Samuel "Calypso" Nohra - The Strongest Returns Home

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Interviewer: "Welcome in. Mind taking a seat for me?"

Calypso: “Tch... don’t need to tell me twice. Not like I’ve got much of a choice in this strange little box of yours, huh? Fine, ask away. But don’t waste my time with small talk, I’m not here to play ‘gentleman guest.’”

Interviewer: "For starters, I just want some basic info about you. Name, age, occupation, that kind of stuff."

Calypso: “Hah, straight to the point. I can respect that. Samuel Nohra’s the name — but if you’ve been around long enough, you’ve probably heard the one people actually use: Calypso. Age? Early fifties, though I’d bet you wouldn’t have guessed it by the way I move. Occupation? Adventurer, swordsman, mage... whatever gets me the coin, the thrill, or the woman at the end of the night. And don’t give me that raised-eyebrow look — I know exactly what I am. SS-rank, one of the highest you’ll find in the guild that lets the rest of you sleep at night. People whisper about me in taverns, some curse my name, some pray I show up at their door. Either way, they all know it. And if they don’t? They will.”

Interviewer: "...Ooookay then. So next, could you describe your appearance, just so I could document it?"

Calypso: “Heh, document it? What, you planning to hang my portrait in some dusty archive? Fine. I’m six and a half feet of muscle and steel, darker skin, sharper teeth, canines that tend to make people a little uneasy when I grin, which I do often. Hair’s black, slicked back when I bother, but it doesn’t stay neat for long, so most of the time it’s a wild mess tied behind my head. Eyes, lavender, sharp, and trust me, they get noticed. Hard to miss when I’m staring you down across a battlefield... or a bedroom. As for what I wear, purple armor, not garish, just deep enough to stand out. Fang pattern across the chest, framing the gem socket. Black gauntlets, fur cloak draped across my back, montante strapped where I can grab it quick. And before you even ask, yes, the piercings stay in when I fight. And no, I don’t care if that’s ‘practical.’ Looks matter. Always.”

Interviewer: "I see. I can't say that's not understandable. Anyway, let's move on to your personality. How would other people describe you?"

Calypso: “Hah! Now that’s a dangerous question. How would they describe me? Depends who you ask. The women I’ve taken to bed? They’d call me unforgettable. A bastard, maybe, but one they’d come crawling back to if they weren’t so damn proud. Probably left a few knocked up, but that ain't my issue. The men I’ve beaten into the dirt? They’d say I’m cruel, cocky, too proud for my own good... which is exactly what they were saying before I had my boot on their throat. Guild officials? They call me a headache with a sword, a liability who somehow keeps racking up quests nobody else has the guts to touch. But if you cut through all that? I’m a man who knows his worth. I’ve spent my life sharpening steel and spell both, clawing my way out of the gutters of Nyloria, where the streets rot and kids starve while the world fawns over fairy tales of ‘chosen warriors.’ I like watching others suffer, because I suffered first. I like stealing victories, partners, glory, because nobody ever handed me a damn thing. So yeah, call me cocky. Call me prideful. Call me lustful, even. They’re all true. But you don’t get to SS-rank, you don’t get whispered about in every corner of the guild, without earning it. And I’ve earned every last filthy rumor tied to my name.”

Interviewer: "That's... okay then. Could you go more in-depth with your likes and dislikes?"

Calypso: “Likes and dislikes, huh? Fine, let’s dig a little deeper. I like women. All kinds of women; nobles, mercenaries, mages, thieves, doesn’t matter. Half the thrill is knowing I can walk into a room and, by the time I leave, someone’s glaring daggers at me because their lover won’t stop staring. You’d be surprised how easy it is to peel people away when you’ve got confidence, power, and just enough danger in your smile. I like winning, not just in combat, though the clash of steel and the smell of blood does something to me. No, I like winning in everything. Arguments. Negotiations. Seductions. Doesn’t matter. Losing feels like poison in my veins, so I’ll twist the board, break the rules, burn the whole damn game down if that’s what it takes to come out on top. And suffering. Yeah, I like watching people squirm. Call it cruel if you want, but when you’ve had to claw through every scrap of respect and power you’ve got, seeing someone else break reminds you you’re stronger. That you’re the predator, not the prey. Now, dislikes... stronger people. Hate ’em. Not just because they can put me down, but because they remind me I’m not at the top of the mountain yet. And I need to be at the top. I hate losing, doesn’t matter if it’s a duel or a dice roll. Hate pain. Physical, sure, but it’s the humiliation of it that cuts deepest. And rejection? That’s a wound that festers. Doesn’t matter if it’s a quest I was turned down for or a woman who dared to say no. I don’t take rejection lightly. So there you have it. My vices out in the open. But here’s the thing, most men pretend. They lie about what drives them, what they hunger for. I don’t. That’s the difference between me and the rest of the sorry bastards playing at being adventurers.”

Interviewer: "Alright, just a few more questions left. Could we start with your backstory? What happened to turn you into the man you are right now?"

