Jesse Outono is (at the time of writing) the youngest born Prince of the
Autumn Court, son of
The Erlking, and born on the Winter Solstice. He was sent to the Winter Court as a child, a goodwill trade. After certain time was up, he was sent to be the ward of the
Autumn Knight for proper training.
Background
Born on the solstice, between the end of Autumn and the start of Winter, he was given the name Jesse Outono, which literally translates to "Gift of Autumn." The name was given to him by his father, The Erlking, king of the Autumn Court of Faërie. Jesse is, as of this writing, the youngest born child to the Autumn king. It was never really revealed who it was that was the child's mother. However, upon his appearance at The Erlking's court it was apparent that the child was going to be a beautiful one: with the brightness in his eyes, he was an adorable baby. However, his time was not spent long in the Autumn Court. While Jesse was still quite young, The Erlking sent his youngest son to live in fosterage at the Winter Court, which gave rise to rumors that Jesse's mother might, in fact, be a lady of Winter. If so, however, she did not reveal herself.
At first, Jesse seemed almost a novelty for the Winter Court. He wasn't mistreated by any means. He was a Prince of the Autumn Court, after all. However, life in the Winter Court was not easy on the child. As a powerful high sidhe, Queen Mab inspired the utmost respect and discipline from her subjects, and at first Jesse drew little apparent attention from the queen, and many assumed that he was so insignificant that he was not worthy of her time. That all changed, however, when the young boy showed a natural gift for ice magic, similar enough to that which thrived in the hands of the Queen of the Winter Court. It was relatively unheard of for one of the Autumn Court to wield this magic, which certainly fueled rumors about his mother's true identity. After that, the beautiful pet was looked at differently, and for just a moment, Queen Mab had acknowledged his existence. Few might wish to experience the scrutiny of the Winter Queen. However, she decided that Jesse was to receive training from the knights and warriors of the Winter Court.
The years went by with Jesse training with some of the finest rogues of the Winter Court. He excelled at learning the art of movement. He was a graceful dancer at the top of his class, and he was trained in seduction and passion while also learning to become an equally deadly weapon. Some even called him "The Beautiful Death" to reflect the dichotomy of his talents. From learning to work with a wide array of potions and poisons to ranged combat and silently disabling a target from afar, Jesse became a cold-hearted weapon of the Winter Court. Some might even think he became too much so; Jesse had assumed that the king of the Autumn Court had paid him no attention had given him up too easily. The teen was thus hit with a bit of a shock when he found himself being recalled to the Autumn Court, where he encountered his Father. The Erlking seemed as aloof as ever, but he gave his child the directive to report to Rey Devoss, known as The Autumn Knight, for proper training. For, he said, royalty needs to learn from the best, and it was Jesse's place to learn the Autumn Court ways and take up responsibility for protecting The Ways as is tradition for the people of the Autumn Court.
SKILLS
Alchemy - Competent Level
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Another aspect of Winter's training was learning about the applications and uses of various potions and the antidotes and treatment of them. His knowledge was not just in the use of earth poisons but various potions of supernatural nature.
Jesse was originally trained to be a courtesan and escort. Like a tropical bird, the young man was initially thought only useful for his beauty. His early years were spent in perfecting these skills to make him more appealing. Dancing was one of these skills that took advantage of his natural grace and beauty. He was trained in all sorts of dancing. From ballroom and ballet to hip hop and country line dancing. The boy was well rounded in the art of movement.
Hand to Hand Combat - Competent Level
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After stealth training, Jesse was instructed in the art of hand to hand combat. While he still has years left to get to master level, he is beyond competent with being able to defend himself.
Melee Combat - Novice Level
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While his training included melee combat, Jesse did not excel in this and he still has a lot to work on.
Mixology - Competent Level
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Along the lines of learning the art of seduction and working with potions of varying sorts, Jesse was trained in the art of mixology. It is more than just being able to pour a beer or make a screwdriver. This is being able to pair alcohol with foods and making exotic drinks. And on top of that he knows the art of flair work, tossing bottles and glasses in the air to put on a show while making drinks. Everything is done to impress with his performance. After all, one of the best ways to surreptitiously deliver a dose of a potion is carefully hidden in a mixed beverage.
Ranged Combat - Competent Level
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His combat training focused on a lot of ranged combat as well. He is naturally talented in being able to judge distances and his keen eye sight allows him hawk-like vision, which works wonders for his ranged combat abilities. He is competent in all types of ranged weapons, from guns to bows and arrows to throwing knives and axes.
