BAEL | thanatos.

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♦ bael

NAME michael castle
GENDER male
AGE [adult.]

HEIGHT 183 cm
WEIGHT 90 kg
BIRTHDAY [january.]

[HISTORY]

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Michael Castle was born in a city where ambition often outweighed empathy. His parents were demanding and cold, praising only success and punishing failure. From an early age, Michael learned that weakness was dangerous and that cunning was survival. Affection was scarce, and he grew to distrust the sincerity of others.

Gifted with a sharp mind, Michael excelled in academics and strategy games, delighting in outsmarting peers and teachers alike. Social interactions were puzzles to him, he observed, analyzed, and exploited weakness rather than forming friendships. By his teenage years, he developed an obsession with control, learning that manipulation could bend people to his will without leaving a trace.

A series of betrayal and humiliations during his adolescence cemented his worldview: the strong dominate, the clever survive, and compassion is a liability. He became methodical and patient, understanding that true power required time, observation, and subtlety. He experimented with psychological tactics, shaping those around him without overt confrontation.

As an adult, Michael gravitated toward roles where intellect and influence mattered more than brute force. In corporate and social environments, he subtly undermined rivals, orchestrated failures, and collected information that could be weaponized. Michael's satisfaction came not from wealth or recognition but from knowing he held control over outcomes invisible to those around him.

Despite his real-world successes, Michael felt confined by rules, ethics, and the slow pace of tangible power. When news of Sword Art Online reached him, it represented an ideal stage: a world where his intelligence, patience, and ruthlessness could be applied without limits. The constraints of reality could be shed, and the thrill of dominance awaited.

On the eve of logging in, Michael Castle's transformation was complete. He was no longer just a man shaped by cruelty, strategy, and ambition, he would become Bael, a force in Sword Art Online defined by cunning, fear, and relentless control

[VIRTUES]

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+ Strategic Mastery
Bael posses an uncanny ability to anticipate the actions of others, allowing him to stay several steps ahead of his opponents. He studies patterns, motives, and weaknesses, turning even minor details into decisive advantages. This foresight makes him a formidable planner and nearly impossible to surprise.

+ Patience
He is willing to wait indefinitely for the perfect moment to strike, understanding that haste leads to mistake. This patience allows him to observe, manipulate, and refine his plans until victory is inevitable. It also creates an aura of inevitability around his actions, intimidating those who face him.

+ Discipline
Bael maintains strict control over his mind, body, and emotions, never allowing impulses to undermine his objectives. He meticulously hones his skills and maintains his edge, whether in combat, strategy, or social manipulation. This discipline ensures that he remains effective, ruthless, and focused under any circumstances.

[VICES]

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– Ruthlessness
Bael has no empathy for others, seeing people purely as tools or obstacles to be eliminated. He will exploit, betray, or destroy anyone who stands in his way, regardless of loyalty or innocence. This ruthless streak ensures his dominance but leaves a trail of fear and hatred in his wake.

– Obsession
Once Bael sets his sights on a goal or target, he comes singularly fixated, often ignoring anything else in his life. This obsession can drive him to extreme lengths, sacrificing minor advantages or opportunities just to achieve it. While it makes him relentless, it also blinds him to unforeseen consequences.

– Manipulative
He delights in deceiving and controlling others, twisting their perceptions to serve his purposes. Trust is a concept he treats as a weapon, and loyalty is always conditional. This manipulativeness secures power for him but alienates him from genuine connection, leaving him isolated except for those he can exploit.

 

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relationships. / story so far.

what's that?

Edited 4 minutes ago by Bael

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skills. / inventory. / storage.

[skills.] | 1/5 sp remaining.

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• AXES | RANK 1/5

[skills. expenditure.]

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TOTAL SP: 5 | SPENT: 4 | UNSPENT: 1

1. SKILL: AXE (4)

[professions.]

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killing players

[inventory.]

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greataxe. | [#000000] TIER 1 RARE AXE | DMG II
[desc.]: A colossal single-edged axe, its broad blade gleaming ominously.

starter healing potion. | [#000000] | TIERLESS POTION | HP RECOVERY
[desc.]: A small glass vial. When consumed, it restores 50 HP.

[storage.]

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stuff

 

Edited 18 minutes ago by Bael

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residency.

probably hiding behind a bush.

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stats.  

slice and dice those damn heads off.

Reveal hidden contents LEVEL 1: HP: 20/20 | EN: 20/20 | DMG: 6 skills   Reveal hidden contents | skills mod count: 0/5 AXE | RANK 1/5 | expenditure   Reveal hidden contents Total SP: 5 | Spent: 4 | Unspent: 1 SKILL: Axe (4)   equipment   Reveal hidden contents greataxe. | [#000000] TIER 1 RARE AXE | DMG II [desc.]: A colossal single-edged axe, its broad blade gleaming ominously. inventory   Reveal hidden contents starter healing potion. | [#000000] | TIERLESS POTION | HP RECOVERY [desc.]: A small glass vial. When consumed, it restores 50 HP. sword arts   Reveal hidden contents n/a buffs   Reveal hidden contents n/a

chronological history. | quest log.

Edited 16 minutes ago by Bael

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the story so far.

hasn't started yet.

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notes.

no, you don't know who i am.