Calypso: “My backstory, huh? That’s what you’re really after, isn’t it? The root of all this pride and venom. Fine, I’ll give it to you raw. I was born in Nyloria. Sounds grand when you say it out loud, a city built off the bones of the Warriors of Light themselves. But the truth? It’s a corpse of a place. Poor, rotting, forgotten. The great ‘heroes’ who strutted around the world, flashing their crystals and saving kingdoms, they never gave a damn about the city they left behind. I grew up with empty pockets, gnawing hunger, and the sick joke of watching these chosen few ride past while the rest of us fought rats in the alleys for scraps. So I studied. Sword, spell, whatever I could sink my teeth into. Black Magic because it was dangerous. A blade because it was direct. I bled for every inch of skill I have. And the whole time, I watched Warrior after Warrior come and go. Takaru and his band, the last ones. They were paraded around like saints, saviors, untouchable. And when he died? They sealed up his sword, shut the book, and carried on with their lives, leaving Nyloria the same as it ever was: starving and forgotten. That’s where Lihan comes in. Illegitimate son of Takaru, the knight who died a ‘hero.’ A boy who grew up with none of the rot I did, yet somehow, people still whisper that he’s destined for something. The bastard doesn’t even wear the weight of his bloodline right, like he doesn’t realize how much people would kill for that legacy. He just... exists, breathing in a world that bends around his name while the rest of us choke on the dust he leaves behind. So what happened to turn me into who I am? Nyloria happened. The prophecy happened. Watching Warriors take and take and take while my city rotted happened. And now, I’ve set my sights on Lihan. I don’t need to kill him. No, that’d be too easy. I want to ruin him. Strip him of every illusion of safety, every ounce of respect tied to his blood. Make him watch everything crumble around him, the same way I watched Nyloria crumble. Only difference is... when I’m done, he won’t climb out of the ruins. Not like I did.”

Interviewer: "...Jesus Christ, man. Generational hater over here."

Calypso: “Hah! Generational hater. That’s rich. You say it like it’s a flaw, but tell me, what else is left for someone like me? You think I’d rather sit back, clap politely, and let another little golden child waltz his way into the same cycle that spat me out? No. Hate’s the only inheritance I ever got worth holding onto. And here’s the kicker; hate sharpens. Keeps the edge honed, keeps the fire burning. If I didn’t hate, I’d be just another nameless corpse in Nyloria’s gutters. So call me a hater all you want. I’ll wear it like armor.”

Interviewer: "Anyway, I'd ask for your abilities here, but considering how you've rubbed it in my face that your abilities are swordsmanship and black magic, I'll pass on that. Anyway, let's move on to the power system of your world. I've interviewed a bunch of other people, including some Warriors of Light, so I'll just spitball off what I know. I've been told that magic is divided into two principles. Black Magic, which is offensive magic, and White Magic, which is healing and support magic. Each spell is also given a Level that tells how strenuous it is to cast, with Level 1 being the easiest and weakest level and Level 8 being the strongest yet hardest level. I've also been told that adventurers are ranked with letters based on their skill, going from F, to D, C, B, A, S, SS, and Special-Rank, which is reserved for Warriors of Light. Speaking of them, I've been told that their myth started because the first two Warriors of Light, Cornaelia and Ryukan, succumbed to fate. Cornaelia died and put her strength into a sword, called Luminant, and Ryukan tore out his own eyes before learning of the prophecy that would come after his death. The most recent Warriors are Takaru, Chin, Sarina, and Zazu, but Takaru died and the other three are in an unknown spot. Correct?"

Calypso: “Mm. You’ve done your homework. That’s more or less the long and short of it. Black for destruction, White for mending, levels to show just how close you are to burning yourself out with a spell. And the guild’s letters, F for the rats and greenhorns, SS for the monsters like me, and Special for the ‘chosen few’ who’ve got fate itself spoon-feeding them power. As for the legend, yeah, Cornaelia and Ryukan. Saints on a pedestal, martyrs for a cause that left the rest of us in the mud. Cornaelia’s blade, Luminant, still sitting in its shrine, sparkling like a jewel while half of Nyloria can’t afford bread. Ryukan, the blind prophet, everyone forgets the man lost his mind before he found his foresight. Funny how history smooths out the cracks when it needs a clean story. Takaru, Chin, Sarina, Zazu... I watched those four parade across the world. They were the talk of every tavern, every training yard, every guild hall. And then Takaru dies, and suddenly the whole band just disappears. Retired, hidden, gods know what. The shrine locks away Luminant again, the guild weaves another layer of fairy tales, and the cycle starts over. So yes, you’ve got it right. But you’re missing the truth. The truth is, all that prophecy ever did was breed parasites. The Warriors bask in glory while the rest of us bleed to hold the world together. And now you’ve got Lihan, little bastard heir to Takaru, being whispered about as though fate’s got another miracle lined up. Tell me, doesn’t that sound like history getting ready to spit in my face all over again?”

Interviewer: "Lihan's not a Warrior of Light himself, but sure. Anyway, let's end this with a pretty easy question. What kind of spells can you cast? And what level is your limit?"

Calypso: “Heh, easy question, dangerous answer. My Black Magic repertoire? I’ve got the staples: Fire, Thunder, Blizzard, all the way up their chains. But what sets me apart is I don’t just toss fireballs and call it a day. I shape the damn things. I can turn a Level 3 Thunder into a net that pins a whole squad, or lace a Level 2 Fire into my blade to make every swing burn through armor. Magic isn’t just about power; it’s about creativity. That’s why most mages choke out after a few flashy spells, while I’m still standing, grinning, and swinging steel. I dabble in the darker corners, too. Bio, for rotting flesh from the inside. Drain, to steal the strength out of my enemies. And my favorite, Doom. Takes longer to bite, sure, but watching someone’s eyes when they know their clock is ticking? That’s sweeter than any wine. As for my limit? I’ve pushed Level 7 before, but it nearly split me in half. Level 6 is where I’m at my deadliest. Strong enough to wipe a battlefield clean, but controlled enough that I don’t collapse when the smoke clears. I’ll get to Level 8 one day, though. Nobody remembers the mages who stop short of the top. And between you and me? I don’t give a damn what it costs me. If Level 8 takes blood, bone, or soul, I’ll pay it. Better to burn out as a name they curse forever than to fade away as another nameless drunk in Nyloria.”

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