Tilano Red/Enigma

He was just an average Altmer boy. He grew up with his parents, went to school, grew a fabulous mustache, and graduated.

He was born on the 25th of Evening Star in Auridon. He was trained to become a Thalmor soldier since birth by his father. Tilano enjoyed it and loved to train with his father in his spare time. As the years went on, he went to school and learned new things, met new people, and rose to the top of the class. After he graduated, he was deployed in Auridon for a couple years before being moved to Woodhearth for a reason he wasn't told about, but would soon learn.

Upon arrival at the Thalmor headquarters, he was informed of why he was there. Apparently, there was an increase in skooma dealing in the city and his job was to learn who was selling it and bring them to justice. A couple weeks passed and they found the culprits and brought them in however, they were broken out and freed. An investigation was ordered to find who freed them and to re-capture the skooma dealer. During this, they learned that the clan of the skooma dealers was building a ship to escape so they sent a small group to command them to surrender. Sadly, Tilano wasn't able to go because he had gone to an auction in Marbruk where he met a hideous goblin who proceeded to banish him to Oblivion after cutting off half of his fabulous mustache. Tilano swore revenge and waited out his days in Oblivion before he was finally freed.

During his time there, he wandered the Shivering Isles, the whole experience was maddening. One day, he was walking through a forest when he came across a black gem on the ground, not seeming to be of an major importance yet very attracting. He pocketed the gem and went along with his day as normally as one could in such a place. However, about an hour later, he was attacked by a group of Daedra who beat and kidnapped him, turns out the gem was important after all. He woke up in a dark and wet room, yet very warm, surrounded by six Dremora chanting strange words. He looked around in panic to see if there was any possible way of escape. As he searched, he noticed glowing runes on the floor, strings of violet and black light danced around them, slowly moving upwards towards him as the chant continued. The last thing he could remember was the sight of a black gem being pressed against his chest as the tendrils crawled around his body…

Enigma was the name given to the Daedra that was created by Boethiah and given as a reward to her champion. Enigma was created from the darkness in the hearts of mortals that was created by their own greed and envy. Enigma followed and obeyed the Champion for many years, however, one day came and the Champion was slain. The Champion commanded that Enigma give his life so that he may live on. Enigma was reluctant, but he had to obey. Enigma transferred his life essence into the Champion allowing them to survive. Something was different, Enigma had used the Champion as a mean to break his bonds to Boethiah and possess a physical form on the face of Nirn. From that day, Enigma referred to himself by the name of The Red and did whatever he so pleased. Boethiah was enraged by the betrayal of their creation driving them to get some form of revenge, leading to a deal with Clavicus Vile. Boethiah traded the soul shred that she had contained from Enigma for a ring. Boethiah had lied to Vile for she had contained another piece. She fused it with the ring to cause the bearer to control Enigma’s spirit. Boethiah then gave the ring to a group of priestesses who worshiped her and tasked them with the mission of combining the rest of Enigma’s spirit to the ring.

Years passed and the priestesses scoured the lands for any clues to Enigma’s whereabouts. They arrived at a tavern in Skyrim where they met a powerful mage who spoke of a powerful warrior that had stopped at the tavern two days ago. He spoke of how the warrior had gone on a journey to Cyrodiil in search of a true challenge for their strength. Determined that the warrior spoken of was the one they searched for, they left again to pursue. Days past and no luck, the priestesses had nearly given up hope when they heard the sound of a lute being played by the light of a fire. Enigma had stopped for the day and set up camp, relaxing to the sound of the lute. The priestesses came up with a plan to try to distract him while some of them performed the binding ritual. They needed one of them to surrender to Enigma so that he would be distracted long enough for the others to capture him. A priestess by the name of Cindea Aedore, she was a young and beautiful Altmer woman. She knew what might happen and accepted her fate, she separated from the group and approached Enigma under the guise of being poor and lost. Enigma was wary at first as he set his lute to the side and approached the woman. Enigma had the form of a tall and muscular Dunmer after taking over the body of Boethiah’s former champion. He towered over the young woman and examined her to judge if she was she had claimed to be. The other priestess were worried and were preparing the ritual as fast as they could without messing up or drawing Enigma’s attention. Cindea knew that if she didn't do something, she would be discovered and killed alongside the other priestesses. She gave herself to him knowing that there would be no other choice that wouldn't risk the others getting caught. Finally, the other priestesses were able to perform the ritual and start to bind Enigma to the ring. Outraged by the deception, Enigma prepared to cut down Cindea, but a different idea came to mind. With an evil smirk he allowed himself to be captured after transferring his own life force into Cindea, splitting him in two.

