Crisendorf Mortame

''   "When you've lived long enough you stop seeing the world as only     having two paths, right, and wrong. You begin to see possibilities,     new ways to act to a situation that you wouldn't have thought             about when you were young...there is always a grey area.Better      way to react that will have better results than the linear notion of       right. and Wrong." -Crisendorf to his Students''

Crisendorf Mortame is one of many protagonists in the Spirit of Order Universe. He is a high ranking member of the Spirit Order,as well as the Arch-Mage of an Institution designed to Train the Next Generation of Heroes. He is often regarded as one of the top Five most powerful, and is well versed in all areas of Magic. Upon Moving to Detroit and setting up his North American Branch of his School, he came across a group of children seeking to be Heroes themselves. In order to aid and guide this group, the Sorcerer altered his appearance to that of a 16 year old. And Joined the Group.

His Origins and true age eventually came to light, and it was revealed he was a Non-Terrestrial from the Planet Falnoire, a World of powerful Magic users. He makes regular reports on the Planet Earth and his work in protecting the Planet he has lived on for Centuries. The original Head Master of the Mortame Institute, upon feeling the gravity of his old age and all he's done he passed the title on to his Eldest Child, his Daughter Alexandria, he is now seeking a more diplomatic role as he tries to calm the People of Earth about the Re-Appearance of Falnoire in their universe, and so close to their world.

Background
Crisendorf was born into a Noble Family on the World Falnoire, in the Green hills of Bellor to his Father, Casterberous Mortame, and his Mother Leisandra Killon on the date of True Shadow 31, 9002, changed to a Human system however, October 31st, 797 A.D. He showed an unusual Aptitude for the Falnoiren Art of Arkanos, a System of Magic that allows one to master Many different Style of the Arcane, rather than just one. A Trait commonly found in the Falnoiren Elders. He received his Elementary-High School education at the Academy of Bellor until he was recruited for the College of Triak, the Capital and educational wonder city of the planet. He Graduated Top of his Class and later went on to Guardian Training under Elder Council member Golbez where he Earned an Off-World Research License and his Assignment, Planet Earth.

Upon arriving on Earth he immediately fell in love with the Human race, he admired their cleverness, and how they never give up even when things look their worst. After some time on the Planet he felt the call of the human Military, and went into Service under Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. During which he created his first team of Heroes. Who later went on to aid in the reconstruction of the Heretic lands. Time passed quickly for the Young Mortame, and the legend of an ageless soldier in every human conflict since the Third Crusade has been passed around for many, many Years. As Crisendorf had served in every war since. Having a particularly rough time during the American Revolution. During which he changed sides from the British, to the Colonies.

He spent a stint of time guiding the US government from the shadows, pushing them in the right direction until the American Civil war, where he felt a great deal of guilt at being unable to stop such a conflict from happening. He returned to London for 10 years after such a failure, only to return in 1875. He joined up with the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, AKA the Rough Riders, where he served under whom he openly states is his Favorite US president, Theodore Roosevelt.

Over time Crisendorf has come to be there when Humanity needed him, granted choosing sides when he felt it necessary. Eventually hanging up his gun in 2001. When he decided he needn't get involved any longer with Human Wars, later joining up with the Kid Korps, who later became the Spirit of Order.

Personality
Crisendorf is very Kind, a notable weakness according to his enemies. He has always acted in a way that proves his fatal flaw is being far too forgiving, as Shown after being stabbed in the chest by Phobos, the King of Nightmares. He also shows the bad habit of making jokes, and making sarcastic remarks when a situation is Dire. A habit later passed on to his Daughter, Alexandria. Who makes Sarcastic remarks and bad jokes when she is scared.

In Spite of sometimes childish behavior however, he has shown a Serious, almost frightening side when he drops the veil. Going so far as in his anger vaporizing the meat from Phobos' bones in cold hearted revenge after being revived from Death by the Crook of Osiris. And an aptitude for delivering both Kindness and Worldly Wisdom when needed.

Appearance
It has been demonstrated many Times that Crisendorf is capable of altering his appearance, even his height in order to further his goals, or aid others. Though he seems to favor short cut red hair, Amber colored eyes, and until recently, a patch of red hair on his Chin. He usually dresses in Formal clothing, crisp suit with a purple bow tie and polished leather shoes, and a black jacket with wolf fur along the neck during the Fall and Winter months.

Abilities

 * Arkanos Mastery - He is a Practitioner of all forms of magic, and the Master of none.
 * Regeneration - His Falnoiren anatomy allows him to heal almost fifteen times faster than a Human can
 * Flight - He is capable of flight due to black feathered wings on his back, the norm for Falnoirens.


