Desiderio Vargas (adarknesswithin) wrote in alchemy_lines, @ 2015-08-04 21:32:00 |
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Illusion spells deceive the minds or senses of others. They cause targets to see things that are not really there, not see things that are, hear phantom noises, or remember things that never happened. Illusions can sometimes produce effects that are potentially harmful for the targets; if the target believes the illusion, and is attacked by something inside, then the damage becomes affecting on the outside, too. Illusionists have a tendency to be sneaky or treacherous, though that isn’t the case with them all. The Ancient of Illusion, the Entertainer, was created to give joy and laughter. The Illusionist family is a family like any other, with a mixture of good, bad and people in between. Though a more Traditional one, if only because of the Traditional Leadership the Heads have given it through the years. They are manipulators, charmers. Con-artists, if you will. They can charm and usually are silver tongued. Though there are those that are not quite to that standard. They are typically a neutral family that has ties, and will stand with allies, but for the most part like to play the field and watch those around them. They have never made promises easily, and their allies, true allies, are few. In fact the only long standing ally to the Illusionists are the Enchanters. |
The Vargas family has often been seen as the less honest family, in that their natures and the nature of their magic are great for subterfuge. Sometimes likened to Gypsies or a Mob like family. Their familial loyalty is above reproach, and respect and loyalty is bred deeply into each child from birth. Constantly socialized with the family. They are big on family gatherings, as well as helping each other out. They are a dual ran family, with the Head the public leader, with their spouse being the one that keeps things organized and keeps the family firmly glued together. The family has been known to have some shady dealings, and it is a known fact that the family walks the gray line. They protect family at any cost, revenge is something they engage in. They do not forget slights, and while they may 'forgive' they will never 'forget'. The family has a long memory, and a ledger is kept detailing slights to the family so they may never be forgotten. Marriage is for life; with exceptions being made for abuse. Otherwise death is the only way to end a marriage in their eyes. Divorce for abuse is serious, and the Head usually pressures the abuser into divorcing the victim so the shame lays upon them. Under the old Heads, homosexuality and alternative gender and sexuality identifications were frowned upon, and were hidden things from view. However recently with Desiderio Vargas taking on the reigns, he has accepted all into the fold, making the old ways of the family less strict, while still advocating the cores of their traditional beliefs. |
The Vargas Family (Illusionists) are allied with the Ward Family (Enchanters) and have been for generations. Unlike the Ward Family, they did not pull from the Enclave. Instead they stayed with them, and have acted as the eyes and ears for their ally. Playing a neutral part in the Enclave unless pressed to take sides. A part of the Conclave, but standing apart from them as well. Through their alliance with the Wards, the Vargas Family are also allied with the Byrne Family. Perhaps not as closely allied as they are with the Wards, they are still pretty closely linked. The Vargas Family is on good terms with the following families: Gray. The Vargas Family is on bad terms with: Diviners (iffy ground), Leopold Hunters (Desiderio and Noah have a HATE relationship) |
Desiderio Vargas | Filled | adarknesswithin |
Head of Family | PB: Jon Kortajarena |
Age 36. Desiderion, aka Desi, is the new Head of Illusionists, taking over after his parents disappeared with the other Elders of the families. He was a young father, married to his daughter's mother as a teenager, and has remained wed to her since she disappeared seventeen years ago. Staying faithful to his Marriage Vows. He is a Restaurant Owner, and runs an underground casino. He has nefarious dealings, and is not a very good man underneath it all, killing does not give him a pause. He dislikes Shadowkind, and is very stuck to his lifelong loyalties with the Family Allies of Enchanters and Evokers. |
Rosa Vargas | Filled | red_hott |
Daughter | PB: Ana De Armas |
Age 18. February 13, 1997. Desiderio's daughter and only child. She is his 'little princess', called 'princesita' by him with affection. She is the 'Princess' of the family, and stilted to be the next Head. |
Lucia Vargas | Filled | _redhottamale_ |
Sister | PB: Meghan Markle |
Age 32. Has stepped up in the disappearance of their parents to keep the family gatherings running in the absence of Desiderio's wife. She is a strong woman and a force to be reckoned with |
Mateo Vargas | Filled | obscurify |
Brother | PB: Santiago Cabrera |
Age 29. Brother, third child. He is the not so charming brother, but still every inch as loyal. A Pastry Chef and the pessimist of the family. Desi relies on his frankness. |
Rafael Vargas | Filled | looksdeceiving |
Brother | PB: Tyler Posey |
Age 24. Rafe is the baby brother of the Vargas Family. A charmer like the rest, but more of a guarded manipulator able to come off as less 'dangerous' than Desi is able to. |
Name Here | Open | username |
Cousin, Right Hand | PB: Name Here |
Male Cousin, child of Desiderio's uncle, his 'right hand'. Desiderio's best friend, his second in command. A more quiet and serious man. Helps keep Desiderio grounded. Takes a lot to rouse his tempter. |
Tatiana Vargas | Held | username |
Cousin, Left Hand | PB: Name Here |
Female Cousin, more distant and of a 'branch' family, but grew up with Desiderio. They are close, and she is his left hand. She doesn't flinch when faced with the darker aspects of Desiderio's passion, loyalty and anger. She keeps him from getting too lost in the darker aspects of himself, and is his eyes and ears; essentially the head Spy of the family. |
Name Here | Open | username |
Cousin | PB: Name Here |
Male cousin. |
Name Here | Open | username |
Cousin | PB: Name Here |
Male cousin. |
Warren Harding | Filled | brave_warrior |
Arcane Protector, Head of Security | PB: Richard Madding |
The Arcane Protector assigned to the Vargas Family. He was a cop that got caught up in the Vargas Family dealings and lost his position. Desiderio then arranged to get him out of the charges and Warren instead came into Desiderio's employ as the Head of Security for the Vargas Family. |