The priestesses returned to the shrine and offered the ring to Boethiah to show that they were still loyal even after all that had happened. Boethiah took the ring, surprised by her followers until she found out what Enigma had planned. She demanded that the priestesses handed Cindea over to her since she was poisoned by Enigma. They pleaded to let her live, offering everything they could if Boethiah would spare her. Boethiah was frustrated, but knew that without them, Enigma would still be gone. She spared Cindea with the promise that when the child was born, they were to sacrificed to her or she would take the lives of all the priestesses. Cindea was grateful and swore that she would gladly give the child to her if it would persuade Boethiah to trust and spare them. Months passed and Cindea gave birth to Enigma’s son who was to be named Vollas after Cindea’s own father. Cindea knew that she had to give up her child to Boethiah, but she loved him too much. She placed a ward over the child to shield him from the Boethiah’s detection and left him at the door of a nearby inn, hoping that someone would take care of him. Boethiah, outraged by more betrayal, took the lives of all of the priestesses before Cindea. Boethiah rose Goldbrand into the sky and prepared to take Cindea’s life, but she couldn't, she was impressed with the courage it took for Cindea to betray a Daedric Prince. Instead, Boethiah transferred the tortured souls of Cindea’s fellow priestesses into her mind, forcing her to hear their voices in her mind until her death two years later.

Years later when Boethiah granted the ring to her newest champion, Enigma had awoken again and planned a way to break free yet again. The Champion was granted great strength and combat prowess with the ring, so much in comparison to their original power that it started to corrupt their mind. They stopped by a guild hall for the Mages Guild to talk about the ring. The Magister had heard of the ring and its legend and attempted to kill the Champion to take possession of the ring to destroy it. A long battle took place between the Champion and those at the Mages Guild before the Champion fell and the ring was lost. The Magister and the other students prepared a spell to destroy the ring, but it backfired. The ring was destroyed, but Enigma was freed instead of disappearing alongside his prison. He took over the body of the Magister and slayed the students, disappearing again to search for his other half. Enigma knew that the body was old and weak, it would soon fail him and he would need a new one. He made his own rings, five silver rings with the Daedric symbols “N E W L I F E” etched into the band and set with a single blood red gemstone that he would give to those who swore themselves to him. This pattern continued for many years before something went wrong, as the transfer ritual was being performed, the vessels had betrayed Enigma, trapped him inside a black gem with the five rings inside. They banished the gem to a random location in Oblivion in hopes that he would never return to Nirn...

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?
Tilano Red

2.Where and when were you born?
Auridon, 25th of Evening Star

3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Aroril Red-Father-Thalmor Sergeant-Formal / Gentlemanly
Niryion Red-Mother-Battlemage-Kind

4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
None

5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
He wanders to wherever his master sends him.

6.What is your occupation?
Servant.

7.Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
Height:6’8’’
Weight: 170 lbs.
Race: Altmer
Hair: Light Brown
Eye Color: Gold
Style of Dress: Red and black robes with a red hood.
Distinguishing Marks: His fabulous mustache.

8.To which social class do you belong?
Upper class.

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
A weak spot on the back of his neck.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right.

11. What does your voice sound like?
British.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
Fabulous.

13. What do you have in your pockets?
Book and mustache comb.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
“Bad” habit to stroke his mustache while laughing.

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Fabulous and dark.

16. What is your earliest memory?
Getting his first red shirt on his 6th birthday.

17. How much schooling have you had?
Above average.

18. Did you enjoy school?
Very much so.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
Thalmor training school and from his master.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
His father because of his sense of duty.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Very well. He’d train with his father on their spare time.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A high ranking Thalmor officer.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Training with his father and perfecting his mustache.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
Very proud and extreme fabulousness.

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Extremely popular and loved by everyone at the schools.