His time in the Winter Court has taught Jesse the importance of silence in all aspects of his life. The winter creeps in quickly and quietly. One night you go to bed, and the next morning you wake up to a frozen wonderland. This lesson was drilled into him every day at court. His training went to the next level when they started to teach him the ways of the Winter Court stealth operatives. Years of working with them has taught him to master the art of stealth.
ABILITIES
Power: Glamour - Enhanced Level
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Jesse was born with the innate Fae power of glamour. With his glamour ability he can change his appearance at will and his ability has advanced to further shapechanging. This can go from minor changes like hair and eye color to changing his physique and gender. This fae glamour does allow him to change form into mundane animals of the winter and autumn court.
Power: Guardian of the Ways - Basic Level
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The Autumn Court are the guardians and protectors of The Ways. Jesse has been tasked with learning how to navigate The Ways. He is able to sense an entrance to The Ways when it is nearby. He has a good knack for finding his location in The Ways.
Magic: Illusion Magic - Basic Level
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Jesse has begun to learn about the basics of Illusion Magic. He can mimic sounds and perform basic ventriloquism. He can, for example, make onlookers believe they are seeing something that is not actually present. His illusion magic isn't yet strong enough to trick more than one sense at a time.
Power: Immortal - Enhanced Level
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Like all of the Fae, Jesse is an immortal creature. They are unlikely to die of old age unless they give up their spark of life and will to live. Then they just generally fade. Most do, however, have a vulnerability to supernatural attack and weaponry, should it be brought to bear against them.
Power: Senses - Enhanced Level
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Jesse has enhanced senses. His Fae eyes are able to see in the dark with dark vision. Dark Vision allows him to see things like wearing night vision goggles. He is able to see things in grey scale in the dark. His powerful eyes are able to see at great distances. His hearing is enhanced where he can hear things from afar. He has trained himself to be less sensitive to loud sounds. Like that of his other senses, even his sense of taste is enhanced.
Power: Speed - Enhanced Level
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Jesse was built for speed and agility. His supernaturally enhanced speed allows him to move at a blurring pace. He is able to combine this speed and agility with his other skills to do these things at enhanced speed.
Power: Strength - Basic Level
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Jesse has strength and endurance greater than an average human. His strength is not on par with the supernatural strength of the shifters or vampires.
Magic: Touch of Cold - Supreme Level
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Traditionally the use of cold and ice magic is not something that is associated with those of the Autumn Court. However, Jesse had shown an aptitude for this type of magic, from being able to change the temperature in a room, to things like being able to shoot rays of frost and create spears of icicles to throw. This frozen gift was fostered during his time in the Winter Court. The biggest extreme is his ability to freeze the water in a target's body when he has a grasp on them, requiring skin to skin contact. This effect can cause a stasis-like stun effect, akin to cryo-sleep, or even deal lethal damage.
ADVANTAGES
Jesse is the youngest born child of the Erlking, the King of the Autumn Court. He does carry the title associated with being the son of the King. As such he has the advantages of the title and also the obligations that come with it.
Jesse is a child of the Autumn Court, but he also has direct blood ties to the Winter Court. As such his powers are strongest during the autumn months and winter months. He thrives in the cold as well. However his powers are weakest during Midsummer and also during Samhain. On those two days he is extremely more vulnerable than the rest of the year.
Jesse was raised in the Winter Court. He earned enough of Queen Mab's favor to be trained by some of the Court's best. He has built relationships, accordingly, with various people in the Winter Court.
WEAKNESSES
Forged iron burns some fae when it touches them. It causes them excruciating pain. As a more powerful fae, Jesse is more likely to survive and recover from such wounds, but wounding him with iron will often cause him to quickly withdraw. Sensitive to its presence, even the mere smell of the stuff may be enough to cause him to avoid a situation as the even just the scent can cause him to sneeze.
Promises and oaths bind Jesse to keeping them as much as they bind those with whom he forms such pacts. If he makes a promise thrice, it is as closely bound as he can be.
Asking Jesse a question three times compels him to answer, but he is not bound to give helpful information--only not to lie. He can refuse to disclose what the asker wishes to know, but he cannot lie.
He is bound to speak only the literal truth. This does not mean he cannot mislead or manipulate, and indeed he has fair skill at leading those who would treat with him astray while never speaking a false word.
Being a child of Autumn and Winter, Jesse has weaknesses classically associated with both courts. On Midsummer and Samhain his powers are extremely diminished, to the point that on those two days of the year when he is on Earth, he's practically human. He loses all abilities and supernatural gifts. However, he keeps his immortality in that he does not age, but his weakened self can be put in mortal danger much more easily than usual.
Jesse, as a highly magical being, is heavily affected by wards or other contrivances designed to protect against sorcery and mystical powers.
