began doing hero work. While small-time, those who have encountered her call her the Solemn Summoner as she rarely says a word while out on patrol. After just a short week of small-time hero work she's gone by the name with a great sense of pride.

Personality

Sarah is a simple, quiet person, and could be mistaken for mute while in costume. Whether this is due out of choice or concentration in summoning her Spirits she won't say. While not necessarily shy she refrains from getting to know most people out of worry that they'll find her boring or stop liking her. Those people she does know she'll easily do things she wouldn't normally do if worried that the person asking will stop caring about her.

While otherwise not going out of her way to do so (and at times rejecting it), she craves the attention and/or praise of friends and parental figures and will usually spend most of her free0time following them, either physically or through facebook or something. While eager to help people, it's often due to wanting to feel appreciated. Her spirits have helped to break her loner tendencies, if only a little.

Summoner

While some summon animal spirits, angelic or demonic entities, or build magical or scientific constructs, Sarah calls the spirits of deceased human beings to help her. These aren't simply servants however, rather a bond is formed between Summoner and Summoned in the 'Rite of Summoning'. The Rite with an individual spirit is forged either through an agreement, Friendship, or other such method. Once the Rite has been agreed upon the Spirit etches its name on an object in the room that can be carried by the Summoner, allowing her to bring them into the world to assist her. While all summons are tedious and straining, there are different forms of summoning based on what the summoner needs from a certain spirit:

• Communicate - Any spirit she has formed a Rite with can be spoken to at any time, even if she cannot see them nearby.

• Manifestation - The Spirit appears in a more corporeal form, allowing it to interact with the environment. The spirit's presence is weakened based on multiple factors including the distance between them and Sarah, The trust the two share, and the willpower of the spirit itself. An example is how Ser Torien can remain on the opposite side of Millennium City (and farther still) based largely on his own willpower and the trust the two share, whereas other spirits might not be able to stray more than six yards. The spirits she summons largely retain an undead and, at times, disturbing appearance, but can take on the appearance of heir original, alive selves if she puts more energy into the summon.

• Embue- The spirit shares some of its power and skills with Sarah, increasing her natural abilities from strength to reaction time or by temporarily granting her knowledge she would otherwise not know (or remember afterwards). They can also share energy to keep her going or emotions to ease stress. This is the most tasking basic summon for the spirit. It's severely limited by the trust Sarah has with said spirit, meaning some can only share abilities while others can influence her feelings and more. Manifested Spirits can also Embue Sarah with abilities, but this tasks the Spirit even more.

• Fusion - The Spirit merges with Sarah, granting her full usage of their powers, with some even being able to grant her physical objects. Sustaining a Fusion is highly draining for both the spirit and especially Sarah, and has never been attempted by her.

• Unknown/Others - As she is just learning her abilities, there could be other abilities she could harness with practice!

The Spirit Diary

When Sarah acquires a new spirit to help her, it will be recorded here with a brief back story and the abilities it tends to bring to the table.

• Ser Bartholomew Torien - The first spirit she acquired, Ser Torien had partaken in the Crusades, but was struck down before ever seeing Jerusalem. While he doesn't say how he died, it can be assumed from the armor that was featured on display that he took multiple hits from enemy weapons when he was separated from his allies and surrounded.

He usually appears as a gigantic suit of disembodied armor, wielding an equally large zweihander (two handed sword) in a single hand.

He supplies Sarah with her main source of offensive might and tends to do most of the actual 'hero work' whether directly or the strength he will embue her with. He's also become a pillar of moral support for her, being there in places her father was and is not. Like-wise, he's become taken with the young women, considering her his equivalent of a daughter, and might get aggressive if someone get's between the two.

When not being summoned for tasks, he 'haunts' one of Millennium City's Museums, though isn't able to make himself visible to anyone without Sarah's help.

• Philip Bautista - Sarah's Grandfather on her Mother's side, Thomas Bautista died a year before she was born, of natural causes. He actively sought her out and performed the Rite without hesitation to ensure his Granddaughter was safe. While he generally disapproves of her vigilantism and focuses more on ensuring her grades are up he will help her in situations as needed. As a construction worker, he embues her with technical skills and knowledge, helping her complete household tasks as well as help her effectively co-ordinate with other heroes...Though he refuses to help her during exams. He can only make himself visible to certain people without Sarah's help, and uses this to 'haunt' his Son-in-Law...little payback never hurt anyone.

• Mary Bautista - Sarah's Mother also sought her out. She provides her with moral support and encouragement, but otherwise is unable to properly help her in regards to her vigilantism. While she could make herself visible to her ex-husband, she chooses not to out of shame at his behavior over the past years.

• Thomas Léglise - A French businessman who died during Dr. Destroyer's infamous attack on Detroit, Sarah met him at the Destroyer Museum in the downtown area. While hesitant at first, he was convinced to partake in the Rite,assuming he could obtain redemption for past shady business deals. When summoned, he tends to help her with mathematical problems and her homework, as well as give her advice in regards to money...he may also be the sole reason she's passing economics in the first place. Only people with a strong sense of commerce can see him without Sarah's help.

-2012 to Present-

• Craig Cash - A Millennium City Firefighter who was killed by Trixi Danger's 2012 Christmas Eve Neurotoxin. He was retiring at the end of the Holiday Season. He can conjure a fire hose which, if connected to a source of water, can be used to pin enemies to the ground.

• James Dubiner and Keaton Jensen - Two MARS officers killed by the same Neurotoxin. The duo make for an efficient team, and are oddly enough fairly easy for Sarah to conjure, thus being able to bring them both into view at once.

Current Events

None! D:

Relations

Sarah doesn't know any heroes! D:

Trivia

- Sarah's last name translates to Baptist, and was obtained from a random name generator. Her Parents are named after the parents of Jesus Christ. Her Grandfather, Ser Torien, and Mr.Léglise are named after Apostles.

- Bautista is actually the last name of her mother. She doesn't use her father's last name, which is Campbell.

- I like my characters to have faint connections with one another, though usually do not interact. Her freshman history teacher was Lion Heart and Ser Torien is related to the Hero Proud Patriot. The two have not met.

- Her favorite superhero is Nightwave. She's strong and doesn't afraid of anything!

- She LOOOOOVES donuts. If she is ever invited somewhere, she is very liked to bring (Read: Have Ser Torien fetch) a box of donuts for the group.

Public Opinions

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