26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Hliana during a Thalmor trainee field trip.

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
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28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
His father lead him to strive to become a high ranking Thalmor officer, however, since his visit to the Shivering Isles, he has been changed and possessed by the soul of a servant of Sithis.

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Growing his fabulous stache.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?
His father.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
His mustache.

32. What is your greatest regret?
Not getting to see his son grow up.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Killed thousands.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
None recorded.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When he was sent to the Shivering Isles.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Being stripped naked and beaten out of S’ren-Ja.

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
Being in the presence of that horrible golbin.

38. What is your best memory?
Growing his mustache.

39. What is your worst memory?
Having his mustache cut off.

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Optimistic.

41. What is your greatest fear?
Cheese.

42. What are your religious views?
Long live the Eternal Mustache God.

43. What are your political views?
The queen deserves her spot and that she is the only fit to rule Tamriel.

44. What are your views on sex?
*rich white dad laughter* *George Takei voice* Oooh my.

45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
Yes, when his master tells him to.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Insult a man’s mustache.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes.

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
A successful mustache.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
Very honest.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Distaste for Khajiit from his experiences with them.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Cut his off his mustache completely because mustache is love, mustache is life.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
His mustache.

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
It varies depending on his experiences with them but when he just meets someone he tries to act gentlemanly.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
His father because he has had a large influence on his early life.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
His father for his sense of duty and respect for others.

56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
His mustache is his best friend and who needs friends when they could never have a mustache as fine as you?

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
Talina Red, most fabulous “woman” ever.

58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
He was in love once, now they’re dead.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Utter fabulousness.

60. How close are you to your family?
Very.

61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
He has a son, however, they think he is dead.
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62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
His father.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
His father because of his strength and love for him.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
His fellow Thalmor officers in his opinion.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
*Dinkleberg mutter* Gnarlus.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
He tries to avoid conflict but fails because he finds people very annoying.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
He tries.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Yes because he likes to show off his mustache.

69. Do you care what others think of you?
No because it must be something nice if you have a mustache as fine as his.

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Stroking his mustache and making it even better.

71. What is your most treasured possession?
His mustache.

72. What is your favorite color?
Blue.

73. What is your favorite food?
Bread.

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
Mustache care tips.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Music on the lute.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
No.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Drinking and stroking his mustache.

78. What makes you laugh?
When others have inferior mustaches or none at all.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
People who insult his mustache.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Sing loudly.

81. How do you deal with stress?
By practicing his combat skills.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
Prefers a plan but when he is by himself, he is often spontaneous.

83. What are your pet peeves?
When people don’t take proper care of their staches.

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
Wake up, comb mustache, train, comb mustache, and then go back to sleep. He hates when people interrupt him.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
His combat skills and fabulousness.

86. What is your greatest weakness?
His weakness.

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Who he has become.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Very much extroverted.

89. Are you generally organized or messy?
Organized.

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Good: Swordplay, taking care of a mustache, and being the definition of fabulous.
Bad: Existing in a peaceful environment, resisting the temptation of his mustache, and not dying.

91. Do you like yourself?
Yes.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)
To get people to notice him and his mighty mustache.

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
Raise a family.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Surrounded by cheese and maniacal laughter.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
On the battlefield alongside his fellow Thalmor.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Get hammered, wear his favorite red shirt, and make sure his mustache was perfect.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
His fabulous mustache.

98. What three words best describe your personality?
Fabulous, proud, and durable.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Annoying, creepy, and fabulous.

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
Keep rockin the stache.

The rings were created by Enigma to allow himself to live on throughout time. They were enchanted with his own magic that had different effects on any who wore them. Vampires would be able to control the hunger for blood, werewolves would be able to control their transformations, and sorcerers would boast in their magicka reserves. However, there was a downside to wearing the rings, if one who wore the ring tried to remove the ring on their own, it would cause a dangerous change to them. It would send vampires into a blood rage, werewolves would transform where they were, and a sorcerer’s magicka would flow out of control inside their own body until Enigma either removed the ring and its effect himself or they perished.

Current Ring Bearers:

• Hunter Erarmeson
• Elimon Chamire
• Dar'Ranju
• Ji'Zahni
• Ma'azha