 * Alchemy - A master of transmutation and Potion Creation

Kaindriel Mortame
Kain is Crisendorf's half brother, he is a master of forging, cybernetics, invention, and has formal training and exxperience as a Combat Medic. He has served with Crisendorf in WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and later went to serve on his own in the War on Terror, to return in 2007. The two brothers are exceptionally close, and work very well together. Some would argue they work better together than apart. As demonstrated when Kain had a break down at the Death of Crisendorf in Chapter 10.

Mizuki Tatsamura
Mizuki is Crisendorf's wife, and the mother of CJ (Junichi), and Shizumi. As well as Alexandria's step-mother. She is a gunslinger, and mercenary who often fights for the Spirit of Order, Primarily with the Institute due t her Husband's involvement. She teaches Weapons Handling with the aid of Alexandria. The two are very close, and often make snarky remarks at one another.

Alexandria Mortame
Crisendorf's eldest child, and the current Head Mistress of the Mortame Institute. She is a skilled hand to hand fighter, and is monstrously strong. For the longest time it had just been her, her father, and her uncle against the world, and as a result the three of them are thick as thieves. Its been shown that when her father is feeling unsure, or down, she feels the same way, and that she worries regularly about what he thinks of her. When she was little he gave her a small key chain with a stuffed bear on it. It hangs from her belt to this day, and when it is taken by villains, or she loses it in her office or the arena, she tears apart lairs and office alike as she is very attached to it. She had a mental break down when her father was Killed at the hands of Phobos, and was piggy-backed around by him after he was brought back from the dead.

Junichi and Shizumi
Better known as the Twins, Junichi and Shizumi are Crisendorf and Mizuki's kids, and bare abilities and traits from each. Crisendorf and Junichi argue often, as they are far too similar for each other's comfort, but this doesn't mean they do not love each other, and are willing to take bullets for each other. Shizumi has been somewhat spoiled by Cris, as her inability up till recent times to fight has often left him as a doting father. His relationship with the Twins is a close one. And he would kill to protect either one.

Wisteria and Casterberous
Crisendorf's grandchildren, he is often kind and caring to them both, and loves them as though he were his own. He often worries however as he has no idea whether or not they received their mother's temper. He cares deeply enough to grant them the use of Kain's Lab in Caster's case, and the Armory and training hall in Wisteria's.

Julian "Taboo" Sky
While Julian and Crisendorf do not see each other often, Cris views Taboo as a close friend, and will always see him as his leader. Though he has no problems telling him when a plan is doomed to fail, even if he won't listen to such advice a majority of the time. Crisendorf's kids refer to Julian as their Uncle.

Airica Falagoth
Airica and Crisendorf have a very friendly easy going relationship, also referred to as Auntie by his children, he asked Airica to help him out as the school nurse at the North American Branch of the Mortame Institute, and often worries for the Angel's well being. He has gone so far as creating an arch-magus crystal to power her body when the Philosopher's Stone doing the same job began to fail.

Percy "Limbo" Dark
Limbo and Crisendorf share a close friendship, and Cris often asks his opinion on certain situations before he actually creates a plan of attack. Crisendorf trusts Limbo almost as much as he trusts Kain, and even went so far as to ask him to Guide Alex in the days after his death in Chapter 10. Crisendorf's Children refer to Limbo as Uncle.

Tommy Richards
Tommy was Crisendorf's adopted son for a brief amount of time, and later went off to become a very close friend. While Tommy and Crisendorf do not see each other very often - Ever these days, they remain good friends.

O'lias Sage
Crisendorf and O'lias, whom Cris still calls Izanagi, share a respectful relationship. Crisendorf respects Izanagi's opinion more than most. If Cris maintained constant contact with him he would almost never act without an opinion or a back up plan formed by Izzy. Crisendorf's kids refer to Izzy as their Uncle as well.

Baltomere Domin
Crisendorf and Baltomere go back a long time, and they are arguably the closest friends rivals could be. They often make jokes at each other's expense, and both call each other "old bastards" almost every day. Having met on the battlefield in the American Revolution on opposite sides, they still maintain a highly antagonistic relationship, and act friendly only after beating each other senseless or catching one another on fire.

Trivia

 * The pic is the K character Mikoto Suoh, and is an accurate representation of how Crisendorf appears after Chapter 11: The Break of Dawn
 * Falnoirens have Binary Vascular systems. Meaning that they have two hearts. One for pumping blood, and a second for pumping Arcanum, or Mana as it is commonly called.
 * The Falnoiren Race was originally based on Time Lords from the sci-fi series Doctor Who, over time they became mixed with several other sources including Doctor Strange, and grew beyond the original sources to become something of its own.
 * Crisendorf's name is often shortened to Cris, which is a name shared by both the character and the creator of the character.
 * Crisendorf has an odd fascination with Gypsy music, and is an admitted fan of Voltaire music.
 * Crisendorf is noted to portray qualities of his favorite characters and people from the media he enjoys. and was once quoted as saying "Bow Ties are Cool"